Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Foreign Currency Transaction Gains and Losses

(in thousands)	2012	2011	2010
Losses/(gains) included in:
Selling and general expenses	$1,642	($2,677)	($384)
Other expense/(income), net	5,708	(84)	(4,626)
Total transaction losses/(gains)	$7,350	($2,761)	($5,010)

Schedule of Accounts Receivable

(in thousands)	2012	2011
Trade accounts receivable	$149,737	$152,009
Revenue in excess of progress billings	17,105	6,231
Receivables related to the sale of discontinued businesses	16,555	-
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(11,862)	(10,729)
Total Accounts Receivable	$171,535	$147,511

Schedule of Inventories

(in thousands)	2012	2011
Raw materials	$25,082	$28,711
Work in process	44,866	39,552
Finished goods	49,235	61,540
Total inventories	$119,183	$129,803