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Joint Ventures and Noncontrolling Interests (Details) | Dec. 31, 2024
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American Alloys |
Joint Ventures and Noncontrolling Interests |
Ownership percentage in consolidated investments other than equity method investment | 60.00%
Indiana Pickling & Processing Company |
Joint Ventures and Noncontrolling Interests |
Ownership percentage in consolidated investments other than equity method investment | 56.00%
Valex Corp. | South Korea |
Joint Ventures and Noncontrolling Interests |
Ownership percentage in consolidated investments other than equity method investment | 96.00%
Minimum |
Joint Ventures and Noncontrolling Interests |
Ownership percentage of investee for accounting under the equity method of accounting | 20.00%
Percentage of ownership for consolidation of financial statements | 50.00%
Maximum |
Joint Ventures and Noncontrolling Interests |
Ownership percentage of investee for accounting under the equity method of accounting | 50.00%

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