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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Percentage of net sales over time | 10.00% |
Unbilled contracts receivable | $ 81,781 | $ 41,816
Advance Customer Payments |  |
Contract with customer liability | 63,473 | 40,063
Billings in Excess of Revenue Recognized |  |
Contract with customer liability | $ 57,960 | $ 52,422

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