CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassification out of AOCI
Sales	$ 68,924		$ 79,784		$ 218,625		$ 226,358
Other expense, net	334		99		(249)		(316)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	(7,034)		2,257		(6,055)		4,887
Income taxes	(544)		(1,084)		(845)		(1,618)
Net income (loss)	(7,578)		1,479		(6,682)		3,784
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges | Amount reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification out of AOCI
Sales	(10)		41		71		20
Other expense, net	28		(14)		(75)		(3)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	18		27		(4)		17
Income taxes	3		(5)		16		(2)
Net income (loss)	21		22		12		15
Retirement plans related adjustments | Amount reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification out of AOCI
Amortization of prior service credit	(99)	[1]	(167)	[1]	(303)	[1]	(499)	[1]
Amortization of transition asset	(69)	[1]	(68)	[1]	(211)	[1]	(203)	[1]
Amortization of actuarial loss	417	[1]	803	[1]	1,260	[1]	2,402	[1]
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	249		568		746		1,700
Income taxes	3		(43)		7		(127)
Net income (loss)	$ 252		$ 525		$ 753		$ 1,573

[1] These AOCI components are included in the computation of net period pension and post retirement costs. See Note 14. "Pension and Postretirement Plans" for details.