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Multiemployer Pension Plans - Multiemployer Pension Plan Description and Contributions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Multiemployer Pension Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-3030279 |  |
Contributions of the Company | $ 6.1 | $ 5.6 | $ 5.2
USW Plan |  |  |
Multiemployer Pension Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 23-6648508 |  |
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Green | Green |
FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented in 2022 | No |  |
Contributions of the Company | $ 4.7 | $ 4.2 | 3.8
Surcharge Imposed in 2022 | No |  |
USW Plan | Minimum |  |  |
Multiemployer Pension Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Expiration Date of Collective-Bargaining Agreement | Sep. 30, 2025 |  |
USW Plan | Maximum |  |  |
Multiemployer Pension Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Expiration Date of Collective-Bargaining Agreement | Nov. 30, 2026 |  |
Other Funds |  |  |
Multiemployer Pension Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Contributions of the Company | $ 1.4 | $ 1.4 | $ 1.4

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