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Commitments And Contingent Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Operating lease agreements, expiring year	2020
Rent expenses	$ 6,570us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense	$ 6,224us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense	$ 5,408us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense

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Operating Leases Expiration Year

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Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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