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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
contract
Dec. 31, 2011
contract
Dec. 31, 2010
Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value $ 26,045,000 $ 22,520,000  
Cash And Cash Equivalents, Non-Domestic Account, At Carrying Value 38,731,000 28,639,000  
Percentage of Weighted Average Cost Inventory 37.00% 43.00%  
Goodwill, Impairment Loss 0 0 0
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life 20 years 20 years  
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies 2,141,000 2,184,000  
Revenues Recognized Using Percentage Of Completion Method, Less Than, Percentage Of Consolidated Revenues 10.00%    
Costs in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Contracts or Programs, Percentage (Less Than) Of Total Inventory At Cost, Classified As Work In Process 5.00%    
Number of Foreign Currency Derivatives Held 0 0  
Impact of Foreign Currency Derivatives on Earnings is Immaterial Realized gains or losses from foreign currency hedges did not exceed $100,000 during the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2012, 2011 or 2010    
Product Warranty Accrual 15,727,000 6,632,000  
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized (238,000) 237,000 (83,000)
Research and Development Expense $ 2,926,000 $ 1,899,000 $ 273,000
Maximum [Member]
     
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 25 years    
Maximum [Member] | Building [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 40 years    
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 10 years    
Maximum [Member] | Leasehold Improvements [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 7 years    
Minimum [Member]
     
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 5 years    
Minimum [Member] | Building [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 25 years    
Minimum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 3 years    
Minimum [Member] | Leasehold Improvements [Member]
     
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 2 years