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Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2012 | $ 4,929
Total activity | (1,392)
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 3,537
Prior Years' Rationalization plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 1,155
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (2,817)
2013 Rationalization Plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 2,461
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (2,191)
Employee Severance and Benefits |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2012 | 3,231
Total activity | (1,275)
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 1,956
Employee Severance and Benefits | Prior Years' Rationalization plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 161
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (1,706)
Employee Severance and Benefits | 2013 Rationalization Plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 1,760
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (1,490)
Plant Exit Costs |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2012 | 1,698
Total activity | (117)
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 1,581
Plant Exit Costs | Prior Years' Rationalization plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 816
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (933)
Plant Exit Costs | 2013 Rationalization Plans |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established | 523
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | (523)
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2012 | 0
Total activity | 0
Balance at September 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 | 178
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized | $ (178)

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