Property, Plant and Equiptment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]



(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Land	$	15,394		$	15,453
Buildings and improvements	132,673			132,739
Machinery and equipment	151,023			153,076
Office equipment	34,300			26,825
Equipment in process	21,202			13,810
	354,592			341,903
Accumulated depreciation	(205,575		)	(193,721		)
Total property, plant and equipment	$	149,017		$	148,182

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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