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Receivables (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]  
Net Components Of Receivables
 
December 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
Customers, trade
$
1,081,493

 
1,076,824

Income tax receivable
12,301

 
7,590

Other
60,772

 
55,498

 
1,154,566

 
1,139,912

Less allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts
72,603

 
77,037

Receivables, net
$
1,081,963

 
1,062,875

Allowances For Discounts, Returns, Claims And Doubtful Accounts
The following table reflects the activity of allowances for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31:
 
 
Balance at
beginning
of year
 
Acquisitions
 
Additions
charged to
costs and
expenses
 
Deductions(1)
 
Balance
at end
of year
2012
$
43,705

 

 
180,616

 
186,448

 
37,873

2013
37,873

 
36,992

 
197,973

 
195,801

 
77,037

2014
77,037

 

 
252,982

 
257,416

 
72,603


 
(1)
Represents charge-offs, net of recoveries.