Benchmark Electronics (BHE) 10-K 29 Feb 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 25, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS INC
Entity Central Index Key	863,436
Trading Symbol	BHE
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		49,819,231
Entity Public Float			$ 1,100,000,000
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 465,995	$ 427,376
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,417 and $2,943, respectively	479,140	520,389
Inventories, net	411,986	401,261
Prepaid expenses and other assets	31,351	29,018
Income taxes receivable	156	572
Total current assets	1,388,628	1,378,616
Property, plant and equipment, net	178,170	190,180
Goodwill	199,290	45,970
Deferred income taxes	14,088	31,413
Other, net	113,702	29,169
Total assets	1,893,878	1,675,348
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	12,284	676
Accounts payable	251,163	289,786
Income taxes payable	5,069	5,450
Accrued liabilities	64,578	63,166
Total current liabilities	333,094	359,078
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments	222,909	8,845
Other long-term liabilities	$ 15,971	$ 17,800
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares, $0.10 par value; 5,000 shares authorized, none issued
Common shares, $0.10 par value; 145,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding - 50,178 and 52,994, respectively	$ 5,018	$ 5,300
Additional paid-in capital	624,997	649,715
Retained earnings	704,905	644,085
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(13,016)	(9,475)
Total shareholders' equity	$ 1,321,904	$ 1,289,625
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,893,878	$ 1,675,348

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts receivable	$ 3,417	$ 2,943
Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment	$ 379,088	$ 362,620
Preferred shares, par value	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Preferred shares, shares authorized	5,000	5,000
Preferred shares, issued
Common shares, par value	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Common shares, shares authorized	145,000	145,000
Common shares, issued	50,178	52,994
Common shares, outstanding	50,178	52,994

Consolidated Statements Of Inco

Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Statements Of Income [Abstract]
Sales	$ 2,540,873	$ 2,797,061	$ 2,506,467
Cost of sales	2,322,299	2,577,204	2,319,983
Gross profit	218,574	219,857	186,484
Selling, general and administrative expenses	111,744	115,700	99,331
Restructuring charges and integration and acquisition-related costs	13,861	7,131	9,348
Thailand flood-related items, net of insurance	0	(1,571)	(41,325)
Asset impairment charge and other	0	(1,547)	2,606
Income from operations	92,969	100,144	116,524
Interest expense	(2,996)	(1,890)	(1,934)
Interest income	1,207	2,048	1,688
Other expense	(1,141)	(1,673)	(315)
Income before income taxes	90,039	98,629	115,963
Income tax expense (benefit)	5,362	(17,388)	(5,018)
Net income	$ 95,401	$ 81,241	$ 110,945
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 1.85	$ 1.52	$ 2.05
Diluted	$ 1.83	$ 1.5	$ 2.03
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
Basic	51,573	53,538	54,213
Diluted	52,088	54,222	54,779

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 95,401	$ 81,241	$ 110,945
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,391)	(1,598)	591
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	(31)	1,369	418
Other	(119)	(152)	433
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,541)	(381)	1,442
Comprehensive income	$ 91,860	$ 80,860	$ 112,387

Consolidated Statements Of Shar

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
Balances, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	55,186
Balances, value at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 1,139,525	$ 5,519	$ 651,148	$ 493,666	$ (10,536)	$ (272)
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 6,267		6,267
Shares repurchased and retired, shares	(2,093)
Shares repurchased and retired, value	$ (41,168)	(209)	(22,556)	(18,403)
Stock options exercised, shares	713
Stock options exercised, value	$ 11,203	71	11,132
Vesting of restricted stock units, net restricted share forfeitures, shares	27
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of restricted share forfeitures, value		3	(3)
Shares withheld for taxes, shares	(8)
Shares withheld for taxes, value	$ (142)	(1)	(141)
Excess tax benefit (shortfall) of stock-based compensation	(1,253)		(1,253)
Comprehensive income	$ 112,387			110,945	1,442
Balances, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	53,825
Balances, value at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 1,226,819	5,383	644,594	586,208	(9,094)	(272)
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 7,213		7,213
Shares repurchased and retired, shares	(1,861)
Shares repurchased and retired, value	$ (43,800)	(186)	(20,250)	(23,364)
Stock options exercised, shares	940
Stock options exercised, value	$ 18,867	94	18,773
Vesting of restricted stock units, net restricted share forfeitures, shares	103
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of restricted share forfeitures, value		10	(10)
Shares withheld for taxes, shares	(13)
Shares withheld for taxes, value	$ (309)	(1)	(308)
Excess tax benefit (shortfall) of stock-based compensation	(25)		(25)
Cancellation of treasury shares			(272)			272
Comprehensive income	$ 80,860			81,241	(381)
Balances, shares at Dec. 31, 2014	52,994
Balances, value at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 1,289,625	5,300	649,715	644,085	(9,475)	0
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 7,709		7,709
Shares repurchased and retired, shares	(3,066)
Shares repurchased and retired, value	$ (68,365)	(307)	(33,477)	(34,581)
Stock options exercised, shares	114
Stock options exercised, value	$ 1,976	11	1,965
Vesting of restricted stock units, net restricted share forfeitures, shares	160
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of restricted share forfeitures, value		16	(16)
Shares withheld for taxes, shares	(24)
Shares withheld for taxes, value	$ (571)	(2)	(569)
Excess tax benefit (shortfall) of stock-based compensation	(330)		(330)
Comprehensive income	$ 91,860			95,401	(3,541)
Balances, shares at Dec. 31, 2015	50,178
Balances, value at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 1,321,904	$ 5,018	$ 624,997	$ 704,905	$ (13,016)	$ 0

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 95,401	$ 81,241	$ 110,945
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	42,822	41,259	36,179
Amortization	6,850	5,190	4,763
Deferred income taxes	(12,781)	12,027	(5,786)
Asset impairments	1,201	802	5,504
Thailand flood insurance recovery	0	(550)	(10,748)
Gain on sale of subsidiary	0	(1,547)	0
Gain on the sale of property, plant and equipment	(85)	(78)	(1,161)
Stock-based compensation expense	7,709	6,427	7,053
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(481)	(634)	(354)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	52,847	37,862	(56,633)
Inventories	3,974	(6,153)	(17,832)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(3,202)	(1,278)	6,335
Accounts payable	(41,388)	(36,646)	19,725
Accrued liabilities	(5,104)	(1,178)	(9,305)
Income taxes	(959)	(1,304)	10,178
Net cash provided by operations	146,804	135,440	98,863
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of investments at par	50	10,282	821
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(37,128)	(44,211)	(26,829)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	605	452	1,908
Additions to purchased software	(934)	(1,178)	(1,908)
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	(229,582)	750	(94,271)
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary, net of cash disposed	0	5,512	0
Thailand flood property insurance proceeds	0	550	10,748
Other	188	367	814
Net cash used in investing activities	(266,801)	(27,476)	(108,717)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from stock options exercised	1,976	18,867	11,203
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	481	634	354
Borrowings under credit agreement	250,000	0	0
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(20,676)	(582)	(497)
Share repurchases	(68,365)	(43,800)	(41,168)
Debt issuance costs	(3,779)	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	159,637	(24,881)	(30,108)
Effect of exchange rate changes	(1,021)	(1,262)	938
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	38,619	81,821	(39,024)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	427,376	345,555	384,579
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 465,995	$ 427,376	$ 345,555

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (a) Business Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (the Company) is a Texas corporation that provides worldwide integrated electronic manufacturing services (EMS). The Company provides services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of industrial control equipment (which includes equipment for the aerospace and defense industry), telecommunica tion equipment, computers and related products for business enterprises, medical devices, and testing and instrumentation products. The Company has manufacturing operations located in the Americas, Asia and Europe. (b) Principles of Consolidation The cons olidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and include the financial statements of Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and its wholly owned and majority owned subsid iaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with an original maturity at the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents of $ 381.6 million and $ 314.1 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, consist primarily of money-market funds and time deposits with an initial term of less than three months. (d) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts receivable are recorded net of allowances for amounts not expected to be collected. In estimating the allowance, management considers a specific customer’s financial condition, payment history, and various information or disclosures by the customer or other publicly available information. Accounts receivable are charged off against the allowance after all reasonable efforts to collect the full amount (including litigation, where appropriate) have been exhausted. During 2014 , the Company recorded a $ 2.7 million charge for provisions to accounts receivable associated with the bankruptcy filing of a former customer, GT Advance Technologies, on October 6, 2014. (e) Investments Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. A three-tier fair val ue hierarchy of inputs is employed to determine fair value measurements. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 inputs are observable prices that are not quoted on active exchanges, suc h as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs employed for measuring the fair value of assets or liabilities. This hierarchy requires the Company to use observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value. As of December 31, 2015 , all of the Co mpany’s long-term investments totaling $1.0 million (par value) were included in other assets and were recorded at fair value using Level 3 inputs. As of December 31, 2015 , there were no long-term investments measured at fair value using Level 1 or Leve l 2 inputs. All income generated from these investments is recorded as interest income. (f) Inventories Inventories include material, labor and overhead and are stated at the lower of cost (principally first-in, first-out method) or market. (g) Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method over the useful lives of the assets – 5 to 40 years for buildings and building improvements, 2 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, 2 to 10 years for furniture and fixtures and 2 to 5 years for vehicles. Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line method over the shorter of the useful life of the improvement or the remainder of the lease term. (h) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead assessed for impairment at least annually. Intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. (i) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill Long-lived assets, such as property, plant, and equipment, and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is evaluated by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to es timated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asse t exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of would be separately disclosed and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. The assets and liabilities o f a disposed group classified as held for sale would be disclosed separately in the appropriate asset and liability sections of the consolidated balance sheet. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis, at a minimum, and whenever events and cha nges in circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may be impaired. Circumstances that may lead to the impairment of goodwill include unforeseen decreases in future performance or industry demand or the restructuring of our operations as a result of a change in our business strategy. A qualitative assessment is allowed to determine if goodwill is potentially impaired. Based on this qualitative assessment, if the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the reporting unit’s fair value is l ess than its carrying value, then it performs a two-step goodwill impairment test, otherwise no further analysis is required. In connection with its annual goodwill impairment assessments as of December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company conclu ded that goodwill was not impaired. (j) Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding adjusted for the incremental shares attributed to outstanding stock equivalents. Stock equivalents include common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and other equity instrume nts, and are computed using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the exercise price of a share, the amount of compensation cost, if any, for future service that the Company has not yet recognized, and the amount of estimated tax bene fits that would be recorded in paid-in-capital, if any, when the option is exercised or the share vests are assumed to be used to repurchase shares in the current period. The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per s hare. Year Ended December 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2015 2014 2013 Net income $ 95,401 $ 81,241 $ 110,945 Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted- average number of common shares outstanding during the period 51,573 53,538 54,213 Incremental common shares attributable to exercise of dilutive options 318 450 324 Incremental common shares attributable to outstanding restricted shares and restricted stock units 197 234 242 Denominator for diluted earnings per share 52,088 54,222 54,779 Basic earnings per share $ 1.85 $ 1.52 $ 2.05 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.83 $ 1.50 $ 2.03 Options to purchase 1.3 million, 0 .7 million and 1 .2 million common shares in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. (k) Revenue Recognition Revenue from the sale of manufactured products built to customer specifications and excess inventory is recognized when title and risk of ownership have passed, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and rec overability is reasonably assured, which generally is when the goods are shipped. Revenue from design, development and engineering services is recognized when the services are performed and collectibility is reasonably certain. Such services provided under fixed price contracts are accounted for using the percentage-of-completion method. The Company assumes no significant obligations after shipment as it typically warrants workmanship only. Therefore, the warranty provisions are generally not significant. ( l) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and l iabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. The Co mpany has considered the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance. (m) Stock-Based Compensation All share-based payments to employees, inc luding grants of employee stock options, are recognized in the financial statements based on their grant date fair values. The total compensation cost recognized for stock-based awards was $7.7 million, $6.4 million and $7.1 million for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for stock-based awards was $3.1 million, $2.6 million and $2.6 million for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The compens ation expense for stock-based awards includes an estimate for forfeitures and is recognized over the vesting period of the awards using the straight-line method. Cash flows from the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation c ost recognized for stock-based awards (excess tax benefits) are classified as cash flows from financing activities. Awards of restricted shares, restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units are valued at the closing market price of t he Company’s common shares on the date of grant. For performance-based restricted stock units, compensation expense is based on the probability that the performance goals will be achieved, which is monitored by management throughout the requisite service p eriod. When it becomes probable, based on the Company’s expectation of performance during the measurement period, that more or less than the previous estimate of the awarded shares will vest, an adjustment to stock-based compensation expense will be recogn ized as a change in accounting estimate. As of December 31, 2015 , the unrecognized compensation cost and remaining weighted-average amortization related to stock-based awards were as follows: Performance- based Restricted Restricted Stock Restricted Stock Stock (in thousands) Options Shares Units Units (1) Unrecognized compensation cost $ 4,194 $ 84 $ 7,169 $ 2,301 Remaining weighted-average amortization period 1.6 years 0.1 years 2.2 years 1.8 years (1) Based on the probable achievement of the performance goals identified in each award. Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Options granted 289 378 348 Expected term of options 6.4 years 7.0 years 7.4 years Expected volatility 35% 39% 42% Risk-free interest rate 1.886% 2.081% 1.396% Dividend yield zero zero zero The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future plan participant behavior. Separate groups of plan participants that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. Expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common shares. The risk-free interest rate i s based on the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon rates in effect at the time of grant with an equivalent remaining term. The dividend yield reflects that the Company has not paid any cash dividends since inception and does not anticipate paying cash dividends in t he foreseeable future. The total cash received as a result of stock option exercises in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was approximately $2.0 million, $18.9 million and $11.2 million, respectively. The tax benefit realized as a result of sto ck option exercises and the vesting of other share-based awards during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was $2.1 million, $2.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively. For 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the total intrinsic value of sto ck options exercised was $0.7 million, $3.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively. The Company awarded performance-based restricted stock units to employees during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . The number of performance-bas ed restricted stock units that will ultimately be earned will not be determined until the end of the corresponding performance periods, and may vary from as low as zero to as high as three times the target number depending on the level of achievement of ce rtain performance goals. The level of achievement of these goals is based upon the audited financial results of the Company for the last full calendar year within the performance period. The performance goals consist of certain levels of achievement using the following financial metrics: revenue growth, operating margin expansion, and return on invested capital. If the performance goals are not met based on the Company’s financial results, the applicable performance-based restricted stock units will not ves t and will be forfeited. Shares subject to forfeited performance-based restricted stock units will be available for issuance under the Company’s 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2010 Plan). (n) Use of Estimates Management of the Company has m ade a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. On an ongoing basis, management evalua tes these estimates, including those related to accounts receivable, inventories, income taxes, long-lived assets, stock-based compensation a nd contingencies and litigation . Actual results could differ from those estimates. (o) Fair Values of Financial Ins truments The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, capital lease and long-term debt obligations and derivative instruments. The Company believes that th e carrying values of these instruments approximate their fair value. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company’s long-term investments are recorded at fair value. See Note 11. (p) Foreign Currency For foreign subsidiaries using the local currency as their functional currency, assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates. The effects of these translation adjustments are reported in other com prehensive income. Exchange losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity involved are included in other expense and totaled approximately $ 2.3 million, $ 1.3 million and $ 0.9 million in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. These amounts include the amount of gain (loss) recognized in income due to forward currency exchange contracts. (q) Derivative Instruments All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. T he Company periodically enters into forward currency exchange contracts and effective December 31, 2015 entered into an interest rate swap agreement. The Company does not intend to use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Generally, i f a derivative instrument is designated as a cash flow hedge, the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in other comprehensive income to the extent the derivative is effective, and recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income when th e hedged item affects earnings. Changes in fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges are recorded in earnings. Cash receipts and cash payments related to derivative instruments are recorded in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. (r) Recently Enacted Accounting Principles In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB ) issued a new accounting standards update changing the accounting for leases and including a requirement to record all leases on the consolidated balance sheet s as assets and liabilities. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company will adopt this update effective January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard will impact the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosure s. In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes by elim inating the requirement for companies to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and non-current on the consolidated statements of position. Instead, companies are required to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current. This guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted this guidance retrospectively on December 31, 2015. As a result, the Company reclassified current deferre d tax assets to non-current deferred tax assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated balance, and had no impact on its results of operations or cash flows. All prior p eriod financial information presented herein has been adjusted to reflect the retrospective application of this guidance. In September 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to simplify the accounting for measurement-period adjustments for an acquirer in a business combination. The update will require an acquirer to recognize any adjustments to provisional amounts of the initial accountin g for a business combination with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined, as opposed to revising prior periods presented in financial statements. Thus, an acquirer shall adjust its financial s tatements as needed, including recognizing in its current-period earnings the full effect of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, by line item, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts calculated as if the acc ounting had been completed at the acquisition date. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, and the update must be applied prospectively. The C ompany will adopt this update effective January 1, 2016 and does not expect the standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In July 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update, which applies to inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out or average cost, with new guidance on simplifying the measurement of inventory. Inventory within the scope of this update is required to be measured at the lower of its cost or net reali zable value, with net realizable value being the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The standards update is effective prospectively for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued a new standard that changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in the financial statements to present such costs as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of debt issuance costs are reported as interest expense. This new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company early adopted this standard on December 31, 2015. As a result, the Company reflected debt issuance costs as a direct deduction to long-term debt on the consolidated b alance sheet as of December 31, 2015. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the 2014 consolidated balance sheet as the Company had no borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2014, and had no impact on its results of operations or cash f lows. See Note 6. In May 2014, the FASB issued a new standard that will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition requirements in current U.S. GAAP. The new standard will require companies to recognize revenue in an amount reflecting the co nsideration to which they expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. The new standard will also require significantly expanded disclosures regarding the qualitative and quantitative information of the nature, amount , timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The new standard will permit the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method, with early application not permitted. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the new revenue standard. As a result, the Company will be required to adopt the new standard as of January 1, 2018. Early adoption is permitted to the original effective date of January 1, 2017. The Company is currently eval uating the impact the pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and has not yet selected a transition method. As the new standard will supersede all existing revenue guidance affecting the Company under U.S. G AAP, it could impact revenue and cost recognition on contracts across all its business segments, in addition to its business processes and information technology systems. As a result, the Company’s evaluation of the effect of the new standard will likely e xtend over several future periods. The Company has determined that all other recently issued accounting standards will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows, or do not apply to its operatio ns. (s) Reclassifications Certain reclassifications of prior period amounts have been made to conform to the current year presentation. (t) Adjustments to Previously Reported Amounts During the third quarter of 2015, management identified and recorded a correction of an immaterial error related to the remeasurement of a foreign-currency-denominated receivable at one of the Company’s foreign locations. Management evaluated the materiality of the error from qualitative and quantitative perspectives and dete rmined the error to be immaterial to the consolidated financial statements for the current and prior periods. The Company has revised its previously reported 2014 and 2013 historical consolidated financial statements as published herein to reflect the corr ection of this immaterial error. The effect on certain line items in the December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet was as follows: December 31, 2014 (as previously (in thousands) reported) (as revised) Prepaids and other assets $ 30,453 $ 29,018 Income taxes payable 5,470 5,450 Retained earnings $ 645,500 $ 644,085 The effect on certain line items in the 2014 and 2013 consolidated statements of income as previously reported was as follows: Year Ended Year Ended December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 (as previously (as previously (in thousands) reported) (as revised) reported) (as revised) Other expense $ (452) $ (1,673) $ (101) $ (315) Income tax expense 17,408 17,388 5,018 5,018 Net income $ 82,442 $ 81,241 $ 111,159 $ 110,945 Earnings per share: Basic $ 1.54 $ 1.52 $ 2.05 $ 2.05 Diluted $ 1.52 $ 1.50 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 The effect on cert ain line items in the 2014 and 2013 consolidated statements of cash flows as previously reported was as follows: December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 (as previously (as previously (in thousands) reported) (as revised) reported) (as revised) Net cash provided by operations $ 136,601 $ 135,440 $ 99,077 $ 98,863 Effect of exchange rate changes $ (2,483) $ (1,262) $ 724 $ 938

