Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 7,038	$ 2,709
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows:
Depreciation and amortization	5,486	5,725
Increase in inventory reserve	1,219	44
Stock based compensation included in net income	357	325
Deferred income tax provision	(95)	(404)
Equity in losses of partially-owned affiliates	208	364
Other	252	74
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables	(1,991)	1,926
Inventories	(4,886)	(3,339)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	625	287
Accounts payable and other current liabilities	(1,000)	76
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(1,367)	(3,941)
Discontinued operations:
Net cash used in discontinued operations	(1,080)	(75)
Net cash provided by operating activities	4,766	3,771
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(2,616)	(1,690)
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,616)	(1,690)
Long-term debt activity (including current portion):
Borrowings	0	4,900
Repayments	(14,000)	(2,900)
Other financing activities	64	(329)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities	(13,936)	1,671
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	642	1,976
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents	(11,144)	5,728
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	31,921	29,614
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 20,777	$ 35,342

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).