Unaudited Pro Forma Include the Historical Statement of Operation (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 162,244	$ 156,741	$ 395,976	$ 381,035
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings	6,730	10,042	(130)	8,112
Net income (loss)	$ (1,586)	$ 899	$ (6,573)	$ 95
Basic earnings (loss) per common share	$ (0.12)	$ 0.06	$ (0.49)	$ 0.01
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share	$ (0.12)	$ 0.06	$ (0.49)	$ 0.01

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Business Acquisitions, Pro Forma, Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes, Minority Interests and Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments

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The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period.

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