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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, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Reserve for sales discounts |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Year | $ 12,567 | $ 13,549 | $ 16,883
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses | 137,553 | 116,114 | 93,398
Translations, Reclassifications and Acquisitions | (21) | (688) | 15
Net Write-Offs or Discounts Taken | (130,238) | (116,408) | (96,747)
Balance End of Year | 19,861 | 12,567 | 13,549
Reserve for inventory obsolescence |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Year | 12,908 | 12,027 | 8,233
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses | 6,998 | 6,531 | 4,609
Translations, Reclassifications and Acquisitions | (277) | (146) | 1,471
Net Write-Offs or Discounts Taken | (6,420) | (5,504) | (2,286)
Balance End of Year | 13,209 | 12,908 | 12,027
Reserve for warranty |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Year | 9,953 | 9,096 | 10,249
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses | 11,290 | 10,727 | 8,466
Translations, Reclassifications and Acquisitions | (244) | (132) | 247
Net Write-Offs or Discounts Taken | (11,659) | (9,738) | (9,866)
Balance End of Year | $ 9,340 | $ 9,953 | $ 9,096

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