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ACQUISITION (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 05, 2018 USD ($) fabrication_facility
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Number of rebar fabrication facilities acquired | fabrication_facility	33
Cash purchase price | $	$ 701.2

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Number of Rebar Fabrication Facilities

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price.

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