BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]
Number of reportable operating segments	3	3	3	3
Number of industry in which entity operates	1	1	1	1
Total segment sales:
Total segment sales	$ 86,477	$ 96,249	$ 165,839	$ 183,655
Reconciling item:
Intersegment sales	(13,255)	(17,076)	(27,056)	(33,079)
Net Sales	73,222	79,173	138,783	150,576
Income (loss) from operations:
Income from operations	2,363	160	3,797	4,374
Restructuring charges	245	0	382	0
Litigation charges	26	3,224	26	3,224
North America [Member]
Total segment sales:
Total segment sales	35,455	39,088	71,980	75,353
Income (loss) from operations:
Income from operations	1,953	2,584	4,263	4,276
Asia [Member]
Total segment sales:
Total segment sales	43,795	48,100	78,642	90,137
Income (loss) from operations:
Income from operations	523	(3,017)	(1,039)	(1,129)
Europe [Member]
Total segment sales:
Total segment sales	7,227	9,061	15,217	18,165
Income (loss) from operations:
Income from operations	$ (113)	$ 593	$ 573	$ 1,227