Restructuring Reserve Rollforward (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
December 31, 2015	$ 3,680us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Additions	1,008us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Restructuring Reserve, Acquisitions during Period	0
Cash payments	2,062us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring
Adjustments	(215)
March 31, 2015	2,411us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
North America
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
December 31, 2015	598
Additions	248
Restructuring Reserve, Acquisitions during Period	0
Cash payments	(458)
Adjustments	4
March 31, 2015	392
South America
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
December 31, 2015	1,145
Additions	(15)
Restructuring Reserve, Acquisitions during Period	0
Cash payments	(277)
Adjustments	(59)
March 31, 2015	794
Europe [Member]
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
December 31, 2015	1,718
Additions	783
Restructuring Reserve, Acquisitions during Period	0
Cash payments	1,146
Adjustments	(172)
March 31, 2015	1,183
Asia [Member]
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
December 31, 2015	39
Additions	0
Restructuring Reserve, Acquisitions during Period	0
Cash payments	50
Adjustments	11
March 31, 2015	0
Corporation [Member]
Summary of components of accrued liability with respect to Company's business restructuring activities
December 31, 2015	180
Additions	(8)
Restructuring Reserve, Acquisitions during Period	0
Cash payments	131
Adjustments	1
March 31, 2015	$ 42

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