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Summary of Business Sales Segmentation as per Location (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net Sales:
Net sales	$ 72,486	$ 71,635	$ 205,574	$ 221,043
US
Net Sales:
Net sales	53,167	54,552	146,231	162,602
International
Net Sales:
Net sales	$ 19,319	$ 17,083	$ 59,343	$ 58,441

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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts.

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