10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For fiscal year ended December 31, 2013

Commission File Number: 1-4018

Dover Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	53-0257888 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3005 Highland Parkway
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (630) 541-1540

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $1	New York Stock Exchange
2.125% Notes due 2020	New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes þ     No o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.  Yes o     No þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ     No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.) Yes þ     No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  þ

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o     No þ

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the close of business on June 30, 2013 was $13,254,013,509. The registrant’s closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange-Composite Transactions for June 30, 2013 was $77.66 per share. The number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock as of February 6, 2014 was 170,017,999.

Documents Incorporated by Reference: Part III — Certain Portions of the Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 1, 2014 (the “2014 Proxy Statement”).

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K, especially “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, 2014 revenue growth and earnings per share, statements regarding the planned spin-off of Knowles, including the benefits of such transaction and the expected performance following the completion of the planned spin-off of Knowles, anticipated market conditions and our positions, expected contributions from acquisitions, as well as productivity initiatives, leverage on increased sales and share repurchase activities, operating and strategic plans, cash flows, industries in which Dover businesses operate and the U.S. and global economies. “Forward-looking statements” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “indicates,” “suggests,” “will,” “plans,” “supports,” “projects,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “forecast” and “management is of the opinion,” or the use of the future tense. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations including, but not limited to, the state of the worldwide economy and sovereign credit; political events; the impact of natural disasters and their effect on global supply chains and energy markets; current economic conditions and uncertainties in the credit and capital markets; instability in countries where Dover conducts business; the ability of Dover’s businesses to expand into new geographic markets and to anticipate and meet customer demands for new products; increased competition and pricing pressures in the markets served by Dover’s businesses; the impact of the proposed spin-off and our ability to consummate it as anticipated as to fully realize the expected benefits of the spin-off; the terms and timing of the sale of any business in discontinued operations; the impact of loss of a single-source manufacturing facility; changes in customer demand or loss of a significant customer; the relative mix of products and services which impacts margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity constraints; increases in the cost of raw materials; domestic and foreign governmental and public policy changes including environmental regulations, conflict mineral disclosure requirements, and tax policies (including domestic and international export subsidy programs, R&E credits and other similar programs); protection and validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the ability to identify and successfully consummate value-adding acquisition opportunities; the Company’s ability to achieve expected savings from integration, synergy and other cost-control initiatives; unforeseen developments in contingencies such as litigation; international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; possible future terrorist threats and their effect on the worldwide economy; and a downgrade in Dover’s credit ratings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

The Company may, from time to time, post financial or other information on its Internet website, www.dovercorporation.com. The Internet address is for informational purposes only and is not intended for use as a hyperlink. The Company is not incorporating any material on its website into this report.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
Item 1.	Business	3
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	13
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	17
Item 2.	Properties	18
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	18
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	18
	Executive Officers of the Registrant	19
PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	21
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	25
Item 7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	26
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	51
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	52
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	100
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	100
Item 9B.	Other Information	100
PART III
Item 10.	Directors and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	101
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	101
Item 12.	Security Ownership of certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters	101
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence	102
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	102
PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	102
SIGNATURES		103
EXHIBIT INDEX		105

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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Overview

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer focusing on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, and support services provided through its four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Printing & Identification, and Communication Technologies. The Company's entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes, and fosters deep customer engagement, which has lead to Dover's well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry-leading product innovation. Unless the context indicates otherwise, references herein to “Dover,” “the Company,” and words such as “we,” “us,” and “our” include Dover Corporation and its subsidiaries. Dover was incorporated in 1947 in the State of Delaware and became a publicly traded company in 1955. Dover is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois and currently employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide within its continuing operations.

Our Energy segment provides highly-engineered solutions for the safe and efficient extraction and handling of oil and gas in the drilling, production, and downstream markets. Our Engineered Systems segment is comprised of two platforms, Fluid Solutions and Refrigeration & Industrial, which are industry leaders in the fluids systems, refrigeration and food equipment, and certain other industrial markets. Our Printing & Identification segment provides integrated printing, coding, and dispensing solutions for the consumer goods, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. Our Communication Technologies segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of innovative products and components in the consumer electronics, medical technology, aerospace/defense, and telecom/other markets.

The following table shows the percentage of total revenue and segment earnings generated by each of our four segments for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:

	Revenue						Segment Earnings
	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
Energy	26	%	27	%	26	%	36	%	39	%	36	%
Engineered Systems	43	%	42	%	42	%	38	%	35	%	35	%
Printing & Identification	12	%	12	%	14	%	10	%	10	%	11	%
Communication Technologies	19	%	19	%	18	%	16	%	16	%	18	%

Management Philosophy

Our businesses are committed to operational excellence and to being market leaders as measured by market share, customer service, innovation, profitability, and return on invested capital. Our operating structure of four business segments and two platforms allows for focused acquisition activity, accelerates opportunities to identify and capture operating synergies, including global sourcing and supply chain integration, and advances the development of our executive talent. Our segment and executive management set strategic direction, initiatives and goals, provide oversight, allocate and manage capital, are responsible for major acquisitions, and provide other services. We foster an operating culture with high ethical standards, trust, respect, and open communication, to allow individual growth and operational effectiveness.

In addition, we are committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and shareholders through sustainable business practices that protect the environment and developing products that help our customers meet their sustainability goals. Our companies are increasing their focus on efficient energy usage, greenhouse gas reduction, and waste management as they strive to meet the global environmental needs of today and tomorrow.

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Company Goals

We are committed to driving shareholder return through three key objectives. First, we are committed to achieving annual organic sales growth over the midterm of 3% to 5%, complemented by acquisition growth of 3% to 5% over the same period. Secondly, we continue to focus on segment margin expansion through productivity initiatives, including supply chain activities, strategic pricing, and portfolio shaping. Lastly, we are committed to generating free cash flow as a percentage of sales of approximately 10% through disciplined capital allocation, strong performance, productivity improvements, and active working capital management. We support these goals through (1) alignment of management compensation with financial objectives, (2) well-defined and actively managed merger and acquisition processes, and (3) talent development programs.

Business Strategy

To achieve our goals, we are focused on execution of the following three key business strategies:

Positioning ourselves for growth

We have aligned our business segments to focus on key-end markets that are well-positioned for future growth. In particular, our businesses are well-positioned to capitalize on growth trends in the areas of global energy demand, sustainability, consumer product safety, communications, and emerging economies. For instance, our Communication Technologies segment is positioned to capitalize on growth in hand-held communications (handsets), medical technology, and aerospace/defense, with its complement of micro audio components and communication components serving those markets. Our Energy segment is driven by a growing demand for innovative extraction technologies. The growing demand from emerging economies, plus expanding exploration activity around the globe will provide significant opportunities for this segment. Our Engineered Systems segment combines its engineering technology, unique product advantages, and applications expertise to address market needs and requirements including sustainability, consumer product safety, and growth in emerging economies, while our Printing & Identification segment is responding to the growing requirements for consumer product safety and traceability technologies by providing integrated printing, coding, and identification solutions with a global reach, in the growing markets of fast moving consumer goods and industrial applications.

Capturing the benefits of common ownership

We are committed to operational excellence, and have implemented various productivity initiatives, such as supply chain management, lean manufacturing, and facility consolidations to maximize our efficiency, coupled with workplace safety initiatives to help ensure the health and welfare of our employees. We foster the sharing of best practices throughout the organization. To ensure success, our businesses place strong emphasis on continual quality improvement and new product development to better serve customers and expand into new product and geographic markets. We have also developed regional support centers and shared manufacturing centers in China, Brazil, and India. Further, we continue to make significant investments in talent development, recognizing that the growth and development of our employees are essential for our continued success.

Disciplined capital allocation

Our businesses generate annual free cash flow of approximately 10% of revenue. We are focused on the most efficient allocation of our capital to maximize investment returns. To do this, we grow and support our existing businesses, with annual investment in capital spending approximating 2.5% of revenue with a focus on internal projects to expand markets, develop products, and boost productivity. We continue to evaluate our portfolio for strategic fit and intend to make additional acquisitions focused on our key growth spaces: consumer electronics, energy, product ID, refrigeration and food equipment, and fluid solutions. We consistently provide shareholder returns by paying dividends, which have increased annually over each of the last 58 years. We will also continue to repurchase our shares per our previously announced share repurchase programs.

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Portfolio Development

Acquisitions

Our acquisition program has two key elements. First, we seek to acquire value creating add-on businesses that enhance our existing businesses either through their global reach and customers, or by broadening their product mix. Second, in the right circumstances, we will strategically pursue larger, stand-alone businesses that have the potential to either complement our existing businesses or allow us to pursue innovative technologies within our key growth spaces. Over the past three years (2011 – 2013), we have spent over $2.7 billion to purchase 26 businesses that strategically fit within our business model. This included the largest acquisition in our history, that of Sound Solutions in July of 2011 for net purchase consideration of approximately $779.3 million. By enhancing the product offerings serving the high growth handset market, the acquisition of Sound Solutions has enabled our Communication Technologies segment to be a global leader in audio components serving this market. In 2012, we spent approximately $603.2 million to acquire Anthony International, a leading manufacturer of specialty glass, commercial glass refrigerator and freezer doors, lighting systems, and display equipment. The acquisition of Anthony expands our portfolio of industry-leading technology in the refrigeration space and provides access to new geographies and new markets, most notably the convenience store market. Recent significant acquisitions have also included Harbison-Fischer, which we acquired for approximately $401.4 million at the beginning of 2011 in order to enhance our artificial lift portfolio within our Energy segment, Maag Pump Systems, a European acquisition for our Fluid Solutions platform, which we acquired in the first quarter of 2012 for approximately $265.8 million, Production Control Services, acquired in the second quarter of 2012 for consideration totaling $220.0 million, which added to our artificial lift technology in our Energy segment, and Finder Pompe, which we acquired in the fourth quarter of 2013 for approximately $142.2 million to expand our Fluid Solutions platform.

For more details regarding acquisitions completed over the past two years, see Note 3. Acquisitions in the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Our future growth depends in large part on finding and acquiring successful businesses, as a substantial number of our current businesses operate in relatively mature markets. While we expect to generate annual organic growth of 3% - 4% over a long-term business cycle absent extraordinary economic conditions, sustained organic growth at these levels for individual businesses is difficult to achieve consistently each year. Our success is also dependent on the ability to successfully integrate our acquired businesses within our existing structure. To track post-merger integration and accountability, we utilize an internal tool kit and defined processes to help ensure synergies are realized and value is created, as had been planned when the acquisition was made.

Dispositions

We continually review our portfolio to evaluate whether our businesses continue to be essential contributors to our long-term strategy. Occasionally, we may also make an opportunistic sale of one of our businesses based on specific market conditions and strategic considerations. Accordingly, in an effort to reduce our exposure to cyclical markets and focus on our higher margin growth spaces, during the past three years (2011 – 2013) we have sold four businesses for aggregate consideration of $604.8 million. Over the same period, disposals of a few minor non-core divisions of our businesses generated additional proceeds of $8.5 million. In addition, the Company signed a definitive agreement in 2013 to sell DEK International within the Printing & Identification segment, and expects to complete the sale of this business in the first half of 2014.

The financial position and results of operations for these businesses have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. For more details, see Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations in the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Spin-Off of Knowles

On May 23, 2013, Dover announced its Board of Directors approved a preliminary plan to spin-off certain of its communication technologies businesses into a stand-alone, publicly-traded company known as Knowles Corporation ("Knowles"). On February 6, 2014, Dover announced that its Board of Directors approved the separation of Knowles from Dover through the pro rata distribution by Dover of 100% of the common stock of Knowles to Dover's stockholders on February 28, 2014. In addition, on February 10, 2014, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared Knowles' Registration Statement on Form 10 effective. As a result, the following is expected to occur: (1) the distribution of Knowles' shares would be made on February 28, 2014 to Dover stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 19, 2014, the record date for the distribution, (2) on the distribution date, Dover stockholders will receive one share of Knowles common stock for every two shares of Dover common stock held as of the record date, and (3) following the distribution, Knowles will be an independent, publicly traded

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company on the New York Stock Exchange (utilizing ticker symbol "KN") and Dover will retain no ownership interest in Knowles. The distribution has been structured to be tax-free to Dover and its shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes.The results of operations, financial condition and cash flows for the businesses to be transferred to Knowles and included in the spin-off are, and will continue to be, presented within Dover's consolidated financial statements as continuing operations within the Communication Technologies segment until the spin-off is complete (which is expected to occur on February 28, 2014), upon which the financial presentation of these businesses will be included within Dover's discontinued operations. Following the spin-off of Knowles, Dover expects to align its segment structure to ensure it is properly organized to execute its future growth plans.

Business Segments

As noted previously, we currently operate through four business segments that are aligned with the key end-markets they serve and comprise our operating and reportable segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Printing & Identification, and Communication Technologies. For financial information about our segments and geographic areas, see Note 17. Segment Information in the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

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Energy

Our Energy segment serves the oil, gas, and power generation industries with products that promote efficient and cost-effective drilling, extraction, storage, and movement of oil and gas products, or constitute critical components for power generation equipment. This segment consists of the following lines of business:

• Production – Our businesses serving the production market design and manufacture products and components that facilitate the extraction and movement of fuel from the ground, including steel sucker rods, down-hole rod pumps, progressive cavity pumps and drive systems, plunger lifts, and accessories used in artificial lift applications in oil and gas production; pressure, temperature, and flow monitoring equipment used in oil and gas exploration and production applications; and control valves and instrumentation for oil and gas production. In addition, these businesses manufacture various compressor parts that are used in the natural gas production, distribution, and oil refining markets; and winches, hoists, gear drives, swing drives, auger drives, slewing ring bearings, hydraulic pump, and electronic monitoring solutions for energy, infrastructure, and recovery markets worldwide.

• Downstream – Our businesses serving the downstream market produce systems and products that support efficient, safe, and environmentally-sensitive transportation and handling of fuel, hazardous liquids, and dry-bulk commodities. Vehicle fuel dispensing products include conventional, vapor recovery, and clean energy (LPG, CNG, and Hydrogen) nozzles, swivels, and breakaways, as well as tank pressure management systems. Products manufactured for the transportation, storage, and processing of hazardous liquid and dry-bulk commodities include relief valves, loading/unloading angle valves, rupture disc devices, actuator systems, level measurement gauges, swivel joints, butterfly valves, lined ball valves, aeration systems, industrial access ports, manholes, hatches, collars, weld rings, and fill covers. In addition, we offer bearings, bearing isolators, seals, and remote condition monitoring systems that are used for rotating machinery applications such as turbo machinery, motors, generators, and compressors used in energy, utility, marine, and other industries.

• Drilling – Our businesses serving the drilling market design and manufacture products that promote efficient and cost-effective drilling, including long-lasting polycrystalline diamond cutters (PDCs) for applications in down-hole drilling tools and quartz pressure transducers and hybrid electronics used in down-hole tools and monitoring devices.

Our Energy segment’s sales are made directly to customers and through various distribution channels. We manufacture our products primarily in North America, and our sales are concentrated in North America with an increasing level of international sales directed largely to Europe, Central and South America, China, the Middle East, and Australia.

Engineered Systems

Our Engineered Systems segment combines its engineering technology, unique product advantages, and applications expertise to address market needs and requirements including sustainability, consumer product safety needs, and growth in emerging economies. To better serve its end-markets, the segment manages its products and services through two core business platforms, Refrigeration & Industrial and Fluid Solutions, as described below.

Refrigeration & Industrial

The Refrigeration & Industrial platform manufactures products and systems serving the refrigeration and food equipment and other industrial markets, as follows:

• Refrigeration and food equipment – Our businesses manufacture refrigeration systems, refrigeration display cases, walk-in coolers and freezers, specialty glass, commercial glass refrigerator and freezer doors, electrical distribution products and engineering services, commercial foodservice equipment, cook-chill production systems, custom food storage and preparation products, kitchen ventilation systems, conveyer systems, beverage can-making machinery, and packaging machines used for meat, poultry, and other food products. The platform’s refrigeration/food related manufacturing facilities and distributing operations are principally in North America, Europe, and Asia.

The majority of the refrigeration/food systems and machinery that are manufactured or serviced by the Refrigeration & Industrial platform are used by the supermarket industry, “big-box” retail and convenience stores, the commercial/industrial refrigeration industry, institutional and commercial foodservice and food production markets, and beverage can-making industries. The commercial foodservice cooking equipment products serve their markets worldwide through a network of

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dealers, distributors, national chain accounts, manufacturer representatives, and a direct sales force with the primary market being North America.

• Other industrial – We also serve the vehicle service, industrial automation, and waste and recycling markets. Our businesses serving the vehicle service markets provide a wide range of products and services that are utilized in vehicle services, maintenance, washing, repair, and modification. Vehicle lifts and collision equipment are sold through equipment distributors and directly to a wide variety of markets, including independent service and repair shops, collision repair shops, national chains and franchised service facilities, new vehicle dealers, governments, and directly to consumers via the Internet. The businesses also produce 4WD and AWD powertrain systems and accessories for off-road vehicles, which are sold to OEMs and through extensive dealer networks primarily in North America. These other industrial manufacturing operations are located primarily in North and South America, Asia, and Europe.

The businesses in the industrial automation market provide a wide range of modular automation components including manual clamps, power clamps, rotary and linear mechanical indexers, conveyors, pick and place units, glove ports and manipulators, as well as end-of-arm robotic grippers, slides, and end effectors. These products serve a very broad market including food processing, packaging, paper processing, medical, electronic, automotive, nuclear, and general industrial products. They are produced in North America, Europe, and Asia and are marketed globally on a direct basis to OEMs and through a global dealer and distribution network to industrial end users. We also provide highly engineered hydraulic cylinders and swivels to the North American markets for use in mining and resource recovery, vehicle recovery, materials handling, and various other OEM applications.

Our businesses serving waste and recycling markets provide products and services for the refuse collection industry and for on-site processing and compaction of trash and recyclable materials. Products are sold to municipal customers, national accounts, and independent waste haulers through a network of distributors and directly in certain geographic areas. The on-site waste management and recycling systems include a variety of stationary compactors, wire processing and separation machines, and balers that are manufactured and sold primarily in the United States to distribution centers, malls, stadiums, arenas, office complexes, retail stores, and recycling centers.

Fluid Solutions

The Fluid Solutions platform designs and manufactures pumps, compressors, and chemical proportioning and dispensing products. The pumps and compressors are used to transfer liquid and bulk products and are sold to a wide variety of markets, including the refined fuels, LPG, pulp and paper, wastewater, food/sanitary, military, transportation, and chemical process industries. The pumps include centrifugal, reciprocating (double diaphragm), and rotary pumps that are used in demanding and specialized fluid transfer process applications. The chemical portioning and dispensing systems are used to dilute and dispense concentrated cleaning chemicals and are sold to the food service, health care, supermarket, institutional, school, building service contractor, and industrial markets. In addition, the platform manufactures copper-brazed compact heat exchangers and designs software for heating and cooling substations. Fluid Solutions products are manufactured in the United States, South America, Asia, and Europe and marketed globally through direct channels and a network of distributors.

Printing & Identification

Our Printing & Identification segment is a worldwide supplier of precision marking & coding, printing, dispensing, soldering and coating equipment, and related consumables and services. The segment serves two broad global end-markets: fast moving consumer goods and industrial.

• Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) – Our businesses serving this market primarily design and manufacture marking & coding products used for printing variable information (such as date codes and serial numbers) on food, beverage, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical products, capitalizing on expanding food and product safety requirements and growth in emerging markets.

• Industrial – Our products used by the industrial market are primarily marking & coding, bar code & portable printers, and fluid dispensing related products serving a number of industrial end markets including aerospace, cable, military, material packaging, industrial assembly, and medical devices capitalizing on growing industrial-related manufacturing in emerging markets. Additional products include broad line marking solutions leveraged for secondary packaging, such as cartons and

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pallets for use in warehouse logistics operations and bar code and portable printers used where on-demand labels/receipts are required.

Printing & Identification’s products are manufactured primarily in the United States, France, China, and India, and are sold throughout the world directly and through a network of distributors.

Communication Technologies

Our Communication Technologies segment serves the following major markets: consumer electronics, aerospace/defense, medical technology and telecom/other.

• Consumer electronics – Our businesses serving the consumer electronics market design, manufacture, and assemble micro-acoustic audio input and output components for use principally in personal mobile handsets.

• Aerospace/Defense – Our businesses serving the aerospace/defense markets manufacture precision engineered components and aftermarket parts across a broad array of market applications. This includes the design and manufacture of specialty hydraulics, fasteners, bearings, switches, and filters sold to both original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") and as aftermarket products, as well as mechanical and frequency control communication components serving shipboard applications, strategic mission critical parts on key Airborne programs and Command and Control communications, and frequency control components, electromechanical switches, multi-layered capacitors, filters, and quick disconnect couplings. These businesses also support key space initiatives with critical communication components.

• Medical technology – Our businesses serving the medical technology market manufacture advanced miniaturized receivers and electromechanical components for use in hearing aids, connectors for use in a variety of medical devices and bio processing applications, and specialized components for use in implantable devices and medical equipment.

• Telecom/Other - Our businesses serving these markets manufacture frequency control components for wired and wireless network base station communications that ensure precise signal timing and filters for non-interrupted access across high speed networks.

Communication Technologies’ products are manufactured primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia and are sold globally, directly and through a network of distributors.

Raw Materials

We use a wide variety of raw materials, primarily metals and semi-processed or finished components, which are generally available from a number of sources. As a result, shortages or the loss of any single supplier have not had, and are not likely to have, a material impact on operating profits. While the required raw materials are generally available, commodity pricing has trended upward over the past few years, particularly for various grades of steel, copper, aluminum, select other commodities, and rare earth metals. Although some cost increases may be recovered through increased prices to customers, our operating results are exposed to such fluctuations. We attempt to control such costs through fixed-price contracts with suppliers and various other programs, such as our global supply chain activities.

Research and Development

Our businesses are encouraged to develop new products as well as to upgrade and improve existing products to satisfy customer needs, expand revenue opportunities domestically and internationally, maintain or extend competitive advantages, improve product reliability, and reduce production costs. During 2013, we spent $185.6 million for research and development, including qualified engineering costs. In 2012 and 2011, research and development spending totaled $189.8 million and $175.5 million, respectively.

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Our Communication Technologies and Printing & Identification segments expend significant effort in research and development because the rate of product development by their customers is often quite high. Our businesses that develop product identification and printing equipment and specialty electronic components for the consumer electronics, medical technology, and datacom/telecom markets believe that their customers expect a continuing rate of product innovation, performance improvement, and reduced costs. The result has been that product life cycles in these markets generally average less than five years with meaningful sales price reductions over that time period.

Our other segments contain many businesses that are also involved in important product improvement initiatives. These businesses also concentrate on working closely with customers on specific applications, expanding product lines and market applications, and continuously improving manufacturing processes. Most of these businesses experience a much more moderate rate of change in their markets and products than is generally experienced by the Communication Technologies and Printing & Identification segments.

Intellectual Property and Intangible Assets

Our businesses own many patents, trademarks, licenses, and other forms of intellectual property, which have been acquired over a number of years and, to the extent relevant, expire at various times over a number of years. A large portion of our businesses’ intellectual property consists of patents, unpatented technology, and proprietary information constituting trade secrets that we seek to protect in various ways, including confidentiality agreements with employees and suppliers where appropriate. In addition, a significant portion of our intangible assets relate to customer relationships. While our intellectual property and customer relationships are important to our success, the loss or expiration of any of these rights or relationships, or any group of related rights or relationships, is not likely to materially affect our results on a consolidated basis. We believe that our commitment to continuous engineering improvements, new product development, and improved manufacturing techniques, as well as strong sales, marketing, and service efforts, are significant to our general leadership positions in the niche markets we serve.

Seasonality

In general, our businesses, while not strongly seasonal, tend to have stronger revenue in the second and third quarters, particularly those serving the consumer electronics, transportation, construction, waste and recycling, petroleum, commercial refrigeration, and food service markets. Our businesses serving the major equipment markets, such as power generation, chemical, and processing industries, have longer lead times geared to seasonal, commercial, or consumer demands, and tend to delay or accelerate product ordering and delivery to coincide with those market trends that tend to moderate the aforementioned seasonality patterns.

Customers

We serve thousands of customers, no one of which accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenue in 2013. Given our diversity of served markets, customer concentrations are quite varied. Businesses supplying the waste and recycling, agricultural, defense, energy, automotive, commercial refrigeration, handset, and hearing aid industries tend to deal with a few large customers that are significant within those industries. This also tends to be true for businesses supplying the power generation, aerospace, and chemical industries. In the other markets served, there is usually a much lower concentration of customers, particularly where the companies provide a substantial number of products and services applicable to a broad range of end-use applications.

Certain of our businesses, particularly within the Communication Technologies segment, serve the military, space, aerospace, commercial, and telecom infrastructure markets. Their customers include some of the largest businesses in these markets. In addition, many of the OEM customers within the Communication Technologies segment outsource their manufacturing to Electronic Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) companies. Other customers include global cell phone and hearing aid manufacturers and many of the largest global EMS companies, particularly in China.

Backlog

Backlog is more relevant to our businesses that produce larger and more sophisticated machines or have long-term government contracts, primarily for the global pump and refrigeration and food equipment markets of our Engineered Systems segment, as well as the aerospace/defense market of our Communication Technologies segment. Our total backlog relating to our continuing operations as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $1.6 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively.

