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RATIONALIZATION AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS - Summary of Activity Related to Rationalization Liabilities by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Activity related to the rationalization liabilities by segment
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 15,086	$ 2,207
Payments and other adjustments	(35,913)	(7,215)
Charged to expense	34,973	20,094
Balance at the end of the period	14,146	15,086
Americas Welding
Activity related to the rationalization liabilities by segment
Balance at the beginning of the period	0	0
Payments and other adjustments	(11,957)	(468)
Charged to expense	17,585	468
Balance at the end of the period	5,628	0
International Welding
Activity related to the rationalization liabilities by segment
Balance at the beginning of the period	15,086	2,207
Payments and other adjustments	(21,893)	(6,747)
Charged to expense	14,369	19,626
Balance at the end of the period	7,562	15,086
The Harris Products Group
Activity related to the rationalization liabilities by segment
Balance at the beginning of the period	0	0
Payments and other adjustments	(2,063)	0
Charged to expense	3,019	0
Balance at the end of the period	$ 956	$ 0

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