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Acquisition and Divestitures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Acquisition and Divestitures Acquisitions and Divestitures
Sale of Building
During the second quarter of 2022, we sold a building located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The resulting pre-tax gain was $3.7 million and is reflected within gain on sale of assets in the consolidated statements of income. Proceeds from sale of assets were $4.1 million.
Sale of Coatings Business
During the first quarter of 2021, we sold the Coatings business. The resulting pre-tax gain was $9.8 million and is reflected within gain on sale of business in the consolidated statements of income. Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash divested, were $24.7 million.
Acquisition of Gaomei
On January 4, 2019, we completed the acquisition of Hefei Gaomei Cleaning Machines Co., Ltd. and Anhui Rongen Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. (collectively "Gaomei"), privately held designers and manufacturers of commercial cleaning solutions based in China. The financial results for Gaomei have been included in the consolidated financial results since the date of closing. The total purchase price included $22.4 million of payments and related adjustments paid in 2019 and contingent consideration payments totaling $2.5 million paid in 2021.