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Restructuring Initiatives Restructuring Initiatives (Liability Balances for Other 2015 Restructuring Initiatives) (Details) (Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member], Employee-Related Costs [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member] | Employee-Related Costs [Member]
  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
2015 Charges $ 26.6us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Cash payments (3.1)us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring
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Foreign exchange (0.2)us-gaap_RestructuringReserveTranslationAdjustment
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Balance Period End $ 23.3us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
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