Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Table)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Noncurrent Liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities consist of:

(in thousands)	2011	2010
Pension liabilities	$105,425	$108,690
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	73,060	65,914
Deferred compensation	1,121	2,176
Other	6,042	4,989
Total	$185,648	$181,769