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Postretirement Benefit Plans - Fair Value Changes Within Asset Categories for which Fair Value Measurements Use Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3 (Detail) - Insurance Contracts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 2,241 | $ 2,426
Sale proceeds (benefit payments) | (168) | (178)
Change in unrealized gain | 11 | 135
Foreign exchange impact | (115) | (142)
Ending balance | $ 1,969 | $ 2,241

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