Other (Income) Expense, Net - Schedule of Other (Income) Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	$ 364	$ (76)	$ (390)	$ (109)
Results of non-consolidated subsidiaries	(108)	(135)	(207)	(334)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net	(239)	238	435	(292)
Rents and royalties	(882)	(205)	(1,683)	(460)
Return on pension assets and other pension costs	(314)	(336)	(891)	(992)
Loss on lease abandonment and other exit costs	0	505	699	1,146
Assets write-down	0	128	1,110	1,143
Insurance and other settlements	(3,225)	0	(5,555)	(604)
ATM termination costs	0	455	0	455
Severance and other charges	0	0	824	0
Other, net	(125)	99	(415)	(376)
Total other (income) expense, net	$ (4,529)	$ 673	$ (6,073)	$ (423)

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Loss on Lease Abandonment and Other Exit Costs

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Rental And Royalty Income Nonoperating

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