DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary Of Fair Value In Balance Sheet For Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments

The following table summarizes the fair value, notional amounts presented in U.S. dollars, and presentation in the consolidated balance sheet for derivatives designated as hedging instruments as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	Fair Value as of				Notional Amount as of
Location on Balance Sheet(1):	December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011		December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedges — Liabilities:
Interest rate swap — Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (2)	$	1,888	$	1,634
Foreign currency forward contracts — Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	—		108		$	—	$	1,597
Interest rate swap — Other liabilities (2)	2,238		2,458
Total Derivatives designated as hedges — Liabilities	$	4,126	$	4,200

⁽¹⁾  The Company classifies derivative assets and liabilities as current based on the cash flows expected to be incurred within the following 12 months.

⁽²⁾  At December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the notional amount related to the Company’s sole interest rate swap was $127.5 million and $139.7 million, respectively. In the next twelve months, the Company expects to reduce the notional amount by $15.0 million.

Effect Of Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges On Statements Of Operations

The following presents the effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:

	Balance in AOCI Beginning of Year			Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI- (Effective Portion)			Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings-(Effective Portion)			Balance in AOCI End of Year			Location in Statements of Operations
	(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	(216	)	$	(127	)	$	(309	)	$	(34	)	Costs of goods sold
Interest rate swap	(4,091		)	(1,935		)	(1,901		)	(4,125		)	Interest (expense)
	$	(4,307	)	$	(2,062	)	$	(2,210	)	$	(4,159	)
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	—		$	(216	)	$	—		$	(216	)	Costs of goods sold
Interest rate swap	(270		)	(6,090		)	(2,269		)	(4,091		)	Interest (expense)
	$	(270	)	$	(6,306	)	$	(2,269	)	$	(4,307	)