CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 248,455	$ 286,464
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,515 in 2013; $8,654 in 2012)	423,767	360,662
Inventories:
Raw materials	118,267	119,963
Work-in-process	45,617	41,805
Finished goods	213,376	203,122
Total inventory	377,260	364,890
Other current assets	115,178	120,800
Total Current Assets	1,164,660	1,132,816
Property, Plant and Equipment
Land	44,113	44,510
Buildings	353,874	343,867
Machinery and equipment	724,256	732,461
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	1,122,243	1,120,838
Less accumulated depreciation	641,169	634,602
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	481,074	486,236
Non-current assets	457,793	470,811
TOTAL ASSETS	2,103,527	2,089,863
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Amounts due banks	16,583	18,220
Trade accounts payable	216,256	209,647
Other current liabilities	225,690	211,944
Current portion of long-term debt	452	456
Total Current Liabilities	458,981	440,267
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,448	1,599
Accrued pensions	158,311	216,189
Other long-term liabilities	81,242	73,487
Total Long-Term Liabilities	241,001	291,275
Shareholders’ Equity
Common shares	9,858	9,858
Additional paid-in capital	218,115	205,124
Retained earnings	1,732,884	1,682,668
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(244,045)	(235,400)
Treasury shares	(329,365)	(319,877)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	1,387,447	1,342,373
Non-controlling interests	16,098	15,948
Total Equity	1,403,545	1,358,321
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 2,103,527	$ 2,089,863