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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Shipping and Handling Costs Included in Net Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Chemical [Member] |  |  |
Components Of Other Operating Cost And Expense Line Items |  |  |
Shipping costs-Net sales | $ 21,954 | $ 23,395 | $ 26,179
Handling costs-SG&A | 5,437 | 5,746 | 5,024
Climate Control [Member] |  |  |
Components Of Other Operating Cost And Expense Line Items |  |  |
Shipping and handling costs-SG&A | $ 9,520 | $ 8,897 | $ 8,564

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