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Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Facility Plant | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Reorganizations [Abstract] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ | $ 3,567 | $ 3,920 | $ 642
Number of facilities consolidated | Facility |  | 1 |
Number of manufacturing plants | Plant |  | 2 |

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