RATIONALIZATION AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (gains)	$ 9,827	$ 45,468	$ 15,188
Restructuring liability	2,990	13,622	8,202
Americas Welding [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (gains)		26,870	1,716
Restructuring liability		25
International Welding [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (gains)	9,804	18,598	11,702
Restructuring liability	2,990	$ 13,597	$ 8,202
Restructure Plans 2021 and 2020 \| International Welding [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liability	$ 2,990

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