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Commitments and contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | $ 1,400,000 | $ 1,200,000 | $ 800,000
Remediation Costs Incurred | 0 | $ 0 | $ 53,000
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies | $ 100,000 |  |

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