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Accounts Receivable (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Reserves for sales discounts |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Reserves for sales discounts on products shipped under promotional programs | $ 17,091 | $ 15,652

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