Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 207,398		$ 164,016
Short-term investments			13,997
Accounts receivable, less allowances	109,179		92,088
Inventories	81,073		75,575
Deferred income taxes	11,174		11,895
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,982		14,219
Assets held for sale	6,936		6,592
Total current assets	429,742		378,382
Property, plant and equipment:
Land	6,226		4,888
Buildings	54,426		52,730
Equipment	302,785		281,521
	363,437		339,139
Accumulated depreciation	(245,407)		(220,255)
Net property, plant and equipment	118,030		118,884
Intangible assets, net of amortization:
Patents, licenses and software	15,779		10,753
Distribution network	19,397		19,307
Customer lists, trademarks and tradenames	15,319		14,523
Goodwill	133,356		115,697
Investments	26,819		14,867
Deferred income taxes	2,719		4,191
Other assets	2,186		1,820
Total assets	763,347		678,424
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	27,389		19,934
Accrued payroll	20,145		23,048
Accrued expenses	10,316		8,861
Accrued severance	1,145		1,843
Accrued income taxes	12,991		10,591
Current portion of long-term debt	88,534		85,000
Total current liabilities	160,520		149,277
Accrued post-retirement benefits	10,691		15,292
Other long-term liabilities	11,608		12,752
Total equity	580,528	[1]	501,103	[1]
Total liabilities and equity	$ 763,347		$ 678,424

[1] Common shares issued and outstanding of 21,958,405 and 21,552,529, at September 29, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.