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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 Customer Segment | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of reportable segment | 4 |  |
Number of major customers accounted for revenue | 0 |  |
Net sales | $ 409,776 | $ 439,192 | $ 424,404
U S [Member] |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | 163,000 | 179,400 | 171,500
Long-lived assets | $ 38,400 | $ 28,900 |

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