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RATIONALIZATION AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (gains) | $ 3,484 | $ 6,257 | $ 8,277 | $ 36,016 |
Restructuring liability | 6,791 |  | 6,791 |  | $ 13,622
Americas Welding [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (gains) |  | 3,856 |  | 27,719 |
Restructuring liability | 0 |  | 0 |  | 25
International Welding [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (gains) | 3,484 | $ 2,401 | 8,277 | $ 8,297 |
Restructuring liability | 6,791 |  | 6,791 |  | $ 13,597
Restructure Plans 2020 [Member] | International Welding [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring liability | $ 6,791 |  | $ 6,791 |  |

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