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NET INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
NET INVENTORIES
Finished products	$ 58,751	$ 49,476
Work-in-process	32,960	28,549
Raw materials and purchased components	42,790	44,757
Inventories, net	$ 134,501	$ 122,782

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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