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Restructuring Actions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Actions [Abstract] |
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block] |
2. | RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS
In 2011, we incurred restructuring charges related to asset impairments, indirect inventory obsolescence, asset retirement obligations and other ongoing restructuring actions. In addition, we continue to make payments and accrual adjustments related to charges incurred for restructuring actions taken in prior years. A summary of this activity for 2011 and 2010 is shown below:
| One-time Termination Benefits | Asset Impairment Charges | Indirect Inventory Obsolescence | Asset Retirement Obligations | Contract Related Costs | Other Restructuring Actions | Total
| (in millions)
Accrual as of January 1, 2010 | $ | 8.0 |  | $ | — |  | $ | — |  | $ | 1.3 |  | $ | 21.3 |  | $ | — |  | $ | 30.6 |
Charges | — |  | 8.4 |  | 0.3 |  | 0.1 |  | — |  | 0.2 |  | 9.0 |
Cash utilization | (6.0 | ) | — |  | — |  | — |  | (6.8 | ) | (0.2 | ) | (13.0 | )
Non-cash utilization | — |  | (8.4 | ) | (0.3 | ) | — |  | — |  | — |  | (8.7 | )
Accrual adjustments | (0.8 | ) | — |  | — |  | — |  | (2.3 | ) | — |  | (3.1 | )
Accrual as of December 31, 2010 | $ | 1.2 |  | $ | — |  | $ | — |  | $ | 1.4 |  | $ | 12.2 |  | $ | — |  | $ | 14.8 |
Charges | 0.1 |  | 8.1 |  | 0.6 |  | 0.1 |  | — |  | 6.9 |  | 15.8 |
Cash utilization | (0.9 | ) | — |  | — |  | (1.0 | ) | (7.2 | ) | (6.9 | ) | (16.0 | )
Non-cash utilization | — |  | (8.1 | ) | (0.6 | ) | — |  | — |  | — |  | (8.7 | )
Accrual adjustments | (0.1 | ) | — |  | — |  | 0.1 |  | (5.0 | ) | — |  | (5.0 | )
Accrual as of December 31, 2011 | $ | 0.3 |  | $ | — |  | $ | — |  | $ | 0.6 |  | $ | — |  | $ | — |  | $ | 0.9 |
ONE-TIME TERMINATION BENEFITS We paid $0.9 million and $6.0 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively, related to one-time termination benefits which were initiated and expensed prior to 2010. We also recorded accrual adjustments related to changes in previous estimates and currency translation adjustments. ASSET IMPAIRMENTS In the third quarter of 2011, we recorded asset impairment charges of $8.1 million associated with the announced closure of our Cheektowaga Manufacturing Facility (CKMF). In the second quarter of 2010, we recorded asset impairment charges of $8.4 million as a result of the announced closure of our Salem Manufacturing Facility. INDIRECT INVENTORY OBSOLESCENCE As a result of the reduction in the projected usage of machinery and equipment due to the impairment indicators discussed above, certain machine repair parts and other indirect inventory were determined to be obsolete. We recorded a charge of $0.6 million in 2011 and $0.3 million in 2010 related to the write down of the net book value of these assets to their estimated net realizable value. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS As a result of announced plant closures, idling and consolidation of facilities, the methods and timing of certain asset retirement obligations, including environmental liabilities, related to these facilities became reasonably estimable. Based on management's best estimate of the costs, methods and timing of the settlement of these obligations, we recorded a charge of $0.1 million in both 2011 and 2010. In 2011, we paid $1.0 million related to these asset retirement obligations. CONTRACT RELATED COSTS In 2011, as a result of the announced closure of our Detroit Manufacturing Complex (DMC), we elected to buy out leased assets that were previously determined to be permanently idled. In the fourth quarter of 2011, we paid $18.6 million to purchase these leased assets, along with others that are being utilized. As a result, we recorded a reduction of cost of goods sold of $5.0 million to write-off the remaining accrual that was originally recorded when these assets were idled. See Note 5 - Fair Value for more detail on this lease buyout. In 2010, we adjusted our operating plans and revised certain sourcing arrangements. As a result, we elected to buy out and utilize certain leased assets that were previously determined to be permanently idled. In 2010, we paid $4.0 million to purchase these leased assets and recorded a reduction of cost of goods sold of $2.3 million to adjust the accrual that was originally recorded when these assets were idled. OTHER RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS We incurred charges related to the redeployment of assets to support capacity utilization initiatives and other related activities. We expensed and paid $6.9 million in 2011 and $0.2 million in 2010 related to these actions. We expect to make payments of $0.9 million in 2012 related to the remaining restructuring accrual.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for aggregate costs incurred during the period for restructuring, remediation, implementation, integration and asset impairment activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, could include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled. This would also include disclosure of the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. + References No definition available. + Details
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