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Business Combinations Contingent Consideration (Tables) (Details) - Thermax [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items] |  |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Inception Amount Recorded During Reporting Period | $ 1,808 | $ 1,761
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability | $ 47 |

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