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Competition

Our competitive environment is complex because of the wide diversity of our products manufactured and the markets served. In general, most of our businesses are market leaders that compete with only a few companies, and the key competitive factors are customer service, product quality, price, and innovation. However, as we become increasingly global, we are exposed to more competition. Certain businesses in the Communication Technologies and Printing & Identification segments compete globally against a variety of companies, primarily operating in Europe and East Asia. A summary of our key competitors by end market within each our segments follows:

Segment	End Market	Key Competitors
Energy	Drilling	DeBeers Group (Element Six), Schlumberger Ltd. (MegaDiamond)
	Production	Weatherford International Ltd., General Electric (Lufkin) Industries, Paccar Inc.
	Downstream	Danaher Corp. (Gilbarco Veeder-Root), Franklin Electric, Gardner Denver, Inc. (Emco Wheaton)
Engineered Systems	Refrigeration and food systems	Hussman Corp., Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration (Kysor/Warren), Manitowoc Company, Illinois Tool Works
	Other industrial	Oshkosh Corp. (McNeilus), Siemens AG (Weiss GmbH), Challenger Lifts, Labrie Enviroquip Group, and numerous others
	Fluid solutions	IDEX Corp, Alfa Laval, Ingersoll Rand, Danfoss, SPX Corp.
Printing & Identification	Fast moving consumer goods	Danaher Corp. (Videojet), Domino Printing
	Industrial	Danaher Corp. (Videojet), Domino Printing, Zebra Technologies
Communication Technologies	Consumer electronics	AAC Technologies, GoerTek Inc.
	Medical technology	Sonion A/S
	Aerospace/Defense	Smiths Interconnect, SPS Technologies
	Telecom/Other	Rakon Ltd., NDK Ltd.

International

Consistent with our strategic focus on positioning our businesses for growth, we continue to increase our expansion into international markets, particularly in developing economies in South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe.

Most of our non-U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates are currently based in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and, with increasing emphasis, Australia, Canada, China, Malaysia, India, Mexico, Brazil, and Eastern Europe.

The following table shows annual revenue derived from customers outside the U.S. as a percentage of total annual revenue for each of the last three years, by segment and in total:

	% Non-U.S. Revenue by Segment
	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Energy	35	%	31	%	32	%
Engineered Systems	37	%	37	%	36	%
Printing & Identification	72	%	72	%	74	%
Communication Technologies	75	%	73	%	71	%
Total percentage of revenue derived from customers outside of the U.S.	48	%	46	%	47	%

Our percentage of revenue derived from customers outside of the U.S. increased slightly in 2013 as compared to 2012 as a result of improvement in Communication Technologies in the Asian markets and Energy's geographic expansion programs in the Middle East and Australia.

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Our international operations are subject to certain risks, such as price and exchange rate fluctuations and non-U.S. governmental restrictions, which are discussed further in “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” For additional details regarding our non-U.S. revenue and the geographic allocation of the assets of our continuing operations, see Note 17. Segment Information to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Environmental Matters

Our operations are governed by a variety of international, national, state, and local environmental laws. We are committed to continued compliance and believe our operations generally are in substantial compliance with these laws. In a few instances, particular plants and businesses have been the subject of administrative and legal proceedings with governmental agencies or private parties relating to the discharge or potential discharge of regulated substances. Where necessary, these matters have been addressed with specific consent orders to achieve compliance.

In 2010, we developed and implemented a process to conduct an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions. Since then, we have evaluated our climate change risks and opportunities and have developed an energy and climate change strategy that includes clearly defined goals and objectives, along with prioritized programs and projects for achieving energy use and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. We have committed to reducing our overall energy and greenhouse gas intensity indexed to net revenue by 20% from 2010 to 2020. We also participated as a respondent in the 2012 Carbon Disclosure Project.

All of our segments are investigating the energy efficiencies related to their operations and the use of their products and services by customers. In some instances, our businesses may be able to help customers reduce some of their energy needs. Increased demand for energy-efficient products, based on a variety of drivers (including, but not limited to, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) could result in increased sales for a number of our businesses.

There have been no material effects upon our earnings and competitive position resulting from compliance with laws or regulations enacted or adopted relating to the protection of the environment. We are aware of a number of existing or upcoming regulatory initiatives intended to reduce emissions in geographies where our manufacturing and warehouse/distribution facilities are located and have evaluated the potential impact of these regulations on our businesses. We anticipate that direct impacts from regulatory actions will not be significant in the short- to medium-term. We expect the regulatory impacts associated with climate change regulation would be primarily indirect and would result in “pass through” costs from energy suppliers, suppliers of raw materials, and other services related to our operations.

Employees

We had approximately 37,000 employees in our ongoing operations as of December 31, 2013, which was an increase of 6% from the prior year end. The increase is primarily the result of recent acquisitions, slightly offset by headcount reduction programs in certain businesses.

Other Information

We make available through the “Financial Reports” link on our Internet website, http://www.dovercorporation.com, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to these reports. We post each of these reports on the website as soon as reasonably practicable after the report is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information on our Internet website is not incorporated into this Form 10-K.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows can be impacted by a number of factors which could cause our actual results to vary materially from recent results or from anticipated future results. In general, we are subject to the same general risks and uncertainties that impact many other industrial companies such as general economic, industry and/or market conditions, and growth rates; the impact of natural disasters, and their effect on global markets; possible future terrorist threats and their effect on the worldwide economy; and changes in laws or accounting rules. The risk factors discussed in this section should be considered together with information included elsewhere in this Form 10-K and should not be considered the only risks to which we are exposed.

• Our results may be impacted by current domestic and international economic conditions and uncertainties.

Our businesses may be adversely affected by disruptions in the financial markets or declines in economic activity both domestically and internationally in those countries in which we operate. These circumstances will also impact our suppliers and customers in various ways which could have an impact on our business operations, particularly if global credit markets are not operating efficiently and effectively to support industrial commerce.  

Our Energy segment is subject to risk due to the volatility of global energy prices and regulations that impact production, although overall demand is more directly related to depletion rates and global economic conditions and related energy demands.

Negative changes in worldwide economic and capital market conditions are beyond our control, are highly unpredictable, and can have an adverse effect on our revenue, earnings, cash flows, and cost of capital.

• We are subject to risks relating to our existing international operations and expansion into new geographical markets.

Approximately 48% of our revenues for 2013 and 46% of our revenues for 2012 were derived outside the United States. We continue to focus on penetrating global markets as part of our overall growth strategy and expect sales from outside the United States to continue to represent a significant portion of our revenues. In addition, many of our manufacturing operations and suppliers are located outside the United States.  Our international operations and our global expansion strategy are subject to general risks related to such operations, including:

o   political, social, and economic instability and disruptions;

o   government embargoes or trade restrictions;

o   the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers;

o   import and export controls;

o   limitations on ownership and on repatriation of earnings;

o   transportation delays and interruptions;

o   labor unrest and current and changing regulatory environments;

o   increased compliance costs, including costs associated with disclosure requirements and related due diligence;

o   the impact of loss of a single-source manufacturing facility;

o   difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations; and

o   limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies.

If we are unable to successfully manage the risks associated with expanding our global business or adequately manage operational risks of our existing international operations, the risks could have a material adverse effect on our growth strategy involving expansion into new geographical markets or our results of operations and financial position.

• Increasing product/service and price competition by international and domestic competitors, including new entrants, and our inability to introduce new and competitive products could cause our businesses to generate lower revenue, operating profits, and cash flows.

Our competitive environment is complex because of the wide diversity of the products that our businesses manufacture and the markets they serve. In general, most of our businesses compete with only a few companies. Our ability to compete effectively depends on how successfully we anticipate and respond to various competitive factors, including new products

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and services that may be introduced by competitors, changes in customer preferences, new business models and technologies, and pricing pressures. If our businesses are unable to anticipate their competitors’ development of new products and services, and/or identify customer needs and preferences on a timely basis, or successfully introduce new products and services in response to such competitive factors, they could lose customers to competitors. If our businesses do not compete effectively, we may experience lower revenue, operating profits, and cash flows.

• Some of our businesses may not anticipate, adapt to, or capitalize on technological developments and this could cause these businesses to become less competitive and lead to reduced market share, revenue, operating profits, and cash flows.

Certain of our Communication Technologies businesses sell their products in electronic and technology-based industries that are constantly experiencing change as new technologies are developed. In order to grow and remain competitive in these industries, they must adapt to future changes in technology to enhance their existing products and introduce new products to address their customers’ changing demands. If these businesses are unable to adapt to the rapid technological changes, it could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

• We could lose customers or generate lower revenue, operating profits, and cash flows if there are significant increases in the cost of raw materials (including energy) or if we are unable to obtain raw materials.

We purchase raw materials, sub-assemblies, and components for use in our manufacturing operations, which expose us to volatility in prices for certain commodities. Significant price increases for these commodities could adversely affect operating profits for certain of our businesses.  While we generally attempt to mitigate the impact of increased raw material prices by hedging or passing along the increased costs to customers, there may be a time delay between the increased raw material prices and the ability to increase the prices of products, or we may be unable to increase the prices of products due to a competitor’s pricing pressure or other factors. In addition, while raw materials are generally available now, the inability to obtain necessary raw materials could affect our ability to meet customer commitments and satisfy market demand for certain products. Consequently, a significant price increase in raw materials, or their unavailability, may result in a loss of customers and adversely impact revenue, operating profits, and cash flows.

• Customer requirements and new regulations may increase our expenses and impact the availability of certain raw materials, which could adversely affect our revenue and operating profits.

Our businesses use parts or materials that are impacted by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) requirement for disclosure of the use of “conflict minerals” mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adjoining countries.  It is possible that some of our businesses' customers will require “conflict free” metals in products purchased from us. We have begun the process of determining the country of origin of certain metals used by our businesses, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act. The supply chain due diligence and verification of sources may require several years to complete based on the current availability of smelter origin information and the number of vendors.  We may not be able to complete the process in the time frame required because of the complexity of our supply chain. Other governmental social responsibility regulations also may impact our suppliers, manufacturing operations, and operating profits.

The need to find alternative sources for certain raw materials or products because of customer requirements and regulations may impact our ability to secure adequate supplies of raw materials or parts, lead to supply shortages, or adversely impact the prices at which our businesses can procure compliant goods.     

• Our businesses and their profitability and reputation could be adversely affected by domestic and foreign governmental and public policy changes (including environmental and employment regulations and tax policies such as export subsidy programs, research and experimentation credits, carbon emission regulations, and other similar programs), risks associated with emerging markets, changes in statutory tax rates, and unanticipated outcomes with respect to tax audits.

Our businesses’ domestic and international sales and operations are subject to risks associated with changes in local government laws (including environmental and export/import laws), regulations, and policies. Failure to comply with any of these laws could result in civil and criminal, monetary, and non-monetary penalties as well as potential damage to our reputation. In addition, we cannot provide assurance that our costs of complying with new and evolving regulatory reporting requirements and current or future laws, including environmental protection, employment, and health and safety laws, will not exceed our estimates. In addition, we have invested in certain countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, and China, and may in the future invest in other countries, any of which may carry high levels of currency, political, compliance, and economic risk. While these risks or the impact of these risks are difficult to predict, any one or more of them could adversely affect our businesses and reputation.

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Our effective tax rate is impacted by changes in the mix among earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation allowance of deferred tax assets, and changes in tax laws. The amount of income taxes and other taxes paid can be adversely impacted by changes in statutory tax rates and laws and are subject to ongoing audits by domestic and international authorities. If these audits result in assessments different from amounts estimated, then our financial results may be adversely affected by unfavorable tax adjustments.

• Our revenue, operating profits, and cash flows could be adversely affected if our businesses are unable to protect or obtain patent and other intellectual property rights.

Our businesses own patents, trademarks, licenses, and other forms of intellectual property related to their products. Our businesses employ various measures to maintain and protect their intellectual property. These measures may not prevent their intellectual property from being challenged, invalidated, or circumvented, particularly in countries where intellectual property rights are not highly developed or protected. Unauthorized use of these intellectual property rights could adversely impact the competitive position of our businesses and have a negative impact on our revenue, operating profits, and cash flows.

• Our growth and results of operations may be adversely affected if we are unsuccessful in our capital allocation and acquisition program.

We expect to continue our strategy of seeking to acquire value creating add-on businesses that broaden our existing position and global reach as well as, in the right circumstances, strategically pursue larger acquisitions that could have the potential to either complement our existing businesses or allow us to pursue a new platform.  However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to find suitable businesses to purchase, that we will be able to acquire such businesses on acceptable terms, or that all closing conditions will be satisfied with respect to any pending acquisition. If we are unsuccessful in our acquisition efforts, then our ability to continue to grow at rates similar to prior years could be adversely affected.  In addition, we face the risk that a completed acquisition may underperform relative to expectations. We may be unable to achieve synergies originally anticipated, exposed to unexpected liabilities and unable to to sufficiently integrate completed acquisitions into our current business and growth model. Further, if we fail to allocate our capital appropriately, in respect of either our acquisition program or organic growth in our operations, we could be overexposed in certain markets and geographies and unable to expand into adjacent products or markets.  These factors could potentially have an adverse impact on our operating profits and cash flows.

• Our operating profits and cash flows could be adversely affected if we cannot achieve projected savings and synergies.

We are continually evaluating our cost structure and seeking ways to capture synergies across our operations. If we are unable to reduce costs and expenses through our various programs, it could adversely affect our operating profits and cash flows.

• Unforeseen developments in contingencies such as litigation could adversely affect our financial condition.

We and certain of our subsidiaries are, and from time to time may become, parties to a number of legal proceedings incidental to their businesses involving alleged injuries arising out of the use of their products, exposure to hazardous substances, or patent infringement, employment matters, and commercial disputes. The defense of these lawsuits may require significant expenses and divert management’s attention, and we may be required to pay damages that could adversely affect our financial condition. In addition, any insurance or indemnification rights that we may have may be insufficient or unavailable to protect us against potential loss exposures. 

• The indemnification provisions of acquisition agreements by which we have acquired companies may not fully protect us and may result in unexpected liabilities.

Certain of the acquisition agreements by which we have acquired companies require the former owners to indemnify us against certain liabilities related to the operation of the company before we acquired it. In most of these agreements, however, the liability of the former owners is limited and certain former owners may be unable to meet their indemnification responsibilities. We cannot be assured that these indemnification provisions will fully protect us, and as a result we may face unexpected liabilities that adversely affect our profitability and financial position.  

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• Failure to attract, retain, and develop personnel or to provide adequate succession plans for key management could have an adverse effect on our operating results.

Our growth, profitability, and effectiveness in conducting our operations and executing our strategic plans depend in part on our ability to attract, retain, and develop qualified personnel, align them with appropriate opportunities, and maintain adequate succession plans for key management positions and support for strategic initiatives. If we are unsuccessful in these efforts, our operating results could be adversely affected and we could miss opportunities for growth and efficiencies.

• Our business operations may be adversely affected by information systems interruptions or intrusion. 

Our businesses rely on a number of information technologies to manage, store, and support business activities.  We have put in place a number of systems, processes, and practices designed to protect against intentional or unintentional misappropriation or corruption of our systems and information, disruption of our operations, or corruption of the software that supports our products.  Disruptions or cybersecurity attacks, such as unauthorized access, malicious software, or other violations may lead to exposure of proprietary or confidential information as well as potential data corruption.  Any intrusion may cause operational stoppages, loss of business, violations of applicable law, diminished competitive advantages or reputational damages, and increased operational costs for remedial activities. 

• Our reputation, ability to do business, and results of operations may be impaired by improper conduct by any of our employees, agents, or business partners.

While we strive to maintain high standards, we cannot provide assurance that our internal controls and compliance systems will always protect us from acts committed by our employees, agents, or business partners that would violate U.S. and/or non-U.S. laws or fail to protect our confidential information, including the laws governing payments to government officials, bribery, fraud, anti-kickback and false claims rules, competition, export and import compliance, money laundering, and data privacy laws, as well as the improper use of proprietary information or social media.  Any such violations of law or improper actions could subject us to civil or criminal investigations in the U.S. and in other jurisdictions, could lead to substantial civil or criminal, monetary and non-monetary penalties, and related shareholder lawsuits, could lead to increased costs of compliance and could damage our reputation. 

• Our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations on cross-border transactions and the translation of local currency results into U.S. dollars could negatively impact our results of operations.

We conduct business through our subsidiaries in many different countries, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates could have a significant impact on the reported results of operations, which are presented in U.S. dollars. A significant and growing portion of our products are manufactured in lower-cost locations and sold in various countries. Cross-border transactions, both with external parties and intercompany relationships, result in increased exposure to foreign exchange effects. Accordingly, significant changes in currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro, Pound Sterling, Swiss franc, Chinese Renminbi (Yuan), and the Canadian dollar, could cause fluctuations in the reported results of our businesses’ operations that could negatively affect our results of operations.  Additionally, the strengthening of certain currencies such as the Euro and U.S. dollar potentially exposes us to competitive threats from lower cost producers in other countries such as China. Our sales are translated into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar could result in unfavorable translation effects as the results of foreign locations are translated into U.S. dollars.

• Our borrowing costs may be impacted by our credit ratings developed by various rating agencies.

Three major ratings agencies (Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s, and Fitch Ratings) evaluate our credit profile on an ongoing basis and have each assigned high ratings for our long-term debt as of December 31, 2013.  Although we do not anticipate a material change in our credit ratings, if our current credit ratings deteriorate, then our borrowing costs could increase, including increased fees under our Five-Year Credit Facility, and our access to future sources of liquidity may be adversely affected.

• The proposed spin-off of certain of our communication technologies businesses may not be completed on the currently contemplated timeline or terms, or at all, and may not achieve the intended benefits.

There can be no assurance that the spin-off of Knowles will be completed in the contemplated manner or timeframe, or at all. If the spin-off transaction is not completed in the contemplated manner or timeframe or not completed at all, among other things, the price of Dover's stock may decline.

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We have and will continue to incur significant expenses in connection with the proposed transaction which may exceed our current expectations.

We cannot predict with certainty when the benefits expected from the proposed transaction will occur or the extent to which they will be achieved, if at all. For example, there can be no assurance that analysts and investors will place values on each of the independent companies that will equal a total value that is greater than that which Dover has today. In addition, if the proposed spin-off is consummated, our operational and financial profile will change and we will face new risks, including the possibility of reduced financial resources and less diversification of our revenue sources which could adversely impact our future results. In addition, the changes in our operational and financial profile may not meet some of our shareholders' investment strategies, which could cause investors to sell their shares and otherwise decrease demand for our common stock. Excess selling could cause the relative market price of our common stock to decrease and be subject to greater volatility following the consummation of the proposed spin-off.

• If the spin-off, together with certain related transactions, does not qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we and our shareholders could be subject to significant tax liabilities.

A condition to the spin-off is the receipt by us of either (i) a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") together with an opinion of Baker & McKenzie LLP, our tax counsel, substantively to the effect that, among other things, the distribution of shares to our shareholders, will qualify as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), or (ii) an opinion of Baker & McKenzie LLP, our tax counsel, substantively to the effect that, among other things, the spin-off will qualify as tax-free for U.S. Federal income tax purposes under Sections 355 and 36x(c)(i)(D) of the Code. We received an opinion from Baker & McKenzie LLP that the spin-off will so qualify, which opinion is expected to be confirmed on the distribution date of the Knowles spin-off. The opinion relies on certain facts, assumptions, representations and undertakings of us and Knowles, including those regarding the past and future conduct of certain of our businesses and other matters. If any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings are incorrect or not satisfied, we may not be able to rely on the opinion, and we and our shareholders could be subject to significant tax liabilities. Notwithstanding the opinion of tax counsel, the IRS could determine on audit that the distribution is taxable if it determines that any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings are not correct or have been violated or if it disagrees with the conclusions in the opinion. In addition, we and Knowles intend for certain related transactions to qualify for tax-free treatment under federal, state and local tax law and/or foreign tax law.

If the distribution is determined to be taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we and our shareholders that are subject to U.S. federal income tax could incur significant U.S. federal income tax liabilities. For example, if the distribution fails to qualify for tax-free treatment, we would, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, be treated as if we had sold the Knowles common stock in a taxable sale for its fair market value, and our shareholders who are subject to U.S. federal income tax would be treated as receiving a taxable distribution in an amount equal to the fair market value of the Knowles common stock received in the distribution. In addition, if certain related transactions fail to qualify for tax-free treatment under federal, state and local tax law and/or foreign tax law, we could incur significant tax liabilities under U.S. federal, state, local and/or foreign tax law.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The number, type, location and size of the properties used by our continuing operations as of December 31, 2013 are shown in the following charts, by segment:

	Number and nature of facilities			Square footage (in 000s)
	Manufacturing	Warehouse	Sales / Service	Owned	Leased
Energy	65	59	63	2,923	1,889
Engineered Systems	79	33	51	6,144	4,502
Printing & Identification	11	22	73	627	748
Communication Technologies	33	5	14	1,219	1,495

	Locations				Expiration dates of leased facilities (in years)
	North America	Europe	Asia	Other	Minimum	Maximum
Energy	147	12	9	4	1	12
Engineered Systems	75	43	22	8	1	10
Printing & Identification	13	28	42	2	1	7
Communication Technologies	18	9	10	1	1	15

We believe our owned and leased facilities are well-maintained and suitable for our operations.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

A few of our subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings relating to the cleanup of waste disposal sites identified under federal and state statutes which provide for the allocation of such costs among “potentially responsible parties.” In each instance, the extent of the subsidiary’s liability appears to be very small in relation to the total projected expenditures and the number of other “potentially responsible parties” involved and it is anticipated to be immaterial to us on a consolidated basis. In addition, a few of our subsidiaries are involved in ongoing remedial activities at certain plant sites, in cooperation with regulatory agencies, and appropriate reserves have been established. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we have reserves totaling $30.3 million and $28.9 million, respectively, for environmental matters that are probable and estimable.

We and certain of our subsidiaries are, and from time to time may become, parties to a number of other legal proceedings incidental to our businesses. These proceedings primarily involve claims by private parties alleging injury arising out of the use of our businesses' products, exposure to hazardous substances or patent infringement, employment matters and commercial disputes. Management and legal counsel periodically review the probable outcome of such proceedings, the costs and expenses reasonably expected to be incurred, the availability and extent of insurance coverage, and established reserves. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we have reserves totaling $0.9 million and $1.2 million for legal matters that are probable and estimable and not otherwise covered by insurance. While it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of these legal actions, in the opinion of management, based on the aforementioned reviews, we are not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material affect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

All of our officers are elected annually at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following our annual meeting of shareholders, and are subject to removal at any time by the Board of Directors. Our executive officers as of February 14, 2014, and their positions with Dover (and, where relevant, prior business experience) for the past five years, are as follows:

Name	Age	Positions Held and Prior Business Experience
Robert A. Livingston	60	Chief Executive Officer and Director (since December 2008), President (since June 2008) and Chief Operating Officer (from June 2008 to December 2008) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer of Dover Engineered Systems (from July 2007 to May 2008); prior thereto Vice President of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer of Dover Electronics (from October 2004 to June 2007).
Ivonne M. Cabrera	47	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Dover (since January 2013); prior thereto Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary of Dover (from November 2012 to December 2012); prior thereto Vice President, Business Affairs and General Counsel of Knowles Electronics, LLC (from February 2011 to December 2012); prior thereto Vice President (from May 2010 to February 2011), Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary (from February 2004 to February 2011) of Dover.
Brad M. Cerepak	54	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (since May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (from August 2009 to May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President, Finance (from June 2009 to August 2009) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President and Controller (from August 2005 to June 2008) of Trane, Inc.
John F. Hartner	51	Vice President (since May 2011) of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer (since November 2011) of Dover Printing & Identification; prior thereto Executive Vice President (from April 20l1 to November 2011) of Dover Engineered Systems; prior thereto Executive Vice President (from October 2007 to April 2011) of Dover Electronic Technologies.
Jay L. Kloosterboer	53	Senior Vice President, Human Resources (since May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President, Human Resources (from January 2009 to May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Executive Vice President - Business Excellence (from May 2005 to January 2009) of AES Corporation.
Jeffrey S. Niew	47	Vice President of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer of Dover Communication Technologies (since November 2011); prior thereto President (from January 2008 to November 2011) and Chief Executive Officer (from February 2010 to November 2011) of Knowles Electronics; prior thereto Chief Operating Officer (from January 2007 to February 2010) of Knowles Electronics.
Stephen R. Sellhausen	55	Senior Vice President, Corporate Development (since May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President, Corporate Development (from January 2009 to May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President, Business Development (from April 2008 to January 2009) of Dover; prior thereto investment banker with Citigroup Global Markets.
Sivasankaran Somasundaram	48	Vice President (since January 2008) of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer (since August 2013) of Dover Energy; prior thereto Executive Vice President (from November 2011 to August 2013) of Dover Energy; prior thereto Executive Vice President (from January 2010 to November 2011) of Dover Fluid Management; President (from January 2008 to December 2009) of Dover's Fluid Solutions Platform; prior thereto President (from May 2006 to January 2008) of Gas Equipment Group.
William W. Spurgeon, Jr.	55	Vice President (since October 2004) of Dover and President and Chief Executive Officer (since August 2013) of Dover Engineered Systems; prior thereto President and Chief Executive Officer (from November 2011 to August 2013) of Dover Energy; prior thereto President and Chief Executive Officer (from July 2007 to November 2011) of Dover Fluid Management.
Niclas Ytterdahl	49	Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing (since January 2012) of Dover; prior thereto Vice President, Global Strategic Sourcing (from April 2006 to December 2011) of AES Corporation.

