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Accounting Policies - Inventory, PP&E and Other (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Inventory Adjustments [Abstract] |
Trailing period used for sales | 12 months
Minimum |
Inventory Adjustments [Abstract] |
Number of years of sales on hand for inventories | 1 year
Maximum |
Inventory Adjustments [Abstract] |
Number of years of sales on hand for inventories | 3 years
Buildings and improvements | Minimum |
Property, plant and equipment |
Estimated useful lives of the assets | 10 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum |
Property, plant and equipment |
Estimated useful lives of the assets | 40 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum |
Property, plant and equipment |
Estimated useful lives of the assets | 3 years
Machinery and equipment | Maximum |
Property, plant and equipment |
Estimated useful lives of the assets | 15 years

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