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RATIONALIZATION AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the activity related to the rationalization liabilities in the International Welding segment:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Balance, December 31, 2017
$
6,803

Payments and other adjustments
(3,941
)
Charged to expense
9,499

Balance, March 31, 2018
$
12,361