Accrued Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Accrued Liabilities

11. Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of:

(in thousands)	2012	2011
Salaries and wages	$18,007	$18,066
Accrual for compensated absences	12,985	12,931
Employee benefits	9,627	9,356
Pension liability - current portion	2,318	3,576
Postretirement medical benefits - current portion	5,547	5,949
Returns and allowances	19,536	15,609
Interest	3,062	3,426
Restructuring costs	4,947	6,979
Dividends	-	4,069
Workers' compensation	2,924	3,244
Billings in excess of revenue recognized	4,920	1,881
Professional fees	3,173	4,214
Utilities	1,073	1,583
Other	15,138	14,221
Total	$103,257	$105,104