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Derivatives - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Percentage of forcasted transactions with currency rate exposure	50.00%
Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Percentage of forcasted transactions with currency rate exposure	90.00%
Foreign exchange forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivatives, matured during period	$ 157,121	$ 182,213
Gain (Loss)	338	(271)	3,763
Interest expense \| Interest rate swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain on derivative		337	600
Loss on derivative	(12)
Selling, general and administrative expense \| Foreign exchange forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain on derivative		370	1,159
Loss on derivative	(1,458)
Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss)	338	(271)	3,763
Cash Flow Hedging \| Net sales
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain on derivative		432
Loss on derivative	(657)
Cash Flow Hedging \| Cost of products sold
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain on derivative	995
Loss on derivative		$ (703)