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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 107.8 | $ 105.8
Goodwill recorded due to acquisition |  | 2.6
Foreign currency translation | 3.3 | (0.6)
Goodwill, ending balance | 111.1 | 107.8
Proprietary Products |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 78.1 | 76.0
Goodwill recorded due to acquisition |  | 2.6
Foreign currency translation | 2.8 | (0.5)
Goodwill, ending balance | 80.9 | 78.1
Contract-Manufactured Products |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 29.7 | 29.8
Goodwill recorded due to acquisition |  | 0.0
Foreign currency translation | 0.5 | (0.1)
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 30.2 | $ 29.7

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