Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of estimated useful lives for each asset group

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives for each applicable asset group as follows:

Buildings and improvements	20 to 30 years, or term of lease if applicable
Machinery and equipment	7 to 15 years
Furniture and fixtures	5 to 7 years
Computer hardware and software	3 to 7 years

Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders' equity

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders' equity are as follows:

	2012			2011
Foreign currency translation	$	5,177		$	1,111
Unrealized (loss)/gain on hedging contracts, net of tax		(600	)		274
Pensions, net of tax		(38,668	)		(32,972	)
Total	$	(34,091	)	$	(31,587	)