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Name	Age	Positions Held and Prior Business Experience
Kevin P. Buchanan	58	Vice President, Tax (since July 2010) of Dover; prior thereto Deputy General Counsel, Tax (from November 2009 to June 2010) and Vice President, Tax (from May 2000 to October 2009) of Monsanto Company.
C. Anderson Fincher	43	Vice President (since May 2011) of Dover and Executive Vice President (since November 2011) of Dover Engineered Systems; prior thereto Executive Vice President (from May 2009 to November 2011) of Dover Industrial Products; prior thereto President (from January 2005 to May 2009) of Heil Trailer International.
Paul E. Goldberg	50	Vice President, Investor Relations (since November 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Treasurer and Director of Investor Relations (from February 2006 to November 2011) of Dover.
Raymond T. McKay, Jr.	60	Vice President (since February 2004) and Controller (since November 2002) of Dover.
Brian P. Moore	43	Vice President, Treasurer (since November 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Senior Director, Investor Relations (from April 2010 to October 2011) of USG Corporation; prior thereto Director of Credit & Accounts Receivable (from December 2008 to April 2010) of USG; prior thereto Director of Finance (from December 2007 to December 2008) at USG; prior thereto Assistant Treasurer (from October 2004 to December 2008) of USG.
James H. Moyle	61	Vice President (since 2009) of Dover and Executive Vice President (since January 2012) of Dover Engineered Systems; prior thereto Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain (from April 2009 to December 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Chief Financial Officer (from July 2007 to April 2009) of Dover Fluid Management; prior thereto Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (from November 2005 to July 2007) of Dover Diversified.
Michael Y. Zhang	50	Vice President (since May 2010) of Dover and President, Asia (since May 2011) of Dover; prior thereto Managing Director (from January 2009 to May 2011) of Dover Regional Headquarters, China; prior thereto various roles at ABB, Ltd. including Vice President, ABB Control System and Product Business (from September 2004 to March 2008).

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information and Dividends

The principal market in which Dover common stock is traded is the New York Stock Exchange. Information on the high and low sales prices of our stock and the frequency and the amount of dividends paid during the last two years is as follows:

	2013						2012
	Market Prices				Dividends per Share		Market Prices				Dividends per Share
	High		Low				High		Low
First Quarter	$	74.62	$	65.40	$	0.350	$	67.20	$	56.81	$	0.315
Second Quarter	80.75		67.45		0.350		64.36		50.88		0.315
Third Quarter	92.87		75.96		0.375		61.64		50.27		0.350
Fourth Quarter	97.00		85.10		0.375		65.80		54.90		0.350
					$	1.450					$	1.330

Holders

The number of holders of record of Dover common stock as of January 31, 2014 was approximately 19,653. This figure includes participants in our domestic 401(k) program.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

Information regarding securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plans is contained in Part III, Item 12 of this Form 10-K.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we made the following purchases of Dover shares:

	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value in Thousands) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs (2)
Period					May 2012 Program	November 2012 Program
October 1 to October 31	550,645	$	90.82	550,645	3,908,289	$	292,565
November 1 to November 30	—	—		—	3,908,289	292,565
December 1 to December 31	—	—		—	3,908,289	292,565
For the Fourth Quarter	550,645	$	90.82	550,645	3,908,289	$	292,565

(1) In May 2012, the Board of Directors renewed its standing authorization of the Company's share repurchase program, on terms consistent with its prior five-year authorization which expired at that time. This renewal authorizes the repurchase of up to 10,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock during the five-year period ending May 2017. We did not make any repurchases under this program during the fourth quarter. Additionally, in November 2012, the Board of Directors approved a $1.0 billion share repurchase program authorizing repurchases of Dover’s common shares over the following 12 to 18 months, which is expected to be completed in 2014. All 550,645 shares repurchased during the fourth quarter were acquired under the November 2012 program.

(2) As of December 31, 2013, the number of shares still available for repurchase under the May 2012 share repurchase authorization was 3,908,289. The approximate dollar amount still available for repurchase under the November 2012 share repurchase authorization was $292,565 thousand.

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Performance Graph

This performance graph does not constitute soliciting material, is not deemed filed with the SEC, and is not incorporated by reference in any of our filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date of this Form 10-K and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any such filing, except to the extent we specifically incorporate this performance graph by reference therein.

Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return *

Dover Corporation, S&P 500 Index & Peer Group Index

Total Shareholder Returns

Data Source: Research Data Group, Inc

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*Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends.

This graph assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2008 in Dover Corporation common stock, the S&P 500 index, and a peer group index.

Gardner Denver Inc., a company that was part of the peer index group in 2012, was acquired by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. during 2013 and had since been removed from the index. The 2013 peer index consists of the following 36 public companies selected by the Company.

3M Company	FMC Technologies Inc.	Regal Beloit Corp.
Actuant Corp.	Honeywell International Inc.	Rockwell Automation Inc.
Ametek Inc.	Hubbell Incorporated	Roper Industries Inc.
Amphenol Corp.	IDEX Corporation	Snap-On Inc.
Cameron International	Illinois Tool Works Inc.	SPX Corporation
Carlisle Companies	Ingersoll-Rand PLC	Teledyne Technologies Inc.
Corning Inc.	Lennox International Inc.	Textron Inc.
Crane Company	Nordson Corp.	The Timken Company
Danaher Corporation	Pall Corporation	Tyco International Limited
Eaton Corporation	Parker-Hannifin Corp.	United Technologies Corp.
Emerson Electric Co.	Pentair Limited	Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
Flowserve Corporation	Precision Castparts Corp.	Weatherford International Limited

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

dollars in thousands except share data	2013		2012			2011		2010		2009
Revenue	$	8,729,813	$	8,104,339		$	7,369,154	$	6,109,507	$	5,055,796
Earnings from continuing operations	965,805		833,119			773,186		619,497		390,705
Net earnings	1,003,129		811,070			895,243		700,104		356,438
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations	$	5.64	$	4.59		$	4.16	$	3.31	$	2.10
Discontinued operations	0.22		(0.12		)	0.66		0.43		(0.18		)
Net earnings	5.86		4.47			4.82		3.75		1.91
Weighted average shares outstanding	171,271,000		181,551,000			185,882,000		186,897,000		186,136,000
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations	$	5.57	$	4.53		$	4.09	$	3.27	$	2.09
Discontinued operations	0.22		(0.12		)	0.65		0.43		(0.18		)
Net earnings	5.78		4.41			4.74		3.70		1.91
Weighted average shares outstanding	173,547,000		183,993,000			188,887,000		189,170,000		186,736,000
Dividends per common share	$	1.45	$	1.33		$	1.18	$	1.07	$	1.02
Capital expenditures	$	236,833	$	297,012		$	262,676	$	169,297	$	108,639
Depreciation and amortization	421,616		357,585			290,477		229,237		217,981
Total assets	10,838,172		10,443,943			9,500,552		8,558,743		7,882,403
Total debt	2,828,479		2,800,116			2,187,252		1,807,476		1,860,884

All results and data in the table above reflect continuing operations, unless otherwise noted. As a result, the data presented above will not necessarily agree to previously issued financial statements. See Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations in the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on disposed and discontinued operations and Note 3. Acquisitions for additional information regarding the impact of 2013 and 2012 acquisitions.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand our results of operations and financial condition for the three years ended December 31, 2013. The MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-K, particularly in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and in the “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” preceding Part I of this Form 10-K.

OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer focusing on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, and support services provided through its four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Printing & Identification, and Communication Technologies. The Company's entrepreneurial business model encourages, promotes, and fosters deep customer engagement, which has led to Dover's well-established and valued reputation for providing superior customer service and industry-leading product innovation. Unless the context indicates otherwise, references herein to “Dover,” “the Company,” and words such as “we,” “us,” and “our” include Dover Corporation and its subsidiaries.

Our Energy segment provides highly-engineered solutions for the safe and efficient extraction and handling of oil and gas in the production, downstream and drilling markets. Our Engineered Systems segment is comprised of two platforms, Refrigeration & Industrial and Fluid Solutions, which are industry leaders in the refrigeration and food equipment, certain other industrial markets and fluids systems. Our Printing & Identification segment provides integrated printing, coding, and dispensing solutions for the fast moving consumer goods and industrial markets. Our Communication Technologies segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of innovative products and components in the consumer electronics, aerospace/defense, medical technology and telecommunication/other markets.

We delivered solid growth during 2013, as our consolidated revenue increased 7.7%, representing organic growth of 2.9% and acquisition-related growth of 4.8%. The impact from foreign currency translation was negligible. Gross profit increased $232.7 million, or 7.5%, to $3.3 billion. We saw momentum in the second half of the year, as broad-based order and shipment activity was particularly strong at our businesses serving the refrigeration and food equipment, fast moving consumer goods, fluids, drilling and downstream energy markets. In the consumer electronics market, revenue growth was due to increased microelectronic mechanical (“MEMs”) microphone volumes resulting from new OEM product introductions and overall smartphone market growth. This growth was offset in part by the continued market decline of two OEM customers, principally affecting our speaker and receiver volumes. Overall, productivity initiatives and the leveraging of higher volumes, more than offset normal pricing concessions. For further discussion related to our consolidated and segment results, see "Consolidated Results of Operations" and "Segment Results of Operations", respectively, within Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Bookings increased 8.2% over the prior year to $8.7 billion, representing growth across all segments, with strong growth of 12.7% in Engineered Systems, and increases of 5.9% in Communications Technologies, 5.5% in Energy and 2.4% in Printing & Identification. Overall, the book-to-bill of 1.00 slightly improved over the prior year. Backlog increased 4.6% to $1.6 billion.

From a geographic perspective for the year, our North American markets were solid. Our European markets continued to show improvement throughout the year with incremental growth, driven by our short cycle business activity, complemented by project shipments. China and the rest of the world markets were strong.

On May 23, 2013, Dover announced its Board of Directors approved a preliminary plan to spin-off certain of its communication technologies businesses into a stand-alone, publicly-traded company known as Knowles Corporation ("Knowles"). On February 6, 2014, Dover announced that its Board of Directors approved the separation of Knowles from Dover through the pro rata distribution by Dover of 100% of the common stock of Knowles to Dover's stockholders on February 28, 2014. In addition, on February 10, 2014, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared Knowles' Registration Statement on Form 10 effective. As a result, the following is expected to occur: (1) the distribution of Knowles' shares would be made on February 28, 2014 to Dover stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 19, 2014, the record date for the distribution, (2) on the distribution date, Dover stockholders will receive one share of Knowles common stock for every two shares of Dover

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common stock held as of the record date, and (3) following the distribution, Knowles will be an independent, publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (utilizing ticker symbol "KN") and Dover will retain no ownership interest in Knowles. The distribution has been structured to be tax-free to Dover and its shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The results of operations, financial condition and cash flows for the businesses to be transferred to Knowles and included in the spin-off are, and will continue to be, presented within Dover's consolidated financial statements as continuing operations within the Communication Technologies segment until the spin-off is complete (which is expected to occur on February 28, 2014), upon which the financial presentation of these businesses will be included within Dover's discontinued operations. One-time costs associated with the transaction are expected to be in the range of $60.0 to $70.0 million, of which $30.1 million has been incurred by Dover through December 31, 2013. Following the spin-off of Knowles, Dover expects to align its segment structure to ensure it is properly organized to execute its future growth plans.

As previously disclosed, in the fourth quarter of 2012 in connection with our periodic review for our businesses' strategic fit within Dover, we announced our intention to divest DEK International and Everett Charles Technologies (including the Multitest business, collectively "ECT") within the Printing & Identification segment. These businesses were reclassified to discontinued operations, and in 2013, we recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $54.5 million, as well as a $25.5 million tax benefit in the discontinued operations deferred income tax provision for 2013. The Company completed the sale of ECT in the fourth quarter of 2013 for total proceeds of $92.7 million, which resulted in an after-tax loss on sale of $2.8 million. In 2013, the Company signed a definitive agreement to sell DEK. Based on the anticipated proceeds from this sale, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $14.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Management intends to complete the sale of DEK in the first half of 2014.

Other actions that we undertook in order to strengthen our position in 2014 and beyond included raising €300.0 million in the Euro debt market in 2013. Some of the proceeds were used to repay commercial paper of approximately $381.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. In addition, we expanded our competitive position with ten business acquisitions during the year for net cash consideration of approximately $323.0 million, notably in the fluids and downstream energy spaces. Dover expects additional acquisitions to be closed in the first quarter of 2014.

Under our November 2012 $1.0 billion share repurchase program, we repurchased 6.0 million shares during the year for a total of $457.3 million. There is $292.6 million remaining under this program, and we expect to complete the balance of this program in the first quarter of 2014. In addition, we continued our history of increasing our annual dividend payments to shareholders by paying $247.8 million in dividends in 2013.

Regarding our business activity, near term we expect:

• continued positive performance in Energy driven by expanding international activity, and the ongoing improvement in drilling;

• strong results in our Fluids markets from the benefits of our recent acquisitions and positive markets;

• solid results in our refrigeration and food equipment markets; and

• normal seasonality in our fast moving consumer goods markets.

If global or domestic economic conditions accelerate or deteriorate, our operating results for 2014 could be materially different than currently projected.

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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

As discussed in Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, in the fourth quarter of 2012, we reclassified certain businesses in the Printing & Identification segment to discontinued operations based on our decision to divest these businesses. The results of operations of these businesses have been removed from the results of continuing operations and are presented within results of discontinued operations for all periods presented.

	Years Ended December 31,									% / Point Change
(dollars in thousands, except per share figures)	2013			2012			2011			2013 vs. 2012		2012 vs. 2011
Revenue	$	8,729,813		$	8,104,339		$	7,369,154		7.7	%	10.0	%
Cost of goods and services	5,390,032			4,997,274			4,524,351			7.9	%	10.5	%
Gross profit	3,339,781			3,107,065			2,844,803			7.5	%	9.2	%
Gross profit margin	38.3		%	38.3		%	38.6		%	—		(0.3	)
Selling and administrative expenses	1,985,849			1,841,688			1,720,954			7.8	%	7.0	%
Selling and administrative as a percent of revenue	22.7		%	22.7		%	23.4		%	—		(0.7	)
Interest expense, net	120,742			121,141			115,525			(0.3	)%	4.9	%
Other expense (income), net	(4,222		)	6,665			(1,938		)	nm		nm
Provision for income taxes	271,607			304,452			237,076			(10.8	)%	28.4	%
Effective tax rate	21.9		%	26.8		%	23.5		%	(4.9	)	3.3
Earnings from continuing operations	965,805			833,119			773,186			15.9	%	7.8	%
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	37,324			(22,049		)	122,057			nm		nm
Earnings from continuing operations per common share - diluted	$	5.57		$	4.53		$	4.09		23.0	%	10.8	%

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Revenue

Our 2013 consolidated revenue increased $625.5 million, or 7.7% to $8.7 billion, reflecting organic growth of 2.9% and growth from acquisitions of 4.8%. The impact from foreign currency translation was negligible. Increased volume in 2013 across all segments drove a revenue increase of 3.0% as compared to 2012. We saw momentum in the second half of the year, as broad-based order and shipment activity was particularly strong at our businesses serving the refrigeration and food equipment, fast moving consumer goods, fluids, drilling and downstream energy markets. In the consumer electronics market, revenue growth was due to increased microelectronic mechanical (“MEMs”) microphone volumes resulting from new OEM product introductions and overall smartphone market growth. This growth was offset in part by the continued market decline of two OEM customers, principally affecting our speaker and receiver volumes. Overall, productivity initiatives and the leveraging of higher volumes, more than offset normal pricing concessions.

The majority of the 4.8% acquisition-related revenue growth in 2013 as compared to the prior year was generated from acquisitions made in the second half of 2012 and the first half of 2013 within our Engineered Systems and Energy segments, including Anthony International, Power Soak, Ebsray Pumps, The Curotto-Can, Inc. and UPCO, Inc. These acquisitions accounted for approximately 80.0% of acquisition-related revenue growth as compared to the prior year.

Our 2012 consolidated revenue increased10.0% to $8.1 billion compared with 2011, reflecting organic growth of 5.5%, growth from acquisitions of 5.8% and an unfavorable impact from currency translation of 1.3%. All four of our segments generated 2013 organic revenue growth, with the majority attributed to volume increases driven by strength in the energy, handset, refrigeration and food equipment, and many of the other industrial markets served by our Engineered Systems segment. Approximately 3.0% of our growth was generated by new products, particularly in our Communication Technologies segment, and geographic market expansion in our Energy segment. Pricing had a negligible impact to 2012 revenue, as price increases implemented to offset higher commodity costs, were partly offset by lower strategic pricing initiatives. Revenues generated outside of the U.S. increased by 9.0% compared with 2011, with growth in Canada and Asia offsetting weakness in Europe.

Over 80.0% of the 2012 revenue growth from acquisitions was generated by Sound Solutions, Maag Pump Systems, and Production Control Services, three of our more significant recent acquisitions made in the second half of 2011 and first half of 2012.

Gross Profit

Our gross profit increased $232.7 million, or 7.5%, in 2013 compared with 2012, reflecting the benefit of increased sales volumes, favorable net material costs, and benefits from productivity initiatives. The benefit from these factors were partly offset with higher depreciation and amortization expense of $52.2 million and higher restructuring costs of $8.2 million. Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue remained at 38.3% year over year, with the operating leverage achieved by the higher volumes being offset by the impact of normal pricing concessions, business mix and higher labor costs across all segments.

Our gross profit increased$262.3 million or 9.2% in 2012 compared with 2011, reflecting the benefit of increased sales volumes,favorable net material costs, and benefits from productivity initiatives. Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue contracted 30 basis points in 2012 to 38.3% from 38.6% in 2011 with the reduction in large part due to the integration of Sound Solutions, which generated lower than anticipated revenue in 2012, more than offsetting the operating leverage achieved by our other businesses.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses increased $144.2 million, or 7.8%, in 2013 compared with 2012 primarily due to general increases across the segments in support of higher volumes. The current year expense also included $30.1 million in one-time transaction costs related to the spin-off of Knowles and higher depreciation and amortization expense of $11.8 million. These expenses were partially offset by a $6.8 million gain associated with the sale of land in Switzerland in the first quarter of 2013 and a one-time pension curtailment gain of $4.4 million recognized in the third quarter of 2013 as a result of the Company's announcement to freeze future service benefits for the U.S. benefit plans after January 1, 2024. As a percentage of revenue, selling and administrative expenses remained constant at 22.7%, as the higher acquisition-related depreciation and amortization was more than offset by the leveraging of higher revenue volumes.

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Selling and administrative expenses increased$120.7 million or 7.0% in 2012 compared with 2011 due primarily to general increases across the segments in support of higher volumes. As a percentage of revenue, selling and administrative expenses decreased to 22.7% in 2012 compared with 23.4% in 2011. This 70 basis point improvement is largely a result of leverage from the higher revenue levels, which more than offset higher acquisition-related amortization and increased restructuring charges.

Non-Operating Items

Interest expense, net, decreased$0.4 million, or 0.3%, to $120.7 million in 2013 primarily due to lower average levels of cash on hand at reduced interest rates, which offset higher interest expense related to the euro-denominated debt issued in the fourth quarter of 2013.

In 2012, our interest expense, net, increased4.9% to $121.1 million due primarily to lower average levels of cash on hand at reduced interest rates, leading to $4.4 million less of interest income in 2012 as compared with 2011.

Other expense (income), net in 2013, 2012, and 2011 includes $6.1 million, $9.5 million, and $7.5 million, respectively, of net foreign exchange losses resulting from the remeasurement and settlement of foreign currency denominated balances. The 2013 net foreign exchange losses are more than offset by other nonrecurring items, including approximately $7.4 million related to insurance settlements for property damage, as well as several other miscellaneous items, none of which were individually significant. Other expense (income), net in 2012 and 2011 included royalty income and other miscellaneous non-operating gains and losses, none of which are individually significant.

Income Taxes

We operate globally, and 37.3%, 38.4%, and 42.9% of our pre-tax earnings in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, were generated in foreign jurisdictions, where such earnings are generally subject to local country tax rates that are well below the 35.0% U.S. statutory rate. We also benefit from tax holidays and incentives in a number of the foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. As a result, our blended effective foreign or non-U.S. tax rate is typically significantly lower than the U.S. statutory rate.

The 2013 effective tax rate on continuing operations was 21.9% compared to the 2012 rate of 26.8%. The 2013 rate was impacted by $77.0 million of favorable net discrete items, principally related to the conclusion of certain U.S. federal, state and international tax audits, a favorable court interpretation of tax law, certain cross-border tax consequences and the effect of the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 signed into law on January 2, 2013. The 2012 effective tax rate was impacted by other favorable net discrete items totaling $16.1 million, principally related to settlements with U.S. federal and state taxing authorities. After adjusting for discrete items, the effective tax rates were 28.2% for both 2013 and 2012.

We believe it is reasonably possible during the next twelve months that uncertain tax positions may be settled, which could result in a decrease in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits. This decrease may result in an income tax benefit. Due to the potential for resolution of federal, state, and foreign examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, our gross unrecognized tax benefits balance may change within the next twelve months by a range of zero to $37.2 million. Some portion of such change may be reported as discontinued operations. We believe adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties.

The 2011 effective tax rate on continuing operations was 23.5%. The effective tax rate in 2011 was favorably impacted by net discrete and other items totaling $40.7 million, arising principally from settlements with the U.S. federal and state taxing authorities. After adjusting for discrete and other items, the effective tax rate for 2011 was 27.5%.

Earnings from Continuing Operations

Earnings from continuing operations increased15.9% to $965.8 million, or $5.57 diluted earnings per share ("EPS") in 2013, compared with earnings from continuing operations of $833.1 million, or $4.53 EPS, in 2012. The increase in 2013 earnings from continuing operations is primarily the result of higher revenues and benefits from productivity and cost containment initiatives, offset in part by higher labor costs across all segments, as well as higher acquisition-related expenses, including depreciation and amortization. The EPS increase reflects the increase in earnings, as well as the impact of lower weighted average shares outstanding for the 2013 period relative to 2012.

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Earnings from continuing operations increased7.8% to $833.1 million, or $4.53 EPS in 2012, compared with earnings from continuing operations of $773.2 million, or $4.09 EPS, in 2011. The increase in 2012 earnings from continuing operations is primarily the result of higher revenues and benefits from productivity and cost containment initiatives, offset in part by higher acquisition-related expenses and increased restructuring charges relative to 2011. The EPS increase reflects the increase in earnings, as well as the impact of lower weighted average shares outstanding for the 2012 period relative to 2011. Further, we repurchased incrementally more common shares in 2012 as compared to 2011.

Discontinued Operations

Management evaluates Dover's businesses periodically for their strategic fit within Dover's operations. Accordingly, in 2012, the Company announced its intention to divest DEK International and Everett Charles Technologies (including the Multitest business, collectively "ECT") within the Printing & Identification segment, which serve the electronic assembly and test markets. These businesses were reclassified to discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2012. The Company completed the sale of ECT in the fourth quarter of 2013 for total proceeds of $92.7 million. Additionally, in 2013, the Company signed a definitive agreement to sell DEK. Management plans to complete the sale of this business in the first half of 2014.

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the year ended December 31, 2013 totaled $37.3 million, which included a loss on sale of ECT, including impairments, of $35.5 million, net of tax, earnings from operations of the aforementioned businesses prior to sale of $17.9 million before tax, and an income tax benefit of $54.9 million. One-time impairment charges netting to $35.5 million included the following: a $2.8 million loss on the sale of ECT; a $44.2 million goodwill impairment charge resulting from the write-down of the carrying value to fair value, based on the current estimated sales price of ECT; a benefit of $25.5 million to the deferred income tax provision as a result of the elimination of certain deferred tax liabilities; and a $14.0 million impairment loss related to the expected proceeds for the anticipated sale of DEK, of which approximately $9.2 million represented a goodwill impairment charge, of which none is taxable.

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the year ended December 31, 2012 totaled $22.0 million. Net earnings from operations of $28.8 million reflects net earnings from operations generated by these two businesses, as well as various expense and accrual adjustments relating to other discontinued operations. This activity was more than offset by a goodwill impairment charge determined in connection with the anticipated sale of ECT, at which time the Company recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $63.8 million ($51.9 million after tax), representing a write-down of the reporting unit's carrying value of goodwill to its fair value.

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the year ended December 31, 2011 totaled $122.1 million. In 2011, the Company sold three businesses, Paladin Brands, Crenlo LLC, and Heil Trailer International, that had operated within the Engineered Systems segment for total cash proceeds of $512.1 million. These businesses were reclassified to discontinued operations in the third and fourth quarters of 2011. The 2011 earnings from discontinued operations reflects net operating earnings generated by the two businesses discontinued in 2012 and the three business sold in 2011, coupled with tax benefits of $18.0 million relating primarily to discrete tax items settled or resolved during the year. Earnings from discontinued operations also includes a $4.7 million loss on the 2011 sale of the three businesses, inclusive of an after-tax goodwill impairment charge of $76.1 million, representing a write-down of the carrying value of the associated reporting unit's goodwill to its fair value.

Refer to Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations in the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on disposed and discontinued operations.

Restructuring Activities

2013 Restructuring Activities

The Company incurred restructuring charges during 2013 totaling $25.9 million related to these programs, as follows:

• The Energy segment incurred a net restructuring benefit of $0.7 million, including a net gain on sale of three buildings, relating to facility consolidations within the production sector undertaken to optimize cost structure.

• The Engineered Systems segment incurred net restructuring charges of $6.6 million in connection with certain facility consolidations and optimizations and headcount reductions undertaken to optimize its cost structure.

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• The Printing & Identification segment incurred restructuring charges of $3.8 million relating to exit plans at targeted facilities, which included certain adjustments and offsets to previously recorded reserves.

