Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Postretirement Medical Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrecognized net gain (loss)	$ 130	$ 55
Unrecognized prior service cost	(455)	(551)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(325)	(496)	$ (2,072)
United States \| Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrecognized net gain (loss)	(61,904)	(43,725)
Unrecognized prior service cost	(698)	(730)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(62,602)	(44,455)	(30,014)
Foreign Plan \| Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrecognized net gain (loss)	(56,698)	(39,007)
Unrecognized prior service cost	(3,270)	(3,414)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	$ (59,968)	$ (42,421)	$ (70,581)

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Amount, after tax, of accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss for defined benefit plan, that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit).

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Amount, after tax, of accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss for cost (credit) of benefit change attributable to participants' prior service from plan amendment or plan initiation of defined benefit plan, that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit).

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