CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$ 22,520	$ (6,121)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) with net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	43,368	42,127
Other - net	17,102	7,398
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities,excluding dispositions	(64,687)	(44,824)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	18,303	(1,420)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(45,262)	(31,119)
Proceeds from dispositions of assets	1,281	12,418
Settlement of derivative contracts	(1,762)	(48)
Other - net	610	3,709
Net cash used for investing activities	(45,133)	(15,040)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Short-term debt - net	4,511	2,919
Borrowings of long-term debt	108,398	229,699
Repayments of long-term debt	(92,528)	(220,026)
Capital contribution by noncontrolling interest in joint venture	936	0
Book overdrafts	0	(407)
Other - net	(13)	950
Net cash provided by financing activities	21,304	13,135
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(1,306)	83
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(6,832)	(3,242)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	32,930	43,657
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 26,098	$ 40,415

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).