CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 279,523	$ 299,825
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,703 in 2014; $8,398 in 2013)	354,376	367,134
Inventories:
Raw materials	96,857	112,478
Work-in-process	37,779	38,963
Finished goods	202,561	198,522
Total inventory	337,197	349,963
Other current assets	238,740	113,853
Total Current Assets	1,209,836	1,130,775
Property, Plant and Equipment
Land	47,286	48,369
Buildings	361,489	373,373
Machinery and equipment	703,082	723,715
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	1,111,857	1,145,457
Less accumulated depreciation	661,841	661,452
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	450,016	484,005
Non-current assets	452,667	537,087
TOTAL ASSETS	2,112,519	2,151,867
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Amounts due banks	85,642	14,581
Trade accounts payable	186,751	212,799
Other current liabilities	297,449	228,822
Current portion of long-term debt	1,859	715
Total Current Liabilities	571,701	456,917
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,041	3,791
Accrued pensions	23,166	26,999
Other long-term liabilities	140,132	133,472
Total Long-Term Liabilities	164,339	164,262
Shareholders’ Equity
Common shares	9,858	9,858
Additional paid-in capital	252,138	240,519
Retained earnings	2,033,290	1,908,462
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(194,779)	(151,941)
Treasury shares	(727,168)	(480,296)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	1,373,339	1,526,602
Non-controlling interests	3,140	4,086
Total Equity	1,376,479	1,530,688
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 2,112,519	$ 2,151,867