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Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2012 | $ 4,929
Total activity | (1,202)
Balance at June 30, 2013 | 3,727
Prior Years' Rationalization plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 869
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (2,453)
2013 Rationalization Plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 1,415
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (1,033)
Employee Severance and Benefits |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2012 | 3,231
Total activity | (1,250)
Balance at June 30, 2013 | 1,981
Employee Severance and Benefits | Prior Years' Rationalization plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | (138)
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (1,494)
Employee Severance and Benefits | 2013 Rationalization Plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 1,057
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (675)
Plant Exit Costs |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2012 | 1,698
Total activity | 48
Balance at June 30, 2013 | 1,746
Plant Exit Costs | Prior Years' Rationalization plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 829
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (781)
Plant Exit Costs | 2013 Rationalization Plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 257
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (257)
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2012 | 0
Total activity | 0
Balance at June 30, 2013 | 0
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down | Prior Years' Rationalization plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 178
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (178)
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down | 2013 Rationalization Plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 101
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | $ (101)

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