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Other Operating Expenses, Net Other Operating Expenses (Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets | $ 2,900 | $ 0 | $ 3,046 | $ 0
Environmental Remediation Expense |  | 931 | 340 | 0
Loss on sub-lease |  | 0 | 0 | 2,928
Employment tax matter |  | $ 0 | 0 | (400)
Tax Matter Settlement |  |  |  | 800
Term of Lease |  | 10 years |  |
Ending balance |  | $ 931 | $ 3,386 | $ 2,528

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