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Summary of Basis Used to Measure Defined Benefit Plans Assets at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets $ 101,916us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets $ 104,291us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
U.S. Large Cap    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets 26,787us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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31,831us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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U.S. Small / Mid Cap    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets 7,950us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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8,783us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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International, Equity    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets 14,797us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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25,591us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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U.S. Intermediate    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets 14,906us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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18,715us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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U.S. Short Duration    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets 8,817us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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8,954us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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U.S. High Yield    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets 5,270us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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1,581us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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International, Fixed Income    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets 20,776us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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5,812us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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Insurance Contracts    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Cash and Cash Equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets 2,329us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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2,693us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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Level 1    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets 81,013us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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103,960us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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Level 1 | U.S. Large Cap    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 | U.S. Small / Mid Cap    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets 7,950us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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Level 1 | International, Equity    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 | U.S. Intermediate    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 | U.S. Short Duration    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 | U.S. High Yield    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 | International, Fixed Income    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 | Insurance Contracts    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 1 | Cash and Cash Equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 2    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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331us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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Level 2 | U.S. Large Cap    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 2 | U.S. Small / Mid Cap    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 2 | International, Equity    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 2 | U.S. Intermediate    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 2 | U.S. Short Duration    
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Level 2 | U.S. High Yield    
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Level 2 | International, Fixed Income    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 2 | Insurance Contracts    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 2 | Cash and Cash Equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 3    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 3 | U.S. Large Cap    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 3 | U.S. Small / Mid Cap    
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Level 3 | International, Equity    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 3 | U.S. Intermediate    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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Level 3 | U.S. Short Duration    
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Level 3 | U.S. High Yield    
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Level 3 | Insurance Contracts    
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Level 3 | Cash and Cash Equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
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