Benefit obligations in excess of plan assets (Details 2) (Pension Benefits, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 459,111	$ 435,618
Accumulated benefit obligation	459,111	435,618
Fair value of plan assets	$ 309,184	$ 278,000

If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate pension accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.

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If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.

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If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate projected benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.

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