Restructuring plan (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Restructuring And Related Activities

Schedule For The Activity In The Reserve For The PCB Restructuring Plan [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)		2015		2014
Beginning balance	$	13,536	$	-
Charges expensed during the period		7,840		14,785
Payments made during the period		(20,756)		(1,249)
Ending balance	$	620	$	13,536

Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table Text Block]

		Years ended December 31,
(In thousands)		2015		2014
Personnel costs	$	12,937	$	17,516
Net occupancy expenses		3,476		3,905
Equipment expenses		247		457
Professional fees		724		3,133
Other operating expenses		1,028		1,714
Total restructuring costs	$	18,412	$	26,725