BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT to Income before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total adjusted EBIT	$ 660,553	$ 706,306	$ 589,802
Less:
Other pension expense (income) for U.S. pension plans	4,333	(45,249)	(50,812)
Rationalization charges	8,412	74,081	15,010
Income before interest and income taxes	595,436	601,962	576,113
Interest and other debt expense	173,315	127,823	109,800
Income before income taxes	422,121	474,139	466,313
Segment Reconciling Items
Less:
Acquired intangible asset amortization expense	53,091	52,553	44,573
Other pension expense (income) for U.S. pension plans	3,614	(47,494)	(53,469)
Rationalization charges	8,412	74,082	15,010
Purchase accounting write-up of inventory	0	0	2,617
European Commission settlement	0	25,203	0
Costs attributed to announced acquisitions	$ 0	$ 0	$ 4,958