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure Text Block	Note 2—Acquisitions On November 12, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Secure Communication Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as Secure Technology or Secure) (the Secure Acquisition) for a purchase price of $230 million subject to a working capital adjustment. Secure Technology is a leading provider of customized high performance electronics, sub-systems, and component solutions for mission critical applications. The transaction was fi nanced with borrowings under the Company’s new term loan facility. The preliminary allocation of the Secure Acquisition’s net purchase price resulted in $153.3 million of goodwill. The final allocation of the purchase price, which the Company expects to c omplete as soon as practical but no later than one year from the acquisition date, may differ from the amounts included in these financial statements. Management does not expect adjustments, if any, resulting from changes to the purchase price allocation, to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. The following is an estimate of the purchase price for Secure and the preliminary purchase price allocation (in thousands): Purchase price paid $ 230,504 Cash acquired (922) Purchase price, net of cash received $ 229,582 Acquisition-related costs for 2015 $ 4,527 Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash $ 922 Accounts receivable 12,839 Inventories 16,020 Other current assets 1,569 Property, plant and equipment 2,048 Other assets 97 Trade names and trademarks intangible 7,800 Technology licenses intangible 15,500 Customer relationships intangible 67,100 Goodwill 153,320 Current liabilities (16,714) Long-term debt (24) Other long-term liabilities (800) Deferred income taxes (29,173) Total identifiable net assets $ 230,504 On June 3, 2013 , the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Suntron Corporation (the Suntron Acquisition) for $18.5 million in cash, as adjusted in accordance with the acquisition agreement. The allocation of the Suntron Acquisition net purchase price resulted in no goodwill. The final allocation of the purchase price, which the Company completed in June 2014, reflects a $ 0.8 million purchase price adjustment received during the quarter ended June 30, 2014. The purchase price paid for Su ntron has been allocated as follows (in thousands): Purchase price paid $ 18,582 Cash acquired (62) Purchase price, net of cash received $ 18,520 Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash $ 62 Accounts receivable 11,561 Inventories 14,570 Other current assets 1,072 Property, plant and equipment 1,437 Other assets 255 Deferred income taxes 3,893 Current liabilities (13,987) Other long-term liabilities (281) Total identifiable net assets $ 18,582 On October 2, 2013 , the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. and CTS Electronics Corporation (Thailand) Ltd. , the full-service EMS segment of CTS Corporation (CTS), for $75 million (the CTS Acquisition). The final allocation of the CTS Acquisition net purchase price resulted in $8.1 million of goodwill. The purchase price paid for CTS has been allocated as follows (in thousands): Purchase price paid $ 75,982 Cash acquired (981) Purchase price, net of cash received $ 75,001 Integration costs for 2015 $ 1,029 Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash $ 981 Accounts receivable 32,480 Inventories 40,494 Other current assets 1,472 Property, plant and equipment 15,175 Goodwill 8,058 Customer relationships intangible 15,500 Other assets 129 Deferred income taxes (1,620) Current liabilities (36,687) Total identifiable net assets $ 75,982 The following summary pro forma condensed consolidated financial information reflects the Secure Acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2014 and the S untron and CTS Acquisitions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2013 for purposes of the statements of income. This summary pro forma information is not necessarily representative of what the Company’s results of operations would have been had these acquisitions in fact occurred on January 1 of 2014 and 2013, and is not intended to pr oject the Company’s results of op erations for any future period. Pro forma condensed consolidated financial information for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 (unaudited): Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Net sales $ 2,622,246 $ 2,896,638 $ 2,693,145 Net income $ 95,595 $ 80,025 $ 45,271

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 3—Inventories Inventory costs are summarized as follows: December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Raw materials $ 276,470 $ 266,556 Work in process 86,475 84,673 Finished goods 49,041 50,032 $ 411,986 $ 401,261

Property, Plant And Equipment

Property, Plant And Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Note 4—Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment consists of the following: December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Land $ 6,169 $ 6,339 Buildings and building improvements 89,720 92,599 Machinery and equipment 432,582 426,780 Furniture and fixtures 8,049 7,843 Vehicles 1,009 1,002 Leasehold improvements 19,729 18,237 557,258 552,800 Less accumulated depreciation (379,088) (362,620) $ 178,170 $ 190,180

Goodwill And Other Intangible A

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	Note 5 —Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The changes each year in goodwill allocated to th e Company’s reportable segments were as follows: (in thousands) Americas Asia Total Goodwill at December 31, 2012 $ — $ 37,912 $ 37,912 Acquisitions 6,641 138 6,779 Goodwill at December 31, 2013 6,641 38,050 44,691 Purchase accounting adjustments 1,227 52 1,279 Goodwill at December 31, 2014 7,868 38,102 45,970 Acquisition 153,320 — 153,320 Goodwill at December 31, 2015 $ 161,188 $ 38,102 $ 199,290 The purchase accounting adjustments in 2014 related to the CTS Acquisition were based on management’s estimates resulting from review of information obtained after the acquisition date that related to facts and circumstances that existe d at the acquisition date. See Note 2 . Other assets consist primarily of acquired identifiable intangible assets and capit alized purchased software costs. Acquired identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows : Gross Net Carrying Accumulated Carrying (in thousands) Amount Amortization Amount Customer relationships $ 100,092 $ (19,822) $ 80,270 Purchased software costs 29,754 (27,394) 2,360 Technology licenses 26,800 (10,477) 16,323 Trade names and trademarks 7,800 — 7,800 Other 868 (213) 655 Intangible assets, December 31, 2015 $ 165,314 $ (57,906) $ 107,408 Gross Net Carrying Accumulated Carrying (in thousands) Amount Amortization Amount Customer relationships $ 33,188 $ (16,099) $ 17,089 Purchased software costs 29,329 (26,628) 2,701 Technology licenses 11,300 (9,434) 1,866 Other 868 (190) 678 Intangible assets, December 31, 2014 $ 74,685 $ (52,351) $ 22,334 Customer relationships are being amortized on a straight -line basis over a period of 10 to 14 years . Capitalized purchased software costs are amortized straight-line over the estimated useful life of the related software, which ranges from 2 to 10 years. Technology licenses are being amortized over their estimated useful lives in proportion to the economic benefits consumed. During 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , $0.9 million, $1.2 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of purchase d software costs were capitalized. During 2015 , in connection with the Secure Acquisition, the Company acquired trade names and trademarks that have been determined to have an indefinite life. Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was $ 6.3 million, $ 5.0 million and $ 4.6 million, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense of acquired intangible assets for each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands): Year ending December 31, Amount 2016 $ 12,951 2017 10,661 2018 9,764 2019 9,695 2020 9,170 As of December 31, 2013 , the Company had an asset held for sale in other assets with a net book value of $ 5.4 million. During 2014 , the Company completed the sale of its Tianjin subsidiary which included this asset for $ 5.7 million resulting in a $1.5 million gain.

Long Term Debt

Long Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure Text Block	Note 6—Borrowing Facilities Long-term debt and capital lease obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 consists of the following: December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Term loan $ 230,000 $ — Capital lease obligations 8,845 9,521 Other 24 — Total principal amount 238,869 9,521 Less unamortized debt issuance costs 3,676 — Long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 235,193 $ 9,521 Unamortized Debt Issuance (in thousands) Principal Costs Term loan, due in 2020 $ 230,000 $ 3,676 Capital lease obligations, due in 2023 8,845 — Other 24 — Total $ 238,869 $ 3,676 On November 12, 2015, the Company entered into a $430 million Credit Agreement (the Credit Agreement) by and among Benchmark , JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and collateral agent (the Administrative Agent) and the financial institutions acting as lenders from time to time . This Credit A greement provides for a five-year $200 million revolving credit facility and a five-year $230 million term loan facility (the Term Loan) , both with a maturity date of Novembe r 12, 2020. The proceeds of the $230 million term loan facility were used to finance the purchase price of the acquisition of Secure Technology. The revolving credit facility is available for general corporate purposes, may be drawn in foreign currencies u p to an amount equivalent to $20 million , and may be used for letters of credit up to $20 million. The Credit Agreement includes an accordion feature , pursuant to which total commitments under the facility may be increased by an additional $150 million, su bject to satisfaction of certain conditions. The Term Loan must be repaid in 20 consecutive quarterly installments beginning March 31, 2016 , with the balance payable on the maturity date. Interest on outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement accr ues, at our option, at (a) the adjusted London interbank offered rate as administered by the ICE Benchmark Administration ( LIBO ) plus 1.25% to 2.25% , or (b) the alternative base rate plus 0.25% to 1.25%, and is payable quarterly in arrears. The alternative base rate is equal to the highest of (i) the Administrative Agent’s prime rate, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% and (iii) the adjusted LIBO rate plus 1.00%. The margin on the interest rates fluctuates based upon the ratio of Benchmark’s debt to its consolidated EBITDA (the Total Leverage Ratio). As of December 31, 2015, $172.5 million of the outstanding d ebt under the Credit Agreement wa s effectively at a fixed interest rate as a result of a $172.5 million notional amount of interest rate swap contr act discussed in Note 11. A commitment fee of 0.30% to 0.40% per annum (based on the Total Leverage Ratio) on the unused portion of the revolving credit line is payable quarterly in arrears. The Credit Agreement is generally secured by a pledge o f (a) all the capital stock of Benchmark’s domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the capital stock of Benchmark’s foreign subsidiaries, (b) any indebtedness owed to Benchmark and its subsidiaries and (c) all or substantially all other personal property of Bench mark and its domestic subsidiaries (including, accounts receivable, inventory and fixed assets of Benchmark and its domestic subsidiaries ), in each case, subject to customary exceptions and limitations . The Credit Agreement contains financial covenants as to debt leverage and interest coverage, and certain customary affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions on our ability to incur additional debt and liens, pay dividends, repurchase shares, sell assets and merge or consolidate with other pe rsons. Amounts due under the Credit Agreement may be accelerated upon specified events of default, including a failure to pay amounts due, breach of a covenant, material inaccuracy of a representation, or occurrence of bankruptcy or insolvency, subject, in some cases, to cure periods. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company was in compliance with all of these covenants and restrictions. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had $230.0 million in borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan facility and $1.6 million in letters of credit outstanding under the revolving credit facility. $198.4 million remains available for future borrowings under the revolving credit facility. The Company’s Thailand subsidiary has a multi-purpose credit facility with Kasikornba nk Public Company Limited (the Thai Credit Facility) that provides for 350 million Thai baht working capital availability. The Thai Credit Facility is secured by land and buildings in Thailand owned by the Company’s Thailand subsidiary. Availability of fun ds under the Thai Credit Facility is reviewed annually and is currently accessible through October 2016 . As of both December 31, 2015 and 2014 , there were no working capital borrowings outstanding under the facility. The aggregate maturities of lo ng-term debt and capital lease obligations for each of the five years subsequent to December 31, 2015 are as follows: 2016, $12.3 million; 2017, $12.4 million; 2018, $18.3 million; 2019, $24.2 million; and 2020, $168.1 million.

Commitments

Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments [Abstract]
Commitments	Note 7—Commitments The Company leases certain manufacturing equipment, office equipment, vehicles and office, warehouse and manufacturing facilities under operating leases. Some of the leases provide for escalation of the lease payments as maintenance costs and taxes increase. The leases expire at various times through 2025. Leases for office space and manufacturing facilities generally contain renewal options. Rental expense for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was $ 13.5 million, $ 14.6 million and $ 11.2 million, respectively. The Company is obligated under a capital lease that expires in 2023 . As of December 31, 2015 , property, plant and equipment included the following amounts under this capital lease obligation (in thousands): Buildings and building improvements $ 12,207 Less accumulated depreciation (6,761) $ 5,446 Capital lease obligations outstanding consist of the following: December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Capital lease obligations $ 8,845 $ 9,521 Less current installments 778 676 Capital lease obligations, less current installments $ 8,067 $ 8,845 F uture minimum capital lease payments and f uture minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands): Capital Operating Year ending December 31, Leases Leases 2016 $ 1,645 $ 12,232 2017 1,678 9,461 2018 1,712 7,093 2019 1,746 5,191 2020 1,781 4,019 Thereafter 4,134 7,789 Total minimum lease payments $ 12,696 $ 45,785 Less: amount representing interest 3,851 Present value of minimum lease payments 8,845 Less: current installments 778 Capital lease obligations, less current installments $ 8,067 The Company enters into contractual commitments to deliver products and services in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes that all such contractual commitments will be performed or renegotiated such that no material adverse financial impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity will result from these commitments.

