SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net sales by product information
Net Sales	$ 571,437	$ 589,598	$ 577,503	$ 592,498	$ 544,540	$ 601,196	$ 614,929	$ 576,518	$ 2,331,036	$ 2,337,183	$ 2,076,719
Pumps
Net sales by product information
Net Sales									1,044,226	1,114,276	1,011,992
Closures
Net sales by product information
Net Sales									605,493	615,243	527,772
Valves
Net sales by product information
Net Sales									327,251	316,900	299,042
Other
Net sales by product information
Net Sales									$ 354,066	$ 290,764	$ 237,913