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RATIONALIZATION AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 6) | $ 20,227 | $ 7,074 | $ 51,322 | $ 10,618 |
Restructuring liability | 19,046 |  | 19,046 |  | $ 15,086
Anticipated additional charges | 6,000 |  | 6,000 |  |
International Welding |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 6) | 2,676 | 6,666 | 32,030 | 10,210 |
Restructuring liability | 6,475 |  | 6,475 |  | 15,086
International Welding | RUSSIAN FEDERATION |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 6) |  |  | 22,566 |  |
The Harris Products Group |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 6) | 1,269 |  | 2,666 |  |
Restructuring liability | 771 |  | 771 |  | 0
Americas Welding |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 6) | 16,282 | $ 408 | 16,521 | $ 408 |
Restructuring liability | $ 11,800 |  | $ 11,800 |  | $ 0

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