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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) | Sep. 30, 2025 Entity
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Russell Sigler, Inc. [Member] |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |
Percentage of equity method investment | 38.40%
Canadian Joint Venture with Carrier Corp and its Affiliates [Member] |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |
Non Controlling Interest Percentage | 40.00%
Controlling Interest Percentage | 60.00%
U.S. Joint Ventures with Carrier Corp. and its Affiliates [Member] |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |
Number of U.S. Joint Ventures | 5
Non Controlling Interest Percentage | 20.00%
Controlling Interest Percentage | 80.00%

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