Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized and CTA

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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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-Topic 420
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section S99
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-Section 50
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-Subparagraph (b)(2)
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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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

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-Topic 220
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03(3))
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Rationalization Charges - Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2024			$ 29,318
Charged to expense	$ 9,864	$ 6,859	20,823	$ 18,550
Utilized and currency translation			(18,768)
Balance at June 30, 2025	31,373		31,373
Employee Severance and Benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2024			29,318
Charged to expense			6,181
Utilized and currency translation			(4,126)
Balance at June 30, 2025	31,373		31,373
Plant Exit Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2024			0
Charged to expense			3,910
Utilized and currency translation			(3,910)
Balance at June 30, 2025	0		0
Non-Cash Asset Write-Downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2024			0
Charged to expense			10,732
Utilized and currency translation			(10,732)
Balance at June 30, 2025	$ 0		$ 0