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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 199,873 | $ 178,228 | $ 178,934
Business combinations | 20,282 | 13,541 | 1,720
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates | (5,666) | 8,104 | (2,426)
Ending balance | 214,489 | 199,873 | 178,228
CAG |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 166,236 | 146,194 | 145,191
Business combinations | 20,282 | 13,541 | 1,720
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates | (4,132) | 6,501 | (717)
Ending balance | 182,386 | 166,236 | 146,194
Water |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 11,951 | 10,890 | 13,038
Business combinations | 0 | 0 | 0
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates | (730) | 1,061 | (2,148)
Ending balance | 11,221 | 11,951 | 10,890
LPD |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 15,155 | 14,613 | 14,174
Business combinations | 0 | 0 | 0
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates | (804) | 542 | 439
Ending balance | 14,351 | 15,155 | 14,613
Other |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 6,531 | 6,531 | 6,531
Business combinations | 0 | 0 | 0
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates | 0 | 0 | 0
Ending balance | $ 6,531 | $ 6,531 | $ 6,531

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