Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 168,818		$ 164,016
Short-term investments	5,475		13,997
Accounts receivable, less allowances	115,874		92,088
Inventories	80,829		75,575
Deferred income taxes	11,302		11,895
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14,564		14,219
Assets held for sale	6,234		6,592
Total current assets	403,096		378,382
Property, plant and equipment:
Land	4,945		4,888
Buildings	53,811		52,730
Equipment	295,805		281,521
	354,561		339,139
Accumulated depreciation	(238,487)		(220,255)
Net property, plant and equipment	116,074		118,884
Intangible assets, net of amortization:
Patents, licenses and software	9,813		10,753
Distribution network	18,031		19,307
Customer lists, trademarks and tradenames	13,825		14,523
Goodwill	131,713		115,697
Investments	27,508		14,867
Deferred income taxes	3,174		4,191
Other assets	2,136		1,820
Total assets	725,370		678,424
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	28,477		19,934
Accrued payroll	21,122		23,048
Accrued expenses	8,294		8,861
Accrued severance	1,417		1,843
Accrued income taxes	11,901		10,591
Current portion of long-term debt	85,242		85,000
Total current liabilities	156,453		149,277
Accrued post-retirement benefits	10,471		15,292
Other long-term liabilities	11,775		12,752
Total equity	546,671	[1]	501,103	[1]
Total liabilities and equity	$ 725,370		$ 678,424

[1] Common shares issued and outstanding of 21,878,262 and 21,552,529, at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.