Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Foreign Currency Transaction Gains and Losses

The following table summarizes foreign currency transaction gains and losses recognized in the income statement:

(in thousands)	2011	2010	2009
(Gains)/losses included in:
Selling and general expenses	($2,675)	($377)	$2,715
Other (income)/expense, net	(84)	(4,626)	(2,253)
Total transaction (gains)/losses	($2,759)	($5,003)	$462

Schedule of Inventories

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, inventories consisted of the following:

(in thousands)	2011	2010
Raw materials	$30,769	$29,679
Work in process	39,552	43,200
Finished goods	63,328	70,678
Total inventories	$133,649	$143,557