Common Shares And Stock-Based A

Common Shares And Stock-Based Awards Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Note 8—Common Shares and Stock-Based Awards Plans On both December 7, 2015 and December 4, 2014 , the Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $ 100.0 million of the Company’s outstanding common shares. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had $ 100.0 million and $ 3 4.7 million, respectively, remaining under the program to repurchase additional shares. Share purchases may be made in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or block transactions, at the discretion of the Company’s management and as market conditions warrant. Purchases will be funded from available cash and may be commenced, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Shares repurchased under the program will be retired. During 2015 , the Company repurchased a total of 3.1 million common shares for $ 68.4 million at an average price of $ 22.27 per share. During 2014 , the Company repurchased a total of 1.9 million common shares for $ 43.8 million at an average price of $ 23.51 per share. During 2013 , the Company repurchased a total of 2.1 million common shares for $ 41.2 million at an average price of $ 19.65 per share. The Benchmark Electronics, Inc. 2000 Stock Awards Plan (the 2000 Plan) authorized, and the 2010 Plan authorizes, the C ompany, upon approval of the compensation committee of the Board of Directors, to grant a variety of awards, including stock options, restricted shares, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance compensation awards, phantom stock award s and deferred share units, or any combination thereof, to any director, officer, employee or consultant (including any prospective director, officer, employee or consultant) of the Company. Stock options are granted to employees with an exercise price equ al to the market price of the Company’s common shares on the date of grant, generally vest over a four-year period from the date of grant and have a term of ten years. Restricted shares and restricted stock units granted to employees generally vest over a four-year period from the date of grant, subject to the continued employment of the employee by the Company. The 2000 Plan expired in 2010, and no additional grants can be made under that plan. The 2010 Plan was approved by the Company’s shareholders in 20 10 and amended in 2014. Members of the Board of Directors who are not employees of the Company hold awards under the Benchmark Electronics, Inc. 2002 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the 2002 Plan) or the 2010 Plan. Stock options were granted pursuant to the 2002 Plan upon the occurrence of the non-employee director’s election or re-election to the Board of Directors. All awards under the 2002 Plan were fully vested upon the date of grant and have a term of ten years. The 2002 Plan was approved by the Company’s shareholders in 2002 and expired in 2012. No additional grants may be made under the 2002 Plan. Since 2011, awards under the 2010 Plan to non-employee directors have been in the form of restricted stock units, which vest in equal quarterl y installments over a one-year period, starting on the grant date. As of December 31, 2015 , 3.7 million additional common shares were available for issuance under the Company’s 2010 Plan. The following table summarizes activities related to the Com pany’s stock options: Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Aggregate Number of Exercise Contractual Intrinsic (in thousands, except per share data) Options Price Term (Years) Value Outstanding as of December 31, 2012 4,240 $ 19.88 Granted 348 17.37 Exercised (713) 15.72 Forfeited or expired (791) 22.88 Outstanding as of December 31, 2013 3,084 19.79 Granted 378 22.94 Exercised (940) 20.06 Forfeited or expired (85) 22.61 Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 2,437 20.07 Granted 289 23.14 Exercised (114) 17.39 Forfeited or expired (32) 23.40 Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 2,580 $ 20.49 4.65 $ 4,969 Exercisable as of December 31, 2015 1,802 $ 20.19 2.80 $ 4,078 The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is before income taxes and is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying options and the Company’s closing stock price as of the last business day of 2015 for options that had exercise prices that were below the closing price. At December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the number of options exercisable was 1.8 million, 1.6 million and 2.4 million, respectively, and the weighted-average exercise price o f those options was $20.19, $20 .32 and $ 20 .63 , respectively. The following table summarizes the activities related to the Company’s restricted shares: Weighted- Average Number of Grant Date (in thousands, except per share data) Shares Fair Value Non-vested shares outstanding as of December 31, 2012 340 $ 16.81 Vested (106) 17.42 Forfeited (40) 16.40 Non-vested shares outstanding as of December 31, 2013 194 16.56 Vested (76) 16.87 Forfeited (9) 16.85 Non-vested shares outstanding as of December 31, 2014 109 16.33 Vested (70) 16.84 Forfeited (1) 16.46 Non-vested shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015 38 $ 15.38 The following table summarizes the activities related to the Company’s time-based restrictive stock units: Weighted- Average Number of Grant Date (in thousands, except per share data) Units Fair Value Non-vested awards outstanding as of December 31, 2012 103 $ 16.70 Granted 277 17.66 Vested (67) 17.06 Forfeited (10) 17.36 Non-vested awards outstanding as of December 31, 2013 303 17.48 Granted 246 22.92 Vested (112) 18.34 Forfeited (25) 19.99 Non-vested awards outstanding as of December 31, 2014 412 20.33 Granted 228 23.06 Vested (161) 20.51 Forfeited (12) 21.03 Non-vested awards outstanding as of December 31, 2015 467 $ 21.59 The following table summarizes the activities related to the Company’s performance-based restricted stock units: Weighted- Average Number of Grant Date (in thousands, except per share data) Units Fair Value Non-vested units outstanding as of December 31, 2012 164 $ 16.39 Granted (1) 76 17.37 Forfeited (25) 16.03 Non-vested units outstanding as of December 31, 2013 215 16.78 Granted (1) 88 22.92 Forfeited (29) 18.52 Non-vested units outstanding as of December 31, 2014 274 18.56 Granted (1) 85 22.93 Forfeited (53) 18.57 Non-vested units outstanding as of December 31, 2015 306 $ 19.77 (1) Represents target number of units that can vest based on the achievement of the performance goals.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 9—Income Taxes Income tax expense (benefit) based on income before income taxes consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Current: U.S. Federal $ 619 $ (87) $ (358) State and local 798 822 152 Foreign 6,002 4,626 11,010 7,419 5,361 10,804 Deferred: U.S. Federal (12,322) 8,999 (11,069) State and local 1,194 1,663 1,437 Foreign (1,653) 1,365 3,846 (12,781) 12,027 (5,786) $ (5,362) $ 17,388 $ 5,018 Worldwide income before income taxes consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 United States $ 18,599 $ 24,260 $ 19,093 Foreign 71,440 74,369 96,870 $ 90,039 $ 98,629 $ 115,963 Income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate to income before income taxes as a result of the following: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Tax at statutory rate $ 31,514 $ 34,520 $ 40,662 State taxes, net of federal tax effect 1,295 1,615 1,033 Effect of foreign operations and tax incentives (21,820) (24,330) (19,138) Change in valuation allowance (19,640) (118) (17,880) Chinese retroactive tax incentive — (1,227) — Losses in foreign jurisdictions for which no benefit has been provided 3,711 5,812 1,013 Change in uncertain tax benefits reserve (1,653) — — Other 1,231 1,116 (672) Total income tax expense $ (5,362) $ 17,388 $ 5,018 The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below: December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets: Carrying value of inventories $ 4,391 $ 4,772 Accrued liabilities and allowances deductible for tax purposes on a cash basis 6,052 5,620 Goodwill 8,035 8,433 Stock-based compensation 6,723 6,583 Net operating loss carryforwards 35,879 40,217 Tax credit carryforwards 8,121 7,148 Other 9,009 8,977 78,210 81,750 Less: valuation allowance (17,202) (36,682) Net deferred tax assets 61,008 45,068 Deferred tax liabilities: Plant and equipment, due to differences in depreciation (6,138) (5,402) Intangible assets, due to differences in amortization (39,060) (6,102) Other (1,722) (2,151) Gross deferred tax liability (46,920) (13,655) Net deferred tax asset $ 14,088 $ 31,413 On December 31, 2015, the Company restrospectively adopted new accounting guidance impacting the presentation of deferred taxes on the balance sheet. All deferred taxes are classified as non-current on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. See Note 1(q). All deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset and presented as a single net noncurrent amount by each tax jurisdiction. The Company has a net deferred tax asset in all tax jurisdictions. The net change in the total valuati on allowance for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was an increase (decrease) of $ (19.5) million, $ 6.4 million and $ (11.5) million, respectively. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not tha t some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Mana gement considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences, net of the existing valuation allowances as of December 31, 2015 . During 2015 and 2013 , the Company evaluated the recoverability of its deferred tax assets using the criteria described above and concluded that the Company’s projected future taxable income in the U.S. is sufficient to utilize additional net operating loss carry forwards and other deferred tax assets. As a result, during 2015 and 2013 , the Company reduced its valuation allowance by $ 19.6 million and $ 17.5 million, respectively. In addition, the Company established valuation allowances totaling $ 4.6 million for acquired deferred tax assets during 2013 . As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had $ 53.5 million in U.S. Federal operating loss carryforwards which will expire from 2022 to 203 1 ; state operating loss carryforwards of approximately $ 80.3 million which will expire from 2017 to 2031 ; foreign operating loss carryforwards of approximately $ 25.0 million with indefinite carryforward periods; and foreign operating loss carryforwards of approximately $ 27.4 million which will expire at varying dates throu gh 202 5 . The utilization of these net operating loss carryforwards is limited to the future operations of the Company in the tax jurisdictions in which such carryforwards arose. The Company has U.S. federal tax credit carryforwards of $ 6.4 million, which w ill expire at varying dates through 203 5 . The Company has state tax credit carryforwards of $ 1.7 million which will expire at varying dates through 2027 . Cumulative undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries amounted to approximately $ 787 mill ion as of December 31, 2015 . The Company considers earnings from foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes has been made for these earnings. Upon distribution of foreign sub sidiary earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, such distributed earnings would be reportable for U.S. income tax purposes (subject to adjustment for foreign tax credits). Determination of the amount of any unrecognized deferred tax liability on th ese undistributed earnings is not practicable. The Company has been granted certain tax incentives, including tax holidays, for its subsidiaries in China, Malaysia and Thailand that will expire at various dates, unless extended or otherwise renegotiated, through 2015 in China, 2016 in Malaysia and 20 28 in Thailand, and are subject to certain conditions with which the Company expects to comply. The Company’s Chinese subsidiary had a tax incentive that expired at the end of 2012. During the first quarter of 2014, this Chinese subsidiary was grant ed a new tax holiday, which was retroactively applied to the 2013 calendar year , through 2015 . The tax adjustment for the retroactive income tax incentive for 2013 totaling $1.2 million was recorded as of March 31, 20 14. The net impact of these tax incentives was to lower income tax expense for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 by approximately $13.7 million (approximately $ 0.26 per diluted share), $12.7 million (approximately $ 0 .23 per diluted share) and $8.8 million (approximately $ 0.16 per diluted share), respectively, as follows: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 China $ 5,347 $ 2,800 $ — Malaysia 2,075 2,299 1,559 Thailand 6,271 7,622 7,283 $ 13,693 $ 12,721 $ 8,842 The Company must determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Once it is determined that a position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the position is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. As of December 31, 2015 , the total amount of the reserve for uncertain tax benefits including interest and penalties is $ 16.4 million. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows: December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Balance as of January 1 $ 14,756 $ 18,174 $ 18,070 Additions related to current year tax positions — 968 — Decreases as a result of a lapse of applicable statute of limitations in current year (1,653) — — Additions related to prior year tax positions 800 — 104 Decreases related to prior year tax positions (789) (4,386) — Balance as of December 31 $ 13,114 $ 14,756 $ 18,174 The decrease in the unrecognized tax benefits reserve during 2015 of $ 1.7 million is the result of the expiration of the statute of limitations for a dormant foreign subsidiary in Thailand. The decrease in the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits reserve during 2014 was primarily the result of a decrease in the unrecognized tax benefits reserve as a result of the disposal of the Tianjin, China subsidiary. The reserve is classified as a current or long-term liability in the consolidated balance sheet based on the Company’s expectation of when the items will be settled. The Company records interest expense and penalties accrued in relation to uncertain income tax benefits as a component of current income tax expense. The amount of accrued potentia l interest and penalties, respectively, on unrecognized tax benefits included in the reserve as of December 31, 2015 is $ 1.7 million and $ 1.6 million. The total amount of interest and penalties included in income tax expense was $ 0.1 million during both 2015 and 2014 . The Company did not incur any interest and penalties in 2013 . The Company and its subsidiaries in Brazil, China, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Romania, Singapore, Thailand and the United States remain op en to examination by the various local taxing authorities, in total or in part, for fiscal years 2004 to 2015 . The Company is subject to examination by tax authorities for varying periods in various U.S. and foreign tax jurisdictions. Currently, the Co mpany does not have any ongoing Internal Revenue Service income tax audits. During the course of such examinations, disputes may occur as to matters of fact or law. Also, in most tax jurisdictions, the passage of time without examination will result in the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations thereby precluding examination of the tax period(s) for which such statute of limitation has expired. The Company believes that it has adequately provided for its tax liabilities.

Major Customers

Major Customers	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Major Customers [Abstract]
Major Customers [Text Block]	Note 10—Major Customers The Company’s customers operate in industries that are, to a varying extent, subject to rapid technological change, vigorous competition and short product life cycles. Developments adverse to the electronics industry, the Company’s customers or their products could impact the Company’s overall credit risk. The Company extends credit based on evaluation of its customers’ financial condition and generally does not require collateral or other security from its customers and w ould incur a loss equal to the carrying value of the accounts receivable if its customer failed to perform according to the terms of the credit arrangement. Sales to the ten largest customers represented 47%, 50% and 53% of total sales for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Sales to our largest customers were as follows for the indicated periods: Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 International Business Machines Corporation $ 284,098 $ 312,611 $ 430,205 Arris Group, Inc. $ * $ 315,688 $ * * amount is less than 10% of total.

Financial Instruments And Conce

Financial Instruments And Concentration Of Credit Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Financial Instruments And Concentration Of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Financial Instruments And Concentration Of Credit Risk [Text Block]	Note 11—Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk The carrying amounts of cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and capital lease and long-term debt obligations and derivative instruments approximate fair value. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company’s investments are recorded at fair value. See Note 1(e). The Company uses derivative instruments to manage the variability of foreign currency obligations and interest r ates. The Company does not enter into derivatives for speculative purposes. The forward contracts in place as of December 31, 2015 have not been designated as accounting hedges and, therefore, changes in fair value are recorded within our Consolidated Statements of Income. These foreign currency exchange contracts are not significant as of December 31, 2015 . Effective December 31, 2015, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $172.5 million to hedge a portion of ou r interest rate exposure on the outstanding borrowings under our Credit Agreement. Under this interest rate swap agreement, we receive variable rate interest rate payments based on the one-month LIBOR rate and pay fixed rate interest payments. The fixed in terest rate for the contract is 1.4935%. The effect of this swap is to convert a portion of our floating rate interest expense to fixed interest rate expense. Based on the terms of the interest rate swap contract and the underlying borrowings outstanding u nder the Credit Agreement, the interest rate contract was determined to be effective, and thus qualifies as a cash flow hedge. As such, any changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap are recorded in other comprehensive income on the accompanying c onsolidated balance sheets until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows. The fair value of the interest rate swap was $0 as of December 31, 2015 which was its effective date. Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk co nsist of cash and cash equivalents, investments and trade accounts receivable. Management maintains the majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions. One of the most significant credit risks is the ultimate realization of accounts receivable. This risk is mitigated by (i) sales to well established companies, (ii) ongoing credit evaluation of customers, and (iii) frequent contact with customers, thus enabling management to monitor current changes in business operations and to respond accordingly. Management considers these concentrations of credit risks in establishing our allowance for doubtful accounts and believes these allowances are adequate. The Company had two customers whose gross accounts receivable exceeded 10% of total gross accounts receivable as of December 31, 2015 . Our largest customer represented 17% of our total gross accounts receivable and our second largest customer represented 12%.

Concentrations Of Business Risk

Concentrations Of Business Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Concentration Of Business Risk [Abstract]
Concentrations Of Business Risk	Note 12 —Concentrations of Business Risk Substantially all of the Company’s sales are derived from manufacturing services in which the Company purchases components specified by its customers. The Company uses numerous suppliers of electronic components and other materials for its operations. Some components used by the Company have been subject to industry-wide shortages, and suppliers have been forced to allocate available quantities among their customers. The Company’s inability to obtain an y needed components during periods of allocation could cause delays in manufacturing and could adversely affect results of operations.

