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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, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Reserve for sales discounts |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Year | $ 19,861 | $ 12,567 | $ 13,549
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses | 159,235 | 137,553 | 116,114
Translations, Reclassifications and Acquisitions | 5 | (21) | (688)
Net Write-Offs or Discounts Taken | (155,070) | (130,238) | (116,408)
Balance End of Year | 24,031 | 19,861 | 12,567
Reserve for inventory obsolescence |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Year | 13,209 | 12,908 | 12,027
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses | 5,527 | 6,998 | 6,531
Translations, Reclassifications and Acquisitions | 410 | (277) | (146)
Net Write-Offs or Discounts Taken | (10,161) | (6,420) | (5,504)
Balance End of Year | 8,985 | 13,209 | 12,908
Reserve for warranty |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Year | 9,340 | 9,953 | 9,096
Net Charged to Costs and Expenses | 13,809 | 11,290 | 10,727
Translations, Reclassifications and Acquisitions | 313 | (244) | (132)
Net Write-Offs or Discounts Taken | (12,324) | (11,659) | (9,738)
Balance End of Year | $ 11,138 | $ 9,340 | $ 9,953

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