SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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Revenue recognition: | |||
Shipping and handling costs | $ 40,629 | $ 42,619 | $ 46,525 |
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Maximum original maturity period of temporary cash investments classified as cash equivalents | 3 months | ||
Investments: | |||
Marketable securities, maximum maturity period | 3 years | ||
Inventories: | |||
Inventories at cost, last-in, first-out (LIFO) method | $ 53,278 | 58,413 | |
Excess of current cost over LIFO cost of inventories | 17,574 | 16,864 | |
Foreign inventories at cost, first-in, first-out (FIFO) method | $ 4,253 | $ 3,850 |
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- Definition Represents the maximum original maturity period of investments classified as cash equivalents. No definition available.
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- Definition Represents the maximum maturity period of marketable securities. No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of FIFO (first in first out) inventory present at the reporting date when inventory is also valued using different valuation methods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount by which inventory stated at last-in first-out (LIFO) is less than (in excess of) inventory stated at other inventory cost methods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of LIFO (last in first out) inventory present at the reporting date when inventory is also valued using different valuation methods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Cost incurred during the reporting period in transporting goods and services to customers. Includes freight-out costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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