INCOME TAXES - Tax effects of basis difference and loss carryforwards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance	$ (52.7)	$ (63.0)
Continuing Operations
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	(23.3)	(19.8)
Intangibles	(8.4)	(8.1)
Inventories	5.6	5.9
Accrued warranties and product liability	12.9	9.9
Loss carry forwards	188.5	152.0
Retirement plans	9.1	10.1
Accrued compensation and benefits	18.9	17.1
Operating lease right-of-use asset	(28.4)	(22.0)
Operating lease liability	30.8	23.5
Other	13.6	18.0
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$ 166.6	$ 123.6

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