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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Oct. 02, 2013
Description of Business    
Proceeds from sale of EMS business $ 75,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses  
Electronics Manufacturing Solutions [Member]    
Description of Business    
Proceeds from sale of EMS business   $ 75,000us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses
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