LONG-TERM DEBT & CREDIT AGREEMENTS (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 European Loan Agreement [Member] EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2012 European Revolving Facility [Member] EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2012 Revolving Facility [Member] USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt			€ 7,500
Payment terms			The European Term Loan was payable in equal monthly installments of principal, each equal to 1/84th of the principal of the European Term Loan, together with accrued interest, with remaining principal and interest payable at maturity.
Debt maturity date			May 01, 2014	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2012
Variable rate basis			EURIBOR
Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)			1.00%
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				3,000	6,000
Interest rate description				EURIBOR plus 1.45%
Debt outstanding	$ 0	$ 1,410