Inventories (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

(in thousands)	September 30, 2012			June 30, 2012
Finished goods	$	333,866		$	319,217
Work in process and powder blends	253,931			252,035
Raw materials	165,988			135,454
Inventories at current cost	753,785			706,706
Less: LIFO valuation	(129,520		)	(120,850		)
Total inventories	$	624,265		$	585,856