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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Pension liability adjustment, tax effect	$ 704	$ 1,244
Net deferred gain (loss) on cash flow derivatives, tax effect	$ 9	$ 50

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Tax expense (benefit) included in accumulated other comprehensive income for cash flow hedges.

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Tax expense (benefit) included in accumulated other comprehensive income for defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans.

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