The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Property, plant, or equipment held under lease agreements classified as an asset.

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The total charge for the use of long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can 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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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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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 472,479	$ 447,087
Accumulated Depreciation	(269,287)	(229,720)
Total net book value	203,192	217,367	231,264	250,902
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	8,247	7,654
Accumulated Depreciation	(2,671)	(2,720)
Net book value	5,576	4,934
Land and buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	159,228	160,183
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	4,525	4,508
Machinery, fixtures and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	212,009	197,047
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	3,722	3,146
Other equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	36,610	31,970
Software licenses [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	45,393	39,993
Construction in progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 19,239	$ 17,894