401(k) savings plan (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
401(k) savings plan [Abstract]      
Matching of qualified deferrals by employer, maximum (in hundredths) 50.00%    
Percentage of employee's gross salary subject to employer's matching contribution (in hundredths) 6.00%    
Matching contributions made by employer $ 2.0 $ 1.9 $ 1.8