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ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION CHARGES (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
Acquisition integration charges [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition integration charges | $ 0 | $ 1
Income taxes | 0 | 0
Total after income taxes | $ 0 | $ 1
Per ordinary share - diluted (dollars per share) | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00
Electrical Products [Member] |  |
Acquisition integration charges [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition integration charges | $ 0 | $ 1

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