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Segment Reporting Schedule Of Long-Lived Assets By Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net property, plant and equipment | [1] | $ 637,533 | $ 654,040
Industrial Materials [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net property, plant and equipment |  | 571,424 | 552,155
Engineered Solutions [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net property, plant and equipment |  | $ 66,109 | $ 101,885
[1] | Long-lived assets represent fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation.

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