Consolidated Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 2,788,018	$ 2,622,862	$ 2,326,158
Cost of goods sold	1,683,362	1,530,260	1,391,913
Research and development expenses	219,781	218,772	184,771
Selling and administrative expenses	443,974	447,392	390,885
Restructuring and other charges, net	13,172	10,077	18,301
Interest expense	44,639	48,709	61,818
Other expense, net	9,544	8,059	1,921
Total cost and expense	2,414,472	2,263,269	2,049,609
Income before taxes	373,546	359,593	276,549
Taxes on income	106,680	96,036	81,023
Net income	266,866	263,557	195,526
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(36,581)	(6,220)	81,240
Gains (losses) on derivatives qualifying as hedges	8,420	(1,442)	1,091
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment	(71,797)	3,285	(28,200)
Comprehensive income	$ 166,908	$ 259,180	$ 249,657
Net income per share - basic	$ 3.30	$ 3.29	$ 2.48
Net income per share - diluted	$ 3.26	$ 3.26	$ 2.46