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DIVESTITURES (Details) - Valmont SM, Offshore Wind Business [Member] - Disposed by sale kr in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 26, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 DKK (kr)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating income | $ (809) |  |
Cash consideration |  | $ 12,570 | kr 90,000
Consideration escrowed |  | $ 4,027 | kr 28,000

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