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Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details) | Jul. 01, 2021 | Jan. 25, 2021
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Bacharach Inc |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Voting interest acquired (percentage) | 100.00% |
Bristol |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Voting interest acquired (percentage) |  | 100.00%

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