Segment And Geographic Informat

Segment And Geographic Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment And Geographic Information [Abstract]
Segment And Geographic Information	Note 13 —Segment and Geographic Information The Company currently has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, Asia and Europe to serve its customers. The Company is operated and managed geographically, and management evaluates performance and allocates the Company’s resources on a geographic basis. Intersegment sales are generally recorded at prices that approximate arm’s length transactions. Operating segments’ measure of profitability is based on income from operations. The accounting policies for the reportable operating segments are the same as for the Company taken as a whole. The Company has three reportable operating segme nts: the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Information about operating segments was as follows: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Net sales: Americas $ 1,615,393 $ 1,699,110 $ 1,490,954 Asia 878,307 1,066,885 957,162 Europe 146,648 152,558 142,508 Elimination of intersegment sales (99,475) (121,492) (84,157) $ 2,540,873 $ 2,797,061 $ 2,506,467 Depreciation and amortization: Americas $ 23,881 $ 21,810 $ 17,142 Asia 17,031 17,351 17,270 Europe 2,628 2,739 2,732 Corporate 6,132 4,549 3,798 $ 49,672 $ 46,449 $ 40,942 Income from operations: Americas $ 77,213 $ 58,813 $ 55,147 Asia 62,967 78,643 93,463 Europe 7,149 9,535 8,517 Corporate and intersegment eliminations (54,360) (46,847) (40,603) $ 92,969 $ 100,144 $ 116,524 Capital expenditures: Americas $ 18,390 $ 33,968 $ 19,256 Asia 11,851 6,633 5,110 Europe 4,323 3,932 2,316 Corporate 3,498 856 2,055 $ 38,062 $ 45,389 $ 28,737 Total assets: Americas $ 867,858 $ 709,446 $ 700,587 Asia 604,554 666,318 658,174 Europe 305,833 239,274 255,644 Corporate and other 115,633 60,310 40,681 $ 1,893,878 $ 1,675,348 $ 1,655,086 Geographic net sales information provided below reflects the destination of the product shipped. Long-lived assets information is based on the physical location of the asset. Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Geographic net sales: United States $ 1,848,503 $ 2,038,544 $ 1,772,212 Asia 314,160 371,820 386,251 Europe 221,911 264,674 271,414 Other 156,299 122,023 76,590 $ 2,540,873 $ 2,797,061 $ 2,506,467 Long-lived assets: United States $ 172,958 $ 93,679 $ 96,287 Asia 77,237 88,375 98,816 Europe 9,704 8,114 10,333 Other 31,046 28,173 20,634 $ 290,945 $ 218,341 $ 226,070

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	Note 14—Employee Benefit Plans The Company has defined contribution plans qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code for the benefit of all its U.S. employees. The Company’s contributions to the plans are based on employee contributions and compensation. During 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company made contributions to the plans of approximately $ 4.8 million, $ 4.7 million and $ 4.1 million, respectively. The Company also has defined contribution benefit plans for certai n of its international employees primarily dictated by the custom of the regions in which it operates. During 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company made contributions to the international plans of approximately $ 0.1 million, $ 0.2 million and $ 0.2 mill ion, respectively.

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingencies	Note 15 —Contingencies The Company is involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	Note 16 —Restructuring Charges The Company has undertaken initiatives to restructure its business operations to improve utilization and realize cost savings. These initiatives have included changing the number and location of production facilities, largely to align capacity and infrastructure with current and anticipated customer demand. This alignment includes transferring programs from higher c ost geographies to lower cost geographies. The process of restructuring entails, among other activities, moving production between facilities, reducing staff levels, realigning our business processes , reorganizing our management and other activities . The Company recognized restructuring charges during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 primarily related to the closure of facilities in the Americas , capacity reduction and reductions in workforce in certain facilities across various regions. The following table summarizes the 2015 activity in the accrued restructuring balances related to the various restructuring activities initiated prior to December 31, 2015 : Balance as of Foreign Balance as of December 31, Restructuring Cash Non-Cash Exchange December 31, (in thousands) 2014 Charges Payment Activity Adjustments 2015 2015 Restructuring: Severance $ — $ 2,542 $ (2,289) $ — $ (31) $ 222 Lease facility costs — 2,462 (1,534) — — 928 Other exit costs — 3,301 (1,986) (1,121) (8) 186 Total $ — $ 8,305 $ (5,809) $ (1,121) $ (39) $ 1,336 The components of the restructuring charges initiated during 2015 were as follows: (in thousands) Americas Asia Europe Total Severance costs $ 1,564 $ 506 $ 472 $ 2,542 Facility lease costs 2,462 — — 2,462 Other exit costs 3,099 — 202 3,301 $ 7,125 $ 506 $ 674 $ 8,305 During 2015 , the Company recognized $2. 5 million of employee termination costs associated with the involuntary terminations of 1,076 employees in connection with reductions in workforce worldwide. The identified involuntary employee terminations by reportable geographic region amounted to approximately 223 , 842 , and 11 for the Americas, Asia and Europe, respectively. The following table summarizes the 2014 activity in the accrued restructuring balances related to the various restructuring activit ies initiated prior to December 31, 2014 : Balance as of Foreign Balance as of December 31, Restructuring Cash Non-Cash Exchange December 31, (in thousands) 2013 Charges Payment Activity Adjustments 2014 2014 Restructuring: Severance $ — $ 876 $ (876) $ — $ — $ — Other exit costs — 3 (3) — — — — 879 (879) — — — 2013 Restructuring: Severance 120 87 (193) — (14) — Other exit costs 833 99 (627) (344) 39 — 953 186 (820) (344) 25 — 2012 Restructuring: Severance 34 45 (79) — — — Other exit costs 104 (61) (31) — (12) — 138 (16) (110) — (12) — Total $ 1,091 $ 1,049 $ (1,809) $ (344) $ 13 $ — The components of the restructuring charges initiated during 2014 were as follows: (in thousands) Americas Asia Total Severance costs $ 827 $ 49 $ 876 Other exit costs — 3 3 $ 827 $ 52 $ 879 During 2014 , the Company recognized $ 0.9 million of employee termination costs associated with the involuntary terminations of 104 employees in connection with reductions in workforce of certain facilities primarily in the Americas. The components of the restructuring charges initiated during 2013 were as follows: (in thousands) Americas Asia Total Severance costs $ 2,202 $ — $ 2,202 Facility lease costs 142 — 142 Other exit costs 2,118 1,128 3,246 $ 4,462 $ 1,128 $ 5,590 During 2013 , the Company recognized $2.2 million of employee termination costs associated with the involuntary terminations of 144 employees in connection with reductions in workforce of certain facilities in the Americas . The identified involuntary employee terminations were in connection with the closure of the Campinas, Brazil facility. The Company also reported $3.2 million for other exit costs, including $ 1.2 million of asset impairments, associated with the closure o f the Campinas facility, and $0.1 million for facility lease obligations.

Thailand Flood-Related Items, N

Thailand Flood-Related Items, Net Of Insurance	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Thailand Flood Related Charges [Abstract]
Thailand Flood Related Charges	Note 17—Thailand Flood-Related Item s , Net of Insurance The Company’s facilities in Ayudhaya, Thailand were flooded and remained closed from October 13, 2011 to December 20, 2011. As a result of the flooding and temporary closing of these facilities, the Company incurred property losses and flood related costs during 2012 and 2011, which were partially offset by insurance recoveries . The recovery process with the insurance carriers wa s completed in the first quarter of 2014 and resulted in a gain of $1. 6 million of insurance proceeds. As a result of the floodin g, the Company has been unable to renew or otherwise obtain adequate cost-effective flood insurance to cover assets at its facilities in Thailand. The Company continues to monitor the insurance market in Thailand. In the event the Company was to experience a significant uninsured loss in Thailand or elsewhere, it could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.

Quarterly Financial Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data	Note 18 —Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) The following table sets forth certain unaudited quarterly information with respect to the Company’s results of operations for the years 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . Earnings per share are computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of the quarterly earnings per share may not equal the total earnings per share amounts for the fiscal year. 2015 Quarter (in thousands, except per share data) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sales $ 620,925 $ 664,038 $ 630,191 $ 625,719 Gross profit 51,779 55,716 54,284 56,795 Net income 14,205 21,210 20,565 39,421 Earnings per common share: Basic 0.27 0.41 0.40 0.78 Diluted 0.27 0.40 0.40 0.77 2014 Quarter (in thousands, except per share data) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sales $ 639,344 $ 716,868 $ 731,302 $ 709,547 Gross profit 51,123 57,751 55,294 55,689 Net income 19,439 21,558 16,906 23,338 Earnings per common share: Basic 0.36 0.40 0.32 0.44 Diluted 0.36 0.40 0.31 0.44 2013 Quarter (in thousands, except per share data) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sales $ 542,444 $ 607,522 $ 599,658 $ 756,843 Gross profit 36,834 44,367 45,440 59,843 Net income 11,331 8,256 23,648 67,710 Earnings per common share: Basic 0.21 0.15 0.44 1.26 Diluted 0.21 0.15 0.43 1.25

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income Note [Text Block]	Note 19—Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The changes in accumulated other c omprehensive loss by component we re as follows: Foreign Unrealized currency loss on translation investments, (in thousands) adjustments net of tax Other Total Balances, December 31, 2012 $ (8,681) $ (1,851) $ (4) $ (10,536) Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications 591 418 433 1,442 Net current period other comprehensive gain 591 418 433 1,442 Balances, December 31, 2013 (8,090) (1,433) 429 (9,094) Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications (4,528) 1,369 (122) (3,281) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 2,930 — (30) 2,900 Net current period other comprehensive gain (1,598) 1,369 (152) (381) Balances, December 31, 2014 (9,688) (64) 277 (9,475) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (3,391) (31) (106) (3,528) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — — (13) (13) Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss) (3,391) (31) (119) (3,541) Balances, December 31, 2015 $ (13,079) $ (95) $ 158 $ (13,016) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss during 2015 and 2014 primarily affected selling, general and administrative expenses. There were no amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss during 2013 . T he amounts reclassified from a ccumulated other comprehensive loss and the affected line ite m in the consolidated statement of income during 2015 and 2014 were as follows : Year Ended December 31, Affected line items on the (in thousands) 2015 Consolidated Statement of Income Other Actuarial net gains $ (13) Selling, general and administrative expenses $ (13) Net of tax Year Ended December 31, Affected line items on the (in thousands) 2014 Consolidated Statement of Income Foreign currency translation adjustments Disposal of Tianjin subsidiary $ 2,979 Asset impairment charge and other Foreign currency translations (49) Other income (expense) $ 2,930 Net of tax Other Actuarial net gains $ (30) Selling, general and administrative expenses $ (30) Net of tax

Supplemental Cash Flow And Non-

Supplemental Cash Flow And Non-Cash Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Note 20—Supplemental Cash Flow and Non-Cash Information The following is additional information concerning supplemental disclosures of cash payments. Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Income taxes paid, net $ 8,561 $ 5,821 $ 62 Interest paid $ 2,472 $ 1,717 $ 1,757 Non-cash investing activity: Additions to property, plant and equipment in accounts payable $ 2,761 $ 9,113 $ 3,170

Schedule of Valuation and Quali

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	Schedule II - Valuation Accounts Additions Balance at Balance at Beginning Charges to End of (in thousands) of Period Operations Other Deductions Period Year ended December 31, 2015: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 2,943 499 — 25 3,417 Year ended December 31, 2014: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 338 2,639 — 34 2,943 Year ended December 31, 2013: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 1,442 67 — 1,171 338 (1) Deductions in the allowance for doubtful accounts represent write-offs, net of recoveries, of amounts determined to be uncollectible.

