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Segment and Geographic Information - Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted OI w/SBC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating income | $ 302,150 | $ 230,542 | $ 208,612
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 46,679 | 51,219 | 53,592
Deferred compensation plan | 12,382 | 13,580 | (15,782)
Realignment costs | 847 | 12,579 |
Reportable Segment |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating income | 302,150 | 230,542 | 208,612
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 46,679 | 51,219 | 53,592
Deferred compensation plan | 12,382 | 13,580 | (15,782)
Acquisition expenses | 10,222 | 17,866 | 25,398
Realignment expenses | 789 | 11,470 | 2,109
Adjusted OI w/SBC | 372,222 | 324,677 | 273,929
Reportable Segment | Colleagues |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] |  |  |
Realignment costs | $ 847 | $ 12,579 |
Power Line Systems | Reportable Segment |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] |  |  |
Acquisition expenses |  |  | $ 9,804

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