Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Net sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Energy And Related Sales Net Energy and related sales - net Revenue from sales of excess internally generated power, net of costs to produce, and revenue from sales of renewable energy credits. Energy and related sales - net Total revenues Revenue, Net, Total Total revenues Costs of products sold Cost of Goods Sold Costs of products sold Gross profit Gross Profit Gross profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Other non-operating income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Interest expense Interest income Investment Income, Interest Other - net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other - net Total other non-operating expense Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total Total other non-operating expense Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) before income taxes Income tax provision (benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax provision (benefit) Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) Earnings (loss) per share Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Cash dividends declared per common share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable - net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Total current assets Assets, Current, Total Total current assets Plant, equipment and timberlands - net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Total assets Assets, Total Total assets Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Short-term debt Short-term Debt Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Dividends payable Dividends Payable, Current Environmental liabilities Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current, Total Total current liabilities Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Total liabilities Liabilities, Total Total liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Capital in excess of par value Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock Shareholder's equity before treasury stock Less cost of common stock in treasury Treasury Stock, Value Less cost of common stock in treasury Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Total Total shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity, Total Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income (loss) Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operations: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation, depletion and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Amortization of debt issue costs and original issue discount Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Pension expense, net of unfunded benefits paid Pension Expense Deferred income tax provision (benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net Share-based compensation Share-based Compensation Cellulosic biofuel and alternative fuel mixture credits Income Tax Credits and Adjustments Change in operating assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Prepaid and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid and other current assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accruals And Other Current Liabilities Accruals and other current liabilities The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other expenses incurred but not yet paid. Other Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Other Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Expenditures for purchases of plant, equipment and timberlands Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Expenditures for purchases of plant, equipment and timberlands Proceeds from disposals of plant, equipment and timberlands, net Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of Concert Industries Corp., net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisition of Concert Industries Corp., net of cash acquired Net cash used by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used by investing activities Financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from $100 million 71/8% note offering, net of original issue discount Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Payments of note offering and credit facility costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Payments of note offering and credit facility costs Net borrowings of revolving credit facility Proceeds from Lines of Credit Net borrowings (repayments) of short term debt Proceeds from Short-term Debt Repayment of 2011 Term Loan Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayment of 2011 Term Loan Payments of dividends Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Payments of dividends Repurchase of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Repurchase of common stock Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised And Other Proceeds from stock options exercised and other Proceeds from stock options exercised and other Proceeds from stock options exercised and other Net cash provided (used) by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash provided (used) by financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period Supplemental cash flow information Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid (received) for Cash Paid Received For Abstract Cash paid (received) for Interest Interest Paid Income taxes Income Taxes Paid ORGANIZATION Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Organization [Abstract] Organization [Abstract] ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] ACQUISITION Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisition [Abstract] Acquisition [Abstract] GAINS (LOSSES) ON DISPOSITION OF PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND TIMBERLANDS Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Gains (Losses) on Disposition of Plant, Equipment and Timberlands [Abstract] Gains (Losses) on Disposition of Plant, Equipment and Timberlands [Abstract] EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes [Abstract] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract] Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract] RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Retirement Plans and Other Post-Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Retirement Plans and Other Post-Retirement Benefits [Abstract] COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Comprehensive Income/Share Repurchases [Abstract] Comprehensive Income/Share Repurchases [Abstract] INVENTORIES Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories [Abstract] Inventories [Abstract] LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term Debt [Text Block] Long-Term Debt [Abstract] Long-Term Debt [Abstract] ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block] Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract] Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract] FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Financial Derivatives [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Financial Derivatives [Abstract] FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Financial Derivatives and Hedging Activities [Abstract] Financial Derivatives and Hedging Activities [Abstract] SHARE REPURCHASES Treasury Stock [Text Block] COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments, Contingencies and Legal Proceedings [Abstract] Commitments, Contingencies and Legal Proceedings [Abstract] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Information [Abstract] Guarantor Financial Statements [Text Block] GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Complete disclosure of financial statements of guarantors and issuers of guaranteed securities pursuant to SEC Regulation 210.3-10. Guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract] Guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract] GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Period End Date Document Type Entity Central Index Key Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Public Float Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]