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Restructuring Charges and Other
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Restructuring Charges and Other [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charges and Other
Note 2. Restructuring Charges and Other
During the first quarter of 2010, we announced the closure of the Tempe Plant. The closure impacted approximately 130 employees. Economic conditions at that time coupled with the long-term manufacturing strategy for our Whirlaway business necessitated a consolidation of our manufacturing resources into existing facilities in Ohio. During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, we accrued $604 and $1,137, respectively, of severance costs related to the closure. The severance costs were recognized pro-rata over the period from the announcement date until the employees’ termination date as continued employment was a requirement to receive severance payments. Additionally, during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, we incurred $63 of site closure and other associated costs. In the first quarter of 2010, we incurred $1,000 of accelerated depreciation related to certain fixed assets that ceased to be used due to the Tempe Plant closure.