Restructuring and asset impairment charges (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related 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 December 31, 2015:

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

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.