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Avg. Remaining Life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Awards Outstanding, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Awards Exercisable, No. of Options (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Awards Exercisable, Wtd. Avg. Remaining Life Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Awards Exercisable, Wtd. Avg. 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shares outstanding of 55.4, 55.6 and 55.3, respectively Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury shares, at cost; 12.7, 12.5 and 12.8 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total equity—controlling interest Noncontrolling interest Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Work-in-process Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross Total inventories Adjustments to reflect inventories at net realizable values Inventory Valuation Reserves Percentage of program earnings Commission Payable, Percentage of Program Earnings Commission Payable, Percentage of Program Earnings Commission threshold Commission Threshold Commission Threshold Annual contribution payment Contractual Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Minimum contractual payments as defined in agreement. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Measurement and Measurement Inputs, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Text Block] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] Other assets Other Assets [Member] Other current liabilities Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other liabilities Other Liabilities [Member] Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Derivative asset Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Derivative liability Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Total derivatives Derivative, Fair Value, Net FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Subsidiary Guarantors And Subsidiary Non Guarantors [Text Block] Condensed financial information disclosure presented in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, including the financial position, cash flows, and the results of operations of the parent company, subsidiary guarantors and subsidiary non-guarantors as of the same dates or for the same periods for which consolidated financial statements are being presented. INVENTORIES Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Line Items] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from loans receivable Proceeds from Collection of Loans Receivable Investments in loans receivable Payments to Acquire Loans Receivable Net (investments in) distributions from unconsolidated affiliates Payments Of (Proceeds From) Distributions To (From) affiliates Payments Of (Proceeds From) Distributions To (From) affiliates Investing cash flows from (to) affiliates Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates Financing cash flows from (to) affiliates Payments For Proceeds From Intercompany Advances From Financing Activities The net cash outflow (inflow) from intercompany advances from financing activities. Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Reduction of gain related to resolution of post-closing working capital adjustment obligation Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Accrual for probable loss Loss Contingency Accrual Cash used in operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash used in investing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] United States UNITED STATES International Non-US [Member] Schedules of Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges, and Activity Related to Liabilities Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Performance-based Awards No. of Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Awards outstanding at beginning of period (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (shares) Vested (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Awards outstanding at end of period (shares) Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value per Unit Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Awards outstanding at beginning of period (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Awards outstanding at end of period (USD per share) Compensation cost not yet recognized, other than options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Weighted average period of compensation cost expected to be recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Fair value of performance-based units vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Net foreign currency translation adjustment, including reclassifications to net income of $2.5, $11.7, $2.5 and $11.7, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax of $(0.8), $0.8, $(3.6) and $1.1, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification of net unrealized gains on derivative instruments to net income, net of tax of $(0.7), $(0.4), $(0.7) and $(0.5), respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Reclassification of net pension and other post-retirement benefit (gains) losses to net income, net of tax of $(0.1), $0.1, $0.2 and $0.2, respectively Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Line Items] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Accounts receivable, net Property, plant and equipment, net Equity investment in subsidiaries Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Intercompany assets Intercompany Assets Carrying amounts of assets as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions. Equity investment in subsidiaries Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets Intercompany liabilities Intercompany Liabilities Carrying amounts of liabilities as of the balance sheet date of all unsettled intercompany transactions. Total equity—controlling interest Noncontrolling interest New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Sunlight Supply Sunlight Supply [Member] Sunlight Supply [Member] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Percentage of annual net sales Percentage Of Annual Net Sales Net Sales for the second and third fiscal quarters percentage of annual net sales. Capital expenditure unpaid liabilities incurred Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Post-closing working capital adjustment obligation Business Combinations, Post-Closing Working Capital Adjustment Obligation Business Combinations, Post-Closing Working Capital Adjustment Obligation Contingent consideration paid Payments for Previous Acquisition Cumulative adjustment to opening retained earnings Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Reclassification from AOCI to retained earnings Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax Reclassification to retained earnings from AOCI Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Tax Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of Net Commission and Reimbursements Earned Under Marketing Agreement Marketing Agreement [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Share-based compensation Tax benefit recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Amounts accrued for restructuring and other, beginning balance Restructuring Reserve Restructuring and other charges from continuing operations Restructuring And Other Related Charges, Continuing Operations Restructuring And Other Related Charges, Continuing Operations Restructuring and other charges from discontinued operations Restructuring And Other Related Charges, excluding Recoveries, Discontinued Operations Restructuring And Other Related Charges, excluding Recoveries, Discontinued Operations Payments and other Payments For Restructuring And Other The amount of cash paid during the reporting period for charges associated with restructuring charges and other related expenses. Amounts accrued for restructuring and other, ending balance Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Deferred tax liability Deferred Tax Liability [Member] Deferred tax liability [Member] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Effective tax rate related to continuing operations Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Deferred tax liability reduction recorded as tax benefit Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax (Expense) Benefit Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax (Expense) Benefit Repatriation transition tax Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign tax credits Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Amount Prorated effective corporate tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Federal tax on