Inventories (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Inventories [Abstract]

Inventories

(in thousands)	September 30, 2011		June 30, 2011
Finished goods	$	327,038	$	303,716
Work in process and powder blends		240,543		202,940
Raw materials and supplies		114,980		109,683
Inventories at current cost		682,561		616,339
Less: LIFO valuation		(123,036)		(96,366)
Total inventories	$	559,525	$	519,973