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Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of Compensation Cost for Stock Options (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] |  |  |
Total expense before income taxes | $ 20,326 | $ 20,048 | $ 20,717
Stock Option |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] |  |  |
Total expense before income taxes | 6,988 | 7,031 | 6,826
Income tax benefit | (2,213) | (2,208) | (2,194)
Total expense after income taxes | 4,775 | 4,823 | 4,632
Stock Option | Cost of goods sold |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] |  |  |
Total expense before income taxes | 427 | 543 | 581
Stock Option | Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] |  |  |
Total expense before income taxes | $ 6,561 | $ 6,488 | $ 6,245

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