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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Narrative 1 (Details) - Axeon [Member] $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
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Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items] |  |
Guarantee liability | $ 1.7 | $ 0.6
Financial Guarantee [Member] |  |
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items] |  |
Amount of guarantees provided | $ 71.9 | $ 25.3
Number of Guarantees with Unlimited Exposure | 2 |
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member] |  |
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items] |  |
Amount of guarantees provided | $ 36.2 |

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