Change in equity method investment foreign currency translation.

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Equity method investment undistributed earnings.

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Investment in foreign currency translation.

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This element represents the aggregate cost of investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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This item represents disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities.

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This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its investment in common stock of an equity method investee. This is not an indicator of the fair value of the investment, rather it is the initial cost adjusted for the entity's share of earnings and losses of the investee, adjusted for any distributions (dividends) and other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses recognized.

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This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee.

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Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership.

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Investments in Foreign Joint Ventures (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment in joint ventures:
Balance at December 31, 2011			$ 9,308
Equity in earnings (loss) in 2012	746	822	2,571	1,320
Dividend distributions in 2012			(1,008)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			188
Investments, end of period	11,059		11,059		9,308
Component of investment in joint ventures
Investment in joint ventures:	2,331		2,331
Undistributed earnings	7,299		7,299
Foreign currency translation	1,429		1,429
Investments, end of period	11,059		11,059		9,308
BOMAY [Member]
Investment in joint ventures:
Balance at December 31, 2011			7,913
Equity in earnings (loss) in 2012			2,385
Dividend distributions in 2012			(1,008)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			124
Investments, end of period	9,414		9,414
Component of investment in joint ventures
Investment in joint ventures:	2,033		2,033
Undistributed earnings	6,216		6,216
Foreign currency translation	1,165		1,165
Investments, end of period	9,414		9,414
MIEFE [Member]
Investment in joint ventures:
Balance at December 31, 2011			986
Equity in earnings (loss) in 2012			19
Dividend distributions in 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustment			118
Investments, end of period	1,123		1,123
Component of investment in joint ventures
Investment in joint ventures:	15		15
Undistributed earnings	758		758
Foreign currency translation	350		350
Investments, end of period	1,123		1,123
AAG [Member]
Investment in joint ventures:
Balance at December 31, 2011			409
Equity in earnings (loss) in 2012			167
Dividend distributions in 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustment			(54)
Investments, end of period	522		522
Component of investment in joint ventures
Investment in joint ventures:	283		283
Undistributed earnings	325		325
Foreign currency translation	(86)		(86)
Investments, end of period	$ 522		$ 522