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Nonrecurring (Income) Expense | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
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During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recognized a gain of $3,000,000 in connection with a settlement regarding prior year volumes with one of its customers within the Industrial Group.

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