Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment



Property, Plant, and Equipment
(In thousands)	2011		2010		2009
Land and land improvements	$	23,197	$	21,554	$	21,815
Buildings	264,081		257,819		267,596
Machinery and equipment	468,926		474,911		490,287
Construction and equipment installation in progress	11,911		10,221		8,377
	768,115		764,505		788,075
Less: accumulated depreciation	538,388		532,724		527,973
	$	229,727	$	231,781	$	260,102

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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