Inventories (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

(in thousands)	December 31, 2013			June 30, 2013
Finished goods	$	378,940		$	303,307
Work in process and powder blends	299,254			244,180
Raw materials	152,981			137,602
Inventories at current cost	831,175			685,089
Less: LIFO valuation	(100,497		)	(106,294		)
Total inventories	$	730,678		$	578,795