Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Carrying Values of Property, Plant and Equipment

The carrying values of property, plant and equipment were as follows:


	December 31,
	2012			2011
	(In thousands)

Land and land improvements	$	35,010		$	33,427
Buildings and leasehold improvements		136,751			136,464
Machinery and equipment		438,928			412,809
Computer equipment and software		92,946			66,059
Construction in process		27,135			21,288

Gross property, plant and equipment		730,770			670,047
Accumulated depreciation		(423,722	)		(389,934	)

Net property, plant and equipment	$	307,048		$	280,113

- 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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