GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	$ 340,890	$ 360,480
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,615)	(1,615)
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	358,865
Foreign currency exchange effects	(19,590)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	339,275
Operating segment | Beauty + Home
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	174,428	181,002
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	181,002
Foreign currency exchange effects	(6,574)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	174,428
Operating segment | Pharma
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	147,566	159,949
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	159,949
Foreign currency exchange effects	(12,383)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	147,566
Operating segment | Food + Beverage
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	17,281	17,914
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period	17,914
Foreign currency exchange effects	(633)
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period	17,281
Corporate Non-Segment
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	1,615	1,615
Accumulated impairment losses	$ (1,615)	$ (1,615)