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Commitments and Contingencies - Employee Relations (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 agreement
Collective bargaining arrangements |
Percentage of employees represented by labor unions | 13.00%
Simpson Strong-Tie | San Bernardino County |
Collective bargaining arrangements |
Collective bargaining agreements, number | 2
Simpson Strong-Tie | San Bernardino County | Tool and die craftsmen and maintenance workers |
Collective bargaining arrangements |
Collective bargaining agreements, number | 1
Simpson Strong-Tie | Stockton |
Collective bargaining arrangements |
Collective bargaining agreements, number | 2

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