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PRODUCT WARRANTY COSTS
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
PRODUCT WARRANTY COSTS
PRODUCT WARRANTY COSTS
The Company accrues for product warranty claims based on historical experience and the expected material and labor costs to provide warranty service.  Warranty services are generally provided for periods up to three years from the date of sale.  The accrual for product warranty claims is included in “Other current liabilities.”
The changes in the carrying amount of product warranty accruals for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
Balance at beginning of period
$
15,304

 
$
15,781

Accruals for warranties
5,777

 
5,487

Settlements
(6,306
)
 
(5,833
)
Foreign currency translation
(190
)
 
(49
)
Balance at end of period
$
14,585

 
$
15,386