Commitments and Contingencies - Receivable Purchase Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies
Maximum amount of trade receivables to be sold under agreement	$ 30.0		$ 30.0
Receivables sold	8.0	$ 9.9	8.0	$ 18.2
Amount of trade receivables available to be sold under agreement	$ 22.0		$ 22.0

Amount of trade receivables available to be sold from customers without recourse under the terms of the receivable purchase agreement.

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