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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventories
Raw materials and supplies	$ 239,379	$ 243,127
Work in process	264,786	271,669
Finished goods	207,416	218,922
Inventories	$ 711,581	$ 733,718

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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