Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill
Beginning balance	$ 2,182.6	$ 2,252.6
Additions from acquisitions	7.6	11.1
Foreign currency translation and other	(10.6)	(81.1)
Ending balance	2,179.6	2,182.6
Electronics
Goodwill
Beginning balance	1,226.7	1,261.9
Additions from acquisitions	7.6	11.1
Foreign currency translation and other	(10.9)	(46.3)
Ending balance	1,223.4	1,226.7
Industrial & Specialty
Goodwill
Beginning balance	955.9	990.7
Additions from acquisitions	0.0	0.0
Foreign currency translation and other	0.3	(34.8)
Ending balance	$ 956.2	$ 955.9

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