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GOODWILL
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
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GOODWILL

2. GOODWILL

        The change in the carrying amount of goodwill for 2011 and 2010 is as follows (in thousands):

 
  December 31,
2011
  December 31,
2010
 

Balance at beginning of period

  $ 5,936   $  

Goodwill recorded for Östergrens acquisition (Note 12)

        5,936  

Other

    (139 )    

Effect of foreign currency translation

    (132 )    
           

Balance at end of period

  $ 5,665   $ 5,936