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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization expense | $ 5,500,000 | $ 3,200,000 | $ 3,000,000
Expected amortization expense in 2012 | 4,800,000 |  |
Expected amortization expense in 2013 | 4,100,000 |  |
Expected amortization expense in 2014 | 4,100,000 |  |
Expected amortization expense in 2015 | 4,100,000 |  |
Expected amortization expense in 2016 | 4,100,000 |  |
Customer relationships |  |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Definite-lived intangibles, weighted-average useful life (in years) | 18.9 |  |
Acquired definite-lived intangibles | 28,200,000 |  |
Other definite-lived intangibles |  |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Definite-lived intangibles, weighted-average useful life (in years) | 7.2 |  |
Trade names |  |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Acquired definite-lived intangibles | $ 3,400,000 |  |

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