• The Communication Technologies segment incurred restructuring charges of $16.3 million related principally to a facility consolidation in its capacitor business and headcount reductions in connection with integration activities within its consumer electronic business.

We expect to incur restructuring charges of approximately $5.0 million to $15.0 million in 2014 in connection with the above-mentioned projects, as well as certain other programs to be initiated during the year to rationalize headcount and optimize operations in a few select businesses. We anticipate that much of the benefit of the 2013 and 2014 programs will be realized over the remainder of 2014 and into 2015. We also expect to fund the remainder of the 2013 programs currently underway, as well those commenced in 2014, over the next 12 to 18 months. In light of the economic uncertainty in certain of our end markets and our continued focus on improving our operating efficiency, it is possible that additional programs may be implemented throughout the remainder of 2014.

2012 Restructuring Activities

During 2012, we initiated restructuring actions relating to ongoing cost reduction efforts, including targeted facility consolidations and headcount reductions at certain businesses. As a result, in 2012, we incurred restructuring charges totaling $19.4 million related to these programs, as follows:

• The Energy segment incurred restructuring charges of $0.7 million, primarily representing costs for the integration of recent acquisitions and minor headcount reductions.

• The Engineered Systems segment incurred restructuring charges of $7.5 million, mainly relating to facility consolidations and other headcount reduction programs undertaken to optimize its cost structure.

• The Printing & Identification segment incurred restructuring charges of $5.7 million, principally relating to rationalization of global headcount within its marking and coding businesses to better align its footprint with present market conditions.

• The Communication Technologies segment incurred restructuring charges of $5.5 million, primarily relating to a facility consolidation and related headcount reductions within its operations that serve the telecom infrastructure market to better reflect the current market dynamics, along with headcount reductions undertaken to facilitate management changes and optimize the cost structure of its businesses serving the consumer electronics market.

Restructuring initiatives in 2011 were limited to a few targeted facility consolidations. We incurred restructuring charges of $5.6 million relating to such activities. See Note 9. Restructuring Activities in the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional details regarding our recent restructuring activities.

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SEGMENT RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This summary that follows provides a discussion of the results of operations of each of our four reportable operating segments (Energy, Engineered Systems, Printing & Identification, and Communication Technologies). Each of these segments is comprised of various product and service offerings that serve multiple end markets. See Note 17. Segment Information in the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for a reconciliation of segment revenue, earnings, and operating margin to our consolidated revenue, earnings from continuing operations, and operating margin. Segment EBITDA and segment EBITDA margin, which are presented in the segment discussion that follows, are non-GAAP measures and do not purport to be alternatives to operating income as a measure of operating performance. We believe that these measures are useful to investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating ongoing operating profitability as they exclude the depreciation and amortization expense related primarily to capital expenditures and acquisitions that occurred in prior years, as well as in evaluating operating performance in relation to our competitors. For further information, see the Non-GAAP Disclosures at the end of this Item 7.

Energy

Our Energy segment serves the oil, gas and power generation industries, with products that promote the efficient and cost-effective drilling, extraction, storage and movement of oil and gas products, or constitute critical components for power generation equipment. The Energy segment operates through the following business lines: Production, which comprises products and components facilitating the extraction and movement of fuel from the ground; Downstream, which comprises systems and products that support the efficient, safe, and environmentally-sensitive handling of fuel, hazardous liquids, and dry-bulk commodities; and Drilling, which comprises products supporting the cost-effective drilling of oil and gas wells.

	Years Ended December 31,									% Change
(dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			2011			2013 vs. 2012		2012 vs. 2011
Revenue:
Production	$	1,227,829		$	1,182,315		$	969,271		3.8	%	22.0	%
Downstream	643,649			581,660			531,198			10.7	%	9.5	%
Drilling	424,976			408,629			400,280			4.0	%	2.1	%
Total	$	2,296,454		$	2,172,604		$	1,900,749		5.7	%	14.3	%
Segment earnings	$	552,800		$	538,650		$	450,637		2.6	%	19.5	%
Operating margin	24.1		%	24.8		%	23.7		%
Segment EBITDA	$	660,144		$	633,727		$	528,456		4.2	%	19.9	%
Segment EBITDA margin	28.7		%	29.2		%	27.8		%
Other measures:
Depreciation and amortization	$	107,344		$	95,077		$	77,819		12.9	%	22.2	%
Bookings	2,313,132			2,193,042			1,985,405			5.5	%	10.5	%
Backlog	254,898			256,093			246,351			(0.5	)%	4.0	%
Components of revenue growth:										2013 vs. 2012		2012 vs. 2011
Organic growth										2.9	%	9.4	%
Acquisitions										3.4	%	5.3	%
Foreign currency translation										(0.6	)%	(0.4	)%
										5.7	%	14.3	%

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2013 Versus 2012

Energy segment revenue for the year increased$123.9 million, a 5.7% increase over the prior year due to organic growth of 2.9%, as well as acquisition-related growth of 3.4%, slightly offset by a (0.6)% impact from foreign currency translation. Acquisition-related growth was driven by the following: the Production Control Services and Upco, Inc., acquisitions that occurred in the second and fourth quarters of 2012; Klaus Enterprise, Ltd., and SPIRIT Global Energy Solutions that occurred in the second and third quarters of 2013; and Fibresec Holdings Ltd., Kungsors Plast AB (KPS) and Lianyungang Jump Equipment Co., Ltd. acquisitions that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2013.

• Production revenue (representing 53.5% of 2013 segment revenue) increased $45.5 million, or 3.8%, with 5.0% growth from acquisitions, partially offset by a 1.0% decline in organic revenue. Increased demand for artificial lift products, particularly outside North America and Europe, contributed to the increase in revenue, as well as the impact from recent acquisitions, while softer demand for winch products for the energy and recovery markets drove a partially offsetting decline in revenue.

• Downstream revenue (representing 28.0% of 2013 segment revenue) increased $62.0 million, or 10.7%, due to stronger demand for loading equipment and fuel delivery systems for the transportation and chemical/industrial markets.

• Drilling revenue (representing 18.5% of 2013 segment revenue) increased approximately $16.3 million, or 4.0%, compared to 2012 due to market share gains and expansion in international growth, especially within China.

Energy earnings in 2013increased$14.2 million, or 2.6%, primarily due to higher volume in the production and downstream sectors. Operating margin decreased 70 basis points due to unfavorable product mix and higher acquisition-related depreciation and amortization.

Bookings for the year ended December 31, 2013increased5.5% compared to 2012 primarily due to strong international growth, offset in part by softer demand for winch products in the Production sector. Backlog at December 31, 2013 remained relatively stable as compared to the prior year, decreasing 0.5%.

2012 Versus 2011

Revenue generated by our Energy segment increased$271.9 million, or 14.3%, compared with 2011. The increase was driven by organic revenue growth of 9.4%, growth from the acquisitions of Production Control Services (in April 2012) and Oil Lift (in September 2011) totaling 5.3%, and a negligible impact from foreign currency translation. Pricing actions, mainly in response to increased raw material costs, represented approximately 2.0% of the revenue increase.

• Production revenue (representing 54.4% of 2012 segment revenue) increased by $213.0 million, or 22.0%, with 12.0% due to organic growth and 10.0% from acquisitions. Organic growth was driven by an increased number of active U.S. oil wells and wells with natural gas liquids driving demand for artificial lift products, higher international sales, and increased demand for compressor related products and winch products serving the infrastructure and recovery markets.

• Downstream revenue (representing 26.8% of 2012 segment revenue) increased by $50.5 million, or 9.5%, reflecting increased demand for loading equipment for the rail, cargo tank and chemical/industrial markets, bearing products serving energy markets, and fuel delivery systems.

• Drilling revenue (representing 18.8% of 2012 segment revenue) increased by $8.3 million, or 2.1% , due to an essentially flat level of drilling activity compared to 2011, which moderated demand for the segment's drilling products.

• Our revenues in the drilling sector, and to a smaller extent in the production sector, are impacted by changes in the number of active North American drilling rigs. In 2012, the average North American drilling rig count declined 1.0% compared to the prior year. We expect the North American rig count growth to turn positive in the second half of 2013.

Energy earnings increased$88.0 million, or 19.5%, primarily resulting from higher volume in the production and downstream sectors. Operating margin increased 110 basis points compared to the prior year due to improved operating leverage associated with higher volumes, strategic pricing, and productivity gains, which more than offset the impact of unfavorable product mix and higher acquisition-related depreciation and amortization.

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Engineered Systems

Our Engineered Systems segment is comprised of two platforms, Refrigeration & Industrial and Fluid Solutions. The Refrigeration & Industrial platform manufactures products and systems which serve two key end-markets: Refrigeration & Food Equipment and Other Industrial. The Fluid Solutions platform designs and manufactures pumps, compressors, and chemical proportioning and dispensing products.

	Years Ended December 31,									% Change
(dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			2011			2013 vs. 2012		2012 vs. 2011
Revenue:
Refrigeration & Industrial
Refrigeration & Food Equipment	$	1,648,464		$	1,370,289		$	1,240,938		20.3	%	10.4	%
Other Industrial	1,248,144			1,233,553			1,183,700			1.2	%	4.2	%
	2,896,608			2,603,842			2,424,638			11.2	%	7.4	%
Fluid Solutions Platform	901,793			817,162			677,621			10.4	%	20.6	%
Eliminations	(1,692		)	(1,460		)	(1,524		)
	$	3,796,709		$	3,419,544		$	3,100,735		11.0	%	10.3	%
Segment earnings	$	575,898		$	501,952		$	445,186		14.7	%	12.8	%
Operating margin	15.2		%	14.7		%	14.4		%
Segment EBITDA	$	707,052		$	595,573		$	519,962		18.7	%	14.5	%
Segment EBITDA margin	18.6		%	17.4		%	16.8		%
Other measures:
Depreciation and amortization	$	131,154		$	93,621		$	74,776		40.1	%	25.2	%
Bookings
Refrigeration & Industrial	$	2,904,322		$	2,585,130		$	2,512,706		12.3	%	2.9	%
Fluid Solutions	907,604			796,489			682,832			14.0	%	16.6	%
Eliminations	(1,681		)	(1,441		)	(2,816		)
	$	3,810,245		$	3,380,178		$	3,192,722		12.7	%	5.9	%
Backlog
Refrigeration & Industrial	$	506,069		$	516,559		$	528,118		(2.0	)%	(2.2	)%
Fluid Solutions	255,871			160,890			54,194			59.0	%	196.9	%
Eliminations	(147		)	(157		)	(177		)
	$	761,793		$	677,292		$	582,135		12.5	%	16.3	%
Components of revenue growth:										2013 vs. 2012		2012 vs. 2011
Organic growth										1.4	%	5.6	%
Acquisitions										9.1	%	6.1	%
Foreign currency translation										0.5	%	(1.4	)%
										11.0	%	10.3	%

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2013 Versus 2012

Engineered Systems 2013 revenue increased$377.2 million, or 11.0%, driven by organic revenue growth of 1.4% and growth from recent acquisitions of 9.1%, as well as a favorable foreign currency impact of less than 1.0%.

• Revenue of our Refrigeration & Industrial platform, which serves our refrigeration and food equipment and other industrial end-markets, increased$292.8 million, or 11.2%.

• Revenue derived from refrigeration and food equipment markets (representing 43.4% of 2013 segment revenue) increased$278.2 million, or 20.3%, over the prior year reflecting the favorable impact of recent acquisitions, most notably Anthony International, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2012. In addition, increased demand for refrigeration equipment and beverage can-making equipment attributed to the revenue increase as compared to 2012. These increases in revenue more than offset the unfavorable impact of reduced shipments to a key retail customer on a specific project in the refrigeration market.

• Revenue generated by our businesses serving other industrial markets (representing 32.9% of 2013 segment revenue) increased$14.6 million, or 1.2%, driven by the impact of a recent acquisition, higher demand for waste equipment for large regional haulers, and increased demand in markets serving vehicle service businesses, partially offset by lower demand for equipment serving the mining, utilities, military, and industrial automation machinery sectors.

• Revenue of our Fluid Solutions platform (representing 23.7% of 2013 segment revenue) increased by $84.6 million, or 10.4%, reflecting the favorable impact of recent acquisitions, organic growth of 2.0% primarily resulting from strength in our European markets and a 1.0% favorable impact from foreign currency translation.

Engineered Systems segment earnings in 2013increased$73.9 million, or 14.7% compared with 2012, due to the impact of recent acquisitions, favorable net material cost, productivity improvements and a favorable foreign currency impact, partially offset by weakened Europe markets and higher acquisition-related depreciation and amortization expense. In addition, non-recurring gains in 2013 included a $6.8 million gain associated with the sale of land in Switzerland and settlements on insurance related to property damage totaling $4.4 million, that partially offset other miscellaneous non-recurring charges, none of which were individually significant. Operating margin increased 50 basis points compared to 2012, as the aforementioned pricing and productivity benefits and favorable net material costs more than offset acquisition-related costs.

Segment bookings for 2013 and backlog at December 31, 2013 increased compared to 2012 levels, primarily from higher pump equipment, refrigeration equipment and other industrial equipment orders.

2012 Versus 2011

Engineered Systems 2012 revenue increased $318.8 million, or 10.3%, driven by organic revenue growth of 5.6% and growth from recent acquisitions of 6.1%, offset by a 1.4% unfavorable foreign currency impact.

• Revenue of our Refrigeration & Industrial platform, which serves our refrigeration and food equipment and other industrial end-markets, increased$179.2 million, or 7.4%.

• Revenue derived from refrigeration and food equipment markets (representing 40.0% of 2012 segment revenue) increased$129.4 million or 10.4%, with approximately 2.0% of the revenue growth generated by the Anthony and Advansor acquisitions, and the remaining 9.0% of the growth reflecting solid demand for refrigeration systems fueled by remodel activity at major retail chains, as well as increased demand for foodservice equipment through dealer and direct channels and for beverage can-making equipment, especially in Asia.

• Revenue generated by our businesses serving other industrial markets (representing 36.1% of 2012 segment revenue) increased$49.9 million, or 4.2%. The increase was driven by higher demand for waste and recycling equipment and industrial automation machinery, along with increased demand for vehicle services in the important Asian markets and strong first-half demand for hydraulic equipment serving the mining and utility sectors.

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• Revenue of our Fluid Solutions platform (representing 23.9% of 2012 segment revenue) increased by $139.5 million or 20.6% reflecting the favorable impact of recent acquisitions, most notably Maag Pump Systems, which was acquired in the first quarter of 2012, partly offset by a 1.0% decline in organic revenue, primarily resulting from weakness in our European markets.

Engineered Systems segment earnings in 2012increased$56.8 million, or 12.8%, compared with 2011, due to the impact of recent acquisitions, favorable net material cost, and productivity improvements, partially offset by weakened Europe markets and unfavorable foreign currency impacts. Operating margin increased 30 basis points compared to 2011, as favorable pricing and productivity benefits more than offset acquisition-related costs and unfavorable foreign currency impacts.

Printing & Identification

Our Printing & Identification segment is a worldwide supplier of precision marking and coding, printing, dispensing, soldering and coating equipment and related consumables and services. The segment serves two broad global end- markets: Fast Moving Consumer Goods ("FMCG") and Industrial. As discussed previously, two businesses serving the electronic assembly and test markets, namely ECT and DEK, were reclassified to discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2012, as we expected to divest these businesses. The discussion that follows addresses only the remaining continuing operations of the segment.

	Years Ended December 31,									% Change
(dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			2011			2013 vs. 2012		2012 vs. 2011
Revenue:
Fast Moving Consumer Goods	$	615,087		$	588,856		$	581,158		4.5	%	1.3	%
Industrial	406,688			407,675			427,078			(0.2	)%	(4.5	)%
Total	$	1,021,775		$	996,531		$	1,008,236		2.5	%	(1.2	)%
Segment earnings	$	152,618		$	135,159		$	141,561		12.9	%	(4.5	)%
Operating margin	14.9		%	13.6		%	14.0		%
Segment EBITDA	$	183,400		$	168,761		$	175,043		8.7	%	(3.6	)%
Segment EBITDA margin	17.9		%	16.9		%	17.4		%
Other measures:
Depreciation and amortization	$	30,782		$	33,602		$	33,482		(8.4	)%	0.4	%
Bookings	1,023,390			999,054			1,018,355			2.4	%	(1.9	)%
Backlog	100,032			97,857			94,557			2.2	%	3.5	%
Components of revenue growth:										2013 vs. 2012		2012 vs. 2011
Organic growth										2.4	%	2.4	%
Acquisitions										0.3	%	—	%
Foreign currency translation										(0.2	)%	(3.6	)%
										2.5	%	(1.2	)%

2013 Versus 2012

Printing & Identification segment revenue increased$25.2 million, or 2.5%, compared to 2012, attributable to organic growth of 2.4% and accretive contribution from acquisitions, partially offset by a 0.2% unfavorable foreign currency impact.

• FMCG revenue (representing 60.2% of 2013 segment revenue) increased$26.2 million or 4.5%, compared to the prior year. Revenue growth was favorably impacted by market improvements in Europe and developing markets, as well as a favorable foreign currency impact of 0.2%.

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• Industrial revenue (representing 39.8% of 2013 segment revenue) decreased 0.2% compared with the prior year, reflecting the continued softness in the bar code printing business, particularly in the first half of the year. Acquisition growth of 0.2% was offset by and unfavorable foreign currency impact of 0.2%.

Printing & Identification segment earnings increased$17.5 million, or 12.9%, in 2013 compared to 2012, resulting in an operating margin increase of 130 basis points. The margin increase is primarily attributed to leveraging higher volumes and ongoing productivity improvements, including restructuring savings from actions taken earlier in 2013 and during 2012.

Bookings for 2013increased2.4% as compared to 2012, and backlog levels at increased2.2% at December 31, 2013 compared to the prior year end, primarily driven by our FMCG end markets.

2012 Versus 2011

Printing & Identification segment revenue decreased$11.7 million or 1.2% compared to 2011, attributable to 2.4% organic revenue growth, primarily driven by higher FMCG end market revenue, more than offset by a 3.6% unfavorable foreign currency impact.

• FMCG revenue (representing 59.1% of 2012 segment revenue) increased$7.7 million, or 1.3%, year-over-year, excluding a 4.0% unfavorable impact from foreign currency. Despite economic weakness in Europe, growth was driven by continued market acceptance of our new products and added sales and service resources in key regional markets.

• Industrial revenue (representing 40.9% of 2012 segment revenue) contracted 4.5% compared with the prior year, excluding a 4.0% unfavorable impact from foreign currency, reflecting weaker European and slowing Asia markets.

Printing & Identification segment earnings decreased$6.4 million, or 4.5%, in 2012 compared to 2011, resulting in an operating margin decline of 40 basis points. The margin decline is primarily attributed to lower industrial end market volumes, key strategic investments for growth and restructuring expenses recognized in the first half of 2012, partially offset by ongoing productivity improvements and a partial year of restructuring savings.

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Communication Technologies

Our Communication Technologies segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of innovative products and components which serve the following key markets: Consumer Electronics, Aerospace/Defense, Medical Technology, and Telecom/Other.

	Years Ended December 31,									% Change
(dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			2011			2013 vs. 2012		2012 vs. 2011
Revenue:
Consumer Electronics	$	801,167		$	708,191		$	542,389		13.1	%	30.6	%
Aerospace/Defense	410,185			413,877			400,179			(0.9	)%	3.4	%
Medical Technology	247,319			244,788			233,820			1.0	%	4.7	%
Telecom/Other	157,596			149,729			183,689			5.3	%	(18.5	)%
Total	$	1,616,267		$	1,516,585		$	1,360,077		6.6	%	11.5	%
Segment earnings	$	237,699		$	218,960		$	226,382		8.6	%	(3.3	)%
Operating margin	14.7		%	14.4		%	16.6		%
Segment EBITDA	$	386,174		$	351,579		$	328,221		9.8	%	7.1	%
Segment EBITDA margin	23.9		%	23.2		%	24.1		%
Other measures:
Depreciation and amortization	$	148,475		$	132,619		$	101,839		12.0	%	30.2	%
Bookings	1,597,978			1,508,978			1,344,540			5.9	%	12.2	%
Backlog	436,437			453,172			437,320			(3.7	)%	3.6	%
Components of segment revenue growth:										2013 vs. 2012		2012 vs. 2011
Organic growth										6.4	%	2.4	%
Acquisitions										—	%	9.9	%
Foreign currency translation										0.2	%	(0.8	)%
										6.6	%	11.5	%

2013 Versus 2012

Revenue generated by our Communication Technologies segment in 2013increased$99.7 million, or 6.6%, compared to 2012. The overall increase in revenue was mainly due to increased microelectronic mechanical (“MEMs”) microphone volumes resulting from new OEM product introductions and overall smartphone market growth. This growth was partially offset by the continued market decline of two OEM customers, affecting our speaker and receiver volumes, and normal industry pricing concessions for our communications, medical and telecommunications products. Revenue was favorably impacted by foreign currency translation by 0.2%. 

• Our revenue in the consumer electronics market (representing 49.6% of 2013 segment revenue) increased$93.0 million or 13.1%, due to solid demand for components serving the handset market driven by new product releases by major OEM customers serving the smart phone market. This growth was tempered in part by market share losses for two key handset OEM customers, as well as delays in launches of certain OEM products and specification changes. Overall, our MEMs microphones remain well positioned to capitalize on this market's growth as we have continued to invest in capacity to meet the growing market demands.

• Revenue derived from our aerospace/defense market (representing 25.4% of 2013 segment revenue) decreased $3.7 million, or 0.9%, mainly due to weakness in the domestic defense market resulting from governmental funding uncertainties, offset in part by the continued increase in build rates of commercial aircraft driving demand in the aerospace market.

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• Our medical technology revenue (representing 15.3% of 2013 segment revenue) increased by $2.5 million, or 1.0%, due to solid demand for medical coupling and connector products, partially offset by strategic pricing initiatives in hearing health.

• Revenue derived from our telecom/other market (representing 9.7% of 2013 segment revenue) increased$7.9 million, or 5.3%, driven by higher demand from telecom customers serving the anticipated build-out of wireless infrastructure in China, coupled with improved demand for coupling and connector products serving the industrial markets.

Communication Technologies earnings in 2013increased$18.7 million, or 8.6%, compared with 2012, with an increase in operating margin of 30 basis points. The earnings and margin increases were driven by strong conversion on higher MEMs volumes, savings from productivity programs and recent restructuring actions. These increases more than offset the following: higher depreciation and amortization expense of $15.9 million related to recent capital investments to support the growth in the handset market; higher restructuring charges of $10.7 million; fixed asset impairment and inventory charges of $5.2 million related to more mature product lines; and normal industry pricing concessions corresponding to normal product life cycle maturities.

Bookings increased 5.9% for the year ended December 31, 2013 as compared to 2012, reflecting continued strength in our consumer electronics market and improved demand for medical coupling and connector products, which more than offset reduced demand in our defense and hearing health markets. Backlog at December 31, 2013 decreased 3.7% compared to the prior year primarily due to the timing of new orders associated with marine hydraulics in the defense market.

2012 Versus 2011

Revenue generated by our Communication Technologies segment increased$156.5 million or 11.5% compared with 2011. The overall increase in revenue resulted primarily from increased MEMs microphone volumes resulting from new product introductions and overall smart phone market growth, combined with a full year of revenue for Sound Solutions in 2012 compared to six months of revenue in 2011. Our MEMs revenue grew in excess of 25.0% over the 2011 level. The 2012 revenue increase was partially offset by strategic pricing initiatives for our communications and telecommunication products, corresponding to normal product life cycle maturities, and reduced volumes in certain end markets. 

• Our revenue in the consumer electronics market (representing 46.7% of 2012 segment revenue) increased$165.8 million or 30.6%, due to solid demand for components serving the handset market. This growth was tempered in part by delays in the launches of certain OEM products and operational challenges in the Sound Solutions business impacting its product rollouts which led to lower volume for this portion of the business.

• Our aerospace/defense revenue (representing 27.3% of 2012 segment revenue) increased$13.7 million, or 3.4%, mainly due to continued increase in build rates of commercial aircraft and the timing and funding of key defense programs in which we participate. The defense market in Europe continues to be impacted by the weak macro-economic environment.

• Our medical technology revenue (representing 16.1% of segment revenue) increased by $11.0 million, or 4.7%, due to increased hearing aid demand. Revenue derived from other medical products was unfavorably impacted by weakened European and Asian economic conditions.

• Our telecom/other revenue (representing 9.9% of 2012 segment revenue) decreased$34.0 million, or 18.5%, due to weakened demand in the global telecom markets, driven in part by continued deferred industry investment due to service provider consolidation.

Communication Technologies 2012 earnings decreased3.3% compared with 2011, with a decrease in operating margin of 220 basis points. The earnings and margin decreases were mainly due to lower margins from the integration of Sound Solutions including a full year of incremental depreciation and amortization compared to six months in 2011, new product ramp up costs and restructuring charges related to cost reduction activities, offset in part by productivity initiatives, leverage on higher MEMs volume, and the absence of one-time acquisition related costs associated with the Sound Solutions. 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate cash to fund our operating, investing, and financing activities. Significant factors affecting liquidity are: cash flows generated from operating activities, capital expenditures, acquisitions, dispositions, dividends, repurchase of outstanding shares, adequacy of available commercial paper and bank lines of credit, and the ability to attract long-term capital with satisfactory terms.  We generate substantial cash from the operations of our businesses and remain in a strong financial position, with sufficient liquidity available for reinvestment in existing businesses and strategic acquisitions.