Summary Of Significant Accoun29

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	(b) Principles of Consolidation The cons olidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and include the financial statements of Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and its wholly owned and majority owned subsid iaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash And Cash Equivalents	(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with an original maturity at the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents of $ 381.6 million and $ 314.1 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, consist primarily of money-market funds and time deposits with an initial term of less than three months.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	(d) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts receivable are recorded net of allowances for amounts not expected to be collected. In estimating the allowance, management considers a specific customer’s financial condition, payment history, and various information or disclosures by the customer or other publicly available information. Accounts receivable are charged off against the allowance after all reasonable efforts to collect the full amount (including litigation, where appropriate) have been exhausted. During 2014 , the Company recorded a $ 2.7 million charge for provisions to accounts receivable associated with the bankruptcy filing of a former customer, GT Advance Technologies, on October 6, 2014.
Investments	(e) Investments Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. A three-tier fair val ue hierarchy of inputs is employed to determine fair value measurements. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 inputs are observable prices that are not quoted on active exchanges, suc h as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs employed for measuring the fair value of assets or liabilities. This hierarchy requires the Company to use observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value. As of December 31, 2015 , all of the Co mpany’s long-term investments totaling $1.0 million (par value) were included in other assets and were recorded at fair value using Level 3 inputs. As of December 31, 2015 , there were no long-term investments measured at fair value using Level 1 or Leve l 2 inputs. All income generated from these investments is recorded as interest income.
Inventories	(f) Inventories Inventories include material, labor and overhead and are stated at the lower of cost (principally first-in, first-out method) or market.
Property, Plant And Equipment	(g) Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method over the useful lives of the assets – 5 to 40 years for buildings and building improvements, 2 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, 2 to 10 years for furniture and fixtures and 2 to 5 years for vehicles. Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line method over the shorter of the useful life of the improvement or the remainder of the lease term.
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	(h) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead assessed for impairment at least annually. Intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values.
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets And Goodwill	(i) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill Long-lived assets, such as property, plant, and equipment, and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is evaluated by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to es timated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asse t exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of would be separately disclosed and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. The assets and liabilities o f a disposed group classified as held for sale would be disclosed separately in the appropriate asset and liability sections of the consolidated balance sheet. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis, at a minimum, and whenever events and cha nges in circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may be impaired. Circumstances that may lead to the impairment of goodwill include unforeseen decreases in future performance or industry demand or the restructuring of our operations as a result of a change in our business strategy. A qualitative assessment is allowed to determine if goodwill is potentially impaired. Based on this qualitative assessment, if the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the reporting unit’s fair value is l ess than its carrying value, then it performs a two-step goodwill impairment test, otherwise no further analysis is required. In connection with its annual goodwill impairment assessments as of December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company conclu ded that goodwill was not impaired.
Earnings Per Share	(j) Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding adjusted for the incremental shares attributed to outstanding stock equivalents. Stock equivalents include common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and other equity instrume nts, and are computed using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the exercise price of a share, the amount of compensation cost, if any, for future service that the Company has not yet recognized, and the amount of estimated tax bene fits that would be recorded in paid-in-capital, if any, when the option is exercised or the share vests are assumed to be used to repurchase shares in the current period. The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per s hare. Year Ended December 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2015 2014 2013 Net income $ 95,401 $ 81,241 $ 110,945 Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted- average number of common shares outstanding during the period 51,573 53,538 54,213 Incremental common shares attributable to exercise of dilutive options 318 450 324 Incremental common shares attributable to outstanding restricted shares and restricted stock units 197 234 242 Denominator for diluted earnings per share 52,088 54,222 54,779 Basic earnings per share $ 1.85 $ 1.52 $ 2.05 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.83 $ 1.50 $ 2.03 Options to purchase 1.3 million, 0 .7 million and 1 .2 million common shares in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
Revenue Recognition	(k) Revenue Recognition Revenue from the sale of manufactured products built to customer specifications and excess inventory is recognized when title and risk of ownership have passed, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and rec overability is reasonably assured, which generally is when the goods are shipped. Revenue from design, development and engineering services is recognized when the services are performed and collectibility is reasonably certain. Such services provided under fixed price contracts are accounted for using the percentage-of-completion method. The Company assumes no significant obligations after shipment as it typically warrants workmanship only. Therefore, the warranty provisions are generally not significant.
Income Taxes	( l) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and l iabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. The Co mpany has considered the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance.
Stock-Based Compensation	(m) Stock-Based Compensation All share-based payments to employees, inc luding grants of employee stock options, are recognized in the financial statements based on their grant date fair values. The total compensation cost recognized for stock-based awards was $7.7 million, $6.4 million and $7.1 million for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for stock-based awards was $3.1 million, $2.6 million and $2.6 million for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The compens ation expense for stock-based awards includes an estimate for forfeitures and is recognized over the vesting period of the awards using the straight-line method. Cash flows from the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation c ost recognized for stock-based awards (excess tax benefits) are classified as cash flows from financing activities. Awards of restricted shares, restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units are valued at the closing market price of t he Company’s common shares on the date of grant. For performance-based restricted stock units, compensation expense is based on the probability that the performance goals will be achieved, which is monitored by management throughout the requisite service p eriod. When it becomes probable, based on the Company’s expectation of performance during the measurement period, that more or less than the previous estimate of the awarded shares will vest, an adjustment to stock-based compensation expense will be recogn ized as a change in accounting estimate. As of December 31, 2015 , the unrecognized compensation cost and remaining weighted-average amortization related to stock-based awards were as follows: Performance- based Restricted Restricted Stock Restricted Stock Stock (in thousands) Options Shares Units Units (1) Unrecognized compensation cost $ 4,194 $ 84 $ 7,169 $ 2,301 Remaining weighted-average amortization period 1.6 years 0.1 years 2.2 years 1.8 years (1) Based on the probable achievement of the performance goals identified in each award. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted-average fair value per option granted during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was $8.76 , $ 9. 91 and $ 7.8 7, respectively. The weighted-average assumptions used to value the options granted during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 were as follows: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Options granted 289 378 348 Expected term of options 6.4 years 7.0 years 7.4 years Expected volatility 35% 39% 42% Risk-free interest rate 1.886% 2.081% 1.396% Dividend yield zero zero zero The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future plan participant behavior. Separate groups of plan participants that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. Expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common shares. The risk-free interest rate i s based on the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon rates in effect at the time of grant with an equivalent remaining term. The dividend yield reflects that the Company has not paid any cash dividends since inception and does not anticipate paying cash dividends in t he foreseeable future. The total cash received as a result of stock option exercises in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was approximately $2.0 million, $18.9 million and $11.2 million, respectively. The tax benefit realized as a result of sto ck option exercises and the vesting of other share-based awards during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was $2.1 million, $2.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively. For 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the total intrinsic value of sto ck options exercised was $0.7 million, $3.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively. The Company awarded performance-based restricted stock units to employees during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . The number of performance-bas ed restricted stock units that will ultimately be earned will not be determined until the end of the corresponding performance periods, and may vary from as low as zero to as high as three times the target number depending on the level of achievement of ce rtain performance goals. The level of achievement of these goals is based upon the audited financial results of the Company for the last full calendar year within the performance period. The performance goals consist of certain levels of achievement using the following financial metrics: revenue growth, operating margin expansion, and return on invested capital. If the performance goals are not met based on the Company’s financial results, the applicable performance-based restricted stock units will not ves t and will be forfeited. Shares subject to forfeited performance-based restricted stock units will be available for issuance under the Company’s 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2010 Plan).
Use Of Estimates	(n) Use of Estimates Management of the Company has m ade a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. On an ongoing basis, management evalua tes these estimates, including those related to accounts receivable, inventories, income taxes, long-lived assets, stock-based compensation a nd contingencies and litigation . Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Values Of Financial Instruments	(o) Fair Values of Financial Ins truments The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, capital lease and long-term debt obligations and derivative instruments. The Company believes that th e carrying values of these instruments approximate their fair value. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company’s long-term investments are recorded at fair value. See Note 11.
Foreign Currency	(p) Foreign Currency For foreign subsidiaries using the local currency as their functional currency, assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates. The effects of these translation adjustments are reported in other com prehensive income. Exchange losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity involved are included in other expense and totaled approximately $ 2.3 million, $ 1.3 million and $ 0.9 million in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively.
Derivative Instruments	(q) Derivative Instruments All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. T he Company periodically enters into forward currency exchange contracts and effective December 31, 2015 entered into an interest rate swap agreement. The Company does not intend to use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Generally, i f a derivative instrument is designated as a cash flow hedge, the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in other comprehensive income to the extent the derivative is effective, and recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income when th e hedged item affects earnings. Changes in fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges are recorded in earnings. Cash receipts and cash payments related to derivative instruments are recorded in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Recently Enacted Accounting Principles	(r) Recently Enacted Accounting Principles In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB ) issued a new accounting standards update changing the accounting for leases and including a requirement to record all leases on the consolidated balance sheet s as assets and liabilities. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company will adopt this update effective January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard will impact the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosure s. In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes by elim inating the requirement for companies to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and non-current on the consolidated statements of position. Instead, companies are required to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current. This guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted this guidance retrospectively on December 31, 2015. As a result, the Company reclassified current deferre d tax assets to non-current deferred tax assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated balance, and had no impact on its results of operations or cash flows. All prior p eriod financial information presented herein has been adjusted to reflect the retrospective application of this guidance. In September 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to simplify the accounting for measurement-period adjustments for an acquirer in a business combination. The update will require an acquirer to recognize any adjustments to provisional amounts of the initial accountin g for a business combination with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined, as opposed to revising prior periods presented in financial statements. Thus, an acquirer shall adjust its financial s tatements as needed, including recognizing in its current-period earnings the full effect of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, by line item, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts calculated as if the acc ounting had been completed at the acquisition date. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, and the update must be applied prospectively. The C ompany will adopt this update effective January 1, 2016 and does not expect the standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In July 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update, which applies to inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out or average cost, with new guidance on simplifying the measurement of inventory. Inventory within the scope of this update is required to be measured at the lower of its cost or net reali zable value, with net realizable value being the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The standards update is effective prospectively for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued a new standard that changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in the financial statements to present such costs as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of debt issuance costs are reported as interest expense. This new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company early adopted this standard on December 31, 2015. As a result, the Company reflected debt issuance costs as a direct deduction to long-term debt on the consolidated b alance sheet as of December 31, 2015. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the 2014 consolidated balance sheet as the Company had no borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2014, and had no impact on its results of operations or cash f lows. See Note 6. In May 2014, the FASB issued a new standard that will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition requirements in current U.S. GAAP. The new standard will require companies to recognize revenue in an amount reflecting the co nsideration to which they expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. The new standard will also require significantly expanded disclosures regarding the qualitative and quantitative information of the nature, amount , timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The new standard will permit the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method, with early application not permitted. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the new revenue standard. As a result, the Company will be required to adopt the new standard as of January 1, 2018. Early adoption is permitted to the original effective date of January 1, 2017. The Company is currently eval uating the impact the pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and has not yet selected a transition method. As the new standard will supersede all existing revenue guidance affecting the Company under U.S. G AAP, it could impact revenue and cost recognition on contracts across all its business segments, in addition to its business processes and information technology systems. As a result, the Company’s evaluation of the effect of the new standard will likely e xtend over several future periods. The Company has determined that all other recently issued accounting standards will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows, or do not apply to its operatio ns.
Adjustments To Previously Reported Amounts	(t) Adjustments to Previously Reported Amounts During the third quarter of 2015, management identified and recorded a correction of an immaterial error related to the remeasurement of a foreign-currency-denominated receivable at one of the Company’s foreign locations. Management evaluated the materiality of the error from qualitative and quantitative perspectives and dete rmined the error to be immaterial to the consolidated financial statements for the current and prior periods. The Company has revised its previously reported 2014 and 2013 historical consolidated financial statements as published herein to reflect the corr ection of this immaterial error. The effect on certain line items in the December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet was as follows: December 31, 2014 (as previously (in thousands) reported) (as revised) Prepaids and other assets $ 30,453 $ 29,018 Income taxes payable 5,470 5,450 Retained earnings $ 645,500 $ 644,085 The effect on certain line items in the 2014 and 2013 consolidated statements of income as previously reported was as follows: Year Ended Year Ended December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 (as previously (as previously (in thousands) reported) (as revised) reported) (as revised) Other expense $ (452) $ (1,673) $ (101) $ (315) Income tax expense 17,408 17,388 5,018 5,018 Net income $ 82,442 $ 81,241 $ 111,159 $ 110,945 Earnings per share: Basic $ 1.54 $ 1.52 $ 2.05 $ 2.05 Diluted $ 1.52 $ 1.50 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 The effect on cert ain line items in the 2014 and 2013 consolidated statements of cash flows as previously reported was as follows: December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 (as previously (as previously (in thousands) reported) (as revised) reported) (as revised) Net cash provided by operations $ 136,601 $ 135,440 $ 99,077 $ 98,863 Effect of exchange rate changes $ (2,483) $ (1,262) $ 724 $ 938

Summary Of Significant Accoun30

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share	The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per s hare. Year Ended December 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2015 2014 2013 Net income $ 95,401 $ 81,241 $ 110,945 Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted- average number of common shares outstanding during the period 51,573 53,538 54,213 Incremental common shares attributable to exercise of dilutive options 318 450 324 Incremental common shares attributable to outstanding restricted shares and restricted stock units 197 234 242 Denominator for diluted earnings per share 52,088 54,222 54,779 Basic earnings per share $ 1.85 $ 1.52 $ 2.05 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.83 $ 1.50 $ 2.03
Schedule Of Unrecognized Compensation Cost And Remaining Weighted-Average Amortization Stock-Based Awards	Performance- based Restricted Restricted Stock Restricted Stock Stock (in thousands) Options Shares Units Units (1) Unrecognized compensation cost $ 4,194 $ 84 $ 7,169 $ 2,301 Remaining weighted-average amortization period 1.6 years 0.1 years 2.2 years 1.8 years (1) Based on the probable achievement of the performance goals identified in each award.
Summary Of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used To Value Option Grants	Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Options granted 289 378 348 Expected term of options 6.4 years 7.0 years 7.4 years Expected volatility 35% 39% 42% Risk-free interest rate 1.886% 2.081% 1.396% Dividend yield zero zero zero
Schedule of Adjustments to Previously Reported Amounts	The effect on certain line items in the December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet was as follows: December 31, 2014 (as previously (in thousands) reported) (as revised) Prepaids and other assets $ 30,453 $ 29,018 Income taxes payable 5,470 5,450 Retained earnings $ 645,500 $ 644,085 The effect on certain line items in the 2014 and 2013 consolidated statements of income as previously reported was as follows: Year Ended Year Ended December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 (as previously (as previously (in thousands) reported) (as revised) reported) (as revised) Other expense $ (452) $ (1,673) $ (101) $ (315) Income tax expense 17,408 17,388 5,018 5,018 Net income $ 82,442 $ 81,241 $ 111,159 $ 110,945 Earnings per share: Basic $ 1.54 $ 1.52 $ 2.05 $ 2.05 Diluted $ 1.52 $ 1.50 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 The effect on cert ain line items in the 2014 and 2013 consolidated statements of cash flows as previously reported was as follows: December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 (as previously (as previously (in thousands) reported) (as revised) reported) (as revised) Net cash provided by operations $ 136,601 $ 135,440 $ 99,077 $ 98,863 Effect of exchange rate changes $ (2,483) $ (1,262) $ 724 $ 938

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule Of Purchase Price Allocation	Purchase price paid $ 230,504 Cash acquired (922) Purchase price, net of cash received $ 229,582 Acquisition-related costs for 2015 $ 4,527 Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash $ 922 Accounts receivable 12,839 Inventories 16,020 Other current assets 1,569 Property, plant and equipment 2,048 Other assets 97 Trade names and trademarks intangible 7,800 Technology licenses intangible 15,500 Customer relationships intangible 67,100 Goodwill 153,320 Current liabilities (16,714) Long-term debt (24) Other long-term liabilities (800) Deferred income taxes (29,173) Total identifiable net assets $ 230,504 Purchase price paid $ 18,582 Cash acquired (62) Purchase price, net of cash received $ 18,520 Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash $ 62 Accounts receivable 11,561 Inventories 14,570 Other current assets 1,072 Property, plant and equipment 1,437 Other assets 255 Deferred income taxes 3,893 Current liabilities (13,987) Other long-term liabilities (281) Total identifiable net assets $ 18,582 Purchase price paid $ 75,982 Cash acquired (981) Purchase price, net of cash received $ 75,001 Integration costs for 2015 $ 1,029 Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash $ 981 Accounts receivable 32,480 Inventories 40,494 Other current assets 1,472 Property, plant and equipment 15,175 Goodwill 8,058 Customer relationships intangible 15,500 Other assets 129 Deferred income taxes (1,620) Current liabilities (36,687) Total identifiable net assets $ 75,982
Schedule of Pro Forma Information	Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Net sales $ 2,622,246 $ 2,896,638 $ 2,693,145 Net income $ 95,595 $ 80,025 $ 45,271

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]
Schedule Of Inventory Costs	December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Raw materials $ 276,470 $ 266,556 Work in process 86,475 84,673 Finished goods 49,041 50,032 $ 411,986 $ 401,261

Property, Plant And Equipment (

Property, Plant And Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment	December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Land $ 6,169 $ 6,339 Buildings and building improvements 89,720 92,599 Machinery and equipment 432,582 426,780 Furniture and fixtures 8,049 7,843 Vehicles 1,009 1,002 Leasehold improvements 19,729 18,237 557,258 552,800 Less accumulated depreciation (379,088) (362,620) $ 178,170 $ 190,180

Goodwill And Other Intangible34

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill Rollforward	(in thousands) Americas Asia Total Goodwill at December 31, 2012 $ — $ 37,912 $ 37,912 Acquisitions 6,641 138 6,779 Goodwill at December 31, 2013 6,641 38,050 44,691 Purchase accounting adjustments 1,227 52 1,279 Goodwill at December 31, 2014 7,868 38,102 45,970 Acquisition 153,320 — 153,320 Goodwill at December 31, 2015 $ 161,188 $ 38,102 $ 199,290
Schedule Of Intangible Assets	Gross Net Carrying Accumulated Carrying (in thousands) Amount Amortization Amount Customer relationships $ 100,092 $ (19,822) $ 80,270 Purchased software costs 29,754 (27,394) 2,360 Technology licenses 26,800 (10,477) 16,323 Trade names and trademarks 7,800 — 7,800 Other 868 (213) 655 Intangible assets, December 31, 2015 $ 165,314 $ (57,906) $ 107,408 Gross Net Carrying Accumulated Carrying (in thousands) Amount Amortization Amount Customer relationships $ 33,188 $ (16,099) $ 17,089 Purchased software costs 29,329 (26,628) 2,701 Technology licenses 11,300 (9,434) 1,866 Other 868 (190) 678 Intangible assets, December 31, 2014 $ 74,685 $ (52,351) $ 22,334
Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense	Year ending December 31, Amount 2016 $ 12,951 2017 10,661 2018 9,764 2019 9,695 2020 9,170

Long Term Debt (Tables)

Long Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Debt	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 consists of the following: December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Term loan $ 230,000 $ — Capital lease obligations 8,845 9,521 Other 24 — Total principal amount 238,869 9,521 Less unamortized debt issuance costs 3,676 — Long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 235,193 $ 9,521 Unamortized Debt Issuance (in thousands) Principal Costs Term loan, due in 2020 $ 230,000 $ 3,676 Capital lease obligations, due in 2023 8,845 — Other 24 — Total $ 238,869 $ 3,676

Commitments (Tables)

Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments [Abstract]
Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment Under Capital Leases	Buildings and building improvements $ 12,207 Less accumulated depreciation (6,761) $ 5,446
Schedule Of Capital Lease Obligations Outstanding	Capital lease obligations outstanding consist of the following: December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Capital lease obligations $ 8,845 $ 9,521 Less current installments 778 676 Capital lease obligations, less current installments $ 8,067 $ 8,845
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Noncancelable Operating Leases And Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments	Capital Operating Year ending December 31, Leases Leases 2016 $ 1,645 $ 12,232 2017 1,678 9,461 2018 1,712 7,093 2019 1,746 5,191 2020 1,781 4,019 Thereafter 4,134 7,789 Total minimum lease payments $ 12,696 $ 45,785 Less: amount representing interest 3,851 Present value of minimum lease payments 8,845 Less: current installments 778 Capital lease obligations, less current installments $ 8,067

