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Acquisitions and Investments (Schedule of Definite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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May. 13, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015
Specialized Industries LP |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Value at Acquisition | $ 53,900 |
Trade names and trademarks |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Value at Acquisition |  | $ 20,452
Trade names and trademarks | Specialized Industries LP |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Lives | 25 years |
Value at Acquisition | $ 22,200 |
Customer and dealer relationships |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Value at Acquisition |  | 25,360
Customer and dealer relationships | Specialized Industries LP |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Lives | 14 years |
Value at Acquisition | $ 29,700 |
Patents and drawings |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Value at Acquisition |  | $ 1,638
Patents and drawings | Specialized Industries LP |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Lives | 12 years |
Value at Acquisition | $ 2,000 |

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