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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Reserve for sales discounts |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Year | $ 18,123 | $ 15,652 | $ 13,488
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses | 91,962 | 91,082 | 82,724
Translations, Reclassifications and Acquisitions | 39 | (48) | 166
Net Write-Offs or Discounts Taken | (93,241) | (88,563) | (80,726)
Balance End of Year | 16,883 | 18,123 | 15,652
Reserve for inventory obsolescence |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Year | 7,194 | 6,932 | 7,262
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses | 5,711 | 3,773 | 3,007
Translations, Reclassifications and Acquisitions | 6,467 | (116) | 886
Net Write-Offs or Discounts Taken | (11,139) | (3,395) | (4,223)
Balance End of Year | 8,233 | 7,194 | 6,932
Reserve for warranty |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Year | 4,992 | 5,335 | 5,262
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses | 8,273 | 5,815 | 7,224
Translations, Reclassifications and Acquisitions | 4,343 | (144) | 567
Net Write-Offs or Discounts Taken | (7,359) | (6,014) | (7,718)
Balance End of Year | $ 10,249 | $ 4,992 | $ 5,335

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