Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011
Balance at December 31, 2010	$ 1,207,001	[1]
Acquisition adjustments	286
Foreign currency translation	23,136
Acquisitions	220,565
Balance at June 30, 2011	1,450,988
Fluid & Metering Technologies [Member]
Balance at December 31, 2010	523,766	[1]
Foreign currency translation	10,049
Balance at June 30, 2011	533,815
Health & Science Technologies [Member]
Balance at December 31, 2010	439,415	[1]
Acquisition adjustments	286
Foreign currency translation	1,744
Acquisitions	220,565
Balance at June 30, 2011	662,010
Dispensing Equipment [Member]
Balance at December 31, 2010	98,780	[1]
Foreign currency translation	6,634
Balance at June 30, 2011	105,414
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products [Member]
Balance at December 31, 2010	145,040	[1]
Foreign currency translation	4,709
Balance at June 30, 2011	$ 149,749

[1] Revised to reflect the movement of the Pharma group from the Fluid & Metering Technologies Segment to the Health & Science Technologies Segment.