Property and Equipment, Net - Property and Equipment Table (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 388,630	$ 349,180
Less: Accumulated depreciation	208,530	189,970
Property and equipment, net	180,100	159,210
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	5,840	5,740
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	57,190	51,480
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 325,600	$ 291,960

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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