Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment
Balance at July 1, 2014	$ 193,494us-gaap_Goodwill
Goodwill acquired during the period	77,951us-gaap_GoodwillAcquiredDuringPeriod
Other, primarily currency translation	(18,728)
Balance at March 31, 2015	252,717us-gaap_Goodwill
Service Center Based Distribution Segment [Member]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment
Balance at July 1, 2014	192,565
Goodwill acquired during the period	77,951
Other, primarily currency translation	(18,728)
Balance at March 31, 2015	251,788
Fluid Power Businesses Segment [Member]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment
Balance at July 1, 2014	929
Goodwill acquired during the period	0
Other, primarily currency translation	0
Balance at March 31, 2015	$ 929

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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