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Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration as Determined by Level 3 Inputs (Detail) (Contingent Consideration, ECP Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, Level 3, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Contingent Consideration | ECP Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH | Level 3
 
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]  
Additions $ 6,000us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityPurchases
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Payments 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySettlements
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Change in fair value 510us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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Ending balance $ 6,510us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationsRecurringBasisLiabilityValue
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