Common Shares And Stock-Based37

Common Shares And Stock-Based Awards Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary Of Stock Options	Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Aggregate Number of Exercise Contractual Intrinsic (in thousands, except per share data) Options Price Term (Years) Value Outstanding as of December 31, 2012 4,240 $ 19.88 Granted 348 17.37 Exercised (713) 15.72 Forfeited or expired (791) 22.88 Outstanding as of December 31, 2013 3,084 19.79 Granted 378 22.94 Exercised (940) 20.06 Forfeited or expired (85) 22.61 Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 2,437 20.07 Granted 289 23.14 Exercised (114) 17.39 Forfeited or expired (32) 23.40 Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 2,580 $ 20.49 4.65 $ 4,969 Exercisable as of December 31, 2015 1,802 $ 20.19 2.80 $ 4,078
Restricted Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary Of Stock-Based Awards	The following table summarizes the activities related to the Company’s restricted shares: Weighted- Average Number of Grant Date (in thousands, except per share data) Shares Fair Value Non-vested shares outstanding as of December 31, 2012 340 $ 16.81 Vested (106) 17.42 Forfeited (40) 16.40 Non-vested shares outstanding as of December 31, 2013 194 16.56 Vested (76) 16.87 Forfeited (9) 16.85 Non-vested shares outstanding as of December 31, 2014 109 16.33 Vested (70) 16.84 Forfeited (1) 16.46 Non-vested shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015 38 $ 15.38
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary Of Stock-Based Awards	The following table summarizes the activities related to the Company’s time-based restrictive stock units: Weighted- Average Number of Grant Date (in thousands, except per share data) Units Fair Value Non-vested awards outstanding as of December 31, 2012 103 $ 16.70 Granted 277 17.66 Vested (67) 17.06 Forfeited (10) 17.36 Non-vested awards outstanding as of December 31, 2013 303 17.48 Granted 246 22.92 Vested (112) 18.34 Forfeited (25) 19.99 Non-vested awards outstanding as of December 31, 2014 412 20.33 Granted 228 23.06 Vested (161) 20.51 Forfeited (12) 21.03 Non-vested awards outstanding as of December 31, 2015 467 $ 21.59
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary Of Stock-Based Awards	The following table summarizes the activities related to the Company’s performance-based restricted stock units: Weighted- Average Number of Grant Date (in thousands, except per share data) Units Fair Value Non-vested units outstanding as of December 31, 2012 164 $ 16.39 Granted (1) 76 17.37 Forfeited (25) 16.03 Non-vested units outstanding as of December 31, 2013 215 16.78 Granted (1) 88 22.92 Forfeited (29) 18.52 Non-vested units outstanding as of December 31, 2014 274 18.56 Granted (1) 85 22.93 Forfeited (53) 18.57 Non-vested units outstanding as of December 31, 2015 306 $ 19.77 (1) Represents target number of units that can vest based on the achievement of the performance goals.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Schedule Of Income Tax Expense	Note 9—Income Taxes Income tax expense (benefit) based on income before income taxes consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Current: U.S. Federal $ 619 $ (87) $ (358) State and local 798 822 152 Foreign 6,002 4,626 11,010 7,419 5,361 10,804 Deferred: U.S. Federal (12,322) 8,999 (11,069) State and local 1,194 1,663 1,437 Foreign (1,653) 1,365 3,846 (12,781) 12,027 (5,786) $ (5,362) $ 17,388 $ 5,018
Schedule Of Income Before Income Taxes	Worldwide income before income taxes consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 United States $ 18,599 $ 24,260 $ 19,093 Foreign 71,440 74,369 96,870 $ 90,039 $ 98,629 $ 115,963
Schedule Of Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate To Income Before Income Tax	Income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate to income before income taxes as a result of the following: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Tax at statutory rate $ 31,514 $ 34,520 $ 40,662 State taxes, net of federal tax effect 1,295 1,615 1,033 Effect of foreign operations and tax incentives (21,820) (24,330) (19,138) Change in valuation allowance (19,640) (118) (17,880) Chinese retroactive tax incentive — (1,227) — Losses in foreign jurisdictions for which no benefit has been provided 3,711 5,812 1,013 Change in uncertain tax benefits reserve (1,653) — — Other 1,231 1,116 (672) Total income tax expense $ (5,362) $ 17,388 $ 5,018
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below: December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets: Carrying value of inventories $ 4,391 $ 4,772 Accrued liabilities and allowances deductible for tax purposes on a cash basis 6,052 5,620 Goodwill 8,035 8,433 Stock-based compensation 6,723 6,583 Net operating loss carryforwards 35,879 40,217 Tax credit carryforwards 8,121 7,148 Other 9,009 8,977 78,210 81,750 Less: valuation allowance (17,202) (36,682) Net deferred tax assets 61,008 45,068 Deferred tax liabilities: Plant and equipment, due to differences in depreciation (6,138) (5,402) Intangible assets, due to differences in amortization (39,060) (6,102) Other (1,722) (2,151) Gross deferred tax liability (46,920) (13,655) Net deferred tax asset $ 14,088 $ 31,413
Schedule Of Tax Incentives	The net impact of these tax incentives was to lower income tax expense for 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 by approximately $13.7 million (approximately $ 0.26 per diluted share), $12.7 million (approximately $ 0 .23 per diluted share) and $8.8 million (approximately $ 0.16 per diluted share), respectively, as follows: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 China $ 5,347 $ 2,800 $ — Malaysia 2,075 2,299 1,559 Thailand 6,271 7,622 7,283 $ 13,693 $ 12,721 $ 8,842
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows: December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Balance as of January 1 $ 14,756 $ 18,174 $ 18,070 Additions related to current year tax positions — 968 — Decreases as a result of a lapse of applicable statute of limitations in current year (1,653) — — Additions related to prior year tax positions 800 — 104 Decreases related to prior year tax positions (789) (4,386) — Balance as of December 31 $ 13,114 $ 14,756 $ 18,174

Major Customers (Tables)

Major Customers (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Major Customers [Abstract]
Schedule Of Sales To Largest Customers	Sales to our largest customers were as follows for the indicated periods: Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 International Business Machines Corporation $ 284,098 $ 312,611 $ 430,205 Arris Group, Inc. $ * $ 315,688 $ * * amount is less than 10% of total.

Segment And Geographic Inform40

Segment And Geographic Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment And Geographic Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Operating Segments	The Company has three reportable operating segme nts: the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Information about operating segments was as follows: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Net sales: Americas $ 1,615,393 $ 1,699,110 $ 1,490,954 Asia 878,307 1,066,885 957,162 Europe 146,648 152,558 142,508 Elimination of intersegment sales (99,475) (121,492) (84,157) $ 2,540,873 $ 2,797,061 $ 2,506,467 Depreciation and amortization: Americas $ 23,881 $ 21,810 $ 17,142 Asia 17,031 17,351 17,270 Europe 2,628 2,739 2,732 Corporate 6,132 4,549 3,798 $ 49,672 $ 46,449 $ 40,942 Income from operations: Americas $ 77,213 $ 58,813 $ 55,147 Asia 62,967 78,643 93,463 Europe 7,149 9,535 8,517 Corporate and intersegment eliminations (54,360) (46,847) (40,603) $ 92,969 $ 100,144 $ 116,524 Capital expenditures: Americas $ 18,390 $ 33,968 $ 19,256 Asia 11,851 6,633 5,110 Europe 4,323 3,932 2,316 Corporate 3,498 856 2,055 $ 38,062 $ 45,389 $ 28,737 Total assets: Americas $ 867,858 $ 709,446 $ 700,587 Asia 604,554 666,318 658,174 Europe 305,833 239,274 255,644 Corporate and other 115,633 60,310 40,681 $ 1,893,878 $ 1,675,348 $ 1,655,086
Schedule Of Geographic Net Sales And Long-Lived Assets	Geographic net sales information provided below reflects the destination of the product shipped. Long-lived assets information is based on the physical location of the asset. Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Geographic net sales: United States $ 1,848,503 $ 2,038,544 $ 1,772,212 Asia 314,160 371,820 386,251 Europe 221,911 264,674 271,414 Other 156,299 122,023 76,590 $ 2,540,873 $ 2,797,061 $ 2,506,467 Long-lived assets: United States $ 172,958 $ 93,679 $ 96,287 Asia 77,237 88,375 98,816 Europe 9,704 8,114 10,333 Other 31,046 28,173 20,634 $ 290,945 $ 218,341 $ 226,070

Restructuring Charges (Tables)

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accrued Restructuring	The following table summarizes the 2015 activity in the accrued restructuring balances related to the various restructuring activities initiated prior to December 31, 2015 : Balance as of Foreign Balance as of December 31, Restructuring Cash Non-Cash Exchange December 31, (in thousands) 2014 Charges Payment Activity Adjustments 2015 2015 Restructuring: Severance $ — $ 2,542 $ (2,289) $ — $ (31) $ 222 Lease facility costs — 2,462 (1,534) — — 928 Other exit costs — 3,301 (1,986) (1,121) (8) 186 Total $ — $ 8,305 $ (5,809) $ (1,121) $ (39) $ 1,336 The following table summarizes the 2014 activity in the accrued restructuring balances related to the various restructuring activit ies initiated prior to December 31, 2014 : Balance as of Foreign Balance as of December 31, Restructuring Cash Non-Cash Exchange December 31, (in thousands) 2013 Charges Payment Activity Adjustments 2014 2014 Restructuring: Severance $ — $ 876 $ (876) $ — $ — $ — Other exit costs — 3 (3) — — — — 879 (879) — — — 2013 Restructuring: Severance 120 87 (193) — (14) — Other exit costs 833 99 (627) (344) 39 — 953 186 (820) (344) 25 — 2012 Restructuring: Severance 34 45 (79) — — — Other exit costs 104 (61) (31) — (12) — 138 (16) (110) — (12) — Total $ 1,091 $ 1,049 $ (1,809) $ (344) $ 13 $ —
Schedule Of Components Of Restructuring Charges	The components of the restructuring charges initiated during 2015 were as follows: (in thousands) Americas Asia Europe Total Severance costs $ 1,564 $ 506 $ 472 $ 2,542 Facility lease costs 2,462 — — 2,462 Other exit costs 3,099 — 202 3,301 $ 7,125 $ 506 $ 674 $ 8,305 The components of the restructuring charges initiated during 2014 were as follows: (in thousands) Americas Asia Total Severance costs $ 827 $ 49 $ 876 Other exit costs — 3 3 $ 827 $ 52 $ 879 The components of the restructuring charges initiated during 2013 were as follows: (in thousands) Americas Asia Total Severance costs $ 2,202 $ — $ 2,202 Facility lease costs 142 — 142 Other exit costs 2,118 1,128 3,246 $ 4,462 $ 1,128 $ 5,590

Quarterly Financial Data (Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information	2015 Quarter (in thousands, except per share data) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sales $ 620,925 $ 664,038 $ 630,191 $ 625,719 Gross profit 51,779 55,716 54,284 56,795 Net income 14,205 21,210 20,565 39,421 Earnings per common share: Basic 0.27 0.41 0.40 0.78 Diluted 0.27 0.40 0.40 0.77 2014 Quarter (in thousands, except per share data) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sales $ 639,344 $ 716,868 $ 731,302 $ 709,547 Gross profit 51,123 57,751 55,294 55,689 Net income 19,439 21,558 16,906 23,338 Earnings per common share: Basic 0.36 0.40 0.32 0.44 Diluted 0.36 0.40 0.31 0.44 2013 Quarter (in thousands, except per share data) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sales $ 542,444 $ 607,522 $ 599,658 $ 756,843 Gross profit 36,834 44,367 45,440 59,843 Net income 11,331 8,256 23,648 67,710 Earnings per common share: Basic 0.21 0.15 0.44 1.26 Diluted 0.21 0.15 0.43 1.25

Accumulated Other Comprehensi43

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The changes in accumulated other c omprehensive loss by component we re as follows: Foreign Unrealized currency loss on translation investments, (in thousands) adjustments net of tax Other Total Balances, December 31, 2012 $ (8,681) $ (1,851) $ (4) $ (10,536) Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications 591 418 433 1,442 Net current period other comprehensive gain 591 418 433 1,442 Balances, December 31, 2013 (8,090) (1,433) 429 (9,094) Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications (4,528) 1,369 (122) (3,281) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 2,930 — (30) 2,900 Net current period other comprehensive gain (1,598) 1,369 (152) (381) Balances, December 31, 2014 (9,688) (64) 277 (9,475) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (3,391) (31) (106) (3,528) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — — (13) (13) Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss) (3,391) (31) (119) (3,541) Balances, December 31, 2015 $ (13,079) $ (95) $ 158 $ (13,016)
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Table	T he amounts reclassified from a ccumulated other comprehensive loss and the affected line ite m in the consolidated statement of income during 2015 and 2014 were as follows : Year Ended December 31, Affected line items on the (in thousands) 2015 Consolidated Statement of Income Other Actuarial net gains $ (13) Selling, general and administrative expenses $ (13) Net of tax Year Ended December 31, Affected line items on the (in thousands) 2014 Consolidated Statement of Income Foreign currency translation adjustments Disposal of Tianjin subsidiary $ 2,979 Asset impairment charge and other Foreign currency translations (49) Other income (expense) $ 2,930 Net of tax Other Actuarial net gains $ (30) Selling, general and administrative expenses $ (30) Net of tax

Supplemental Cash Flow And No44

Supplemental Cash Flow And Non-Cash Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow and Non-Cash Information	Note 20—Supplemental Cash Flow and Non-Cash Information The following is additional information concerning supplemental disclosures of cash payments. Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Income taxes paid, net $ 8,561 $ 5,821 $ 62 Interest paid $ 2,472 $ 1,717 $ 1,757 Non-cash investing activity: Additions to property, plant and equipment in accounts payable $ 2,761 $ 9,113 $ 3,170

Schedule Of Valuation And Qua45

Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	Schedule II - Valuation Accounts Additions Balance at Balance at Beginning Charges to End of (in thousands) of Period Operations Other Deductions Period Year ended December 31, 2015: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 2,943 499 — 25 3,417 Year ended December 31, 2014: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 338 2,639 — 34 2,943 Year ended December 31, 2013: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 1,442 67 — 1,171 338 (1) Deductions in the allowance for doubtful accounts represent write-offs, net of recoveries, of amounts determined to be uncollectible.

Summary Of Significant Accoun46

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$ 381.6	$ 314.1
Provision to accounts receivable		$ 2.7
Long-term investments	$ 1
Anti-dilutive options to purchase common shares	1.3	0.7	1.2
Compensation cost recognized for stock-based awards	$ 7.7	$ 6.4	$ 7.1
Income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for stock-based awards	$ 3.1	$ 2.6	$ 2.6
Weighted-average fair value per option granted	$ 8.76	$ 9.91	$ 7.87
Total cash received as a result of stock option exercises	$ 2	$ 18.9	$ 11.2
Tax benefit realized as a result of stock option exercises and the vesting of other share-based awards	2.1	2.9	2.2
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	0.7	3.7	3.2
Exchange losses related to foreign currency transactions	$ 2.3	$ 1.3	$ 0.9
Minimum [Member] | Buildings And Building Improvements [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Furniture And Fixtures [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Vehicles [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	2 years
Maximum [Member] | Buildings And Building Improvements [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	40 years
Maximum [Member] | Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture And Fixtures [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Vehicles [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	5 years

Summary Of Significant Accoun47

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Line Items]
Net income	$ 39,421	$ 20,565	$ 21,210	$ 14,205	$ 23,338	$ 16,906	$ 21,558	$ 19,439	$ 67,710	$ 23,648	$ 8,256	$ 11,331	$ 95,401	$ 81,241	$ 110,945
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period													51,573	53,538	54,213
Incremental common shares attributable to exercise of dilutive options													318	450	324
Incremental common shares attributable to outstanding restricted shares and restricted stock units													197	234	242
Denominator for diluted earnings per share													52,088	54,222	54,779
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.78	$ 0.4	$ 0.41	$ 0.27	$ 0.44	$ 0.32	$ 0.4	$ 0.36	$ 1.26	$ 0.44	$ 0.15	$ 0.21	$ 1.85	$ 1.52	$ 2.05
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.77	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.27	$ 0.44	$ 0.31	$ 0.4	$ 0.36	$ 1.25	$ 0.43	$ 0.15	$ 0.21	$ 1.83	$ 1.5	$ 2.03

Summary Of Significant Accoun48

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Unrecognized Compensation Cost Nonvested Awards) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 4,194
Remaining weighted-average amortization period	1 year 7 months 6 days
Restricted Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 84
Remaining weighted-average amortization period	1 month 6 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 7,169
Remaining weighted-average amortization period	2 years 2 months 12 days
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 2,301
Remaining weighted-average amortization period	1 year 9 months 18 days

Summary Of Significant Accoun49

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used To Value Option Grants) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Options granted	289	378	348
Expected term of options	6 years 4 months 24 days	7 years	7 years 4 months 24 days
Expected volatility	35.00%	39.00%	42.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.886%	2.081%	1.396%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Summary Of Significant Accoun50

