DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Effect of Derivative Instruments Designated Cash Flow Hedges on Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance in AOCI Beginning of Period		$ (3,644)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI- Effective Portion		270
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings-Effective Portion		(506)
Balance in AOCI End of Period		(2,868)		(2,868)
Cost of goods sold [Member] \| Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance in AOCI Beginning of Period		0		(34)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI- Effective Portion		162		162
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings-Effective Portion		0		(34)
Balance in AOCI End of Period		162		162
Interest Expense [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance in AOCI Beginning of Period	(2,097)	(3,644)	(2,439)	(4,125)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI- Effective Portion	(60)	108	(169)	99
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings-Effective Portion	(444)	(506)	(895)	(996)
Balance in AOCI End of Period	$ (1,713)	$ (3,030)	$ (1,713)	$ (3,030)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cumulative Changes in Net Gain Loss from Cash Flow Hedge Effect Before Tax

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- Definition

The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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-Publisher FASB

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The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

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