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Other - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Certain Asset Accounts [Line items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization expense | $ 7,800,000 | $ 7,500,000 | $ 8,200,000
Purchase consideration paid |  |  | 2,500,000
Business acquisition adjusted book value of acquired assets |  |  | 0
Business acquisition goodwill |  |  | (2,500,000)
Extraordinary gain |  |  | 2,500,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization |  |  |
Certain Asset Accounts [Line items] |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation and amortization | 1,900,000 | 1,900,000 |
Machinery, furniture and equipment |  |  |
Certain Asset Accounts [Line items] |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation and amortization | $ 2,100,000 | $ 2,100,000 |

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