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RATIONALIZATION CHARGES - Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Reserve, Beginning Balance	$ 43,713	$ 1,612	$ 2,419
Rationalization charges	16,031	56,351	6,253
Utilized and currency translation	(18,184)	(14,250)	(7,060)
Rationalization Reserve, Ending Balance	41,560	43,713	1,612
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization charges	5,210	5,519	4,821
Utilized and currency translation	(5,210)	(5,519)	(4,821)
Plant Exit Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Reserve, Beginning Balance	898	1,482	2,397
Rationalization charges	2,296	1,336	534
Utilized and currency translation	(2,639)	(1,920)	(1,449)
Rationalization Reserve, Ending Balance	555	898	1,482
Employee Severance and Benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Reserve, Beginning Balance	42,815	130	22
Rationalization charges	8,525	49,496	898
Utilized and currency translation	(10,335)	(6,811)	(790)
Rationalization Reserve, Ending Balance	$ 41,005	$ 42,815	$ 130

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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Amount of restructuring charges, remediation cost, and asset impairment loss.

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