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ACQUISITIONS - Major Classes of Valmont SM's Acquired Intangible Assets Narrative (Details) - Shakespeare Composite Structures $ in Thousands | Oct. 06, 2014 USD ($) facility
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Cash paid to acquire business | $ 48,272
Number of manufacturing locations operated | facility | 2
Annual sales | $ 55,000

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