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RATIONALIZATION AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Summary of the activity related to the rationalization liabilities by segment
The following tables summarize the activity related to the rationalization liabilities by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
 
North
America
Welding
 
Europe
Welding
 
Asia Pacific
Welding
 
Consolidated
Balance, December 31, 2013
$
466

 
$
2,435

 
$
375

 
$
3,276

Payments and other adjustments
(345
)
 
(2,465
)
 
(126
)
 
(2,936
)
Charged (credited) to expense
(68
)
 
1,011

 
(214
)
 
729

Balance, June 30, 2014
$
53

 
$
981

 
$
35

 
$
1,069