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Related Party And Affiliate Transactions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party And Affiliate Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party And Affiliate Transactions

15. Related Party and Affiliate Transactions

The Company leases office space for management and administrative services from an affiliated party. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company incurred and paid lease payments of approximately $1,556, $1,549 and $1,469, respectively.

In March 2000, the Company loaned $2,000 to Suzhou Huasu Plastics Company, Ltd., a Chinese joint venture company in which the Company owns a 59% equity stake. Interest on the debt accrues at LIBOR plus 2%. Previously, the Company loaned this same affiliate $5,150. Principal payments of $1,192 and $763 were received from the affiliate in 2011 and 2010, respectively. Interest payments of $441 and $934 were received in 2011 and 2010, respectively, and included in other income, net in the consolidated statements of operations. No interest or principal payments were received in 2009. As of December 31, 2011, the notes receivable balances of $1,192 and $2,383 are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets, net, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.