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Segment Reporting Detail 2 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Sales Information                      
Total Net Sales $ 684,253 $ 591,686 $ 578,680 $ 524,353 $ 657,292 $ 578,553 $ 570,283 $ 535,400 $ 2,378,972 $ 2,341,528 $ 2,309,328
Laboratory Product and Service Sales [Member]
                     
Segment Sales Information                      
Total Net Sales                 1,100,632 1,071,299 1,047,319
Industrial Product and Service Sales [Member]
                     
Segment Sales Information                      
Total Net Sales                 1,065,605 1,063,653 1,038,871
Retail Product and Service Sales [Member]
                     
Segment Sales Information                      
Total Net Sales                 $ 212,735 $ 206,576 $ 223,138