Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 05, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)	29 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 326.2	$ 327.0
Accumulated Amortization	$ 123.8	118.3
Tradenames [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)	34 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 221.4	221.4
Accumulated Amortization	$ 69.8	67.6
Technology [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)	20 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 18.8	18.8
Accumulated Amortization	$ 15.7	15.5
Patents and Trademarks [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)	19 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 6.4	6.4
Accumulated Amortization	$ 6.4	6.4
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)	21 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 79.6	80.4
Accumulated Amortization	$ 31.9	$ 28.8

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