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Information about the Company's Operations in different Geographic Areas (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Net sales	$ 2,537,718	$ 2,221,014	$ 2,159,378
Long-lived assets	591,445	423,105	439,620
United States [Member]
Net sales	870,732	841,232	843,349
Long-lived assets	137,795	119,533	124,129
Germany [Member]
Net sales	514,739	469,796	482,130
Long-lived assets	118,173	116,916	132,348
Sweden [Member]
Net sales	20,203	0	0
Long-lived assets	147,079	0	0
Other Foreign [Member]
Net sales	1,132,044	909,986	833,899
Long-lived assets	$ 188,398	$ 186,656	$ 183,143

Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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