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Goodwill and Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2017 | $ 84,761
Translation adjustment | (1,903)
Goodwill adjustment | 858
Balance at September 30, 2018 | 83,716
Industrial |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2017 | 61,682
Translation adjustment | (220)
Goodwill adjustment | 84
Balance at September 30, 2018 | 61,546
Agricultural |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2017 | 6,357
Translation adjustment | (1,122)
Goodwill adjustment | 774
Balance at September 30, 2018 | 6,009
European |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at December 31, 2017 | 16,722
Translation adjustment | (561)
Goodwill adjustment | 0
Balance at September 30, 2018 | $ 16,161

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