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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Effects of Foreign Currency, Product Warranties, Depreciation and Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] |  |  |
Net realized and unrealized currency exchange gains | $ 3,063 | $ 5,095 | $ 4,313
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Abstract] |  |  |
Percentage of identifiable intangible assets | 17.50% | 15.20% |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |  |
Standard warranty period of product | 1 year |  |
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Abstract] |  |  |
Other intangible assets amortization period | 1 year |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |  |
Standard warranty period of product | 3 years |  |
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Abstract] |  |  |
Other intangible assets amortization period | 29 years |  |
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Depreciation [Abstract] |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 3 years |  |
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Depreciation [Abstract] |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 15 years |  |
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Depreciation [Abstract] |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 2 years |  |
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Depreciation [Abstract] |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 39 years |  |

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