CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 330,309	$ 286,464
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,445 in 2013; $8,654 in 2012)	375,224	360,662
Inventories:
Raw materials	108,698	119,963
Work-in-process	45,794	41,805
Finished goods	215,371	203,122
Total inventory	369,863	364,890
Other current assets	107,253	120,800
Total Current Assets	1,182,649	1,132,816
Property, Plant and Equipment
Land	45,539	44,510
Buildings	367,090	343,867
Machinery and equipment	720,913	732,461
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	1,133,542	1,120,838
Less accumulated depreciation	654,869	634,602
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	478,673	486,236
Non-current assets	458,319	470,811
TOTAL ASSETS	2,119,641	2,089,863
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Amounts due banks	14,469	18,220
Trade accounts payable	177,006	209,647
Other current liabilities	289,297	211,944
Current portion of long-term debt	423	456
Total Current Liabilities	481,195	440,267
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,251	1,599
Accrued pensions	127,085	216,189
Other long-term liabilities	81,291	73,487
Total Long-Term Liabilities	209,627	291,275
Shareholders’ Equity
Common shares	9,858	9,858
Additional paid-in capital	230,086	205,124
Retained earnings	1,838,770	1,682,668
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(236,430)	(235,400)
Treasury shares	(427,644)	(319,877)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	1,414,640	1,342,373
Non-controlling interests	14,179	15,948
Total Equity	1,428,819	1,358,321
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 2,119,641	$ 2,089,863