CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 256,389	$ 286,464
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,456 in 2013; $8,654 in 2012)	396,383	360,662
Inventories:
Raw materials	114,429	119,963
Work-in-process	44,355	41,805
Finished goods	208,847	203,122
Total inventory	367,631	364,890
Other current assets	113,821	120,800
Total Current Assets	1,134,224	1,132,816
Property, Plant and Equipment
Land	44,102	44,510
Buildings	354,400	343,867
Machinery and equipment	719,983	732,461
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	1,118,485	1,120,838
Less accumulated depreciation	642,333	634,602
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	476,152	486,236
Non-current assets	449,741	470,811
TOTAL ASSETS	2,060,117	2,089,863
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Amounts due banks	14,338	18,220
Trade accounts payable	195,459	209,647
Other current liabilities	242,450	211,944
Current portion of long-term debt	438	456
Total Current Liabilities	452,685	440,267
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,388	1,599
Accrued pensions	130,982	216,189
Other long-term liabilities	80,607	73,487
Total Long-Term Liabilities	212,977	291,275
Shareholders’ Equity
Common shares	9,858	9,858
Additional paid-in capital	224,327	205,124
Retained earnings	1,789,049	1,682,668
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(259,787)	(235,400)
Treasury shares	(384,849)	(319,877)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	1,378,598	1,342,373
Non-controlling interests	15,857	15,948
Total Equity	1,394,455	1,358,321
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 2,060,117	$ 2,089,863