Cash Flow Summary

The following table is derived from our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows:

	Years Ended December 31,
Cash Flows from Continuing Operations(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In):
Operating activities	$	1,178,685		$	1,261,160		$	948,864
Investing activities	(463,051		)	(1,345,888		)	(1,012,430		)
Financing activities	(678,542		)	(342,942		)	(50,501		)

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities in 2013 decreased $82.5 million relative to 2012. This decline was driven by higher investments in working capital of $131.7 million in 2013 relative to the prior year due primarily to the impact of timing of customer and vendor payments and higher revenue levels. Additionally, we made higher long-term and annual incentive compensation payouts in 2013, which drove reductions in compensation accruals of nearly $66.7 million year over year. Increased tax payments of $57.4 million further reduced operating cash flow as these payments exceeded the 2013 tax provision, thereby reducing income tax accruals. Offsetting these declines to operating cash flow were higher continuing earnings before depreciation and amortization of $196.7 million, which were the results of higher sales volumes and acquisition activity during the year.

Cash provided by operating activities in 2012 increased $312.3 million as compared to the prior year, primarily due to increased net earnings in 2012 and reduced investment in working capital relative to 2011. Higher sales volume increased 2012 net earnings before depreciation and amortization by $127.0 million as compared with 2011. Our net cash flow increased $128.6 million on the change in working capital year over year, as we converted working capital of approximately $30.9 million to cash in 2012, while we invested $97.7 million in working capital in 2011. Additionally, 2012 cash flow increased $76.7 million from the year-over-year change in income tax accruals due to the timing of tax payments.

Pension and Post-Retirement Activity. Post-retirement costs relating to pension and other employee-related defined benefit plans affect results in all segments, as well as corporate. We recorded net periodic benefit costs of $45.5 million, $43.9 million, and $40.0 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, relating to our benefit plans (including our defined benefit, supplemental, and post-retirement plans). The main drivers of fluctuations in expense from year to year are assumptions in formulating our long-term estimates, including discount rates used to value plan obligations, expected returns on plan assets, the service and interest costs, and the amortization of actuarial gains and losses.

The funded status of our qualified defined benefit pension plans is dependent upon many factors, including returns on invested assets, the level of market interest rates, and the level of funding. In 2013, we announced that the U.S. qualified and non-qualified defined benefit plans will be closed to new employees beginning in 2014 and that service benefits would be frozen effective 2024. Consequently, the net funded status of the U.S. qualified defined benefit plan increased nearly $125.0 million in 2013 relative to the prior year due to a reduction in expected future obligations and increased returns on plan assets. We contribute cash to our plans at our discretion, subject to applicable regulations and minimum contribution requirements. Cash contributions to the U.S. qualified defined benefit plan totaled $9.0 million, $18.0 million, and $42.0 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Due to the recent amendments to the U.S. defined benefit plan, the Company expects to make minimal contributions to this plan in the near term.

Our significant international pension plans maintained a net unfunded status of $95.6 million at December 31, 2013 as certain of these plans are located in regions where it is not economically advantageous to pre-fund the plans due to local regulations.

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The majority of the international obligations relate to defined benefit plans operated by our businesses in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Total cash contributions to the international defined benefit pension plans in 2013, 2012, and 2011 totaled $11.4 million, $10.2 million, and $7.3 million, respectively. In 2014, we expect to contribute approximately $8.9 million to our non-U.S. plans. See Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans in the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion regarding our post-retirement plans.

Adjusted Working Capital. In 2013, Adjusted Working Capital (a non-GAAP measure calculated as accounts receivable, plus inventory, less accounts payable) increased from 2012 by $146.2 million, or 10.1%, to $1.6 billion, which reflected an increase in receivables of $133.2 million, an increase in net inventory of $54.2 million, and an increase in accounts payable of $41.2 million, generally due to the impact of timing of customer and vendor payments in 2013. Excluding acquisitions and the effects of foreign exchange translation of $3.0 million, Adjusted Working Capital would have increased by $94.3 million, or 6.5%.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities are derived from cash outflows for capital expenditures and acquisitions, partially offset by proceeds from sales of businesses, property, plant and equipment, and short-term investments. The majority of the activity in investing activities was comprised of the following:

• Acquisitions. In 2013, we deployed $322.8 million to acquire ten businesses, including $142.2 million for Finder Pompe, a European acquisition in our Fluid Solutions platform. In comparison, in 2012, we acquired seven business for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $1.0 billion including $265.8 million for Maag Pump Systems, $119.4 million for PCS, and $603.2 million for Anthony International. Cash paid for the 2012 acquisitions is net of $45.0 million received as final payment for settlement of purchase price adjustments for post-acquisition contingencies relating to the 2011 Sound Solutions acquisition by our Communication Technologies segment, which comprised the majority of the $1.4 billion of acquisition spend in 2011. See Note 3. Acquisitions in the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information with respect to recent acquisitions.

• Capital spending. Capital expenditures, primarily to support capacity expansion, innovation, and cost savings, were $236.8 million in 2013, $297.0 million in 2012, and $262.7 million in 2011. Our capital expenditures were approximately $60.2 million lower in the 2013 period as compared to 2012, due to capacity expansions made within our high-growth businesses in the prior year to support initiatives in the handset market, as well as the energy and fluid solutions end markets. We expect 2014 capital expenditures to approximate 2.5% of revenue.

• Proceeds from sale of businesses. In 2013, we generated cash proceeds of $76.5 million, primarily from the sale of Everett Charles Technologies, an operating company within the Printing & Identification segment. In 2011, we generated cash of $516.9 million, primarily from the sale of Paladin Brands, Crenlo, and Heil Trailer, three businesses that had operated in our Engineered Systems segment.

• Short-term investments. We held no short-term investments during 2012 or 2013. In 2011, we generated proceeds of $124.4 million from the sale of short-term investments, which were liquidated to provide cash for 2011 acquisitions.

We anticipate that capital expenditures and any acquisitions we make through the remainder of 2014 will be funded from available cash and internally generated funds and, if necessary, through the issuance of commercial paper, the use of established lines of credit, or accessing the public debt or equity markets.

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Financing Activities

Our cash flow from financing activities generally relates to the use of cash for purchases of our common stock and payment of dividends, offset by net borrowing activity and proceeds from exercise of stock options.  The majority of financing activity was attributed to the following:

• Long-term debt and notes payable. In December 2013, the Company issued €300.0 million of 2.125% euro-denominated notes due 2020. The proceeds of $403.8 million from the sale of the notes, net of discounts and issuance costs, were primarily used to repay commercial paper, which primarily accounted for the $381.0 million cash outflow during the year, as well as fund business acquisitions. In the 2012 period, we had negligible reductions in long-term debt, but increased borrowings of $607.5 million from commercial paper issuances principally to fund acquisitions in the period. In the 2011 period, we received proceeds of $789.0 million from the issuance of 4.3% 10-year notes due 2021 and 5.375% 30-year notes due 2041.  These proceeds were used to fund acquisitions and repay $400.0 million of other borrowings which came due during the period.

• Treasury purchases. In November 2012, Dover's Board of Directors approved a $1.0 billion stock repurchase program to drive additional shareholder value. We used $457.3 million in 2013 to purchase 6.0 million shares and $250.1 million in 2012 to purchase 4.0 million shares under this facility. Additionally, 8.3 million shares or $493.0 million of share repurchases in 2012 were made under the previous repurchase programs authorized by the Board of Directors. These share repurchases are typically made to offset the dilutive impact of shares issued under our equity compensation plans. In addition, 2012 repurchases were intended offset the dilutive impact of shares issued for the acquisition of PCS. In 2011, we repurchased approximately 4.0 million shares for $242.5 million.

• Dividend payments. Total dividend payments to common shareholders were $247.8 million in 2013, $241.0 million in 2012 and $219.2 million in 2011. Our dividends per common share increased 9% to $1.45 per share in 2013 compared to $1.33 per share in 2012. This represents the 58th consecutive year that our dividend has increased.

• Proceeds from the exercise of stock options. We received $7.6 million from employee exercises of stock options in 2013, as compared to $43.1 million in 2012 and $39.8 million in 2011. These proceeds have declined in the current period as the number of stock options are diminishing and a larger number of cashless exercises of equity awards have occurred.

Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations

In 2013, our businesses reported as discontinued operations used cash flow of $30.0 million as compared to cash generated of $4.9 million and $117.3 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The 2011 amounts reflect cash flows generated from from the three businesses sold in 2011 (Paladin Brands, Crenlo, and Heil Trailer), as well as cash flows from the two businesses reclassified as held for sale in 2012 (DEK and Everett Charles Technologies). Cash flows from discontinued operations in 2013 and 2012 reflect only those businesses classified as held for sale in 2012. Higher investments in working capital in 2013 led to the decline in cash flows from discontinued operations relative to the prior year, due primarily to the timing of customer and vendor payments.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Free Cash Flow

In addition to measuring our cash flow generation and usage based upon the operating, investing, and financing classifications included in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, we also measure free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure). We believe that free cash flow is an important measure of operating performance because it provides management and investors a measurement of cash generated from operations that is available to repay debt, pay dividends, fund acquisitions, and repurchase our common stock. For further information, see the Non-GAAP Disclosures at the end of this Item 7.

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The following table reconciles our free cash flow to cash flow provided by operating activities:

	Years Ended December 31,
Free Cash Flow(dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
Cash flow provided by operating activities	$	1,178,685		$	1,261,160		$	948,864
Less: Capital expenditures	(236,833		)	(297,012		)	(262,676		)
Free cash flow	$	941,852		$	964,148		$	686,188
Free cash flow as a percentage of revenue	10.8		%	11.9		%	9.3		%

For 2013, we generated free cash flow of $941.9 million, representing 10.8% of revenue and 97.5% of earnings from continuing operations. Free cash flow in 2012 was $964.1 million or 11.9% of revenue, compared to $686.2 million, or 9.3% of revenue in 2011. The full year decrease in 2013 free cash flow reflects a higher investment in working capital year over year, offset by higher earnings from continuing operations before depreciation and amortization and lower capital expenditures. We expect to generate free cash flow in 2014 of approximately 11.0% of revenue, consistent with recent performance.

The 2012 increase in free cash flow compared to 2011 reflects higher earnings from continuing operations and lower investment in working capital, partially offset by higher tax payments and increased capital expenditures in 2012.

Net Debt to Net Capitalization

We utilize the net debt to net capitalization calculation (a non-GAAP measure) to assess our overall financial leverage and capacity and believe the calculation is useful to investors for the same reason. The following table provides a reconciliation of net debt to net capitalization to the most directly comparable GAAP measures:

Net Debt to Net Capitalization Ratio (dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	2,778		$	3,266		$	1,022
Commercial paper	226,500			607,500			—
Long-term debt	2,599,201			2,189,350			2,186,230
Total debt	2,828,479			2,800,116			2,187,252
Less:  Cash and cash equivalents	(803,882		)	(800,076		)	(1,206,755		)
Net debt	2,024,597			2,000,040			980,497
Add:  Stockholders' equity	5,377,396			4,919,230			4,930,555
Net capitalization	$	7,401,993		$	6,919,270		$	5,911,052
Net debt to net capitalization	27.4		%	28.9		%	16.6		%

Our net debt to net capitalization ratio decreased slightly at December 31, 2013 compared to the prior year-end due to the significant increase in equity levels driven by current net earnings, offset in part by $28.4 million of additional net borrowings. We replaced commercial paper borrowings in 2013 with the issuance of €300.0 million of 2.125% euro-denominated notes due 2020, from which we received proceeds of approximately $403.8 million.

Our net debt to net capitalization ratio increased at December 31, 2012 compared to the 2011 year end primarily due to the use of cash and borrowings to fund acquisitions totaling $1.0 billion during the year. Total borrowings were higher by $612.9 million at December 31, 2012, primarily due to commercial paper issued in the fourth quarter to fund acquisitions.

We use commercial paper borrowings for general corporate purposes, including the funding of acquisitions and the repurchase of our common stock. We currently maintain an unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks which permits borrowings up to $1.0 billion and expires on November 10, 2016. This facility is used primarily as liquidity back-up for our commercial paper program. We have not drawn down any loans under this facility nor do we anticipate doing so. If we were to draw down a loan, at our election, the loan would bear interest at a Eurodollar or Sterling rate based on LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.565% to 1.225% (subject to adjustment based on the rating accorded our senior unsecured debt by S&P and Moody’s) or at a base rate pursuant to a formula defined in the facility. Under this facility, we are required to maintain an interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1. We were in compliance with

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this covenant and our other long-term debt covenants at December 31, 2013 and had a coverage ratio of 13.2 to 1.0. We are not aware of any potential impairment to our liquidity and expect to remain in compliance with all of our debt covenants.

We also have a current shelf registration statement filed with the SEC with remaining capacity of $1.0 billion (which we intend to renew) that allows for the issuance of additional debt securities that may be utilized in one or more offerings on terms to be determined at the time of the offering. Net proceeds of any offering would be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of existing indebtedness, capital expenditures, and acquisitions.

At December 31, 2013, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $803.9 million, of which approximately $638.9 million was held outside the United States. We typically invest cash in excess of near-term requirements in short-term investments. We held no short-term investments during 2012 or 2013. In 2011, we generated proceeds of $124.4 million from the sale of short-term investments, which were liquidated to provide cash for 2011 acquisitions.

If our cash held outside of the U.S. were to be repatriated, under current law, it would be subject to U.S. federal income taxes, less applicable foreign tax credits. However, our intent is to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the U.S. The cash that our foreign subsidiaries hold for indefinite reinvestment is generally used to finance foreign operations and investments, including acquisitions. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable if some or all of such earnings were to be repatriated, and the amount of foreign tax credits that would be available to reduce or eliminate the resulting U.S. income tax liability. Management believes that it has sufficient liquidity to satisfy its cash needs, including its cash needs in the United States.

Our ability to obtain debt financing at comparable risk-based interest rates is partly a function of our existing cash-flow-to-debt and debt-to-capitalization levels as well as our current credit standing. Our credit ratings, which are independently developed by the respective rating agencies, were as follows as of December 31, 2013:

	Short Term Rating	Long Term Rating	Outlook
Moody's	P-1	A2	Stable
Standard & Poor's	A-1	A	Stable
Fitch	F1	A	Stable

Short-term ratings of "P-1," "A-1" and "F1" are defined as a strong or superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations. A long-term rating of "A" or "A2" is defined as a strong capacity to meet financial commitments, but susceptible to adverse business or economic conditions.

We believe that existing sources of liquidity are adequate to meet anticipated funding needs at comparable risk-based interest rates for the foreseeable future. Acquisition spending and/or share repurchases could potentially increase our debt. Operating cash flow and access to capital markets are expected to satisfy our various cash flow requirements, including acquisitions and capital expenditures.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

As of December 31, 2013, we had approximately $137.7 million outstanding in letters of credit with financial institutions, which expire at various dates in 2014 through 2018. These letters of credit are primarily maintained as security for insurance, warranty and other performance obligations. In general, we would only be liable for the amount of these guarantees in the event of default in the performance of our obligations, the probability of which we believe is remote.

We have also provided typical indemnities in connection with sales of certain businesses and assets, including representations and warranties and related indemnities for environmental, health and safety, tax, and employment matters. We do not have any material liabilities recorded for these indemnifications and are not aware of any claims or other information that would give rise to material payments under such indemnities.

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A summary of our consolidated contractual obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2013 and the years when these obligations are expected to be due is as follows:

			Payments Due by Period
(in thousands)	Total		Less than 1 Year		1-3 Years		3-5 Years		More than 5 Years		Other (5)
Long-term debt (1)	$	2,601,979	$	2,778	$	299,638	$	348,598	$	1,950,965	$	—
Interest expense (2)	1,759,394		126,549		235,426		208,747		1,188,672		—
Rental commitments	347,683		77,344		103,629		69,101		97,609		—
Purchase obligations (3)	67,188		58,595		8,593		—		—		—
Capital leases	9,416		5,793		2,726		366		531		—
Supplemental & post-retirement benefits (4)	112,637		13,369		21,131		21,226		56,911		—
Uncertain tax positions (5)	103,881		1,105		—		—		—		102,776
Total obligations	$	5,002,178	$	285,533	$	671,143	$	648,038	$	3,294,688	$	102,776

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(1	)	See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Amounts represent total long-term debt, including current maturities.
(2	)	Amounts represent estimate of future interest payments on long-term debt using the interest rates in effect at December 31, 2013.
(3	)	Amount includes purchase obligations totaling $11.0 million relating to businesses reported within discontinued operations at December 31, 2013.
(4	)	Amounts represent estimated benefit payments under our unfunded supplemental and post-retirement benefit plans and our unfunded non-U.S. qualified defined benefit plans. See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We also expect to contribute approximately $8.9 million to our non-U.S. qualified defined benefit plans in 2014, which amount is not reflected in the above table.
(5	)	Amount in "Other" column includes $17.4 million reported within discontinued operations at December 31, 2013. Due to the uncertainty of the potential settlement of future uncertain tax positions, we are unable to estimate the timing of the related payments, if any, that will be made subsequent to 2014. These amounts do not include the potential indirect benefits resulting from deductions or credits for payments made to other jurisdictions.

Financial Instruments and Risk Management

The diverse nature of our businesses’ activities necessitates the management of various financial and market risks, including those related to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and commodity prices. We periodically use derivative financial instruments to manage some of these risks. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We are exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to our financial instrument contracts; however, nonperformance by these counterparties is considered unlikely as our policy is to contract with highly-rated, diversified counterparties.

Interest Rate Exposure

We may from time to time enter into interest rate swap agreements to manage our exposure to interest rate changes. As of December 31, 2013, we did not have any open interest rate swap contracts. We issue commercial paper, which exposes us to changes in variable interest rates; however, maturities are typically three months or less so a change in rates over this period would have an immaterial impact on our pre-tax earnings.

We consider our current risk related to market fluctuations in interest rates to be minimal since our debt is largely long-term and fixed-rate in nature. Generally, the fair market value of fixed-interest rate debt will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. A 100 basis point increase in market interest rates would decrease the 2013 year-end fair value of our long-term debt by approximately $229.5 million. However, since we have no plans to repurchase our outstanding fixed-rate instruments before their maturities, the impact of market interest rate fluctuations on our long-term debt does not affect our results of operations or financial position.

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Foreign Currency Exposure

We conduct business in various non-U.S. countries, primarily in Canada, Mexico, substantially all of the European countries, Brazil, Argentina, Malaysia, China, India, and other Asian countries. Therefore, we have foreign currency risk relating to receipts from customers, payments to suppliers, and intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies. We will occasionally use derivative financial instruments to offset such risks, when it is believed that the exposure will not be limited by our normal operating and financing activities. We have formal policies to mitigate risk in this area by using fair value and/or cash flow hedging programs.

Changes in the value of the currencies of the countries in which we operate affect our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows when translated into U.S. dollars, our reporting currency. The strengthening of the U.S dollar could result in unfavorable translation effects as the results of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars. We have generally accepted the exposure to exchange rate movements relative to our investment in non-U.S. operations. We may, from time to time, for a specific exposure, enter into fair value hedges, and at December 31, 2013, we had one outstanding floating-to-floating cross currency swap agreement for a total notional amount of $50.0 million in exchange for CHF 65.1 million, which matures on October 15, 2015. This transaction hedges a portion of our net investment in non-U.S. operations. The agreement qualifies as a net investment hedge and changes in the fair value are reported within the cumulative translation adjustment section of other comprehensive earnings, with any hedge ineffectiveness being recognized in current earnings. The fair values at December 31, 2013 and 2012 reflected cumulative losses of $23.7 million and $22.7 million, respectively, due to the strengthening of the Swiss franc relative to the U.S. dollar over the term of this arrangement.

Additionally, the Company has designated the €300.0 million of euro-denominated notes issued December 4, 2013 as a hedge of a portion of the its net investment in euro-denominated operations. Due to the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instruments and the exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the euro-denominated debt due to exchange rate changes are offset by changes in the net investment. Accordingly, changes in the value of the euro-denominated debt are recognized in the cumulative translation adjustment section of other comprehensive income to offset changes in the value of the net investment in euro-denominated operations. The loss recognized from the euro net investment hedge in other comprehensive income totaled $6.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Commodity Price Exposure

Certain of our businesses are exposed to volatility in the prices of certain commodities, such as aluminum, steel, copper, and various precious metals, among others. Our primary exposure to commodity pricing volatility relates to the use of these materials in purchased component parts or the purchase of raw materials. When possible, we maintain long-term fixed price contracts on raw materials and component parts; however, we are prone to exposure as these contracts expire. We may, from time to time, for a specific exposure, enter into cash flow hedges to mitigate our risk to commodity pricing; however, such contracts outstanding at December 31, 2013 were not significant.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements and related public financial information are based on the application of generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments, and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenue, and expense amounts we report. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in our public disclosures, including information regarding contingencies, risk, and our financial condition. The significant accounting policies used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements are discussed in Note 1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. The accounting assumptions and estimates discussed in the section below are those that we consider most critical to an understanding of our financial statements because they inherently involve significant judgments and estimates. We believe our use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions conforms to GAAP and is consistently applied. We review valuations based on estimates for reasonableness on a consistent basis.

• Revenue is recognized when all of the following circumstances are satisfied: a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, b) price is fixed or determinable, c) collectability is reasonably assured, and d) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. The majority of our revenue is generated through the manufacture and sale of a broad range of specialized products and components, with revenue recognized upon transfer of title and risk of loss, which is generally upon shipment. Service revenue represents less than 10% of our total revenue and is recognized as the services are

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performed. In limited cases, our revenue arrangements with customers require delivery, installation, testing, certification, or other acceptance provisions to be satisfied before revenue is recognized. We do not have significant multiple deliverable arrangements.

• Inventories for the majority of our subsidiaries, including all international subsidiaries, are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, or market. Other domestic inventories are stated at cost, determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis, which is less than market value. Under certain market conditions, estimates and judgments regarding the valuation of inventories are employed by us to properly value inventories. Businesses within our Communication Technologies and Printing & Identification segments tend to experience somewhat higher levels of inventory value fluctuations, particularly given the relatively high rate of product obsolescence over relatively short periods of time.

• We have significant tangible and intangible assets on our balance sheet that include goodwill and other intangibles related to acquisitions. The valuation and classification of these assets and the assignment of useful depreciation and amortization lives involve significant judgments and the use of estimates. The testing of these intangibles under established accounting guidelines for impairment also requires significant use of judgment and assumptions, particularly as it relates to the identification of reporting units and the determination of fair market value. Our assets and reporting units are tested and reviewed for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter or, when indicators of impairment exist, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate, or when a significant portion of a reporting unit is to be reclassified to discontinued operations, during the interim periods. We estimate fair value using discounted cash flow analyses (i.e. an income approach) which incorporate management assumptions relating to future growth and profitability. Changes in business or market conditions could impact the future cash flows used in such analyses. We believe that our use of estimates and assumptions are reasonable and comply with generally accepted accounting principles. We performed the annual impairment testing of our 16 identified reporting units in the fourth quarter of 2013, and the fair value of 15 of the reporting units exceeded the carrying value by at least 50% and, in most cases, significantly more. If the fair value of each of these reporting units was decreased by 10%, the resulting fair value would still have exceeded the carrying value and no impairment would have been recognized. The testing of the goodwill of our DEK business within discontinued operations in the fourth quarter resulted in impairment on the basis of the fair value assumptions predicated on an anticipated sale. As a result, we calculated goodwill impairment of $9.2 million that was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2013 within the results of discontinued operations.

• The valuation of our pension and other post-retirement plans requires the use of assumptions and estimates that are used to develop actuarial valuations of expenses and assets/liabilities. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions, including discount rates, investment returns, projected salary increases and benefits, and mortality rates. Annually, we review the actuarial assumptions used in our pension reporting and compare them with external benchmarks to ensure that they accurately account for our future pension obligations. Changes in assumptions and future investment returns could potentially have a material impact on our pension expense and related funding requirements. Our expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is reviewed annually based on actual returns, economic trends and portfolio allocation. Our discount rate assumption is determined by developing a yield curve based on high quality corporate bonds with maturities matching the plans’ expected benefit payment streams. The plans’ expected cash flows are then discounted by the resulting year-by-year spot rates. As disclosed in Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the 2013 weighted-average discount rates used to measure our qualified defined benefit, supplemental, and other post-retirement obligations ranged from 3.53% to 4.90%, an increase from the 2012 rates, which ranged from 3.31% to 4.05%. The higher 2013 discount rates are reflective of the increase in global market interest rates over these periods. A 25 basis point decrease in the discount rates used for these plans would have increased the post retirement benefit obligations by approximately $36.7 million from the amount recorded in the financial statements at December 31, 2013. Our pension expense is also sensitive to changes in the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. A decrease of 25 basis points in the expected long-term rate of return on assets would have increased our defined benefit pension expense by approximately $1.3 million.

• We have significant amounts of deferred tax assets that are reviewed for recoverability and valued accordingly. These assets are evaluated by using estimates of future taxable income streams and the impact of tax planning strategies. Changes in 2013 to certain employee benefit plans and an increase in the discount rate used to measure the obligations, as discussed in Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans, resulted in a significant decrease to the related deferred tax assets. Reserves are also estimated, using more likely than not criteria, for ongoing audits regarding federal, state, and international issues that are currently unresolved. We routinely monitor the potential impact of these situations and

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believe that we have established the proper reserves. Reserves related to tax accruals and valuations related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes in tax codes and rulings, changes in statutory tax rates, and our future taxable income levels. The provision for uncertain tax positions provides a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and disclosure requirements regarding uncertainties in income tax positions. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We record interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of our provision for income taxes.

