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Segment, Product and Geographic Information (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customers Amount | $ 338,043 | $ 294,064 | $ 337,111
Cmi and Affiliates [Member] |  |  |
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customers Amount | 251,974 | 258,156 | 335,595
Customer and Its Affiliates [Member] |  |  |
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customers Amount | $ 86,069 | $ 35,908 | $ 1,516

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- Definition Amount of revenue generated from external customers that accounts for 10 percent or more of an entity's revenues. + References No definition available. + Details
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