ACQUISITIONS (Proforma Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Elimination Of Intangible Asset Amortization	$ 0.7	$ 2.9
Additional Amortization Of Intangible Assets	3.7	23.0
Additional depreciation expense	1.3	1.8
Elimination Of Acquisition Costs		2.1
Elimination Of Historical Interest Expense	0.6	6.8
Additional Interest Expense	4.3	26.3
Inventory [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value adjustment		$ 3.7

The additional amortization expense realted to the fair value of identifiable assets acquired included in the proforma results.

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Additional Depreciation Expense

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The additional interest expense associated with the incremental debt issued to fund the acquisition included in the proforma results.

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The elimination of costs incurred which are directly attributable to the acquisition and do not have a continuing impact on the Company.

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The elimination of historical interest expense included in the proforma results.

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The elimination of historical intangible asset amortization expense included in the proforma results.

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Amount of addition (reduction) to the amount at which an asset could be incurred (settled) in a current transaction between willing parties.

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