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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 450

-SubTopic 20

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 15, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revolving Loans
Commitments and contingencies
Bank guarantees primarily for customer advances		$ 150.3	$ 171.2
FCPA compliance in China and Hong Kong
Commitments and contingencies
Payment made	2.4
Payment of disgorgement	1.7
Prejudgement interest	0.3
Penalty paid	0.4
Legal
Commitments and contingencies
Accruals for potential contingencies		$ 0	$ 0