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PRODUCT WARRANTY COSTS (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of the changes in the carrying amount of product warranty accruals
The changes in product warranty accruals for 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
15,180

 
$
15,304

 
$
15,781

Accruals for warranties
 
12,368

 
12,786

 
10,872

Settlements
 
(11,676
)
 
(12,794
)
 
(11,477
)
Foreign currency translation
 
(474
)
 
(116
)
 
128

Balance at end of year
 
$
15,398

 
$
15,180

 
$
15,304