RATIONALIZATION AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 7)	$ (11,314)	$ 11,788	$ 9,827
Restructuring liability	15,086	2,207	2,990
International Welding
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 7)	(11,782)	11,681	9,804
Restructuring Plans
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 7)	(11,314)	$ 11,788	$ 9,827
Restructuring Plans | International Welding
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liability	$ 15,086