• We have significant accruals and reserves related to the self-insured portion of our risk management program. These accruals require the use of estimates and judgment with regard to risk exposure and ultimate liability. We estimate losses under these programs using actuarial assumptions, our experience, and relevant industry data. We review these factors quarterly and consider the current level of accruals and reserves adequate relative to current market conditions and experience.

• We have established liabilities for environmental and legal contingencies at both the business and corporate levels. A significant amount of judgment and the use of estimates are required to quantify our ultimate exposure in these matters. The valuation of liabilities for these contingencies is reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure that we have accrued the proper level of expense. The liability balances are adjusted to account for changes in circumstances for ongoing issues and the establishment of additional liabilities for emerging issues. While we believe that the amount accrued to-date is adequate, future changes in circumstances could impact these determinations.

• Occasionally, we will establish liabilities for restructuring activities at an operation, in accordance with appropriate accounting principles. These liabilities, for both severance and exit costs, require the use of estimates. Though we believe that these estimates accurately reflect the anticipated costs, actual results may be different than the estimated amounts.

• We will from time to time discontinue certain operations for various reasons. Estimates are used to adjust, if necessary, the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations, including goodwill, to their estimated fair market value. These estimates include assumptions relating to the proceeds anticipated as a result of the sale. Fair value is established using internal valuation calculations along with market analysis of similar-type entities. The adjustments to fair market value of these operations provide the basis for the gain or loss when sold. Changes in business conditions or the inability to sell an operation could potentially require future adjustments to these estimates. We recognized total goodwill impairment charges of $63.8 million in 2013 and $63.8 million 2012 for certain reporting units included in discontinued operations based on the reduction in fair value implied in the anticipated selling price. We will continue to evaluate impairment each reporting period for the remaining business held for sale at December 31, 2013.

• We are required to recognize in our consolidated statements of earnings the expense associated with all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, and performance share awards. We use the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate the fair value of SARs and stock options granted to employees. The model requires that we estimate the expected life of the SAR or option, expected forfeitures and the volatility of our stock using historical data. We use the Monte Carlo simulation model to estimate fair value of performance share awards which also require us to estimate the volatility of our stock and the volatility of returns on the stock of our peer group as well as the correlation of the returns between the companies in the peer group. For additional information related to the assumptions used, see Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04 which was issued to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements.  The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and its adoption did not significantly impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05 which provides new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income.  ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in

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stockholders’ equity and instead requires an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements.   This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted.  The adoption of this ASU only requires a change in the format of the current presentation.  The Company adopted this guidance for its 2011 year-end reporting, presenting other comprehensive earnings in a separate statement following the statement of earnings.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08 which provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step test for goodwill impairment.  If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required.  Otherwise, no further testing is required. This standard became effective for the Company on January 1, 2012. Its adoption did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-09 which requires enhanced disclosures around an employer’s participation in multiemployer pension plans.  The standard is intended to provide more information about an employer’s financial obligations to a multiemployer pension plan to help financial statement users better understand the financial health of the significant plans in which the employer participates. This guidance became effective for the Company for its fiscal 2011 year-end reporting.  Its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, which allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. Per the terms of this ASU, an entity would not be required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not, the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The revised standard was effective for Dover for its annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 which requires additional disclosures regarding the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2013. The Company's adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, which permits an entity to release cumulative translation adjustments into net income when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided, or, if a controlling financial interest is no longer held. The revised standard is effective for Dover for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, which provides that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except to the extent that a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, then the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a liability. This standard is effective for Dover for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

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Non-GAAP Disclosures

In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding our results as determined by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we also disclose non-GAAP information which we believe provides useful information to investors. Segment EBITDA, segment EBITDA margin, free cash flow, net debt, total debt, net capitalization, the net debt to net capitalization ratio, adjusted working capital, earnings adjusted for non-recurring items, effective tax rate adjusted for discrete and other items, revenue excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and organic revenue growth are not financial measures under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for cash flows from operating activities, debt or equity, earnings, revenue, or working capital as determined in accordance with GAAP, and they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We believe that segment EBITDA and segment EBITDA margin are useful to investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating ongoing operating profitability as they exclude the depreciation and amortization expense related primarily to capital expenditures and acquisitions that occurred in prior years, as well as in evaluating operating performance in relation to our competitors. Segment EBITDA is calculated by adding back depreciation and amortization expense to segment earnings. Segment margin is calculated as segment EBITDA divided by segment revenue.

We believe the net debt to net capitalization ratio and free cash flow are important measures of operating performance and liquidity. Net debt to net capitalization is helpful in evaluating our capital structure and the amount of leverage we employ. Free cash flow provides both management and investors a measurement of cash generated from operations that is available to fund acquisitions, pay dividends, repay debt, and repurchase our common stock. Reconciliations of free cash flow, total debt, and net debt can be found above in this Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation. We believe that reporting our effective tax rate adjusted for discrete and other items is useful to management and investors as it facilitates comparisons of our ongoing tax rate to prior and future periods and our peers. We believe that reporting adjusted working capital (also sometimes called “working capital”), which is calculated as accounts receivable, plus inventory, less accounts payable, provides a meaningful measure of our operational results by showing the changes caused solely by revenue. We believe that reporting adjusted working capital and revenues at constant currency, which excludes the positive or negative impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, provides a meaningful measure of our operational changes, given the global nature of our businesses. We believe that reporting organic revenue and organic revenue growth, which exclude the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and the impact of acquisitions and divestitures, provides a useful comparison of our revenue performance and trends between periods.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information required by this section is incorporated by reference to the section, Financial Instruments and Risk Management, included within the MD&A in Item 7.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

Page
53	Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
54	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
55	Consolidated Statements of Earnings
56	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings
57	Consolidated Balance Sheets
58	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
59	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
60	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
99	Financial Statement Schedule - Schedule II, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(All other schedules are not required and have been omitted)

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f).

The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013. In making this assessment, the Company’s management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (1992).

Based on its assessment under the criteria set forth in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (1992), management concluded that, as of December 31, 2013, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, management has excluded the following companies that were acquired in purchase business combinations during 2013: Ebsray Pumps; SPIRIT Global Energy Solutions; Fibresec Holdings Ltd.; Kungsors Plast AB; Lianyungang Jump Equipment Co., Ltd.; and Finder Pompe. These companies are wholly-owned by the Company and their revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 represents approximately 0.6% of the Company’s consolidated total revenue for the same period and their excluded assets represent approximately 1.2% of the Company’s consolidated assets as of December 31, 2013.

The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Tothe Board of Directors and Shareholders of Dover Corporation:

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Dover Corporation and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying indexpresents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidatedfinancial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, appearing under Item 8. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management has excluded from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013 those companies acquired by the Company in purchase business combinations during 2013. We have also excluded those companies from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. Those companies are wholly-owned by the Company and their total assets and total revenues, comprised primarily of Ebsray Pumps, SPIRIT Global Energy Solutions, Fibresec Holdings Ltd., Kungsors Plast AB, Lianyungang Jump Equipment Co., Ltd., and Finder Pompe, represent 1.2%and 0.6%, respectively, of the related financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

February 14, 2014

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DOVER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands, except per share figures)

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Revenue	$	8,729,813		$	8,104,339		$	7,369,154
Cost of goods and services	5,390,032			4,997,274			4,524,351
Gross profit	3,339,781			3,107,065			2,844,803
Selling and administrative expenses	1,985,849			1,841,688			1,720,954
Operating earnings	1,353,932			1,265,377			1,123,849
Interest expense, net	120,742			121,141			115,525
Other (income) expense, net	(4,222		)	6,665			(1,938		)
Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations	1,237,412			1,137,571			1,010,262
Provision for income taxes	271,607			304,452			237,076
Earnings from continuing operations	965,805			833,119			773,186
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	37,324			(22,049		)	122,057
Net earnings	$	1,003,129		$	811,070		$	895,243
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	5.64		$	4.59		$	4.16
Diluted	$	5.57		$	4.53		$	4.09
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations:
Basic	$	0.22		$	(0.12	)	$	0.66
Diluted	$	0.22		$	(0.12	)	$	0.65
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	5.86		$	4.47		$	4.82
Diluted	$	5.78		$	4.41		$	4.74
Dividends paid per common share	$	1.45		$	1.33		$	1.18

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOVER CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

(In thousands)

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Net earnings	$	1,003,129		$	811,070		$	895,243
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Foreign currency translation gains (losses) during period	34,617			38,880			(71,612		)
Reclassification of foreign currency translation (gains) losses to earnings upon sale of subsidiaries	(29,881		)	—			11,090
Total foreign currency translation	4,736			38,880			(60,522		)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
Actuarial gains (losses) arising during period	101,478			(56,159		)	(46,284		)
Prior service cost arising during period	(1,246		)	(4,685		)	(1,067		)
Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost	12,542			8,530			5,646
Amortization of prior service costs included in net periodic pension cost	5,733			5,304			5,390
Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans	118,507			(47,010		)	(36,315		)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges:
Unrealized net gains (losses) arising during period	35			482			(948		)
Net gains reclassified into earnings	(84		)	(357		)	(124		)
Total cash flow hedges	(49		)	125			(1,072		)
Other	(565		)	609			238
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	122,629			(7,396		)	(97,671		)
Comprehensive earnings	$	1,125,758		$	803,674		$	797,572

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DOVER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	803,882		$	800,076
Receivables, net of allowances of $20,364 and $20,392	1,359,101			1,225,898
Inventories, net	926,998			872,841
Prepaid and other current assets	75,550			79,094
Deferred tax assets	74,631			49,935
Total current assets	3,240,162			3,027,844
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,182,982			1,167,052
Goodwill	4,242,909			4,114,650
Intangible assets, net	1,612,487			1,625,420
Other assets and deferred charges	238,910			111,432
Assets of discontinued operations	320,722			397,545
Total assets	$	10,838,172		$	10,443,943
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt	$	229,278		$	610,766
Accounts payable	692,565			651,358
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	317,035			334,634
Accrued insurance	93,000			103,318
Other accrued expenses	260,911			255,632
Federal and other taxes on income	22,791			30,920
Total current liabilities	1,615,580			1,986,628
Long-term debt	2,599,201			2,189,350
Deferred income taxes	549,283			462,244
Other liabilities	514,086			677,533
Liabilities of discontinued operations	182,626			208,958
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock - $100 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued	—			—
Common stock - $1 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 255,320,345 and 254,119,478 shares issued at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	255,320			254,119
Additional paid-in capital	871,575			834,677
Retained earnings	7,954,536			7,199,227
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)	67,723			(54,906		)
Common stock in treasury	(3,771,758		)	(3,313,887		)
Total stockholders' equity	5,377,396			4,919,230
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	10,838,172		$	10,443,943

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOVER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

	Common Stock $1 Par Value		Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)			Treasury Stock			Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	249,361	$	596,457		$	5,953,027		$	50,161		$	(2,322,444	)	$	4,526,562
Net earnings	—		—			895,243			—			—			895,243
Dividends paid	—		—			(219,154		)	—			—			(219,154		)
Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards	1,155		25,063			—			—			—			26,218
Tax benefit from the exercise of share-based awards	—		8,752			—			—			—			8,752
Stock-based compensation expense	—		25,391			—			—			—			25,391
Common stock issued, other	76		4,780			—			—			—			4,856
Common stock acquired	—		—			—			—			(242,488		)	(242,488		)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	—		—			—			(97,671		)	—			(97,671		)
Other	—		2,846			—			—			—			2,846
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	250,592	$	663,289		$	6,629,116		$	(47,510	)	$	(2,564,932	)	$	4,930,555
Net earnings	—		—			811,070			—			—			811,070
Dividends paid	—		—			(240,959		)	—			—			(240,959		)
Common stock issued for acquisition	1,636		98,974			—			—			—			100,610
Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards	1,871		17,210			—			—			—			19,081
Tax benefit from the exercise of share-based awards	—		22,771			—			—			—			22,771
Stock-based compensation expense	—		31,251			—			—			—			31,251
Common stock issued, other	20		1,182			—			—			—			1,202
Common stock acquired	—		—			—			—			(748,955		)	(748,955		)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	—		—			—			(7,396		)	—			(7,396		)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	254,119	$	834,677		$	7,199,227		$	(54,906	)	$	(3,313,887	)	$	4,919,230
Net earnings	—		—			1,003,129			—			—			1,003,129
Dividends paid	—		—			(247,820		)	—			—			(247,820		)
Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards	1,194		(19,888		)	—			—			—			(18,694		)
Tax benefit from the exercise of share-based awards	—		25,661			—			—			—			25,661
Stock-based compensation expense	—		30,480			—			—			—			30,480
Common stock issued, other	7		645			—			—			—			652
Common stock acquired	—		—			—			—			(457,871		)	(457,871		)
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	—		—			—			122,629			—			122,629
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	255,320	$	871,575		$	7,954,536		$	67,723		$	(3,771,758	)	$	5,377,396

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOVER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Operating Activities of Continuing Operations
Net earnings	$	1,003,129		$	811,070		$	895,243
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities:
Loss (gain) from discontinued operations, net	(37,324		)	22,049			(122,057		)
Depreciation and amortization	421,616			357,585			290,477
Stock-based compensation	30,480			30,884			25,130
Provision for losses on accounts receivable (net of recoveries)	6,398			5,162			5,694
Deferred income taxes	(43,064		)	(19,023		)	3,354
Employee benefit plan expense	45,531			43,912			39,954
Contributions to employee benefit plans	(41,760		)	(48,576		)	(63,567		)
Other, net	13,027			(24,283		)	18,313
Cash effect of changes in assets and liabilities (excluding effects of acquisitions, dispositions and foreign exchange):
Accounts receivable	(92,472		)	(4,549		)	(124,193		)
Inventories	(18,256		)	(37,986		)	(56,145		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(16,463		)	9,066			2,143
Accounts payable	9,988			73,460			82,624
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	(21,205		)	45,475			34,745
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(25,298		)	(14,779		)	(17,858		)
Accrued taxes	(55,642		)	11,693			(64,993		)
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	1,178,685			1,261,160			948,864
Investing Activities of Continuing Operations
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(236,833		)	(297,012		)	(262,676		)
Acquisitions (net of cash and cash equivalents acquired)	(322,838		)	(1,035,433		)	(1,382,217		)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	—			—			124,410
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	28,990			13,843			9,363
Proceeds from the sale of businesses	76,457			—			516,901
Other	(8,827		)	(27,286		)	(18,211		)
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations	(463,051		)	(1,345,888		)	(1,012,430		)
Financing Activities of Continuing Operations
Purchase of common stock	(457,871		)	(748,955		)	(242,488		)
Net proceeds from exercise of share-based awards, including tax benefits	7,619			43,054			39,826
Dividends to stockholders	(247,820		)	(240,959		)	(219,154		)
Change in notes payable, net	(381,000		)	607,500			(15,002		)
Reduction of long-term debt	(3,246		)	(3,582		)	(402,654		)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount and issuance costs	403,776			—			788,971
Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations	(678,542		)	(342,942		)	(50,501		)
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	(24,168		)	12,013			130,638
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	(5,817		)	(7,134		)	(13,327		)
Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations	(29,985		)	4,879			117,311
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(3,301		)	16,112			16,150
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,806			(406,679		)	19,394
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	800,076			1,206,755			1,187,361
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	803,882		$	800,076		$	1,206,755
Supplemental information - cash paid during the year for:
Income taxes	$	338,778		$	281,331		$	269,895
Interest	$	123,881		$	125,770		$	121,715

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business - Dover Corporation (the “Company”) is a diversified global manufacturer offering innovative equipment, components, and specialty systems. The Company also provides supporting engineering, testing, and other similar services, which are not significant in relation to consolidated revenue. The Company’s businesses are based primarily in the United States of America and Europe with manufacturing and other operations throughout the world.  The Company operates through four business segments that are aligned with the key end-markets they serve: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems, and Printing & Identification.  For additional information on the Company’s segments, see Note 17. Segment Information.

Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations of purchased businesses are included from the dates of acquisitions.  As discussed in Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations, the Company is reporting certain businesses that are held for sale at December 31, 2013 as discontinued operations.  The assets, liabilities, results of operations, and cash flows of all discontinued operations have been separately reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. In addition, the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows for the businesses to be included in the spin-off of certain businesses within the Communication Technologies segment, are, and will continue to be, presented within Dover's consolidated financial statements as continuing operations within the Communication Technologies segment, until the spin-off becomes effective, upon which the financial presentation of these businesses will be included within Dover's discontinued operations.

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. These estimates may be adjusted due to changes in future economic, industry, or customer financial conditions, as well as changes in technology or demand. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other items, allowances for doubtful accounts receivable, net realizable value of inventories, restructuring reserves, warranty reserves, pension and post retirement plans, stock-based compensation, useful lives for depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, future cash flows associated with impairment testing for goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets, deferred tax assets, uncertain income tax positions, and contingencies. Actual results may ultimately differ from estimates, although management does not believe such differences would materially affect the financial statements in any individual year. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and the effects of revisions are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements in the period that they are determined.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term investments which are highly liquid in nature and have original maturities at the time of purchase of three months or less.

Short-Term Investments - Short-term investments consist of investment grade time deposits that have original maturity dates at the time of purchase greater than three months, up to twelve months.  The Company held no short-term investments at December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts – The Company maintains allowances for estimated losses as a result of customers' inability to make required payments.  Management evaluates the aging of the accounts receivable balances, the financial condition of its customers, historical trends, and the time outstanding of specific balances to estimate the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected in the future and records the appropriate provision.

Inventories – Inventories for the majority of the Company’s subsidiaries, including all international subsidiaries, are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, or market. Other domestic inventories are stated at cost, determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis, which is less than market value.

Property, Plant and Equipment - Property, plant and equipment includes the historic cost of land, buildings, equipment, and significant improvements to existing plant and equipment or, in the case of acquisitions, a fair market value appraisal of such assets completed at the time of acquisition.  Property, plant and equipment also includes the cost of purchased software.  Expenditures for maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are expensed as incurred. When property or equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation is removed from the respective accounts and the gain or loss realized on disposition is reflected in earnings.  The Company depreciates its assets on a straight-line basis over

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

their estimated useful lives as follows: buildings and improvements 5 to 31.5 years; machinery and equipment 3 to 7 years; furniture and fixtures 3 to 7 years; vehicles 3 years; and software 3 to 5 years. Depreciation expense totaled $235,358 in 2013, $201,816 in 2012, and $168,024 in 2011.

Derivative Instruments - The Company periodically uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposures to various risks, including interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate risk.  The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes and does not have a material portfolio of derivative financial instruments.  Derivative financial instruments used for hedging purposes must be designated and effective as a hedge of the identified risk exposure at inception of the contract. The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value.  For derivatives designated as hedges of the fair value of assets or liabilities, the changes in fair value of both the derivatives and of the hedged items are recorded in current earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives is recorded as a component of other comprehensive earnings and subsequently recognized in net earnings when the hedged items impact earnings.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets - Goodwill represents the excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired.  Goodwill and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives (primarily trademarks) are not amortized.  Instead, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate or a current expectation of an impending disposal. The Company conducts its annual impairment evaluation in the fourth quarter of each year.  Recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level and determined using a two-step process.  For 2013, the Company identified 16 reporting units for its annual goodwill impairment test.  Step one of the test compares the fair value of each reporting unit using a discounted cash flow method to its book value. This method uses the Company’s own market assumptions including projections of future cash flows, determinations of appropriate discount rates, and other assumptions which are considered reasonable and inherent in the discounted cash flow analysis. The projections are based on historical performance and future estimated results.  These assumptions require significant judgment and actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts.  Step two, which compares the book value of the goodwill to its implied fair value, was not necessary since there were no indicators of potential impairment from step one.  See Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for additional details on goodwill balances.

As discussed in Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations, in connection with impending sale of certain businesses held for sale, the Company recognized total impairment losses of $53,439 and $51,854, net of tax, for 2013 and 2012, respectively, within the results of discontinued operations. The fair value of businesses held for sale at December 31, 2013 will continue to be evaluated at each subsequent reporting period until the time of sale, and further adjustments to fair value are possible if business conditions should change. In 2011, an after-tax impairment loss of $76,072 was recorded within discontinued operations in connection with the sale of Paladin Brands.

Similar to goodwill, in testing its other indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment, the Company uses a discounted cash flow method to calculate and compare the fair value of the intangible asset to its book value. This method uses the Company’s own market assumptions which are considered reasonable and inherent in the discounted cash flow analysis.  Any excess of carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment loss.  No impairment of indefinite lived intangibles was indicated for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, or 2011.

Other Intangible Assets - Other intangible assets with determinable lives consist primarily of customer lists, unpatented technology, patents, and trademarks.  These other intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from 5 to 15 years.

Long-Lived Assets - Long-lived assets (including intangible assets with determinable lives) are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate.  If an indicator of impairment exists for any grouping of assets, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows is produced and compared to its carrying value.  If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured by the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value as determined by an estimate of discounted future cash flows. 

Foreign Currency - Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries, where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, have been translated at year-end exchange rates and profit and loss accounts have been translated using weighted-average yearly exchange rates.  Foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss).  Assets and liabilities of an entity that are denominated in currencies other than an entity’s

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

functional currency are re-measured into the functional currency using end of period exchange rates or historical rates where applicable to certain balances.   Gains and losses related to these re-measurements are recorded within the Statement of Earnings as a component of Other Expense (Income), net.

Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized when all of the following conditions are satisfied: a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, b) price is fixed or determinable, c) collectability is reasonably assured, and d) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. The majority of the Company’s revenue is generated through the manufacture and sale of a broad range of specialized products and components, with revenue recognized upon transfer of title and risk of loss, which is generally upon shipment. Service revenue represents less than 10% of total revenue and is recognized as the services are performed.  In limited cases, revenue arrangements with customers require delivery, installation, testing, certification, or other acceptance provisions to be satisfied before revenue is recognized.  The Company does not have significant multiple deliverable arrangements.

Stock-Based Compensation – The principal awards issued under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans include non-qualified stock-settled stock appreciation rights and performance share awards.  The cost for such awards is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award.  The value of the portion of the award that is expected to ultimately vest is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis, generally over the explicit service period of three years (except for retirement-eligible employees and retirees) and is included in selling and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.  Expense for awards granted to retirement-eligible employees is recorded over the period from the date of grant through the date the employee first becomes eligible to retire and is no longer required to provide service.  See Note 13. Equity and Cash Incentive Program for additional information related to the Company’s stock-based compensation.  At the time of grant, the Company estimates forfeitures, based on historical experience, in order to estimate the portion of the award that will ultimately vest.

Income Taxes - The provision for income taxes on continuing operations includes federal, state, local, and non-U.S. taxes. Tax credits, primarily for research and experimentation, non-U.S. earnings, and U.S. manufacturer's tax deduction are recognized as a reduction of the provision for income taxes on continuing operations in the year in which they are available for tax purposes. Deferred taxes are provided using enacted rates on the future tax consequences of temporary differences. Temporary differences include the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and the tax benefit of carryforwards. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets for which realization is not assured. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considers all available evidence, including the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, taxable income in carryback periods, prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, and estimated future taxable income. The valuation allowance can be affected by changes to tax regulations, interpretations and rulings, changes to enacted statutory tax rates, and changes to future taxable income estimates.

Tax benefits are recognized from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position in consideration of applicable tax statutes and related interpretations and precedents. Tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized on ultimate settlement.

The Company has not provided for any residual U.S. income taxes on unremitted earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries as such earnings are currently intended to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable if some or all of such earnings were to be repatriated, and the amount of foreign tax credits that would be available to reduce or eliminate the resulting U.S. income tax liability.

Research and Development Costs – Research and development costs, including qualifying engineering costs, are expensed when incurred and amounted to $185,623 in 2013, $189,844 in 2012, and $175,532 in 2011.

Advertising – Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and amounted to $39,559 in 2013, $39,560 in 2012, and $39,214 in 2011.

Risk, Retention, Insurance - The Company currently self-insures its product and commercial general liability claims up to $5.0 million per occurrence, its workers’ compensation claims up to $0.5 million per occurrence, and automobile liability claims up to $1.0 million per occurrence.  Third-party insurance provides primary level coverage in excess of these amounts up to certain specified limits. In addition, the Company has excess liability insurance from third-party insurers on both an aggregate and an individual occurrence basis well in excess of the limits of the primary coverage. A worldwide program of property insurance covers the Company’s owned and leased property and any business interruptions that may occur due to an insured hazard affecting

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those properties, subject to reasonable deductibles and aggregate limits. The Company’s property and casualty insurance programs contain various deductibles that, based on the Company’s experience, are typical and customary for a company of its size and risk profile. The Company does not consider any of the deductibles to represent a material risk to the Company. The Company generally maintains deductibles for claims and liabilities related primarily to workers’ compensation, health and welfare claims, general commercial, product and automobile liability and property damage, and business interruption resulting from certain events. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated.  As part of the Company’s risk management program, insurance is maintained to transfer risk beyond the level of self-retention and provide protection on both an individual claim and annual aggregate basis.

