COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Asbestos Related Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Asbestos Related Contingencies [Line Items]
Asbestos-related (benefit) costs, net	$ (84.8)	$ 15.9	$ (69.4)	$ 31.7

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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