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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability
The following table summarizes the warranty activity for 2012, 2011 and 2010:
(In thousands)
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
Warranty reserves, beginning of the year
 
$
5,596

 
$
5,037

 
$
4,078

Accruals for warranties issued during the year
 
7,935

 
4,003

 
4,399

Reductions related to pre-existing warranties
 
(2,401
)
 
(1,769
)
 
(1,447
)
Warranties paid
 
(1,958
)
 
(1,677
)
 
(2,054
)
Other (principally foreign currency translation)
 
(80
)
 
2

 
61

Warranty reserves, end of the year
 
$
9,092

 
$
5,596

 
$
5,037