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Error Corrections And Prior Period Adjustments) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Error Corrections And Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other assets	$ 31,351				$ 29,018								$ 31,351	$ 29,018
Income taxes payable	5,069				5,450								5,069	5,450
Retained earnings	704,905				644,085								704,905	644,085
Other expense													(1,141)	(1,673)	$ (315)
Income tax expense													(5,362)	17,388	5,018
Net income	$ 39,421	$ 20,565	$ 21,210	$ 14,205	$ 23,338	$ 16,906	$ 21,558	$ 19,439	$ 67,710	$ 23,648	$ 8,256	$ 11,331	$ 95,401	$ 81,241	$ 110,945
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.78	$ 0.4	$ 0.41	$ 0.27	$ 0.44	$ 0.32	$ 0.4	$ 0.36	$ 1.26	$ 0.44	$ 0.15	$ 0.21	$ 1.85	$ 1.52	$ 2.05
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.77	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.27	$ 0.44	$ 0.31	$ 0.4	$ 0.36	$ 1.25	$ 0.43	$ 0.15	$ 0.21	$ 1.83	$ 1.5	$ 2.03
Net cash provided by operations													$ 146,804	$ 135,440	$ 98,863
Effect of exchange rate changes													(1,021)	(1,262)	938
As Previously Reported [Member]
Error Corrections And Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other assets					$ 30,453									30,453
Income taxes payable	$ 5,470				5,470								5,470	5,470
Retained earnings	645,500				645,500								645,500	645,500
Other expense														(452)	(101)
Income tax expense														17,408	5,018
Net income														$ 82,442	$ 111,159
Basic earnings per share														$ 1.54	$ 2.05
Diluted earnings per share														$ 1.52	$ 2.03
Net cash provided by operations														$ 136,601	$ 99,077
Effect of exchange rate changes														(2,483)	724
As Revised [Member}
Error Corrections And Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other assets					29,018									29,018
Income taxes payable	5,450				5,450								5,450	5,450
Retained earnings	$ 644,085				$ 644,085								$ 644,085	644,085
Other expense														(1,673)	(315)
Income tax expense														17,388	5,018
Net income														$ 81,241	$ 110,945
Basic earnings per share														$ 1.52	$ 2.05
Diluted earnings per share														$ 1.5	$ 2.03
Net cash provided by operations														$ 135,440	$ 98,863
Effect of exchange rate changes														$ (1,262)	$ 938

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Detai

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Goodwill Acquired During Period	$ 153,320	$ 1,279	$ 6,779
Secure [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Acquisition Date	Nov. 12, 2015
Name of acquired entity	Secure Communication Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries
Purchase price paid	$ 230,504
Goodwill Acquired During Period	$ 153,320
Suntron [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Acquisition Date			Jun. 3, 2013
Name of acquired entity	Suntron Corporation
Purchase price paid			$ 18,582
Purchase price adjustment		$ 800
Goodwill Acquired During Period			$ 0
CTS [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Acquisition Date			Oct. 2, 2013
Purchase price paid			$ 75,982
Goodwill Acquired During Period			$ 8,058

Acquisitions (Schedule of Purch

Acquisitions (Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Purchase price, net of cash acquired	$ 229,582	$ (750)	$ 94,271
Goodwill	153,320	1,279	6,779
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net sales	2,622,246	2,896,638	2,693,145
Net income	95,595	$ 80,025	45,271
Secure [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Purchase price paid	230,504
Cash acquired	(922)
Purchase price, net of cash acquired	229,582
Integration and Acquisition-related costs for 2015	4,527
Cash	922
Accounts receivable	12,839
Inventories	16,020
Other current assets	1,569
Property, plant and equipment	2,048
Trade names and trademarks intangible	7,800
Other assets	97
Technology licenses intangible	15,500
Customer relationships intangible	67,100
Goodwill	153,320
Current liabilities	(16,714)
Long-term debt	(24)
Deferred income taxes	(29,173)
Other long-term liabilities	(800)
Total identifiable net assets	230,504
Suntron [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Purchase price paid			18,582
Cash acquired			(62)
Purchase price, net of cash acquired			18,520
Cash			62
Accounts receivable			11,561
Inventories			14,570
Other current assets			1,072
Property, plant and equipment			1,437
Other assets			255
Deferred income taxes			3,893
Goodwill			0
Current liabilities			(13,987)
Other long-term liabilities			(281)
Total identifiable net assets			18,582
CTS [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Purchase price paid			75,982
Cash acquired			(981)
Purchase price, net of cash acquired			75,001
Integration and Acquisition-related costs for 2015	$ 1,029
Cash			981
Accounts receivable			32,480
Inventories			40,494
Other current assets			1,472
Property, plant and equipment			15,175
Other assets			129
Customer relationships intangible			15,500
Goodwill			8,058
Current liabilities			(36,687)
Deferred income taxes			(1,620)
Total identifiable net assets			$ 75,982

Inventories (Schedule Of Invent

Inventories (Schedule Of Inventory Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 276,470	$ 266,556
Work in process	86,475	84,673
Finished goods	49,041	50,032
Inventories	$ 411,986	$ 401,261

Property, Plant And Equipment54

Property, Plant And Equipment (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 557,258	$ 552,800
Less accumulated depreciation	(379,088)	(362,620)
Property, plant and equipment, Net	178,170	190,180
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	6,169	6,339
Buildings And Building Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	89,720	92,599
Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	432,582	426,780
Furniture And Fixtures [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	8,049	7,843
Vehicles [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,009	1,002
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 19,729	$ 18,237

Goodwill and Other Intangible55

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill by Reportable Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 45,970	$ 44,691	$ 37,912
Acquisitions	153,320	1,279	6,779
Goodwill, ending balance	199,290	45,970	44,691
Americas [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	7,868	6,641	0
Acquisitions	153,320	1,227	6,641
Goodwill, ending balance	161,188	7,868	6,641
Asia [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	38,102	38,050	37,912
Acquisitions	0	52	138
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 38,102	$ 38,102	$ 38,050

Goodwill And Other Intangible56

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 6,300	$ 5,000	$ 4,600
Purchased software costs, capitalized	934	1,178	1,908
Tianjin building held for sale			5,400
Proceeds from sale of Tianjin Subsidiary		5,700
Gain on sale of subsidiary	$ 0	$ 1,547	$ 0
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	10 years
Minimum [Member] | Capitalized Purchased Software Costs [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	2 years
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	14 years
Maximum [Member] | Capitalized Purchased Software Costs [Member]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	10 years

Goodwill And Other Intangible57

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 165,314,000	$ 74,685,000
Accumulated amortization	(57,906,000)	(52,351,000)
Net carrying amount	107,408,000	22,334,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	100,092,000	33,188,000
Accumulated amortization	(19,822,000)	(16,099,000)
Net carrying amount	80,270,000	17,089,000
Capitalized Purchased Software Costs [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	29,754,000	29,329,000
Accumulated amortization	(27,394,000)	(26,628,000)
Net carrying amount	2,360,000	2,701,000
Technology Licenses [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	26,800,000	11,300,000
Accumulated amortization	(10,477,000)	(9,434,000)
Net carrying amount	16,323,000	1,866,000
Trademarks And Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	7,800,000
Accumulated amortization	0
Net carrying amount	7,800,000
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	868,000	868,000
Accumulated amortization	(213,000)	(190,000)
Net carrying amount	$ 655,000	$ 678,000

Goodwill And Other Intangible58

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
2,016	$ 12,951
2,017	10,661
2,018	9,764
2,019	9,695
2,020	$ 9,170

Long Term Debt (Narrative) (Det

Long Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands, THB in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015THB	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit Agreement maturity date	Nov. 12, 2020
Term Loan principal amount			$ 238,869	$ 9,521
Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit Agreement description	On November 12, 2015, the Company entered into a $430 million Credit Agreement (the Credit Agreement) by and among Benchmark, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and collateral agent (the Administrative Agent) and the financial institutions acting as lenders from time to time. This Credit Agreement provides for a five-year $200 million revolving credit facility and a five-year $230 million term loan facility (the Term Loan), both with a maturity date of November 12, 2020.
Credit Agreement issuer	JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and collateral agent
Credit Agreement capacity			430,000
Possible increase to total commitments under Credit Agreement	$ 150,000
Description of variable interest rate basis	Interest on outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement accrues, at our option, at (a) the adjusted London interbank offered rate as administered by the ICE Benchmark Administration (LIBO) plus 1.25% to 2.25%, or (b) the alternative base rate plus 0.25% to 1.25%, and is payable quarterly in arrears. The alternative base rate is equal to the highest of (i) the Administrative Agent’s prime rate, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% and (iii) the adjusted LIBO rate plus 1.00%. The margin on the interest rates fluctuates based upon the ratio of Benchmark’s debt to its consolidated EBITDA (the Total Leverage Ratio).
Credit Agreement collateral	The Credit Agreement is generally secured by a pledge of (a) all the capital stock of Benchmark’s domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the capital stock of Benchmark’s foreign subsidiaries, (b) any indebtedness owed to Benchmark and its subsidiaries and (c) all or substantially all other personal property of Benchmark and its domestic subsidiaries (including, accounts receivable, inventory and fixed assets of Benchmark and its domestic subsidiaries), in each case, subject to customary exceptions and limitations.
Credit agreement, secured by percentage of stock of the Company's domestic subsidiaries	100.00%
Credit agreement, secured by percentage of voting capital stock of each direct foreign subsidiary	65.00%
Credit Agreement covenant terms	The Credit Agreement contains financial covenants as to debt leverage and interest coverage, and certain customary affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions on our ability to incur additional debt and liens, pay dividends, repurchase shares, sell assets and merge or consolidate with other persons. Amounts due under the Credit Agreement may be accelerated upon specified events of default, including a failure to pay amounts due, breach of a covenant, material inaccuracy of a representation, or occurrence of bankruptcy or insolvency, subject, in some cases, to cure periods.
Credit Agreement covenant compliance	As of December 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all of these covenants and restrictions.
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit Agreement capacity			200,000
Term period	5 years
Credit Agreement maturity date	Nov. 12, 2020
Letters of credit outstanding amount			1,600
Revolving credit facility, available for future borrowings			198,400
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term period	5 years
Credit Agreement maturity date	Nov. 12, 2020
Term Loan Description	The Term Loan must be repaid in 20 consecutive quarterly installments beginning March 31, 2016, with the balance payable on the maturity date.
Term Loan proceeds			230,000
Term Loan frequency of periodic payments	quarterly
Term Loan first required payment date	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Notional Amount			172,500
Term Loan principal amount			230,000
Letters of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving Credit Facility capacity availability			20,000
Foreign currencies [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving Credit Facility capacity availability			$ 20,000
Thailand Subsidiary [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit Agreement capacity | THB		THB 350
Minimum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
U.S. Credit facility, commitment fee	0.30%
Maximum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
U.S. Credit facility, commitment fee	0.40%
LIBO Plus [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.25%
LIBO Plus [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%
Alternate Base Rate Plus [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.25%
Alternate Base Rate Plus [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.25%

Long Term Debt (Schedule of Lon

Long Term Debt (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan principal amount	$ 238,869	$ 9,521
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	3,676	0
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Including Current Maturities	235,193	9,521
Medium Term Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan principal amount	230,000	0
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan principal amount	8,845	9,521
Notes Payable Other Payables [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan principal amount	$ 24	$ 0

Long Term Debt (Schedule of L61

Long Term Debt (Schedule of Long-Term Debt Principal versus Amortization Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount	$ 238,869	$ 9,521
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	3,676	0
Medium Term Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount	230,000	0
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	3,676
Capital Lease Obligations Due 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount	8,845	9,521
Other [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount	$ 24	$ 0

Long Term Debt (Maturities of L

Long Term Debt (Maturities of Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Aggregate maturies of long-term debt and capital lease obligations in 2016	$ 12.3
Aggregate maturies of long-term debt and capital lease obligations in 2017	12.4
Aggregate maturies of long-term debt and capital lease obligations in 2018	18.3
Aggregate maturies of long-term debt and capital lease obligations in 2019	24.2
Aggregate maturies of long-term debt and capital lease obligations in 2020	$ 168.1

Commitments (Narrative) (Detail

Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Rental expense	$ 13.5	$ 14.6	$ 11.2

Commitments (Schedule Of Proper

Commitments (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment Under Capital Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Commitments [Abstract]
Buildings and building improvements	$ 12,207
Less accumulated depreciation	(6,761)
Property, plant and equipment included under capital leases	$ 5,446

Commitments (Schedule Of Capita

Commitments (Schedule Of Capital Lease Obligations Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments [Abstract]
Capital lease obligations	$ 8,845	$ 9,521
Less current installments	778	676
Capital lease obligations, less current installments	$ 8,067	$ 8,845

Commitments (Schedule Of Future

Commitments (Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Noncancelable Operating Leases And Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments [Abstract]
Capital Leases, 2016	$ 1,645
Capital Leases, 2017	1,678
Capital Leases, 2018	1,712
Capital Leases, 2019	1,746
Capital Leases, 2020	1,781
Capital Leases, thereafter	4,134
Capital Leases, total minimum lease payments	12,696
Less: amount representing interest	3,851
Present value of minimum lease payments	8,845
Less: current installments	778	$ 676
Capital lease obligations, less current installments	8,067	$ 8,845
Operating Leases, 2016	12,232
Operating Leases, 2017	9,461
Operating Leases, 2018	7,093
Operating Leases, 2019	5,191
Operating Leases, 2020	4,019
Operating Leases, thereafter	7,789
Operating Leases, total minimum lease payments	$ 45,785

Common Shares And Stock-Based67

Common Shares And Stock-Based Awards Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Additional shares available for issuance	3,700
Number of options, exercisable	1,802	1,600	2,400
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercisable	$ 20.19	$ 20.32	$ 20.63
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase of Common Shares	3,100	1,900	2,100
Repurchase of common shares, value	$ 68.4	$ 43.8	$ 41.2
Repurchase of common shares, average cost per share	$ 22.27	$ 23.51	$ 19.65
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Term of options	10 years
2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase of common shares program authorized amount	$ 100
Repurchase of common shares remaining authorized amount	100
2014 Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase of common shares program authorized amount	100
Repurchase of common shares remaining authorized amount	$ 34.7
Employee Awards [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
Employee Awards [Member] | Restricted Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
Employee Awards [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
Non-Employee Awards [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year

Common Shares And Stock-Based68

Common Shares And Stock-Based Awards Plans (Summary Of Stock Options) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Number of Options, Outstanding, Beginning balance	2,437	3,084	4,240
Number of Options, Granted	289	378	348
Number of Options, Exercised	(114)	(940)	(713)
Number of Options, Forfeited or expired	(32)	(85)	(791)
Number of Options, Outstanding, Ending balance	2,580	2,437	3,084
Number of Options, Exercisable as of December 31, 2015	1,802	1,600	2,400
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance	$ 20.07	$ 19.79	$ 19.88
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted	23.14	22.94	17.37
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	17.39	20.06	15.72
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired	23.4	22.61	22.88
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance	20.49	20.07	19.79
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable as of December 31, 2015	$ 20.19	$ 20.32	$ 20.63
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years), Outstanding	4 years 7 months 24 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years), Exercisable as of December 31, 2015	2 years 9 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding as of December 31, 2015	$ 4,969
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable as of December 31, 2015	$ 4,078

Common Shares And Stock-Based69

Common Shares And Stock-Based Awards Plans (Summary Of Stock-Based Awards) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-vested shares outstanding, shares or units, beginning balance	109	194	340
Vested, shares or units	(70)	(76)	(106)
Forfeited, shares or units	(1)	(9)	(40)
Non-vested shares outstanding, shares or units, ending balance	38	109	194
Non-vested outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance	$ 16.33	$ 16.56	$ 16.81
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value	16.84	16.87	17.42
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value	16.46	16.85	16.4
Non-vested outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance	$ 15.38	$ 16.33	$ 16.56
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-vested shares outstanding, shares or units, beginning balance	412	303	103
Granted, shares or units	228	246	277
Vested, shares or units	(161)	(112)	(67)
Forfeited, shares or units	(12)	(25)	(10)
Non-vested shares outstanding, shares or units, ending balance	467	412	303
Non-vested outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance	$ 20.33	$ 17.48	$ 16.7
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value	23.06	22.92	17.66
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value	20.51	18.34	17.06
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value	21.03	19.99	17.36
Non-vested outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance	$ 21.59	$ 20.33	$ 17.48
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-vested shares outstanding, shares or units, beginning balance	274	215	164
Granted, shares or units	85	88	76
Forfeited, shares or units	(53)	(29)	(25)
Non-vested shares outstanding, shares or units, ending balance	306	274	215
Non-vested outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance	$ 18.56	$ 16.78	$ 16.39
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value	22.93	22.92	17.37
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value	18.57	18.52	16.03
Non-vested outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance	$ 19.77	$ 18.56	$ 16.78

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net change in total deferred tax asset valuation allowance	$ (19,500,000)	$ 6,400,000	$ (11,500,000)
Cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	787,000,000
Chinese retroactive tax incentive	0	(1,227,000)	0
Income tax incentives	13,693,000	12,721,000	8,842,000
Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties	16,400,000
Interest on unrecognized tax	1,700,000
Penalty on unrecognized tax	1,600,000
Interest and penalties included in income tax expense	100,000
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits reserve due to expiration of statute of limitations	$ 1,653,000
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward expiration year	2,027
U.S. Federal [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 53,500,000
Tax credit carryforward	$ 6,400,000
U.S. Federal [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration Year	2,022
U.S. Federal [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration Year	2,031
Tax credit carryforward	$ 2,035
State and local [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward	$ 1,700,000
State and local [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration Year	2,017
State and local [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration Year	2,031
Tax credit carryforward expiration year	2,027
Foreign [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 27,400,000
Foreign operating loss with indefinited carry forward period	$ 25,000,000
Foreign [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration Year	2,025
China [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax incentives	$ 5,347,000	2,800,000	0
Income tax holidays expiration date	2,015
Malaysia [Member}
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax incentives	$ 2,075,000	2,299,000	1,559,000
Income tax holidays expiration date	2,016
Thailand [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax incentives	$ 6,271,000	$ 7,622,000	$ 7,283,000
Income tax holidays expiration date	2,028
United States [Member] | State and local [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 80,300,000

