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Translation Adjustments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Translation Adjustments [Abstract] |
Schedule of Effect of Translation on Cash Flow | The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows were affected by translation as follows:
(in thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009
Change in cumulative translation adjustments | ($13,070) | ($10,208) | $36,972
Other noncurrent liabilities | (1,209) | 877 | 4,366
Deferred taxes | 1,204 | 2,562 | (4,767)
Accounts receivable | 4,284 | 2,066 | (8,187)
Inventories | 2,756 | (218) | (8,014)
Investments in associated companies | 84 | 136 | 1,332
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,789 | (8,626) | (24,035)
Goodwill and intangibles | 2,449 | 4,665 | (4,013)
Other | (2,660) | (539) | 4,821
Effect of exchange rate changes | ($3,373) | ($9,285) | ($1,525)
Schedule of Cumulative Translation Adjustments | The change in cumulative translation adjustments includes the following:
(in thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009
Translation of non-U.S. subsidiaries | ($17,061) | $17,364 | $1,282
Gain/(loss) on long-term intercompany loans | 3,991 | (27,572) | 35,690
Effect of exchange rate changes | ($13,070) | ($10,208) | $36,972

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