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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Intangible Assests (Excluding Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | $ 219,297 |  | $ 219,297 |  | $ 222,031
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (90,632) |  | (90,632) |  | (80,330)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) | 47,931 |  | 47,931 |  | 47,762
Amortization expense | 4,825 | 3,810 | 14,642 | 10,130 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months | 19,200 |  | 19,200 |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two | 17,800 |  | 17,800 |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three | 16,200 |  | 16,200 |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four | 14,300 |  | 14,300 |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five | 13,400 |  | 13,400 |  |
Trademarks and trade names [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) | 47,931 |  | 47,931 |  | 47,762
Unpatented Technology [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 43,081 |  | 43,081 |  | 45,078
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (11,185) |  | (11,185) |  | (11,286)
Patents [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 7,908 |  | 7,908 |  | 9,880
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (5,217) |  | (5,217) |  | (6,664)
Product Names [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 9,250 |  | 9,250 |  | 9,068
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (4,063) |  | (4,063) |  | (2,712)
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 159,058 |  | 159,058 |  | 158,005
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | $ (70,167) |  | $ (70,167) |  | $ (59,668)

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