COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 Phase II environmental site assessment	Mar. 31, 2012 Phase II environmental site assessment	Dec. 31, 2011 Phase II environmental site assessment	Mar. 31, 2013 Product performance liability item	Mar. 31, 2012 Product performance liability
Product performance liability
Balance as of beginning of period				$ 3,959	$ 4,762
Additions				15	109
Reductions					(848)
Foreign exchange impact				(113)	115
Balance as of end of period				3,861	4,138
Number of customers comprising majority of loss contingency claim				1
Environmental liability
Balance as of beginning of period	105	350	350
Reductions	(14)
Balance as of end of period	$ 91	$ 350	$ 350