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INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
INVENTORIES      
Raw materials $ 141,217   $ 160,809
Work-in-process 137,803   125,756
Finished goods 288,259   276,299
Total $ 567,279   $ 562,864
Percentage of total inventories valued using the LIFO method (as a percent) 36.00%   37.00%
Excess of current cost over LIFO cost $ 129,415   $ 129,946
(Benefit) charge due to LIFO inventory valuations $ (531) $ 2,191