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Business segment information (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, plant and equipment by geographic area
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 52,124	$ 45,535
U.S.
Property, plant and equipment by geographic area
Property, plant and equipment, net	39,563	32,718
Italy
Property, plant and equipment by geographic area
Property, plant and equipment, net	7,663	7,614
U.K.
Property, plant and equipment by geographic area
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,449	1,618
Brazil
Property, plant and equipment by geographic area
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,532	2,400
Others
Property, plant and equipment by geographic area
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 917	$ 1,185

Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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