Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following at June 30:

(in thousands)	2014			2013
Finished goods	$	371,599		$	303,307
Work in process and powder blends	308,129			244,180
Raw materials	126,004			137,602
Inventories at current cost	805,732			685,089
Less: LIFO valuation	(101,966		)	(106,294		)
Total inventories	$	703,766		$	578,795