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Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | $ 4,700 |  | $ 5,700
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 436,500 |  | $ 436,700
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | 2,300 |  |
2019 Cross Currency Swap [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount | $ 50,000 |  |
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate | 0.78% |  |
2017 Cross Currency Swap [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount | $ 100,000 |  |
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate | 0.01% |  |
2017 Cross Currency Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2.52% $50 Million Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount | $ 50,000 |  |
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate | 2.52% |  |
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2.25% $100 Million Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount | $ 100,000 |  |
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate | 2.25% |  |

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