NONEXEMPT TRANSACTIONS (Details) - Reliance, Inc. Master 401(k) Plan - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
NONEXEMPT TRANSACTIONS
Participant contributions transferred late to the Plan		$ 2,606	$ 1,112
Participant contributions transferred late to the Plan that were corrected		$ 56	$ 1,112
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
NONEXEMPT TRANSACTIONS
Participant contributions transferred late to the Plan that were corrected	$ 2,550

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Amount of delinquent participant contribution corrected under Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) and Prohibited Transaction Exemption (PTE) 2002-51 for employee stock purchase, saving, or similar plan (employee benefit plan (EBP)).

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