v2.4.0.6
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Information by geographic areas                      
Net sales $ 784,692 $ 813,502 $ 867,713 $ 859,929 $ 673,601 $ 929,636 $ 831,711 $ 787,936 $ 3,325,836 $ 3,222,884 $ 2,818,040
Long-lived assets 637,712       640,900       637,712 640,900  
Net assets (liabilities): 603,547       488,664       603,547 488,664  
United States
                     
Information by geographic areas                      
Net sales                 2,625,712 2,450,365 2,032,787
Long-lived assets 423,511       423,600       423,511 423,600  
Net assets (liabilities): 699,601       586,900       699,601 586,900  
Non-U.S.
                     
Information by geographic areas                      
Net sales                 700,124 772,519 785,253
Long-lived assets 214,201       217,300       214,201 217,300  
Net assets (liabilities): $ (96,054)       $ (98,236)       $ (96,054) $ (98,236)