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Inventories
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Inventories [Abstract] 
Inventories
12. INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market value. Elements of cost include materials, labor and overhead and are classified as follows:

 

     September 30,      December 31,  
   2011      2010  

Raw materials and supplies

   $ 23,260       $ 26,847   

In-process inventories

     2,376         3,314   

Finished goods and goods for resale

     79,525         63,517   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 105,161       $ 93,678