Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

COMMITMENTSAND CONTINGENCIES

We have a number of noncancelable operating leases for office and plant facilities, equipment and automobiles that expire at various dates through 2029. Certain operating leases have renewal options and rent escalation clauses as well as various purchase options. Minimum future rental payments under these leases are as set forth below for each of the following years (dollars in thousands):

2014	$	34,350
2015	26,944
2016	22,483
2017	19,694
2018	13,555
Thereafter	50,736
	$	167,762

Rent expense was $40.9 million, $38.3 million and $37.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

At December 31, 2013, we had noncancelable commitments for capital expenditures in 2014 of $3.8 million.

We are a party to routine legal proceedings, contract disputes and claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. We are not a party to, and none of our properties are subject to, any pending legal proceedings which could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition.