Property, Plant and Equipment, net (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, plant and equipment, net
Gross	$ 86,527,000	$ 86,546,000
Accumulated depreciation	(52,114,000)	(49,342,000)
Net	34,413,000	37,204,000
Depreciation expense	3,300,000	3,500,000	3,600,000
Land and buildings
Property, plant and equipment, net
Gross	78,954,000	78,985,000
Machinery and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Gross	7,118,000	7,020,000
Construction in process
Property, plant and equipment, net
Gross	$ 455,000	$ 541,000

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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