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Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract] |  |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ 1,275 |  | $ 1,204
Pension liability, net of tax of $886 | (4,393) |  | (4,393)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $178 and $462 | 274 |  | 774
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (2,844) | (13,494) |
Pension liability, tax effect | 886 |  | 886
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, tax effect | 178 |  | 462
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance | (2,415) | (14,496) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | (429) | 0 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0 | 1,002 |
Net current-period other comprehensive income | (429) | 1,002 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance | (2,844) | (13,494) |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Net of tax | 0 | 1,002 |
Interest expense [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross | 0 | (1,048) |
Tax benefit | 0 | 46 |
Net of tax | 0 | (1,002) |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member] |  |  |
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract] |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 1,275 | (34) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance | 1,204 | (34) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 71 | 0 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0 | 0 |
Net current-period other comprehensive income | 71 | 0 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance | 1,275 | (34) |
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member] |  |  |
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract] |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (4,393) | (12,081) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance | (4,393) | (12,081) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 0 | 0 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0 | 0 |
Net current-period other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance | (4,393) | (12,081) |
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges [Member] |  |  |
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract] |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 274 | (1,379) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance | 774 | (2,381) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | (500) | 0 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0 | 1,002 |
Net current-period other comprehensive income | (500) | 1,002 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance | $ 274 | $ (1,379) |

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