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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	$ (55,726)	$ (51,749)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	169,738	169,313
Tradename (indefinite life) [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount, Tradename (indefinite life)	25,089	25,061
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	96,874	96,575
Accumulated Amortization	(24,371)	(21,928)
Proven technology and patents [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	42,817	42,960
Accumulated Amortization	(29,178)	(28,014)
Tradename (finite life) [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	4,205	3,972
Accumulated Amortization	(1,520)	(1,345)
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	753	745
Accumulated Amortization	$ (657)	$ (462)

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