Management Actions Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Q3 2015 Action
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Approximate time anticipated savings will offset the restructuring charge	1 year
Q4 2015 Action
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring charge	$ 1,965
Other associated restructuring charges	$ 481
Approximate time anticipated savings will offset the restructuring charge	1 year 6 months

The approximate length of time the anticipated savings realized as a result of this restructuring action will offset the restructuring charge.

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Aggregate amount of expenses, including amounts paid out in cash and other noncash items, associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan.

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Amount, after cash payment, of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan and expenses resulting from the write-down of assets. Excludes expenses related to a business combination, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=56944662&loc=d3e3602-108585

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