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Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

12. Leases

The Company enters into noncancelable operating lease agreements for equipment, buildings and vehicles. The minimum lease payments for the noncancelable operating lease agreements are as follows (in thousands):


2013	$	8,173
2014		5,231
2015		4,790
2016		3,597
2017		3,636
Thereafter		6,326

Rent expense for noncancelable operating leases approximated $8.5 million, $6.2 million and $5.1 million, for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The leases are generally renewable at the Company’s option for periods of one to five years.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing.

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