Accrued Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Accrued Liabilities

11. Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of:

(in thousands)	2011	2010
Salaries and wages	$18,066	$16,478
Accrual for compensated absences	12,931	11,569
Employee benefits	9,355	11,984
Pension liability - current portion	3,576	3,764
Postretirement medical benefits - current portion	5,949	6,223
Returns and allowances	15,609	14,208
Interest	3,426	3,487
Restructuring costs	6,979	2,809
Dividends	4,069	3,744
Workers' compensation	3,244	3,253
Billings in excess of revenue recognized	2,426	1,276
Professional fees	4,214	3,411
Utilities	1,583	1,537
Other	14,222	15,921
Total	$105,649	$99,664