CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 307,963	$ 361,101
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,702 in 2012; $7,079 in 2011)	422,532	386,197
Inventories:
Raw materials	121,512	117,194
Work-in-process	49,228	42,103
Finished goods	229,822	213,941
Total inventory	400,562	373,238
Other current assets	105,283	98,734
Total Current Assets	1,236,340	1,219,270
Property, Plant and Equipment
Land	42,818	42,891
Buildings	333,301	322,626
Machinery and equipment	731,228	724,801
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	1,107,347	1,090,318
Less accumulated depreciation	630,869	619,867
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	476,478	470,451
Non-current assets	309,170	287,055
TOTAL ASSETS	2,021,988	1,976,776
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Amounts due banks	19,538	19,922
Trade accounts payable	202,413	176,312
Other current liabilities	236,274	193,312
Current portion of long-term debt	1,195	81,496
Total Current Liabilities	459,420	471,042
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,396	1,960
Accrued pensions	195,479	232,175
Other long-term liabilities	83,685	78,357
Total Long-Term Liabilities	281,560	312,492
Shareholders' Equity
Common shares	9,858	9,858
Additional paid-in capital	195,094	179,104
Retained earnings	1,586,527	1,484,393
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(243,675)	(247,881)
Treasury shares	(282,524)	(248,528)
Total Shareholders' Equity	1,265,280	1,176,946
Noncontrolling interests	15,728	16,296
Total Equity	1,281,008	1,193,242
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 2,021,988	$ 1,976,776