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Goodwill and Related Intangible Assets (Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at | $ 236,044 |
Acquired goodwill | 56,500 |
Foreign currency translation | (604) |
Balance at | 291,940 |
Accumulated impairment losses | 255,530 | $ 255,530
Residential Products |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at | 181,285 |
Acquired goodwill | 0 |
Foreign currency translation | 0 |
Balance at | 181,285 |
Industrial and Infrastructure Products |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at | 54,759 |
Acquired goodwill | 0 |
Foreign currency translation | (872) |
Balance at | 53,887 |
RBI |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at | 0 |
Acquired goodwill | 56,500 |
Foreign currency translation | 268 |
Balance at | $ 56,768 |

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