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Dispositions (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Dispositions
Asset impairment	$ 281
One non-core product line | Assets sold
Dispositions
Consideration	$ 11,400
Transaction price due upon closing (as a percent)	85.00%
Amount held in escrow (as a percent)	15.00%
Period over which portion of transaction price is held in escrow	18 months
Asset impairment	$ 300

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