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Notional Values (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 430,293 | $ 465,605
Foreign currency contracts related to sales | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 119,653 | 124,838
Foreign currency contracts related to sales | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 206,366 | 250,743
Foreign currency contracts related to purchases | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 41,480 | 36,080
Foreign currency contracts related to purchases | Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 62,794 | $ 53,944

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