SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
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| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements |
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| Number of reportable business segments | reportable_segment |
2
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2
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1
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| Restricted Cash |
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| Restricted cash |
$ 2,192
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$ 3,151
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| Accounts Receivable |
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| Maturity period of accounts receivable |
30 days
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| Allowance for doubtful accounts |
$ 900
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1,100
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets |
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| Number of Reporting Units |
3
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| Accrued Expenses |
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| Compensation related expenses |
$ 10,500
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8,000
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| Revenue Recognition |
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| Customer return period for parts and workholding |
90 days
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| Research and Development Costs |
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| Research and development expenses |
$ 14,500
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$ 13,900
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$ 12,500
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| Derivative Financial Instruments |
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| Maximum maturity period of derivative instruments qualifying as cash flow hedges |
1 year
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| Buildings |
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| Property, plant and equipment |
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| Estimated useful life |
40 years
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| Machinery, equipment and fixtures |
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| Property, plant and equipment |
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| Estimated useful life |
12 years
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| Patterns, tools, jigs and furniture and fixtures |
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| Property, plant and equipment |
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| Estimated useful life |
10 years
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| Office and computer equipment |
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| Property, plant and equipment |
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| Estimated useful life |
5 years
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