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Basis of Presentation Cost of Goods Sold (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Cost of Goods Sold [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cost of goods sold | $ 569,880 | $ 497,211 | $ 1,677,596 | $ 1,556,379
Out-of-period adjustments |  |  |  |
Cost of Goods Sold [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cost of goods sold | $ 7,000 |  |  |

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