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Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Raw Materials and Supplies	$ 161,416	$ 180,352
Work in Process	69,488	81,181
Finished Goods	111,370	124,332
Inventory, Net	$ 342,274	$ 385,865

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of completed merchandise or goods expected to be sold within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Gross amount of unprocessed materials to be used in manufacturing or production process and supplies that will be consumed.

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of merchandise or goods in the production process expected to be completed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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