XML 72 R34.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.1.9
Inventories (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following: 
(in thousands)
December 31, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
Finished goods
$
362,979

 
$
371,599

Work in process and powder blends
286,841

 
308,129

Raw materials
110,756

 
126,004

Inventories at current cost
760,576

 
805,732

Less: LIFO valuation
(97,693
)
 
(101,966
)
Total inventories
$
662,883

 
$
703,766