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Expense) (Benefit)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]
U.S. Federal, current	$ 619	$ (87)	$ (358)
State and local, current	798	822	152
Foreign, current	6,002	4,626	11,010
Current income tax expense (benefit), total	7,419	5,361	10,804
U.S. Federal, deferred	(12,322)	8,999	(11,069)
State and local, deferred	1,194	1,663	1,437
Foreign, deferred	(1,653)	1,365	3,846
Deferred income tax expense (benefit), total	(12,781)	12,027	(5,786)
Total income tax expense	$ (5,362)	$ 17,388	$ 5,018

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Inc72

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]
United States	$ 18,599	$ 24,260	$ 19,093
Foreign	71,440	74,369	96,870
Income before income taxes	$ 90,039	$ 98,629	$ 115,963

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Feder

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate To Income Before Income Tax) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Tax at statutory rate	$ 31,514	$ 34,520	$ 40,662
State taxes, net of federal tax effect	1,295	1,615	1,033
Effect of foreign operations and tax incentives	(21,820)	(24,330)	(19,138)
Change in valuation allowance	(19,640)	(118)	(17,880)
Chinese retroactive tax incentive	0	(1,227)	0
Losses in foreign jurisdictions for which no benefit has been provided	3,711	5,812	1,013
Change in uncertain tax benefits reserve	(1,653)	0	0
Other	1,231	1,116	(672)
Total income tax expense	$ (5,362)	$ 17,388	$ 5,018

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Defer

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Carrying value of inventories	$ 4,391	$ 4,772
Accrued liabilities and allowances deductible for tax purposes on a cash basis	6,052	5,620
Goodwill	8,035	8,433
Stock-based compensation	6,723	6,583
Net operating loss carryforwards	35,879	40,217
Tax credit carryforwards	8,121	7,148
Other	9,009	8,977
Gross deferred tax assets	78,210	81,750
Less: valuation allowance	(17,202)	(36,682)
Net deferred tax assets	61,008	45,068
Plant and equipment, due to differences in depreciation	(6,138)	(5,402)
Intangible assets, due to differences in amortization	(39,060)	(6,102)
Other	(1,722)	(2,151)
Gross deferred tax liability	(46,920)	(13,655)
Net deferred tax assets	14,088	31,413
Current deferred tax assets		0
Non-current deferred tax assets	$ 14,088	31,413
Non-current deferred tax liabilities		$ 0

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Tax I

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Tax Incentives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income tax incentives	$ 13,693	$ 12,721	$ 8,842
China [Member]
Income tax incentives	5,347	2,800	0
Malaysia [Member}
Income tax incentives	2,075	2,299	1,559
Thailand [Member]
Income tax incentives	$ 6,271	$ 7,622	$ 7,283

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Recon

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Balances as of January 1	$ 14,756	$ 18,174	$ 18,070
Additions related to current year tax positiions	0	968	0
Decreases as a result opf a lapse of applicable statute of limitations in current year	1,653
Additions related to prior year tax positions	800	0	104
Decreases related to prior year tax positions	(789)	(4,386)	0
Balance as of December 31	$ 13,114	$ 14,756	$ 18,174

Major Customers (Narrative) (De

Major Customers (Narrative) (Details) - number_of_largest_customers	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Major Customers [Abstract]
Sales to largest customers (Percentage)	47.00%	50.00%	53.00%
Number of customers	10	10	10

Major Customers (Schedule Of Sa

Major Customers (Schedule Of Sales To Largest Customers) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
International Business Machines Corporation [Member]
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]
Sales to our largest customers	$ 284,098	$ 312,611	$ 430,205
Arris Group, Inc. [Member]
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]
Sales to our largest customers		$ 315,688

Segment And Geographic Inform79

Segment And Geographic Information (Operating Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 625,719	$ 630,191	$ 664,038	$ 620,925	$ 709,547	$ 731,302	$ 716,868	$ 639,344	$ 756,843	$ 599,658	$ 607,522	$ 542,444	$ 2,540,873	$ 2,797,061	$ 2,506,467
Depreciation and amortization													49,672	46,449	40,942
Income from operations													92,969	100,144	116,524
Capital expenditures													38,062	45,389	28,737
Total assets	1,893,878				1,675,348				1,655,086				1,893,878	1,675,348	1,655,086
Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales													1,615,393	1,699,110	1,490,954
Depreciation and amortization													23,881	21,810	17,142
Income from operations													77,213	58,813	55,147
Capital expenditures													18,390	33,968	19,256
Total assets	867,858				709,446				700,587				867,858	709,446	700,587
Asia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales													878,307	1,066,885	957,162
Depreciation and amortization													17,031	17,351	17,270
Income from operations													62,967	78,643	93,463
Capital expenditures													11,851	6,633	5,110
Total assets	604,554				666,318				658,174				604,554	666,318	658,174
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales													146,648	152,558	142,508
Depreciation and amortization													2,628	2,739	2,732
Income from operations													7,149	9,535	8,517
Capital expenditures													4,323	3,932	2,316
Total assets	305,833				239,274				255,644				305,833	239,274	255,644
Corporate And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 115,633				$ 60,310				$ 40,681				115,633	60,310	40,681
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization													6,132	4,549	3,798
Capital expenditures													$ 3,498	$ 856	$ 2,055

Segment And Geographic Inform80

Segment And Geographic Information (Schedule Of Geographic Net Sales And Long-Lived Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Geographic net sales	$ 625,719	$ 630,191	$ 664,038	$ 620,925	$ 709,547	$ 731,302	$ 716,868	$ 639,344	$ 756,843	$ 599,658	$ 607,522	$ 542,444	$ 2,540,873	$ 2,797,061	$ 2,506,467
Long-lived assets	290,945				218,341				226,070				290,945	218,341	226,070
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Geographic net sales													1,848,503	2,038,544	1,772,212
Long-lived assets	172,958				93,679				96,287				172,958	93,679	96,287
Asia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Geographic net sales													314,160	371,820	386,251
Long-lived assets	77,237				88,375				98,816				77,237	88,375	98,816
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Geographic net sales													221,911	264,674	271,414
Long-lived assets	9,704				8,114				10,333				9,704	8,114	10,333
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Geographic net sales													156,299	122,023	76,590
Long-lived assets	$ 31,046				$ 28,173				$ 20,634				$ 31,046	$ 28,173	$ 20,634

Employee Benefit Plans (Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
United States Employees, Defined Contribution [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Contributions to defined contribution plans	$ 4.8	$ 4.7	$ 4.1
International Employees, Defined Contribution [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Contributions to defined contribution plans	$ 0.1	$ 0.2	$ 0.2

Restructuring Charges (Narrativ

Restructuring Charges (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)number_of_employees	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)number_of_employees	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)number_of_employees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination costs	$ 2,542
Number of employees reduced in connection with workforce of certain facilities | number_of_employees	1,076
Other exit costs	$ 3,301
Facility lease obligations	2,462
2014 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination costs		$ 876
Other exit costs		$ 3
Americas [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination costs	$ 1,564
Number of employees reduced in connection with workforce of certain facilities | number_of_employees	223	104	144
Other exit costs	$ 3,099
Asset impairments associated with the closure of certain leased facilities			$ 1,200
Facility lease obligations	2,462
Americas [Member] | 2014 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination costs		$ 827
Other exit costs		0
Asia [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination costs	$ 506
Number of employees reduced in connection with workforce of certain facilities | number_of_employees	842
Other exit costs	$ 0
Facility lease obligations	0
Asia [Member] | 2014 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination costs		49
Other exit costs		$ 3
Europe [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination costs	$ 472
Number of employees reduced in connection with workforce of certain facilities | number_of_employees	11
Other exit costs	$ 202
Facility lease obligations	$ 0

Restructuring Charges (Schedule

Restructuring Charges (Schedule Of Accrued Restructuring Balances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 0	$ 1,091
Restructuring charges	8,305	1,049
Cash Payment		(1,809)
Non-Cash Activity		344
Foreign Exchange Adjustments		13
Ending Balance		0
2015 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring charges	8,305
Cash Payment	(5,809)
Non-Cash Activity	1,121
Foreign Exchange Adjustments	(39)
Ending Balance	1,336	0
2014 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		0
Restructuring charges		879
Cash Payment		(879)
Non-Cash Activity		0
Foreign Exchange Adjustments		0
Ending Balance
2013 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		953
Restructuring charges		186
Cash Payment		(820)
Non-Cash Activity		344
Foreign Exchange Adjustments		25
Ending Balance
2012 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		138
Restructuring charges		(16)
Cash Payment		(110)
Non-Cash Activity		0
Foreign Exchange Adjustments		(12)
Ending Balance
Severance [Member] | 2015 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring charges	2,542
Cash Payment	(2,289)
Non-Cash Activity	0
Foreign Exchange Adjustments	(31)
Ending Balance	222	0
Severance [Member] | 2014 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		0
Restructuring charges		876
Cash Payment		(876)
Non-Cash Activity		0
Foreign Exchange Adjustments		0
Ending Balance
Severance [Member] | 2013 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		120
Restructuring charges		87
Cash Payment		(193)
Non-Cash Activity		0
Foreign Exchange Adjustments		(14)
Ending Balance
Severance [Member] | 2012 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		34
Restructuring charges		45
Cash Payment		(79)
Non-Cash Activity		0
Foreign Exchange Adjustments		0
Ending Balance
Lease Facility Costs [Member] | 2015 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring charges	2,462
Cash Payment	(1,534)
Non-Cash Activity	0
Foreign Exchange Adjustments	0
Ending Balance	928	0
Other Exit Costs [Member] | 2015 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	0
Restructuring charges	3,301
Cash Payment	(1,986)
Non-Cash Activity	1,121
Foreign Exchange Adjustments	(8)
Ending Balance	$ 186	0
Other Exit Costs [Member] | 2014 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		0
Restructuring charges		3
Cash Payment		(3)
Non-Cash Activity		0
Foreign Exchange Adjustments		0
Ending Balance
Other Exit Costs [Member] | 2013 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		833
Restructuring charges		99
Cash Payment		(627)
Non-Cash Activity		344
Foreign Exchange Adjustments		39
Ending Balance
Other Exit Costs [Member] | 2012 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		104
Restructuring charges		(61)
Cash Payment		(31)
Non-Cash Activity		0
Foreign Exchange Adjustments		$ (12)
Ending Balance

Restructuring Charges (Schedu84

Restructuring Charges (Schedule Of Components Of Restructuring Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	$ 2,542
Facility lease costs	2,462
Other exit costs	3,301
Total restructuring charges	8,305	$ 1,049
Americas [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	1,564
Facility lease costs	2,462
Other exit costs	3,099
Total restructuring charges	7,125
Europe [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	472
Facility lease costs	0
Other exit costs	202
Total restructuring charges	674
Asia [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	506
Facility lease costs	0
Other exit costs	0
Total restructuring charges	506
2015 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	2,542
Facility lease costs	2,462
Other exit costs	3,301
Total restructuring charges	8,305
2015 [Member] | Americas [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	1,564
Facility lease costs	2,462
Other exit costs	3,099
Total restructuring charges	7,125
2015 [Member] | Europe [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	472
Facility lease costs	0
Other exit costs	202
Total restructuring charges	674
2015 [Member] | Asia [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	506
Facility lease costs	0
Other exit costs	0
Total restructuring charges	$ 506
2014 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs		876
Other exit costs		3
Total restructuring charges		879
2014 [Member] | Americas [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs		827
Other exit costs		0
Total restructuring charges		827
2014 [Member] | Asia [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs		49
Other exit costs		3
Total restructuring charges		$ 52
2013 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs			$ 2,202
Facility lease costs			142
Other exit costs			3,246
Total restructuring charges			5,590
2013 [Member] | Americas [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs			2,202
Facility lease costs			142
Other exit costs			2,118
Total restructuring charges			4,462
2013 [Member] | Asia [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs			0
Facility lease costs			0
Other exit costs			1,128
Total restructuring charges			$ 1,128

Thailand Flood-Related Items (D

Thailand Flood-Related Items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Thailand Flood Related Charges [Abstract]
Thailand flood-related items, net of insurance	$ 0	$ (1,571)	$ (41,325)

Quarterly Financial Data (Sched

Quarterly Financial Data (Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Sales	$ 625,719	$ 630,191	$ 664,038	$ 620,925	$ 709,547	$ 731,302	$ 716,868	$ 639,344	$ 756,843	$ 599,658	$ 607,522	$ 542,444	$ 2,540,873	$ 2,797,061	$ 2,506,467
Gross profit	56,795	54,284	55,716	51,779	55,689	55,294	57,751	51,123	59,843	45,440	44,367	36,834	218,574	219,857	186,484
Net income	$ 39,421	$ 20,565	$ 21,210	$ 14,205	$ 23,338	$ 16,906	$ 21,558	$ 19,439	$ 67,710	$ 23,648	$ 8,256	$ 11,331	$ 95,401	$ 81,241	$ 110,945
Earnings per common share, Basic	$ 0.78	$ 0.4	$ 0.41	$ 0.27	$ 0.44	$ 0.32	$ 0.4	$ 0.36	$ 1.26	$ 0.44	$ 0.15	$ 0.21	$ 1.85	$ 1.52	$ 2.05
Earnings per common share, Diluted	$ 0.77	$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.27	$ 0.44	$ 0.31	$ 0.4	$ 0.36	$ 1.25	$ 0.43	$ 0.15	$ 0.21	$ 1.83	$ 1.5	$ 2.03

Accumulated Other Comprehensi87

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss By Component) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, beginning balance	$ (9,475)	$ (9,094)	$ (10,536)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	(3,528)	(3,281)	1,442
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	(13)	2,900
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,541)	(381)	1,442
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, ending balance	(13,016)	(9,475)	(9,094)
Foreign currency translaction adjustments [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, beginning balance	(9,688)	(8,090)	(8,681)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	(3,391)	(4,528)	591
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	2,930
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,391)	(1,598)	591
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, ending balance	(13,079)	(9,688)	(8,090)
Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, beginning balance	(64)	(1,433)	(1,851)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	(31)	1,369	418
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(31)	1,369	418
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, ending balance	(95)	(64)	(1,433)
Other [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, beginning balance	277	429	(4)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	(106)	(122)	433
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	(13)	(30)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(119)	(152)	433
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, ending balance	$ 158	$ 277	$ 429

Reclassification Out Of Accumul

Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Schedule Of Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Asset impairment charge and other													$ 0	$ (1,547)	$ 2,606
Other expense													(1,141)	(1,673)	(315)
Selling, general and administrative expenses													(111,744)	(115,700)	(99,331)
Net of tax	$ 39,421	$ 20,565	$ 21,210	$ 14,205	$ 23,338	$ 16,906	$ 21,558	$ 19,439	$ 67,710	$ 23,648	$ 8,256	$ 11,331	95,401	81,241	$ 110,945
Foreign currency translaction adjustments [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net of tax														2,930
Foreign currency translaction adjustments [Member] | Disposal Of Tianjin Subsidiary [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Asset impairment charge and other														2,979
Foreign currency translaction adjustments [Member] | Foreign Currency Translations [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other expense														(49)
Other [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net of tax														(30)
Other [Member] | Actuarial Net Gains [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses													(13)	$ (30)
Net of tax													$ (13)

Supplemental Cash Flow And No89

Supplemental Cash Flow And Non-Cash Information (Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash Flow Non-cash Investing And Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Additions to property, plant and equipment in accounts payable	$ 2,761	$ 9,113	$ 3,170
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes paid (refunded), net	8,561	5,821	62
Interest paid	$ 2,472	$ 1,717	$ 1,757

Schedule Of Valuation And Qua90

Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Tables) (Details) - Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 2,943	$ 338	$ 1,442
Charges to Operatons	499	2,639	67
Other additions	0	0	0
Deductions	25	34	1,171
Balance at end of period	$ 3,417	$ 2,943	$ 338