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WARRANTIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of reconciliation of changes in product warranty accrual included in accrued expenses
A reconciliation of the changes in the product warranty accrual, which is included in accrued expenses, is as follows (in thousands):
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Balance at beginning of year
$
3,891

 
$
3,449

Warranties issued
2,863

 
2,734

Warranty settlement costs
(2,741
)
 
(2,476
)
Changes in accruals for pre-existing warranties
(157
)
 
(161
)
Other adjustments(1)
—

 
600

Currency translation adjustments
(54
)
 
(255
)
Balance at end of year
$
3,802

 
$
3,891

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(1) 
Represents the warranty liabilities assumed in connection with the Voumard acquisition in 2014 . Refer to Note 2. "Acquisitions" for details.