COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Asbestos Related Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Asbestos Related Contingencies [Line Items]
Asbestos-related (benefit) costs, net	$ 15.4itt_AsbestosRelatedCostsNet	$ 15.8itt_AsbestosRelatedCostsNet

Costs recognized during the period associated with the asbestos-related liability for both pending claims, as well as unasserted asbestos claims estimated to be filed over the next 10 years, net of estimated insurance and other recoveries.

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