Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following at June 30:

(in thousands)	2013			2012
Finished goods	$	303,307		$	319,217
Work in process and powder blends	244,180			252,035
Raw materials	137,602			135,454
Inventories at current cost	685,089			706,706
Less: LIFO valuation	(106,294		)	(120,850		)
Total inventories	$	578,795		$	585,856