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Debt (Details) $ in Thousands, € in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Nov. 30, 2022 EUR (€) | Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) Interest / Debt | Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | May 31, 2021 USD ($)
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 631,092 |  | $ 503,629 |
Less debt fees |  |  | (260) |  | (136) |
Less current portion |  |  | (501) |  | (487) |
Total long-term debt |  |  | 630,331 |  | 503,006 |
Accounts receivable securitization program commitment amount |  | $ 85,000 |  | $ 30,000 |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity |  |  | 85,000 |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
2023 |  |  | 231,654 |  |  |
2024 |  |  | 160,939 |  |  |
2025 |  |  | 55,208 |  |  |
2026 |  |  | 140,469 |  |  |
2027 |  |  | 42,822 |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | 631,092 |  | 503,629 |
Stand-by letters of credit outstanding |  |  | 2,800 |  | 2,800 |
Short-term borrowings [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Short-term borrowings |  |  | 20,373 |  | 8,539 |
Current maturities of long-term debt |  |  | $ 501 |  | $ 487 |
Weighted-average interest rates on short-term borrowings |  |  | 5.47% |  | 1.55% |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest coverage, required | Interest / Debt |  |  | 3 |  |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt to EBITDA, required | Interest / Debt |  |  | 3.5 |  |  |
SOFR Adjustment [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate |  | 0.10% |  |  |  |
Applicable Margin [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  | 0.70% |  |  |  |
Interest rate on secured loan |  | 0.70% |  |  |  |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 225,469 |  | $ 86,000 |
Average interest rate |  |  | 3.01% |  | 1.33% |
Maximum borrowing capacity |  |  |  |  |  | $ 350,000
Long term debt additional disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Remaining borrowing capacity |  |  | $ 206,700 |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 225,469 |  | $ 86,000 |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | May 30, 2022 |  |  |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | May 31, 2026 |  |  |
Other Line of Credit Facility [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt additional disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Remaining borrowing capacity |  |  | $ 25,500 |  |  |
U.S. Credit Facilities [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Short-term borrowings [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Short-term borrowings |  |  | 19,872 |  | 7,284 |
Loans of Foreign Subsidiaries [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Short-term borrowings [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Short-term borrowings |  |  | 0 |  | 768 |
3.66% Senior Notes due November 2023 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 75,000 |  | 75,000 |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  | 3.66% |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | Nov. 30, 2023 |  |  |
Interest rate on secured loan |  |  | 3.66% |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 75,000 |  | 75,000 |
3.65% Senior Notes due May 2024 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 27,000 |  | 27,000 |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  | 3.65% |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | May 31, 2024 |  |  |
Interest rate on secured loan |  |  | 3.65% |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 27,000 |  | 27,000 |
4.19% Senior Notes due November 2025 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 25,000 |  | 25,000 |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  | 4.19% |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | Nov. 30, 2025 |  |  |
Interest rate on secured loan |  |  | 4.19% |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 25,000 |  | 25,000 |
1.85% Euro-denominated Senior Notes due November 2022 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 0 |  | 76,017 |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 1.85% |  | 1.85% |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | Nov. 30, 2022 |  |  |
Interest rate on secured loan | 1.85% |  | 1.85% |  |  |
Repayment of debt | € | € 66.9 |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 0 |  | 76,017 |
3.06% Euro-denominated Senior Notes due November 2023 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 40,945 |  | 43,487 |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  | 3.06% |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | Nov. 30, 2023 |  |  |
Interest rate on secured loan |  |  | 3.06% |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 40,945 |  | 43,487 |
1.27% Euro-denominated Senior Notes due May 2024 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 53,527 |  | 56,850 |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  | 1.27% |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | May 31, 2024 |  |  |
Interest rate on secured loan |  |  | 1.27% |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 53,527 |  | 56,850 |
1.71% Euro-denominated Senior Notes due May 2027 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 42,822 |  | 45,480 |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  | 1.71% |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | May 31, 2027 |  |  |
Interest rate on secured loan |  |  | 1.71% |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 42,822 |  | 45,480 |
2.53% British Pound-denominated Notes due November 2023 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 30,208 |  | 33,829 |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  | 2.53% |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | Nov. 30, 2023 |  |  |
Interest rate on secured loan |  |  | 2.53% |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 30,208 |  | 33,829 |
2.76% British Pound-denominated Notes due November 2025 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 30,208 |  | 33,829 |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  | 2.76% |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | Nov. 30, 2025 |  |  |
Interest rate on secured loan |  |  | 2.76% |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 30,208 |  | 33,829 |
Euro Denominated Term Loan [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | $ 80,291 |  | 0 |
Average interest rate |  |  | 2.72% |  |  |
Maturity date |  |  | Nov. 30, 2024 |  |  |
Unsecured debt | € | € 75.0 |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 80,291 |  | 0 |
Various Other Notes [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of long term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long term debt |  |  | 622 |  | 1,137 |
Aggregate amounts of contractual maturities of long-term debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total long-term debt maturities |  |  | $ 622 |  | $ 1,137 |

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