Derivative Instruments - Summary of Change in Fair Value Reclassified or Expected to be Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Earnings (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 4,382	$ 4,206	$ 13,110	$ 13,133
Costs of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	84,490	84,101	256,333	249,700
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] \| Settlements of Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	6	7	20	20
Costs of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	(146)	(386)	33	(132)
Foreign Currency Purchase Contracts [Member] \| Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] \| Settlements of Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Estimated to be Reclassified in the Next 12 Months	28		28
Depreciation and amortization	6	7	20	20
Futures Contracts - Copper and Aluminum [Member] \| Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] \| Settlements of Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Estimated to be Reclassified in the Next 12 Months	(72)		(72)
Costs of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	$ (146)	$ (386)	$ 33	$ (132)

Cost of product sold and service rendered, excluding depreciation, depletion, and amortization.

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