CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Reclassification out of AOCI
Sales	$ 69,128		$ 70,850
Other expense, net	(65)		(391)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	(1,557)		(514)
Income taxes	149		(157)
Net loss	(1,408)		(453)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges | Amount reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification out of AOCI
Sales	129		(29)
Other expense, net	(11)		106
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	118		77
Income taxes	21		2
Net loss	139		79
Retirement plans related adjustments | Amount reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification out of AOCI
Amortization of prior service credit	80	[1]	102	[1]
Amortization of transition asset	21	[1]	71	[1]
Amortization of actuarial loss	(765)	[1]	(421)	[1]
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	(664)		(248)
Income taxes	48		(2)
Net loss	$ (616)		$ (250)

[1] These AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post retirement costs. See Note 11. "Pension and Postretirement Plans" for details.