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Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Schedule of Foreign Currency Transaction Gains and Losses | The following table summarizes foreign currency transaction gains and losses recognized in the income statement:
(in thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009
(Gains)/losses included in: |  |  |
Selling and general expenses | ($2,675) | ($377) | $2,715
Other (income)/expense, net | (84) | (4,626) | (2,253)
Total transaction (gains)/losses | ($2,759) | ($5,003) | $462
Schedule of Inventories | As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, inventories consisted of the following:
(in thousands) | 2011 | 2010
Raw materials | $30,769 | $29,679
Work in process | 39,552 | 43,200
Finished goods | 63,328 | 70,678
Total inventories | $133,649 | $143,557

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