Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (181.1)	$ (38.6)	$ (121.8)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	78.9	82.0	80.0
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	26.9	6.4	10.4
Other operating credits and charges, net	(11.2)	(1.2)	12.2
(Gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets	73.9	(1.2)	(2.5)
Loss on early debt extinguishment	0	0	20.7
Realized gain from sale of investments	(15.2)	(19.0)	(18.7)
Other-than-temporary impairment of investments	14.8	17.0	2.0
Stock-based compensation related to stock plans	7.8	8.8	7.3
Exchange (gain) loss on remeasurement	0.1	0.9	(7.0)
Cash settlement of contingencies	(2.3)	(9.8)	(12.9)
Cash settlements of warranties, net of accruals	0.4	(3.4)	(0.8)
Pension Expense (In Excess Of Payments)	(6.3)	(8.2)	6.6
Other Noncash Expense	8.4	5.3	5.1
Other adjustments, net	3.4	2.1	0.2
Increase in receivables	(0.7)	(0.9)	(9.5)
Decrease in income tax receivable	15.2	34.0	41.5
(Increase) decrease in inventories	(15.1)	(8.5)	57.2
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses	(0.2)	1.2	4.0
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(5.4)	(2.8)	6.2
Decrease in deferred income taxes	(32.5)	(16.3)	(19.4)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(40.2)	47.8	60.8
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property, plant, and equipment additions	(21.4)	(14.5)	(9.6)
Proceeds from sales of assets	1.3	3.3	7.8
Proceeds from (investments and advances) to joint ventures	(9.6)	4.9	(0.3)
Purchase of a business	0	0	(0.1)
Receipt of proceeds from notes receivable	0	115.1	20.0
Proceeds from sales of investments	19.1	21.8	50.3
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash under letters of credit/credit facility	18.3	(10.3)	57.5
Net cash provided by investing activities	7.7	120.3	125.6
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of long-term debt	10.0	0	320.5
Repayment of long term debt	(0.2)	(173.7)	(318.8)
Payments made under revolving credit lines and short-term notes payable	0	(0.4)	(2.3)
Redemption of redeemable non-controlling interest	(24.0)	0	0
Payment of debt issuance fees	(1.5)	(0.1)	(15.8)
Sale of common stock under equity plans	0	0	132.3
Other financing activities, net	0	(0.1)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(15.7)	(174.3)	115.9
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents	(1.1)	1.4	(5.9)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(49.3)	(4.8)	296.4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	389.3	394.1	97.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 340.0	$ 389.3	$ 394.1