Segment Data - Segment and Other Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gain on insurance recovery	$ (874)	$ 0
Gain on legal settlement	(600)
Total	1,979	3,247
Operating segments \| Fluids Systems
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Fluids sale process transaction expenses	313	0
Gain on insurance recovery	(807)	0
Facility exit costs and other, net	0	2,292
Severance costs	515	955
Total	21	3,247
Operating segments \| Industrial Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gain on insurance recovery	(67)	0
Gain on legal settlement	(550)	0
Severance costs	518	0
Total	(99)	0
Corporate office
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Fluids sale process transaction expenses	1,943	0
Severance costs	114	0
Total	$ 2,057	$ 0

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