Reductions in Force

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

19. Reductions in Force

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our manufacturing operations and manage costs, we regularly evaluate our staffing levels and facility requirements compared to business needs. The following table summarizes our exit activities and reduction in force initiatives associated with these efforts. “Charges” represents the initial charge related to the exit activity. “Cash Payments” consists of the utilization of “Charges.” “Non-cash Amounts” generally consists of pension plan curtailments and settlements and foreign currency adjustments.



	Employee Separation Costs
	(In thousands)
Accrual at December 31, 2013	$	—
Charges	3,889
Cash Payments	(3,973		)
Non-cash Amounts	84
Accrual at September 30, 2014	$	—



	Employee Separation Costs
	(In thousands)
Accrual at December 31, 2012	$	1,607
Charges	8,083
Cash Payments	(10,061		)
Non-cash Amounts	371
Accrual at September 30, 2013	$	—

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we reduced our workforce through workforce reduction programs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded $3.9 million in charges. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded $2.1 million and $8.1 million, respectively. All charges related primarily to cost of sales.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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