Restructuring and asset impairment (Notes)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges

The table below provides the activity related to restructuring charges and the remaining liability as of March 31, 2015:

Restructuring obligations at December 31, 2014	$	764
Restructuring costs incurred	—
Cash payments	(203		)
Restructuring obligations at March 31, 2015	$	561

During 2014, the Company implemented restructuring initiatives designed to reduce the Company’s cost structure. In connection with this strategy, the Company reduced its global headcount by approximately 9.0% and closed its facility in Mainz, Germany relocating the operations to its facilities in Snoqualmie, Washington and Bloomington, Minnesota, which was completed as of March 31, 2015.

The Company anticipates the remaining restructuring obligation to be paid by December 31, 2015.