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Basis of Presentation (Schedule of Reclassifications) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Cost of products sold	$ 366,869	$ 249,307
Gross profit	99,310	82,038
SG&A expenses	64,874	44,278
As Originally Reported [Member]
Cost of products sold	353,300
Gross profit	112,800
SG&A expenses	$ 78,400

The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc.

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