Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Schedule of Changes in the Restructuring Reserve (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning	$ 77.6us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	$ 78.5us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Restructuring Charges	51.1us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	74.2us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	91.9us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Foreign Exchange and Other	1.1	(1.0)
Cash Paid	(67.1)us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring	(74.1)us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring
Balance at the end	62.7us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	77.6us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	78.5us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Employee terminations
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning	19.7	23.4
Restructuring Charges	30.3	40.4
Foreign Exchange and Other	0.4	(2.1)
Cash Paid	(37.4)	(42.0)
Balance at the end	13.0	19.7
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning	36.8	25.1
Restructuring Charges	3.0	14.7
Foreign Exchange and Other	(0.6)
Cash Paid	(4.6)	(3.0)
Balance at the end	34.6	36.8
Lease terminations and other
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning	21.1	30.0
Restructuring Charges	17.8	19.1
Foreign Exchange and Other	1.3	1.1
Cash Paid	(25.1)	(29.1)
Balance at the end	$ 15.1	$ 21.1

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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The amount of change in the restructuring reserve related to foreign currency translation adjustments and any other adjustments not separately disclosed or provided for elsewhere in the Taxonomy.

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