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Translation Adjustments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Translation Adjustments [Abstract] |
Schedule of Effect of Translation on Cash Flow |
(in thousands) |  | 2012 |  | 2011 |  | 2010
Change in cumulative translation adjustments |  | $18,287 |  |  | ($13,070 | ) |  | ($10,208 | )
Other noncurrent liabilities |  | 1,352 |  |  | (1,209 | ) |  | 877 |
Deferred taxes |  | (7,895 | ) |  | 1,204 |  |  | 2,562 |
Accounts receivable |  | (1,119 | ) |  | 4,284 |  |  | 2,066 |
Inventories |  | (779 | ) |  | 2,756 |  |  | (218 | )
Property, plant and equipment, net |  | (7,859 | ) |  | 2,789 |  |  | (8,626 | )
Goodwill and intangibles |  | (1,053 | ) |  | 2,449 |  |  | 4,665 |
Other |  | (1,015 | ) |  | (2,576 | ) |  | (403 | )
Effect of exchange rate changes |  | ($81 | ) |  | ($3,373 | ) |  | ($9,285 | )
Schedule of Cumulative Translation Adjustments |
(in thousands) |  | 2012 |  | 2011 |  | 2010
Translation of non-U.S. subsidiaries |  | $16,589 |  |  | ($17,061 | ) |  | $17,364 |
Gain/(loss) on long-term intercompany loans |  | 1,698 |  |  | 3,991 |  |  | (27,572 | )
Effect of exchange rate changes |  | $18,287 |  |  | ($13,070 | ) |  | ($10,208 | )

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