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Exit Activity Costs and Asset Impairments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 facility | Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] |  |
Number of consolidated facilities | 2 |
Asset impairment charges related to facility consolidations | $ 554,000 | $ 1,628,000

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