Translation Adjustments (Schedule of Effect of Translation on Cash Flow) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	$ (55,102)	$ 7,521	$ 18,287
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(18,830)	6,844	(81)
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Effect of exchange rate changes	10,949	69	(1,119)
Inventories [Member]
Effect of exchange rate changes	7,244	705	(779)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Effect of exchange rate changes	16,959	(625)	(7,859)
Goodwill and Intangibles [Member]
Effect of exchange rate changes	7,210	(2,368)	(1,053)
Deferred Taxes [Member]
Effect of exchange rate changes	4,734	(116)	(7,895)
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Effect of exchange rate changes	(4,363)	952	1,352
Other Translation Adjustments [Member]
Effect of exchange rate changes	$ (6,461)	$ 706	$ (1,015)

The amount of difference between the reported amount and the reporting currency-denominated amount. The default debit balance is based on the reported amount that is greater that the reporting currency-denominated amount.

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