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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Details 1 (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets |  |
Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Gross | $ 171,772 | $ 169,313
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization | (57,354) | (51,749)
Customer Relationships |  |
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 98,374 | 96,575
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (25,313) | (21,928)
Proven technology and patents |  |
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 43,233 | 42,960
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (29,763) | (28,014)
Tradename (Finite Life) |  |
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 4,300 | 3,972
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (1,619) | (1,345)
Tradename (Indefinite Life) |  |
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets |  |
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) | 25,108 | 25,061
Other Intangible Assets |  |
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 757 | 745
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | $ (659) | $ (462)

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