INCOME TAXES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013 Globe Motors, Inc.	Dec. 31, 2013 Foreign Globe Motors, Inc.
Income taxes
Net operating loss carryforwards expiring in 2014 through 2017			$ 3,300
Tax credit carryforwards expiring in 2018			212
Deferred tax benefit from acquired foreign operating losses and tax credit carryforwards	0
Dividends paid by foreign subsidiaries		$ 3,400