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Product Warranty
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Product Warranty
11.  
Product Warranty

As the Company recognizes revenue under the percentage-of-completion method, it provides an accrual for estimated future warranty costs based on historical experience and projected claims.  The activity in the warranty account is as follows:
 
(in thousands)
   
     
Balance at December 31, 2010
 $1,680 
Warranty provision
  444 
Warranty claims
  (248)
Currency adjustment
  24 
Balance at June 30, 2011
 $1,900