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Restructurings - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) People	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) People Facility	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 2,074	$ 2,464	$ 1,364
Approximate number of workforce reduction from the company's headcount | People		266	131
Colorado [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of facilities closing | Facility			1
Proceeds from sale of building, net of commissions	$ 1,316

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