5. Restructuring

Restructuring expenses in 2012 were principally related to a reduction in workforce in Sweden and France, and the previously announced curtailment of manufacturing in New York and Wisconsin. The restructuring activities were related to the lower demand for paper machine clothing. Those costs were partially offset by a reduction in accruals related to the Company's headquarters. Restructuring costs totaled $7.1 million, including a reduction to expense of $0.7 million that resulted from the sale of property in Albany, New York.

In November 2012, we announced that our subsidiary in France had initiated discussions with the employee Works Council regarding a proposal to restructure operations at the Company's Machine Clothing production facilities in Selestat and St. Junien. The consultation will be completed in accordance with applicable French legislation. No accrual has been recorded in regard to the proposed actions.

Restructuring expenses for 2010 and 2011 were the result of restructuring and performance improvement plans affecting each of our reportable segments. The restructuring activities were driven by the need for us to balance our manufacturing capacity with anticipated demand, to improve efficiency in all aspects of our business, and to strengthen our competitive position. We also took actions to reduce costs and to create process efficiencies within administrative functions.

The following table summarizes charges reported in the Statements of Income under "Restructuring and other":

Year ended December 31, 2012
(in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs	Impairment of plant and equipment		Benefit plan curtailment/ settlement
Machine Clothing	$7,386		$7,386	$ -		$ -
Engineered Composites	-		-	-		-
Unallocated expenses	(325	)	380	(705	)	-
Total	$7,061		$7,766	($705	)	$ -

Year ended December 31, 2011
(in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred	Termination and other costs	Impairment of plant and equipment	Benefit plan curtailment/ settlement
Machine Clothing	$5,680	$5,484	$ -	$196
Engineered Composites	57	57	-	-
Unallocated expenses	3,580	1,830	1,750	-
Total	$9,317	$7,371	$1,750	$196

Year ended December 31, 2010
(in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs	Impairment of plant and equipment	Benefit plan curtailment/ settlement
Machine Clothing	$4,762		$2,767	$1,243	$752
Engineered Composites	930		930	-	-
Unallocated expenses	(1,945	)	-	-	(1,945	)
Total	$3,747		$3,697	$1,243	($1,193	)

We expect that substantially all accruals for restructuring liabilities will be paid within one year. The table below presents the changes in restructuring liabilities:

	December 31,	Restructuring		Currency	December 31,
(in thousands)	2011	charges accrued	Payments	translation/other	2012
Termination costs	$6,979	$7,617	($9,672)	$23	$4,947
Total	$6,979	$7,617	($9,672)	$23	$4,947

	December 31,	Restructuring		Currency	December 31,
(in thousands)	2010	charges accrued	Payments	translation/other	2011
Termination costs	$2,809	$6,890	($2,707)	($13)	$6,979
Total	$2,809	$6,890	($2,707)	($13)	$6,979