Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 35,307	$ 37,111	$ 63,337
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	24,171	(21,708)	9,667
Pension adjustment, net of tax	5,373	(895)	14
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	29,544	(22,603)	9,681
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(24)	(17)	(5)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS	$ 64,827	$ 14,491	$ 73,013