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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Amortization Table (Details) (USD $) In Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010
Expected amortization of intangible assets for the next five years |  |  |
2012 |  | $ 2.0 |
2013 |  | 1.7 |
2014 |  | 1.6 |
2015 |  | 1.6 |
2016 |  | 1.6 |
Total |  | 8.5 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textuals) [Abstract] |  |  |
Amortization expense related to defined-lived intangible assets recorded in Fabricated products Segment | $ 0.5 | $ 1.6 | $ 0.1

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