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Segment Reporting (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract] |  |
Restructuring Charges | $ 1,492 | $ 5,002
Western European Operations [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract] |  |
Restructuring Charges | 100 | 800
Chinese Operations [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract] |  |
Restructuring Charges | 200 | 700
Other Operations [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract] |  |
Restructuring Charges | 300 | 200
Us Operations segment Member |  |
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract] |  |
Restructuring Charges | 600 | 400
Swiss Operations segment Member |  |
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract] |  |
Restructuring Charges | $ 300 | $ 2,900

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