Rationalization Charges - Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2024	$ 29,318
Charged to expense	10,959	$ 11,691
Utilized and currency translation	(9,726)
Balance at March 31, 2025	30,551
Employee Severance and Benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2024	29,318
Charged to expense	2,986
Utilized and currency translation	(1,753)
Balance at March 31, 2025	30,551
Plant Exit Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2024	0
Charged to expense	1,731
Utilized and currency translation	(1,731)
Balance at March 31, 2025	0
Non-Cash Asset Write-Downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2024	0
Charged to expense	6,242
Utilized and currency translation	(6,242)
Balance at March 31, 2025	$ 0

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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Amount of restructuring charges, remediation cost, and asset impairment loss.

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