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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Percentage of total purchases from Carrier Corporation and its affiliates	51.00%	48.00%	47.00%	52.00%
Amount payable to Carrier Corporation and its affiliates, net of receivables	$ 53,000		$ 53,000		$ 93,000
Revenues from sales to Carrier Corporation and its affiliates	5,685	6,025	17,482	16,332
Fees related to Transactional Services Agreements with Carrier Corporation	148		296	2,227
Final purchase price adjustment for Carrier Enterprise paid to Carrier		$ 1,418

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