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Restructuring And Other Charges
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring And Other Charges [Abstract]  
Restructuring And Other Charges

Note 2—Restructuring and Other Charges

During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we recorded charges of $8.6 million, $14.1 million and $11.4 million, respectively. These charges were primarily related to reorganization activities.

For the year ended December 31, 2011, European segment charges of $5.8 million related primarily to staff reductions in Germany, France and Spain and the transfer of certain production activities to China. North American segment charges for the year ended December 31, 2011 of $1.7 million included costs associated with the relocation of certain administrative and production activities. International segment charges for the year ended December 31, 2011 of $1.1 million were primarily related to severance costs associated with the relocation of our Wuxi, China operations to Suzhou, China.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2010, European segment charges of $8.8 million related primarily to a focused voluntary retirement incentive program in Germany and severance costs associated with staff reductions. North American segment charges for the year ended December 31, 2010 of $3.8 million included stay bonuses and other costs associated with the transfer of certain production and administrative activities. International segment charges for the year ended December 31, 2010 of $1.5 million were primarily related to severance costs associated with staff reductions in South Africa and China.

For the year ended December 31, 2009, North American segment charges of $9.6 million related primarily to a focused voluntary retirement incentive program and costs associated with the transfer certain production activities to lower cost factories. European and International segment charges for the year ended December 31, 2009 of $0.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, were primarily for severance costs related to staff reductions in Germany, Brazil, Australia and South Africa.