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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 665,257 | $ 430,162
Additions and adjustments | 20,212 | 246,746
Foreign currency translation | 8,983 | (11,651)
Balance at the end of the period | 694,452 | 665,257
Americas Welding |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 492,187 | 279,983
Additions and adjustments | (2,899) | 215,617
Foreign currency translation | 8,312 | (3,413)
Balance at the end of the period | 497,600 | 492,187
International Welding |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 129,919 | 107,093
Additions and adjustments | 23,111 | 31,288
Foreign currency translation | 449 | (8,462)
Balance at the end of the period | 153,479 | 129,919
The Harris Products Group |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 43,151 | 43,086
Additions and adjustments | 0 | (159)
Foreign currency translation | 222 | 224
Balance at the end of the period | $ 43,373 | $ 43,151

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