Reclassifications – Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements – In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04 which was issued to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements.  The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and its adoption did not significantly impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05 which provides new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income.  ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and instead requires an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements.   This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted.  The adoption of this ASU only requires a change in the format of the current presentation.  The Company adopted this guidance for its 2011 year-end reporting, presenting other comprehensive earnings in a separate statement following the statement of earnings.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08 which provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step test for goodwill impairment.  If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required.  Otherwise, no further testing is required. This standard became effective for the Company on January 1, 2012. Its adoption did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-09 which requires enhanced disclosures around an employer’s participation in multiemployer pension plans.  The standard is intended to provide more information about an employer’s financial obligations to a multiemployer pension plan to help financial statement users better understand the financial health of the significant plans in which the employer participates. This guidance became effective for the Company for its fiscal 2011 year-end reporting.  Its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, which allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. Per the terms of this ASU, an entity would not be required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not, the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The revised standard was effective for Dover for its annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 which requires additional disclosures regarding the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2013. The Company's adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, which permits an entity to release cumulative translation adjustments into net income when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

or group of assets had resided, or, if a controlling financial interest is no longer held. The revised standard is effective for Dover for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, which provides that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except to the extent that a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, then the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a liability. This standard is effective for Dover for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

2. Planned Spin-Off of Certain Communication Technologies Businesses

On May 23, 2013, Dover announced that its Board of Directors had approved a preliminary plan to spin-off certain businesses within its Communication Technologies segment into a standalone, publicly traded company. Upon completion of the spin-off, Knowles Corporation ("Knowles") will be an independent, global technology company operating in the communication technologies space. The spin-off is expected to allow Knowles to pursue a more aggressive growth strategy as a standalone company, focusing on its customers' distinct product and technology needs.

On February 6, 2014, Dover announced that its Board of Directors approved the separation of Knowles from Dover through the pro rata distribution by Dover of 100% of the common stock of Knowles to Dover's stockholders on February 28, 2014. In addition, on February 10, 2014, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared Knowles' Registration Statement on Form 10 effective. As a result, the following is expected to occur: (1) the distribution of Knowles' shares would be made on February 28, 2014 to Dover stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 19, 2014, the record date for the distribution, (2) on the distribution date, Dover stockholders will receive one share of Knowles common stock for every two shares of Dover common stock held as of the record date, and (3) following the distribution, Knowles will be an independent, publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (utilizing ticker symbol "KN") and Dover will retain no ownership interest in Knowles. The distribution has been structured to be tax-free to Dover and its shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

While Dover expects to complete the spin-off of Knowles on February 28, 2014, there can be no assurance that it will be completed on the anticipated schedule or that its terms will not change. The results of operations, financial condition and cash flows for the businesses to be transferred to Knowles and included in the spin-off are, and will continue to be, presented within Dover's consolidated financial statements as continuing operations within the Communication Technologies segment, until the spin-off is complete, upon which the financial presentation of these businesses will be included within Dover's discontinued operations. One-time costs associated with the transaction are expected to be in the range of $60,000 to$70,000. Costs incurred to date totaled $30,093 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and are recorded in selling and administrative expense in the consolidated statement of earnings.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

3. Acquisitions

2013 Acquisitions

The following table details the acquisitions made during the year ended December 31, 2013.

Date	Type	Company / Product Line Acquired	Location (Near)	Segment
May 2	Stock	Ebsray Pumps	Brookvale, Australia	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of rotary pumps in vane, regenerative turbine, and internal gear technologies.
May 7	Stock	The Curotto-Can, Inc.	Sonoma, California	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of automated front loaders for use in the waste collection industry.
May 21	Asset	Klaus Enterprise, Ltd.	Alberta, Canada	Energy
Manufacturer of valves and gas compressor components that specializes in replacing parts designed to optimize the efficiency and reliability of reciprocating compressors.
May 30	Asset	Source Technologies	Charlotte, North Carolina	Printing & Identification
Manufacturer of printing devices and software, specializing in thermal stationary barcode printers.
July 1	Asset	RSI Systems	Frederick, Maryland	Printing & Identification
Manufacturer of thermal ink jet applications ranging from packaging line coding and marking to high-speed product identification, authentication, and tracking systems for serialization.
September 19	Stock	SPIRIT Global Energy Solutions	Midland, Texas	Energy
Manufacturer of artificial lift tools and technology for oil and gas producers.
October 5	Stock	Fibresec Holdings Ltd.	Dorset, England	Energy
Manufacturer of composite access covers and containment systems for retail fueling sites.
October 9	Stock	Kungsors Plast AB (KPS)	Kungsors, Sweden	Energy
Manufacturer of high density polyethylene fusion underground piping systems for retail fueling sites.
October 16	Stock	Lianyungang Jump Equipment Co., Ltd.	Lianyungang, China	Energy
Provider of top loading and LNG onshore loading equipment in China.
November 4	Stock	Finder Pompe	Merate, Italy	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of engineered pumps, spare parts, and related services for critical applications mostly in the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas markets.

During 2013, the Company acquired ten businesses in separate transactions for net cash consideration of $322,838. The businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Refrigeration & Industrial and Fluid Solutions platforms of the Engineered Systems segment, as well as the Energy and Printing & Identification segments. The goodwill identified by these acquisitions reflects the benefits expected to be derived from product line expansion and operational synergies.  Upon consummation of the acquisitions, each of these entities is now wholly-owned by Dover.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

The following presents the allocation of acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values:

Current assets, net of cash acquired	$	98,641
Property, plant and equipment	33,403
Goodwill	141,888
Intangible assets	149,228
Other non-current assets, principally deferred taxes	2,622
Current liabilities assumed	(58,052		)
Non-current liabilities assumed, principally deferred taxes	(44,892		)
Net assets acquired	$	322,838

The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications by applicable segment for the 2013 acquisitions are as follows:

	Energy		Engineered Systems		Printing & Identification		Total		Useful life (in years)
Goodwill - Tax deductible	$	272	$	14,870	$	5,099	$	20,241	na
Goodwill - Non deductible	41,479		80,168		—		121,647		na
Customer intangibles	36,463		80,829		—		117,292		10
Trademarks	4,481		5,515		—		9,996		10
Patents	2,085		1,870		1,820		5,775		10
Other intangibles and assets	3,175		12,990		—		16,165		6
	$	87,955	$	196,242	$	6,919	$	291,116

The Company has substantially completed the purchase price allocations for the 2013 acquisitions.  However, if additional information is obtained about these assets and liabilities within the measurement period (not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition), including finalization of asset appraisals, the Company will refine its estimates of fair value to allocate the purchase price more accurately; however, any such revisions are not expected to be significant.

The Consolidated Statements of Earnings include the results of these businesses from the dates of acquisition.  The aggregate revenue and pre-tax loss of the 2013 acquisitions included in the Company’s 2013 consolidated revenue and earnings totaled $75.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

2012 Acquisitions

During2012, the Company acquired seven businesses for an aggregate consideration of $1,181,043, net of cash acquired. A summary of the acquisitions made during 2012 is as follows:

Date	Type	Company / Product Line Acquired	Location (Near)	Segment
Jan 1	Asset	Quattroflow Fluid Systems	Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of positive displacement pumps primarily serving the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Mar 13	Stock	Maag Pump Systems	Grossostheim, Germany	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of gear pump technology, pelletizing systems, and engineered integrated solutions for the polymer, plastic, chemical, and petrochemical industries.
Apr 25	Stock	Production Control Services (PCS)	Fredrick, Colorado	Energy
Manufacturer of products in artificial lift and production optimization, including plunger lift, gas lift, nitrogen generation, and well site automation.
Nov 30	Stock	Anthony International	Sylmar, California	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of specialty glass, commercial glass refrigerator and freezer doors, case lighting, and display and merchandising systems.
Dec 6	Asset	Elektron	Bremen, Germany	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of electrical equipment for the automotive workshop, specializing in welders and battery service machines.
Dec 20	Asset	Power Soak	Kansas City, Missouri	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of continuous motion, water jet propelled ware washing systems.
Dec 28	Stock	UPCO, Inc.	Claremore, Oklahoma	Energy
Manufacturer of steel sucker rods and accessories used in the artificial lift segment of the oilfield services industry.

These businesses predominantly manufacture products in the energy and fluid solutions markets, two key growth areas for the Company. The businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Energy segment and the Fluid Solutions platform of the Engineered Systems segment.

The following presents the allocation of acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values:

Current assets, net of cash acquired	$	203,646
Property, plant and equipment	98,016
Goodwill	602,098
Intangible assets	569,747
Other non-current assets, principally deferred taxes	67,605
Current liabilities assumed	(103,112		)
Non-current liabilities assumed, principally deferred taxes and pension obligations	(256,957		)
Net assets acquired	$	1,181,043

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma information illustrates the effect on the Company’s revenue and earnings from continuing operations for years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, assuming that the 2013 acquisitions had taken place at the beginning of 2012. As a result, the supplemental pro forma earnings reflect adjustments to earnings from continuing operations as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings to exclude $4,963 of nonrecurring expense related to the fair value adjustments to acquisition-date inventory (after-tax) and $2,905 of acquisition-related costs (after-tax) from the year ended December 31, 2013. The supplemental pro forma earnings for the comparable 2012 period were adjusted to include these charges as if they were incurred at the beginning of 2011. The 2013 and 2012 supplemental pro forma earnings are also adjusted to reflect the comparable impact of additional depreciation and amortization expense (net of tax) resulting from the fair value measurement of tangible and intangible assets relating to 2013 and 2012 acquisitions.

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012
Revenue from continuing operations:
As reported	$	8,729,813	$	8,104,339
Pro forma	8,852,973		8,712,047
Earnings from continuing operations:
As reported	$	965,805	$	833,119
Pro forma	972,026		868,803
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations:
As reported	$	5.64	$	4.59
Pro forma	5.68		4.79
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations:
As reported	$	5.57	$	4.53
Pro forma	5.60		4.72

These pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only, and they do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the acquisitions occurred on the dates indicated or that may result in the future.

4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations

Management evaluates Dover's businesses periodically for their strategic fit within Dover's operations. Accordingly, in 2012, the Company announced its intention to divest DEK International and Everett Charles Technologies (including the Multitest business, collectively "ECT") within the Printing & Identification segment, which serve the electronic assembly and test markets. These businesses were reclassified to discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Summarized results of the Company’s discontinued operations are as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Revenue	$	393,184		$	434,460		$	1,136,997
Loss on sale, including impairments, net of tax	$	(35,473	)	$	(50,818	)	$	(4,743	)
Earnings from operations before taxes	17,867			34,517			132,675
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	54,930			(5,748		)	(5,875		)
Earnings from operations, net of tax	72,797			$	28,769		$	126,800
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	37,324		$	(22,049	)	$	122,057

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

2013 - In 2013, in connection with a change in goodwill reporting units within discontinued operations resulting from the Company's expected manner of disposing of its electronic test and assembly businesses, the Company was required to allocate goodwill to these individual reporting units based upon relative current fair values. This process resulted in a benefit of $25,520 in the discontinued operations deferred income tax provision for 2013 as a result of the elimination of certain deferred tax liabilities. The Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $54,532 ($44,188 after tax) at ECT in 2013 in connection with the anticipated sale of this business. This charge was a write-down of the carrying value to fair value, based on the current estimated sales price.

The Company completed the sale of ECT in the fourth quarter of 2013 for total proceeds of $92,694, which resulted in an after-tax loss on sale of $2,804. Included in the sale proceeds is a note receivable from the buyer of $20,000, which the Company expects to collect within the next five years. This receivable is reflected in Other assets and deferred charges on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2013.

In 2013, the Company signed a definitive agreement to sell DEK. Based on the anticipated proceeds from this sale, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $14,001 in the fourth quarter of 2013, which includes goodwill impairment of the related reporting unit of $9,251, of which none is deductible for tax purposes. Management plans to complete the sale of this business in the first half of 2014.

The net earnings from operations of $72,797 reflects the net earnings of DEK and ECT prior to sale, as well as $54,827 of discrete tax benefits principally related to the conclusion of certain federal, state and international tax audits and $18,279 of interest on tax obligations in foreign jurisdictions.

2012 - The net earnings from operations of $28,769 reflects net earnings from operations generated by these two businesses, as well as various expense and accrual adjustments relating to other discontinued operations. This activity was more than offset by a goodwill impairment charge determined in connection with the anticipated sale of ECT, at which time the Company recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $63,819 ($51,854 after tax), representing a write-down of the reporting unit's carrying value of goodwill to its fair value.

2011 - In 2011, the Company sold three businesses, Paladin Brands, Crenlo LLC, and Heil Trailer International, that had operated within the Engineered Systems segment for total cash proceeds of $512,122. These businesses were reclassified to discontinued operations in the third and fourth quarters of 2011. The 2011 net earnings from discontinued operations reflects net operating earnings generated by the two businesses discontinued in 2012 and the three business sold in 2011, coupled with tax benefits of $17,960 relating primarily to discrete tax items settled or resolved during the year.

Net earnings from discontinued operations also includes a $4,743 loss on the 2011 sale of the three businesses, inclusive of a after-tax goodwill impairment charge of $76,072, representing a write-down of the carrying value of the associated reporting unit's goodwill to its fair value.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are summarized below:

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Accounts receivable (1)	$	121,094	$	63,229
Inventories, net	17,779		51,252
Prepaid and other current assets	28,381		10,263
Total current assets	167,254		124,744
Property, plant and equipment, net	6,468		31,935
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	145,681		238,657
Other assets and deferred charges	1,319		2,209
Total assets	$	320,722	$	397,545
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Accounts payable (1)	$	108,772	$	22,613
Other current liabilities	21,445		34,592
Total current liabilities	130,217		57,205
Deferred income taxes	14,783		64,853
Other liabilities	37,626		86,900
Total liabilities	$	182,626	$	208,958

At December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations relate primarily to DEK and ECT, coupled with tax-related accruals and unrecognized benefits, as well as other accruals for compensation, legal, environmental, and warranty contingencies.

(1) Amounts include estimated credits and liabilities associated with tax obligations in foreign jurisdictions resulting from value-added tax for the Multitest business within ECT. Accounts receivable includes $93,598 of credits. Accounts payable includes $76,443 of liabilities and $18,279 of interest. This matter is expected to be resolved in 2014.

5. Inventories, net

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Raw materials	$	417,749		$	386,119
Work in progress	175,675			182,060
Finished goods	492,328			453,497
Subtotal	1,085,752			1,021,676
Less reserves	(158,754		)	(148,835		)
Total	$	926,998		$	872,841

At December 31, 2013 and 2012, approximately 25% and 28%, respectively, of the Company's total inventories were accounted for using the LIFO method.

6. Property, Plant and Equipment, net

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Land	$	70,645		$	70,079
Buildings and improvements	621,958			605,448
Machinery, equipment and other	2,374,456			2,231,721
Subtotal	3,067,059			2,907,248
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,884,077		)	(1,740,196		)
Total	$	1,182,982		$	1,167,052

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	Energy			Engineered Systems			Printing & Identification			Communication Technologies			Total
Goodwill	$	622,335		$	1,005,980		$	744,638		$	1,204,582		$	3,577,535
Accumulated impairment loss	—			(70,560		)	—			—			(70,560		)
Balance at January 1, 2012	622,335			935,420			744,638			1,204,582			3,506,975
Acquisitions	135,906			466,192			—			—			602,098
Purchase price adjustments	—			—			—			(6,998		)	(6,998		)
Foreign currency translation	2,396			1,769			1,699			6,711			12,575
Balance at December 31, 2012	760,637			1,403,381			746,337			1,204,295			4,114,650
Acquisitions	41,751			95,038			5,099			—			141,888
Purchase price adjustments	(2,278		)	(25,860		)	—			—			(28,138		)
Foreign currency translation	(5,566		)	4,694			(209		)	15,590			14,509
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	794,544		$	1,477,253		$	751,227		$	1,219,885		$	4,242,909

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded adjustments totaling $28,138 to goodwill relating primarily to finalization of the purchase price allocation to assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the 2012 acquisitions of Maag Pump Systems, Anthony International, and UPCO, Inc. The Company did not record adjustments relating to these acquisitions for the year ended December 31, 2012, as amounts were not significant.

The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset:

	December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
Trademarks	$	134,898	$	35,736	$	124,129	$	25,364
Patents	201,779		120,354		180,427		105,369
Customer Intangibles	1,717,912		614,410		1,585,041		474,309
Unpatented Technologies	146,240		100,465		146,025		85,373
Drawings & Manuals	43,022		11,684		34,120		8,035
Distributor Relationships	72,514		35,447		72,514		31,650
Other	34,174		21,830		32,221		20,815
Total	$	2,350,539	$	939,926	$	2,174,477	$	750,915
Unamortized intangible assets:
Trademarks	201,874				201,858
Total intangible assets, net	$	1,612,487			$	1,625,420

Total amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $186,258, $155,770, and $122,453, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years, based on current intangible balances, is estimated to be as follows:

2014	$	185,100
2015	183,306
2016	181,159
2017	173,721
2018	160,152

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

8. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

The following table details the major components of other accrued expenses:

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Warranty	$	44,228	$	41,069
Unearned/deferred revenue	30,817		39,941
Taxes other than income	38,232		32,099
Accrued interest	31,738		30,972
Accrued volume discounts	20,576		24,114
Accrued commissions (non-employee)	15,087		13,550
Restructuring and exit	10,046		7,665
Legal and environmental	1,623		1,873
Other (none of which are individually significant)	68,564		64,349
	$	260,911	$	255,632

The following table details the major components of other liabilities (non-current):

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Deferred compensation	$	344,222	$	442,728
Unrecognized tax benefits	85,358		149,791
Unearned/deferred revenue	10,626		15,474
Legal and environmental	29,614		28,160
Warranty	3,237		2,690
Restructuring and exit	356		96
Other, including net investment hedge	40,673		38,594
	$	514,086	$	677,533

Warranty

Estimated warranty program claims are provided for at the time of sale. Amounts provided for are based on historical costs and adjusted for new claims. The changes in the carrying amount of product warranties through December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	2013			2012
Beginning Balance, January 1	$	43,759		$	37,739
Provision for warranties	57,458			48,626
Settlements made	(53,373		)	(48,086		)
Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation	(379		)	5,480
Ending balance, December 31	$	47,465		$	43,759

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

9. Restructuring Activities

From time to time, the Company will initiate various restructuring programs and incur severance and other restructuring costs. The following table details restructuring charges incurred by segment for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012		2011
Energy	$	(712	)	$	668	$	2,668
Engineered Systems	6,598			7,458		1,193
Printing & Identification	3,772			5,753		38
Communication Technologies	16,251			5,525		1,684
Total	$	25,909		$	19,404	$	5,583
These amounts are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as follows:
Cost of goods and services	$	12,098		$	3,935	$	2,243
Selling and administrative expenses	13,811			15,469		3,340
Total	$	25,909		$	19,404	$	5,583

The restructuring charges of $25,909 incurred in 2013 relate to restructuring programs initiated during 2013 and 2012. These programs are designed to better align the Company's operations with current market conditions through targeted facility consolidations, headcount reductions and other measures to further optimize operations. The Company expects to incur restructuring charges of approximately $5.0 million to $15.0 million in 2014 in connection with the above-mentioned projects, as well as certain other programs to be initiated during the year to rationalize headcount and optimize operations in a few select businesses. We anticipate that much of the benefit of the 2013 and 2014 programs will be realized over the remainder of 2014 and into 2015. We also expect to fund the remainder of the 2013 programs currently underway, as well those commenced in 2014, over the next 12 to 18 months. In light of the economic uncertainty in certain of our end markets and our continued focus on improving our operating efficiency, it is possible that additional programs may be implemented throughout the remainder of 2014.

The $25,909 of restructuring charges incurred during 2013 included the programs as described below.

• The Energy segment recorded a net restructuring benefit of $712, that included a net gain on sale of three buildings relating to facility consolidations within the production sector undertaken to optimize cost structure.

• The Engineered Systems segment incurred net restructuring charges of $6,598 in connection with certain facility consolidations and optimizations and headcount reductions undertaken to optimize its cost structure.

• The Printing & Identification segment incurred restructuring charges of $3,772 relating to exit plans at targeted facilities, which included certain adjustments and offsets to previously recorded reserves.

• The Communication Technologies segment incurred restructuring charges of $16,251 related principally to a facility consolidation in its capacitor business and headcount reductions in connection with integration activities within its consumer electronic business.

Restructuring expenses incurred in 2012 and 2011 also included targeted facility consolidations at certain businesses.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

The following table details the Company’s severance and other restructuring accrual activity:

	Severance			Exit			Total
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	987		5,448			$	6,435
Restructuring charges	1,413			4,170			5,583
Payments	(313		)	(5,871		)	(6,184		)
Other, including foreign currency	(68		)	(618		)	(686		)
Balance at December 31, 2011	2,019			3,129			5,148
Restructuring charges	14,458			4,946			19,404
Payments	(11,376		)	(5,547		)	(16,923		)
Other, including foreign currency	59			73			132
Balance at December 31, 2012	5,160			2,601			7,761
Restructuring charges	18,918			6,991			25,909
Payments	(16,554		)	(7,445		)	(23,999		)
Other, including foreign currency	394			337			731
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	7,918		$	2,484		$	10,402

The accrual balance at December 31, 2013 primarily reflects restructuring plans initiated during the year, as well as ongoing lease commitment obligations for facilities closed in earlier periods.

10. Borrowings and Lines of Credit

Borrowings consist of the following:

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Short-term:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	2,778	$	3,266
Commercial paper	226,500		607,500
	$	229,278	$	610,766

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Long-term:
4.875% 10-year notes due October 15, 2015	$	299,638		$	299,441
5.45% 10-year notes due March 15, 2018	348,598			348,268
2.125% 7-year notes due December 1, 2020 (euro-denominated)	411,500			—
4.30% 10-year notes due March 1, 2021	449,813			449,787
6.65% 30-year debentures due June 1, 2028	199,483			199,448
5.375% 30-year debentures due October 15, 2035	296,526			296,367
6.60% 30-year notes due March 15, 2038	247,859			247,771
5.375% 30-year notes due March 1, 2041	345,671			345,511
Other	2,891			6,023
Total long-term debt	2,601,979			2,192,616
Less current portion	(2,778		)	(3,266		)
	$	2,599,201		$	2,189,350

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

The Company maintains a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks (the "Credit Agreement") which expires on November 10, 2016. At the Company's election, loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a Eurodollar or Sterling rate based on LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.565% to 1.225% (subject to adjustment based on the credit rating accorded the Company's senior unsecured debt by S&P and Moody's), or at a base rate pursuant to a formula defined in the Credit Agreement. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires the Company to pay a facility fee and imposes various restrictions on the Company such as, among other things, the requirement for the Company to maintain an interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1. The Company was in compliance with this covenant and its other long-term debt covenants at December 31, 2013 and had a coverage ratio of 13.2 to 1. The Company primarily uses this facility as liquidity back-up for its commercial paper program and has not drawn down any loans under the $1.0 billion facility and does not anticipate doing so. The Company generally uses commercial paper borrowings for general corporate purposes, funding of acquisitions, and the repurchases of its common stock.

On December 4, 2013, the Company issued €300.0 million of 2.125% euro-denominated notes due 2020. The proceeds of $403,776 from the sale of the notes, net of discounts and issuance costs, were used to repay commercial paper.

In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company issued commercial paper in the amount of $607,500, used principally to fund the Anthony acquisition.

On February 22, 2011, the Company issued $450.0 million of 4.30% Notes due 2021 and $350.0 million of 5.375% Notes due 2041. The proceeds of $788,971 from the sale of the notes, net of discounts and issuance costs, were used to repay commercial paper, including commercial paper issued to repay the Company’s $400.0 million of 6.50% notes, which matured February 15, 2011, and for other general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Harbison-Fischer.

The long-term note borrowings presented above are net of unamortized discounts of $9,196 and $9,222 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The debentures presented above include unamortized discounts of $3,991 and $4,185 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The discounts are being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest rate method over the life of the issuances. The notes and debentures are redeemable at the option of Dover in whole or in part at any time at a redemption price that includes a make-whole premium, with accrued interest to the redemption date.

Interest expense and interest income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Interest expense	$	124,647		$	125,995		$	124,783
Interest income	(3,905		)	(4,854		)	(9,258		)
Interest expense, net	$	120,742		$	121,141		$	115,525

The weighted average interest rate for short-term commercial paper borrowings was 0.1% for 2013 and 0.2% for 2012.

Scheduled maturities of long-term debt for the years ending December 31 are as follows:

2014	$	2,778
2015	299,638
2016	—
2017	—
2018	348,598
2019 and thereafter	1,950,965
	$	2,601,979

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $137,671 outstanding in letters of credit and guarantees with financial institutions, which expire at various dates in 2014 through 2018.  These letters of credit are primarily maintained as security for insurance, warranty and other performance obligations.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

11. Financial Instruments

Derivatives

The Company is exposed to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates due to the global nature of its operations. In order to manage this risk the Company has hedged portions of its forecasted sales and purchases, which occur within the next twelve months and are denominated in non-functional currencies, with currency forward or collar contracts designated as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had contracts with U.S. dollar equivalent notional amounts of $33,216 and $9,090, respectively, to exchange foreign currencies, principally the U.S. dollar, euro, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan, and Malaysian ringgit. The Company believes it is probable that all forecasted cash flow transactions will occur.

In addition, the Company had outstanding contracts at December 31, 2013 with a total notional amount of $104,688 that are not designated as hedging instruments. These instruments are used to reduce the Company's exposure for operating receivables and payables that are denominated in non-functional currencies.

The Company also has an outstanding floating-to-floating cross currency swap agreement for a total notional amount of $50,000 in exchange for CHF 65,100, which expires on October 15, 2015. This transaction continues to hedge a portion of the Company’s net investment in CHF-denominated operations. The agreement qualifies as a net investment hedge and the effective portion of the change in fair value is reported within the cumulative translation adjustment section of other comprehensive income. The fair values at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 reflected cumulative losses of $23,716 and $22,681, respectively, due to the strengthening of the Swiss franc relative to the U.S. dollar over the term of the arrangement.