deemed repatriation Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Measurement Period Adjustment, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Measurement Period Adjustment, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Valuation allowance of excess foreign tax credits SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense Decrease in net deferred tax liability Increase (Decrease) In Deferred Tax Liabilities Increase (Decrease) In Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred tax asset related to litigation settlements Deferred Tax Liabilities, Reclassified To Accrued Taxes, Litigation Settlement Deferred Tax Liabilities, Reclassified To Accrued Taxes, Litigation Settlement Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Net foreign currency translation adjustment Net change in derivatives Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Net change in pension and other post-retirement benefits Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax Restricted Shares No. of Shares Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value per Share Fair value of restricted stock units and deferred stock units vested Basis of Accounting Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Adopted & Issued Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block] INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Instrument 1 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 1 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 1 [Member] Instrument 2 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 2 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 2 [Member] Instrument 3 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 3 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 3 [Member] Instrument 4 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 4 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 4 [Member] Instrument 5 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 5 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 5 [Member] Instrument 6 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 6 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 6 [Member] Instrument 7 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 7 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 7 [Member] Instrument 8 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 8 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 8 [Member] Instrument 9 Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 9 [Member] Interest Rate Swap, Instrument 9 [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Notional Amount Fixed Rate Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] MARKETING AGREEMENT Marketing Agreement [Text Block] Additional information and disclosure related to the exclusive agency agreement of the entity for certain products. Accrual for environmental actions Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Amount paid to settlement fund in accordance with agreement Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party Urea (in tons) Urea [Member] Urea [Member] Resin (in pounds) 2821 Plastic Materials, Synthetic Resins and Nonvulcan Elastomers [Member] Diesel (in gallons) Diesel Fuel [Member] Diesel Fuel [Member] Heating Oil (in gallons) Heating Oil [Member] Outstanding commodity contracts, mass type (in tons and pounds) Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Mass Outstanding commodity contracts, volume type (in gallons) Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume Accounts receivable, allowances Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Common shares stated value (USD per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common shares outstanding (shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury shares, at cost (shares) Treasury Stock, Shares No. of Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Awards outstanding at beginning of period (shares) Granted (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Exercised (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited (shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Awards outstanding at end of period (shares) Exercisable (shares) Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Awards outstanding at beginning of period (USD per share) Granted (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (USD per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Awards outstanding at end of period (USD per share) Exercisable (USD per share) Compensation cost of nonvested stock options not yet recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Intrinsic value of stock options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Operating and exit costs Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss) Impairment, restructuring and other charges (recoveries), net Loss on sale / contribution of business Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Income tax expense (benefit) from discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Pro forma net sales Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Pro forma net income attributable to controlling interest Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Proforma diluted net income per common share (USD per share) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] Capital in Excess of Stated Value Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Write of of foreign currency loss adjustment Authorized repurchase amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Share repurchase period Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force Increase in authorized share repurchase authorization Additional Shares Authorized For Repurchase, Value Additional amount of common shares authorized to be repurchased through authorized repurchase program. Common shares repurchased (shares) Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Common shares repurchased Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Issuance of common shares (shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued Economic interest acquired Economic Interest Acquired Represents the Company's economic interest of an acquired entity Aggregate purchase price Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Long-term debt Acquisition of remaining noncontrolling interest Components of Long-Term Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trade Names Trade Names [Member] Customer Relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Noncompete Agreements Noncompete Agreements [Member] Can-Filters Group Inc. Can-Filters Group Inc. [Member] Can-Filters Group Inc. [Member] Estimated purchase price Common stock paid in business combination Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Fair value of contingent consideration for acquired business Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Contingent consideration to be paid, maximum payout Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High Cash, prepaid, and other current assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Cash, Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Cash, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts receivable acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Inventory acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Fixed assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accounts payable and other current liabilities acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Finite-lived intangible assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Goodwill tax deductible amount Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Intangible asset impairment Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived Estimated fair value of intangible asset Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Reduction of deferred tax liability, write-off of intangible asset Deferred Taxes, Business Combination, Valuation Allowance, Available to Reduce Income Tax Expense Net sales Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Economic Interest Retained By Previous Owner Economic Interest Retained By Previous Owner Represents the economic interest retained by the previous owner of an acquired business. Noncontrolling interest percentage owned by noncontrolling owners Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Inventory and accounts receivable acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Inventory And Accounts Receivable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Inventory and Accounts Receivable ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of Segment Financial Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]