RATIONALIZATION AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 6)	$ 26,490	$ 2,667	$ 31,095	$ 3,544
Restructuring liability	8,248		8,248		$ 15,086
International Welding
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 6)	26,284	$ 2,667	29,354	$ 3,544
Restructuring liability	7,897		7,897		15,086
International Welding | RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 6)			22,566
The Harris Products Group
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 6)			1,396
Restructuring liability	$ 351		$ 351		$ 0