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Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Jan. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Operating assets acquired in cash $ 7,312us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired    
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Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Operating assets acquired in cash   5,580us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired
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Liabilities assumed   $ 2,968us-gaap_LiabilitiesAssumed1
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Date of acquisition     Jan. 30, 2014