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Property, Plant, and Equipment (Narratives) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Other Depreciation and Amortization | $ 15,530,000 | $ 16,184,000 | $ 17,775,000
Accumulated amortization on capitalized software costs | 27,207,000 | 22,962,000 |
Depreciation expense on capitalized software costs | $ 3,639,000 | $ 2,937,000 | $ 3,045,000

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