Reductions in Force

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]


20.	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 changes to the balance of our accrual associated with these efforts. “Non-cash Amounts” consists of pension plan curtailments and settlements and foreign currency adjustments.



	Employee Separation Costs
	2014			2013
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance	$	—		$	1,607
Charges	3,889			10,506
Cash Payments	(3,973		)	(12,531		)
Non-cash Amounts	84			418
Ending balance	$	—		$	—

During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we reduced our workforce through workforce reduction programs. We recorded $3.9 million, $10.5 million and $11.2 million in charges in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. All charges related primarily to cost of sales, except for $3.9 million of charges in 2012, related to selling, general and administrative expenses.

- 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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