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Restructuring And Other Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Restructuring And Other Charges

Restructuring and other charges

$ 6,958,000

^[1]

Restructuring and other related charges after tax

4,593,000

Restructuring charges

$ 800,000

$ 1,800,000

[1]	The nine-month period ended September 30, 2010 included charges amounting to $6,958 ($4,593 after income taxes) associated with restructuring costs related to reductions in force at our Bergheim, Germany site.

- Definition

The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with restructuring activities not otherwise specified in the taxonomy pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding a discontinued operation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset and severance costs associated with established compensation plans.

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