Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 143,686	$ 170,488
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	41,212	45,312
Loss on early retirement of debt	0	899
Change in deferred income taxes	4,541	14,832
Other	118	(261)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable, net	(66,007)	(50,483)
Inventories	29,231	(14,963)
Other current assets	(13,488)	(9,531)
Accounts payable	9,618	5,810
Accrued liabilities	18,363	5,969
Other	(332)	1,085
Net cash provided by operating activities	166,942	169,157
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(12,707)	(14,052)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	209	1,159
Advances to related persons	(114,921)	(4,242)
Net cash used in investing activities	(127,419)	(17,135)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net repayments on notes payable and bank overdrafts	0	(27,988)
Net repayments on revolving credit facility	0	(51,026)
Repayments of long-term debt	(600)	(605)
Cash dividends	(16,953)	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	(12,964)	(10,135)
Net cash used in financing activities	(30,517)	(89,754)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	(3,793)	4,490
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Net increase during the period	5,213	66,758
Beginning balance	72,560	44,039
Ending balance	77,773	110,797
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
Interest paid	8,959	11,089
Income taxes paid	$ 39,613	$ 34,497