Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Foreign Currency Transaction Gains and Losses

The following table summarizes foreign currency transaction gains and losses recognized in the income statement:

(in thousands)	2014			2013		2012
(Gains)/losses included in:
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	$	(3,931	)	$	341	$	1,642
Other expense/(income), net		(6,379	)		5,227		5,708
Total transaction (gains)/losses	$	(10,310	)	$	5,568	$	7,350

Schedule of Accounts Receivable

 As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Accounts receivable consisted of the following:

(in thousands)	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Trade accounts receivable	$	153,905		$	154,296
Revenue in excess of progress billings		13,045			20,525
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(8,713	)		(11,274	)
Total Accounts receivable	$	158,237		$	163,547

Schedule of Inventories

 As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, inventories consisted of the following:

(in thousands)	December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Raw materials	$	27,006	$	25,754
Work in process		43,512		45,998
Finished goods		36,756		40,987
Total inventories	$	107,274	$	112,739