Property, Plant and Equipment (Annual) (Detail) - Table (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 4,439	$ 4,381	$ 6,840
Less accumulated depreciation	2,496	2,316	4,571
Net property, plant and equipment	1,943	2,065	2,269
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and Equipment, Gross		2,638	2,843
Machinery, Fixture And Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and Equipment, Gross		1,714	3,885
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and Equipment, Gross		$ 29	$ 112

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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