DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Depreciation, Amortization, and Capital Expenditures (Details) (Performance Fibers business [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Performance Fibers business [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 17,336	$ 13,649	$ 37,985	$ 28,802
Capital expenditures	24,621	48,817	46,336	70,182
Jesup mill cellulose specialties expansion	$ 0	$ 63,451	$ 0	$ 100,185