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Schedule of Capital Expenditures by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information |  |
Capital Expenditures | $ 53,016 | $ 62,189
North America |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |
Capital Expenditures | 31,234 | 29,662
Europe |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |
Capital Expenditures | 19,577 | 28,815
Specialty |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |
Capital Expenditures | $ 2,205 | $ 3,712

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