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INVENTORIES - Activity in reserves for excess and obsolete inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ (168,105) | $ (136,748)
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory | (58,485) | (35,165)
Disposal of unsaleable inventory | 30,161 | 24,046
Business acquisitions, foreign currency and other | 4,915 | (20,238)
Balance at end of period | $ (191,514) | $ (168,105)

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