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Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Inventories [Abstract]

Inventory Tabular Disclosure

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and consist of the following (in thousands):

		December 31,
		2012				2011
Short-term inventories:
Raw materials		$	56,913			$	65,511
Work-in-process			10,157				3,543
Finished goods			43,374				35,000
Supplies			3,101				3,115
			113,545				107,169
Long-term inventories:
Finished goods			1,608				2,401
Total inventories		$	115,153			$	109,570

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Tabular disclosure of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies held for future sale or to be used in manufacturing, servicing or production process. Includes current and non-current inventory balances.

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