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Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Intangible Assets Deemed to Indefinite Life and Not Being Amortized (Detail) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
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Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |
Indefinite life intangible assets | $ 30,087
Building Materials Business |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |
Indefinite life intangible assets | 27,522
Magnesia Specialties |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |
Indefinite life intangible assets | 2,565
Operating Permits |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |
Indefinite life intangible assets | 6,600
Operating Permits | Building Materials Business |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |
Indefinite life intangible assets | 6,600
Use Rights Not Subject To Amortization |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |
Indefinite life intangible assets | 20,642
Use Rights Not Subject To Amortization | Building Materials Business |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |
Indefinite life intangible assets | 20,642
Trade names |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |
Indefinite life intangible assets | 2,845
Trade names | Building Materials Business |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |
Indefinite life intangible assets | 280
Trade names | Magnesia Specialties |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |
Indefinite life intangible assets | $ 2,565

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