The following table sets forth the fair values of derivative instruments held by the Company as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the balance sheet lines in which they are recorded:

	Fair Value Asset (Liability)
	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			Balance Sheet Caption
Foreign currency forward / collar contracts	$	879		$	85		Prepaid and other current assets
Foreign currency forward / collar contracts	(168		)	(799		)	Other accrued expenses
Net investment hedge - cross currency swap	(23,716		)	(22,681		)	Other liabilities

The amount of gains or losses from hedging activity recorded in earnings is not significant and the amount of unrealized gains and losses from cash flow hedges which are expected to be reclassified to earnings in the next twelve months is not significant; therefore, additional tabular disclosures are not presented. There are no amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and there are no credit risk related contingent features in the Company’s derivative instruments.

The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the financial instrument contracts held by the Company; however, nonperformance by these counterparties is considered unlikely as the Company’s policy is to contract with highly-rated, diversified counterparties.

Additionally, the Company has designated the €300.0 million of euro-denominated notes issued December 4, 2013 as a hedge of a portion of the its net investment in euro-denominated operations. Due to the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instruments and the exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the euro-denominated debt due to exchange rate changes are offset by changes in the net investment. Accordingly, changes in the value of the euro-denominated debt are recognized in the cumulative translation adjustment section of other comprehensive income to offset changes in the value of the net investment in euro-denominated operations. The loss recognized from the euro net investment hedge in other comprehensive income totaled $6,099 ($3,964 after tax) for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Fair Value Measurements

Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Level 2 inputs include inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of assets or liabilities.

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	December 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	$	—	$	879	$	—	$	—	$	85	$	—
Liabilities:
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	—		168		—		—		799		—
Net investment hedge derivative	—		23,716		—		—		22,681		—

The derivative contracts are measured at fair value using models based on observable market inputs such as foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; therefore, they are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

In addition to fair value disclosure requirements related to financial instruments carried at fair value, accounting standards require disclosures regarding the fair value of all of the Company’s financial instruments. The estimated fair value of long-term debt at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $2,872,454 and $2,680,674, respectively, compared to the carrying value of $2,601,979 and $2,192,616, respectively. The estimated fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for similar instruments and is, therefore, classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, accounts payable, and notes payable are reasonable estimates of their fair values as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

12. Income Taxes

Income taxes have been based on the following components of “Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings: 

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Domestic	$	775,499	$	700,745	$	577,142
Foreign	461,913		436,826		433,120
	$	1,237,412	$	1,137,571	$	1,010,262

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Income tax expense (benefit) relating to continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 is comprised of the following:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Current:
U.S. Federal	$	155,151		$	219,850		$	159,250
State and local	20,298			(304		)	(12,058		)
Foreign	110,216			96,713			98,919
Total current	285,665			316,259			246,111
Deferred:
U.S. Federal	$	23,664		$	19,475		$	850
State and local	(5,864		)	(2,584		)	(2,535		)
Foreign	(31,858		)	(28,698		)	(7,350		)
Total deferred	(14,058		)	(11,807		)	(9,035		)
Total expense	$	271,607		$	304,452		$	237,076

Differences between the effective income tax rate and the U.S. federal income statutory rate are as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
U.S. Federal income tax rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State and local taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit	1.1		1.1		1.1
Foreign operations tax effect	(7.1	)	(7.2	)	(6.9	)
R&E tax credits (1)	(0.8	)	—		(0.4	)
Domestic manufacturing deduction	(2.0	)	(1.8	)	(1.6	)
Foreign tax credits	0.4		0.2		0.3
Branch losses	(0.2	)	—		—
Release of valuation allowance	—		—		(1.0	)
Resolution of tax contingencies	(5.4	)	(1.4	)	(4.0	)
Other, principally non-tax deductible items	0.9		0.9		1.0
Effective rate from continuing operations	21.9	%	26.8	%	23.5	%

(1) On January 2, 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law, and this legislation retroactively extended the R&E tax credit for two years, from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Income tax expense for 2013 includes $4.8 million for the entire benefit of the R&E tax credit attributable to 2012.

The Company's effective tax rate is favorably impacted by a significant tax holiday granted by Malaysia, effective through December 31, 2021. This tax holiday is subject to the Company's satisfaction of certain conditions, including investment or sales thresholds. If the Company fails to satisfy such conditions, the effective tax rate may be adversely impacted. The benefit of this incentive for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is estimated to be approximately $32.0 million, $45.0 million and $25.5 million, respectively.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to future deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Deferred Tax Assets:
Accrued compensation, principally postretirement and other employee benefits	$	136,712		$	197,253
Accrued expenses, principally for state income taxes, interest, and warranty	41,834			46,739
Net operating loss and other carryforwards	123,748			107,959
Inventories, principally due to reserves for financial reporting purposes and capitalization for tax purposes	23,756			23,239
Accounts receivable, principally due to allowance for doubtful accounts	5,247			5,479
Accrued insurance	4,364			5,002
Long-term liabilities, principally warranty, environmental, and exit costs	4,636			2,781
Other assets	12,215			9,235
Total gross deferred tax assets	352,512			397,687
Valuation allowance	(15,554		)	(18,887		)
Total deferred tax assets	$	336,958		$	378,800
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Intangible assets, principally due to different tax and financial reporting bases and amortization lives	$	(720,951	)	$	(719,904	)
Plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation	(66,285		)	(65,480		)
Accounts receivable	(6,674		)	(5,725		)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	(793,910		)	(791,109		)
Net deferred tax liability	$	(456,952	)	$	(412,309	)
Classified as follows in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current deferred tax asset	$	74,631		$	54,219
Non-current deferred tax asset	18,670			10,236
Current deferred tax liability	(970		)	(3,395		)
Non-current deferred tax liability	(549,283		)	(473,369		)
	$	(456,952	)	$	(412,309	)

As of December 31, 2013, the Company has loss carryforwards for U.S. Federal purposes totaling approximately $122.4 million attributed to the 2011 Anthony acquisition, and loss carryforwards for non-U.S. purposes totaling $239.5 million. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had non-U.S loss carryforwards of $121.0 million.  The federal loss carryforwards are available for use against the Company's consolidated federal taxable income and begin to expire in 2024. The entire balance of the non-U.S. losses as of December 31, 2013 is available to be carried forward, with $86.1 million of these losses beginning to expire during the years 2014 through 2033. The remaining $153.4 million of such losses can be carried forward indefinitely.

The Company has $208.1 million and $133.8 million of state tax loss carryforwards as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that are available for use by the Company between 2014 and 2033.

As of December 31, 2013, the Company has research and development credit carryforwards for U.S. Federal purposes of $0.8 million attributable to the 2011 Anthony acquisition and no alternative minimum tax credits. The research and development credits begin to expire in 2025. The Company had research and development tax credit carryforwards of $0.8 million and alternative minimum tax credits of $4.3 million at December 31, 2012.

The Company maintains valuation allowances by jurisdiction against the deferred tax assets related to certain of these carryforwards as utilization of these tax benefits is not assured for certain jurisdictions.

The Company has not provided for U.S. federal income taxes or tax benefits on the undistributed earnings of its international subsidiaries, totaling approximately $2.1 billion at December 31, 2013, because such earnings are reinvested and it is currently intended that they will continue to be reinvested indefinitely. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

payable if some or all of such earnings were to be repatriated, and the amount of foreign tax credits that would be available to reduce or eliminate the resulting U.S. income tax liability.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The Company files U.S., state, local, and foreign tax returns. The Company is routinely audited by the tax authorities in these jurisdictions, and a number of audits are currently underway. It is reasonably possible during the next twelve months that uncertain tax positions may be settled, which could result in a decrease in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits. This decrease may result in an income tax benefit. Due to the potential for resolution of federal, state, and foreign examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, the Company's gross unrecognized tax benefits balance may change within the next twelve months by a range of zero to $37.2 million. Some portion of any such change may be reported as discontinued operations. The Company is no longer subject to examinations of its federal income tax returns for years through 2010. All significant state, local, and international matters have been concluded for years through 2005 and 2007, respectively. The Company believes adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties.

The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:

	Continuing				Discontinued			Total
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2011	$	166,906			$	67,275		$	234,181
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	10,835				986			11,821
Additions for tax positions of prior years	14,636				1,971			16,607
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(40,563		)		(12,302		)	(52,865		)
Settlements	(6,673		)		(3,469		)	(10,142		)
Lapse of statutes	(6,197		)		(216		)	(6,413		)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2011	138,944				54,245			193,189
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	10,188				26			10,214
Additions for tax positions of prior years	4,128				3,470			7,598
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(14,257		)		(25		)	(14,282		)
Settlements	(418		)		(85		)	(503		)
Lapse of statutes	(12,550		)		(3,429		)	(15,979		)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2012	126,035				54,202			180,237
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	9,056				1			9,057
Additions for tax positions of prior years	7,584				3,315			10,899
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (A)	(62,610		)		(40,240		)	(102,850		)
Settlements	(2,823		)		(2,523		)	(5,346		)
Lapse of statutes	(7,845		)		(1,564		)	(9,409		)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013	$	69,397		(B)	$	13,191		$	82,588

_________

(A) The settlement of certain income tax examinations of the 2009 and 2010 tax years resulted in a significant decrease in gross unrecognized tax benefits.

(B) If recognized, the net amount of potential tax benefits that would impact the Company’s effective tax rate is $50.6 million. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company recorded potential interest and penalty expense (income) of $(5.5) million, $0.1 million and $(9.1) million, respectively, related to its unrecognized tax benefits as a component of provision for income taxes. The Company had accrued interest and penalties of $17.1 million at December 31, 2013 and $25.0 million at December 31, 2012, which are not included in the above table.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

13. Equity and Cash Incentive Program

The Company's share-based awards are typically granted annually at its regularly scheduled first quarter Compensation Committee meeting. In 2013, these awards were made pursuant to the terms of the Company's 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the "2012 Plan"), which was approved by shareholders on May 3, 2012. This plan replaced the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan"), which would have otherwise terminated according to its terms on January 31, 2015 and the 1996 Non-Employee Directors Stock Compensation Plan (the "Directors Plan"), which would have otherwise terminated according to its terms on December 31, 2012. Upon approval of the 2012 Plan, no additional awards may be granted under the 2005 Plan. Officers and other key employees, as well as non-employee directors, are eligible to participate in the 2012 Plan, which has a ten year term and will terminate on May 3, 2022. The 2012 Plan provides for stock options and SARs grants, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, performance share awards, cash performance awards, directors' shares, and deferred stock units. Under the 2012 Plan, a total of 17,000,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance, subject to adjustments resulting from stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, reorganizations, and other similar changes.

The exercise price per share for stock options and SARs is equal to the closing price of the Company’s stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant. New common shares are issued when options or SARs are exercised. The period during which options and SARs are exercisable is fixed by the Company’s Compensation Committee at the time of grant.  Generally, the stock options or SARs vest after three years of service and expire at the end of ten years.  

Stock-based compensation costs are reported within selling and administrative expenses. The following table summarizes the Company’s compensation expense relating to all stock-based incentive plans:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Pre-tax compensation expense	$	30,480		$	30,884		$	25,130
Tax benefit	(10,745		)	(10,904		)	(8,795		)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	19,735		$	19,980		$	16,335

SARs and Stock Options

In 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company issued SARs covering 1,613,884, 1,719,943, and 1,524,329 shares, respectively.  Since 2006, the Company has only issued SARs and does not anticipate issuing stock options in the future.  The fair value of each SAR grant was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

	2013			2012			2011
Risk-free interest rate	1.39		%	1.05		%	2.68		%
Dividend yield	2.06		%	2.03		%	1.70		%
Expected life (years)	7.1			5.7			5.8
Volatility	33.78		%	36.41		%	33.56		%
Grant price	$	71.86		$	65.38		$	66.59
Fair value at date of grant	$	20.62		$	18.51		$	20.13

Expected volatilities are based on Dover's stock price history, including implied volatilities from traded options on Dover stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate SAR exercise and employee termination patterns within the valuation model. The expected life of SARs granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the average period of time that SARs granted are expected to be outstanding. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

A summary of activity relating to SARs and stock options granted under the 2012 Plan and the predecessor plans for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows:

	SARs							Stock Options
	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Outstanding at 1/1/2013	8,551,608		$	50.17				724,406		$	38.18
Granted	1,613,884		71.86					—		—
Forfeit / expired	(285,351	)	66.72					(22,438	)	30.50
Exercised	(2,359,381	)	42.28					(492,141	)	38.44
Outstanding at 12/31/2013	7,520,760		56.67		$	299,812	6.8	209,827		38.39		$	12,201	1.0
Exercisable at 12/31/2013	3,089,841		$	40.47	$	173,243	4.8	209,827		$	38.39	$	12,201	1.0

The following table summarizes information about SAR and option awards outstanding that are vested and exercisable at December 31, 2013: 

	SARs Outstanding				SARs Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years
$29.45 - $42.88	2,535,719	$	38.64	5.3	2,535,719	$	38.64	5.3
$46.00 - $50.60	552,000	48.80		2.6	552,000	48.80		2.6
$65.38 - $71.86	4,433,041	67.97		8.2	2,122	65.98		3.9

	Stock Options Outstanding				Stock Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years
$38.00 - $38.50	184,241	$	38.00	1.1	184,241	$	38.00	1.1
$39.00 - $41.25	25,586	41.20		0.1	25,586	41.20		0.1

Unrecognized compensation expense related to SARs not yet exercisable was $30,018 at December 31, 2013.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.  

Other information regarding the exercise of SARs and stock options is listed below:

	2013		2012		2011
SARs
Fair value of SARs that became exercisable	$	23,605	$	16,484	$	21,202
Aggregate intrinsic value of SARs exercised	$	83,944	$	61,531	$	24,322
Stock Options
Cash received by Dover for exercise of stock options	$	14,830	$	38,029	$	26,519
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised	$	19,937	$	29,866	$	24,726

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

The company recognized tax benefits of $25,661, $22,771, and $8,752 during 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, for the exercise of SARs and stock options. These benefits have been recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital and are reflected as financing cash inflows in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Performance Share Awards

Performance share awards granted are expensed over the three-year requisite performance and service period. Awards shall become vested if (1) the Company achieves certain specified stock performance targets compared to a defined group of peer companies and (2) the employee remains continuously employed by the company during the performance period.  Partial vesting may occur after separation from service in the case of certain terminations not for cause and for retirements.

In 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company issued performance shares covering 47,032, 50,416, and 44,751 shares, respectively. The performance share awards are market condition awards and have been fair valued on the date of grant using the Monte Carlo simulation model (a binomial lattice-based valuation model) with the following assumptions:

	2013			2012			2011
Risk-free interest rate	0.40		%	0.37		%	1.34		%
Dividend yield	2.06		%	2.03		%	1.61		%
Expected life (years)	2.9			2.9			2.9
Volatility	30.36		%	34.10		%	40.48		%
Fair value of performance award	$	80.47		$	71.98		$	91.41

Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of each of the defined peer companies. The interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

A summary of activity for performance share awards for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows:

	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2012	95,167		$	81.12
Granted	47,032		80.47
Vested *	(42,498	)	91.41
Forfeited	(7,156	)	81.19
Unvested at December 31, 2013	92,545		$	76.05
* Under the terms of the performance share award, the actual number of shares awarded can range from zero to 200% of the original target grant, depending on Dover's three-year performance relative to the peer group for the relevant performance period. Awards vesting at the end of 2013, as shown above, are expected to be paid out at approximately 136.8% of their original target.

Unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested performance shares as of December 31, 2013 was $3,524, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.

Restricted Stock Awards

The Company also has restricted stock authorized for grant (as part of the 2005 Plan), under which common stock of the Company may be granted at no cost to certain officers and key employees. In general, restrictions limit the sale or transfer of these shares during a two or three year period, and restrictions lapse proportionately over the two or three year period.  The Company granted 55,200 restricted shares in 2011.  No restricted shares were granted in 2013 or 2012. The number of outstanding restricted shares at December 31, 2013 totaled 40,000 with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $66.59. Unrecognized compensation expense relating to unvested restricted stock as of December 31, 2013 was $1,125, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Directors' Shares

The Company issued the following shares to its non-employee directors during 2013 and 2012 under the 2012 Plan and during 2011 under the Directors' Plan as partial compensation for serving as directors of the Company:

	Years ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Aggregate shares granted	14,271		20,344		20,929
Shares deferred	(6,929	)	—		—
Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations	(354	)	(544	)	(562	)
Net shares issued	6,988		19,800		20,367

14. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Lease Commitments

The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under operating leases, many of which contain renewal options. Total rental expense, net of insignificant sublease rental income, for all operating leases was $91,209, $80,350, and $76,529 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Contingent rentals under the operating leases were not significant.

The aggregate future minimum lease payments for operating and capital leases as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	Operating		Capital
2014	$	77,344	$	5,793
2015	59,647		1,945
2016	43,982		781
2017	36,609		240
2018	32,492		126
2019 and thereafter	97,609		531
	$	347,683	$	9,416

Guarantees

The Company has provided typical indemnities in connection with sales of certain businesses and assets, including representations and warranties and related indemnities for environmental, health and safety, tax, and employment matters.  The Company does not have any material liabilities recorded for these indemnifications and is not aware of any claims or other information that would give rise to material payments under such indemnities.

Litigation

A few of the Company’s subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings relating to the cleanup of waste disposal sites identified under federal and state statutes which provide for the allocation of such costs among “potentially responsible parties.” In each instance, the extent of the Company’s liability appears to be very small in relation to the total projected expenditures and the number of other “potentially responsible parties” involved and is anticipated to be immaterial to the Company. In addition, a few of the Company’s subsidiaries are involved in ongoing remedial activities at certain current and former plant sites, in cooperation with regulatory agencies, and appropriate reserves have been established. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has reserves totaling $30,302 and $28,875, respectively, for environmental matters that are probable and estimable, with the 2013 increase primarily attributed to environmental contingencies assumed in recent acquisitions.

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are also parties to a number of other legal proceedings incidental to their businesses. These proceedings primarily involve claims by private parties alleging injury arising out of use of the Company’s products, exposure to hazardous substances, patent infringement, employment matters, and commercial disputes. Management and legal counsel, at least quarterly, review the probable outcome of such proceedings, the costs and expenses reasonably expected to be incurred and currently accrued to-date, and the availability and extent of insurance coverage. The Company has reserves for

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

legal matters that are probable and estimable and not otherwise covered by insurance, and at December 31, 2013 and 2012, these reserves are not significant. While it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of these legal actions, in the opinion of management, based on the aforementioned reviews, the Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material affect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

15. Employee Benefit Plans

The Company offers defined contribution retirement plans which cover the majority of its U.S. employees, as well as employees in certain other countries. The Company’s expense relating to defined contribution plans was $30,792, $29,760, and $25,169 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

The Company sponsors qualified defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The plans’ benefits are generally based on years of service and employee compensation.  The Company also provides to certain management employees, through non-qualified plans, supplemental retirement benefits in excess of qualified plan limits imposed by federal tax law.

In July 2013, the Company announced that, after December 31, 2013, the U.S. qualified and non-qualified defined benefit plans will be closed to new employees. All pension-eligible employees as of December 31, 2013 will continue to earn a pension benefit through December 31, 2023 as long as they remain employed by an operating company participating in the plan. The Company also announced that effective, January 1, 2024, the plan would be frozen to any future benefit accruals. Consequently, the net funded status of the U.S. qualified defined benefit plan increased $124,848 in 2013 relative to the prior year due to a reduction in expected future obligations and increased returns on plan assets.

The Company also maintains post retirement benefit plans which cover approximately 1,188 participants, approximately 1,160 of whom are eligible for medical benefits.  These plans are effectively closed to new entrants. The post-retirement benefit obligation amounts at December 31, 2013 and 2012 include amounts totaling $2,941 and $3,173, respectively, that are recorded in discontinued operations.  The supplemental and post retirement benefit plans are supported by the general assets of the Company.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Obligations and Funded Status

The following tables summarize the balance sheet impact, including the benefit obligations, assets, and funded status associated with the Company's significant defined benefit and other postretirement plans at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

	Qualified Defined Benefits												Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits						Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan						Non-U.S. Plans
	2013			2012			2013			2012			2013			2012			2013			2012
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	603,905		$	526,760		$	284,798		$	185,010		$	180,408		$	169,903		$	14,571		$	15,353
Benefits earned during the year	17,123			14,406			6,043			5,712			5,634			5,304			234			248
Interest cost	24,801			25,136			9,081			10,044			6,741			7,916			523			593
Plan participants' contributions	—			—			1,583			2,134			—			—			448			632
Benefits paid	(35,266		)	(38,297		)	(11,237		)	(7,065		)	(20,686		)	(19,434		)	(1,163		)	(1,531		)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(76,605		)	75,900			6,501			25,552			(34,831		)	9,579			(618		)	1,326
Business acquisitions	—			—			—			61,395			—			—			65			—
Amendments	1,913			—			—			—			3,004			7,140			—			—
Settlement and curtailment gains	(16,818		)	—			(3,036		)	(6,776		)	(7,228		)	—			—			(2,050		)
Currency translation and other	499			—			5,551			8,792			14			—			76			—
Benefit obligation at end of year	519,552			603,905			299,284			284,798			133,056			180,408			14,136			14,571
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	554,648			515,191			181,416			121,807			—			—			—			—
Actual return on plan assets	66,761			59,754			17,356			16,023			—			—			—			—
Company contributions	9,000			18,000			11,359			10,243			20,686			19,434			715			2,949
Plan participants' contributions	—			—			1,583			2,134			—			—			448			632
Benefits paid	(35,266		)	(38,297		)	(11,237		)	(7,065		)	(20,686		)	(19,434		)	(1,163		)	(1,531		)
Business acquisitions	—			—			—			38,939			—			—			—			—
Settlements and curtailments	—			—			—			(6,776		)	—			—			—			(2,050		)
Currency translation	—			—			3,204			6,111			—			—			—			—
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	595,143			554,648			203,681			181,416			—			—			—			—
Funded status	$	75,591		$	(49,257	)	$	(95,603	)	$	(103,382	)	$	(133,056	)	$	(180,408	)	$	(14,136	)	$	(14,571	)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheets consist of:
Assets and Liabilities:
Other assets and deferred charges	$	75,591		$	—		$	2,976		$	2,749		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	—			—			(1,970		)	(3,190		)	(10,161		)	(19,701		)	(971		)	(953		)
Other liabilities (deferred compensation)	—			(49,257		)	(96,609		)	(102,941		)	(122,895		)	(160,707		)	(13,165		)	(13,618		)
Total Assets and Liabilities	$	75,591		$	(49,257	)	$	(95,603	)	$	(103,382	)	$	(133,056	)	$	(180,408	)	$	(14,136	)	$	(14,571	)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings):
Net actuarial losses (gains)	$	86,108		$	223,753		$	38,596		$	41,125		$	(12,520	)	$	22,296		$	799		$	996
Prior service cost (credit)	4,471			3,771			1,146			1,260			38,646			46,567			(1,024		)	(1,506		)
Net asset at transition, other	—			—			(48		)	3			—			—			—			—
Deferred taxes	(31,703		)	(79,634		)	(9,965		)	(10,761		)	(9,145		)	(24,103		)	20			119
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings), net of tax	58,876			147,890			29,729			31,627			16,981			44,760			(205		)	(391		)
Net amount recognized at December 31,	$	134,467		$	98,633		$	(65,874	)	$	(71,755	)	$	(116,075	)	$	(135,648	)	$	(14,341	)	$	(14,962	)
Accumulated benefit obligations	$	482,181		$	541,394		$	280,763		$	264,736		$	93,153		$	138,593

The Company’s net unfunded status at December 31, 2013 includes an asset of $75,591 relating to the U.S. Dover Corporate Pension Plan and a net liability of $95,603 relating to the Company’s significant international plans, some in locations where it is not economically advantageous to pre-fund the plans due to local regulations. The majority of the international obligations relate to defined pension plans operated by the Company’s businesses in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $856,097 and $944,723 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.   Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets consist of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:

	2013		2012
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	369,289	$	425,080
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)	336,095		367,736
Fair value of plan assets	137,654		140,514

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Components of the net periodic benefit cost were as follows: 

Defined Benefit Plans

	Qualified Defined Benefits																		Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits
	U.S. Plan									Non-U.S. Plans
	2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011			2013			2012		2011
Service cost	$	17,123		$	14,406		$	14,167		$	6,043		$	5,712		$	3,278		$	5,634		$	5,304	$	4,064
Interest cost	24,801			25,136			27,237			9,081			10,044			9,019			6,741			7,916		7,841
Expected return on plan assets	(40,194		)	(38,978		)	(38,472		)	(9,608		)	(8,765		)	(8,148		)	—			—		—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost	1,026			1,048			1,304			114			117			122			8,110			7,425		7,266
Recognized actuarial loss	17,654			13,515			8,335			1,492			579			254			(16		)	138		—
Transition obligation	—			—			—			(14		)	(47		)	(44		)	—			—		—
Settlement & curtailment (gain) loss	187			—			1,180			697			1,449			2,030			(4,411		)	—		—
Other	501			—			123			5			—			—			13			—		—
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	21,098		$	15,127		$	13,874		$	7,810		$	9,089		$	6,511		$	16,071		$	20,783	$	19,171

Post-Retirement Benefits

	2013			2012			2011
Service cost	$	234		$	248		$	206
Interest cost	523			593			723
Amortization of:
Prior service credit	(416		)	(416		)	(409		)
Recognized actuarial gain	134			(19		)	(241		)
Settlement & curtailment gain	—			(1,493		)	(137		)
Other	77			—			256
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	552		$	(1,087	)	$	398

Amounts expected to be amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) into net periodic benefit cost during 2014 are as follows:

	Qualified Defined Benefits				Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits			Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan		Non-U.S. Plans
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (credit)	$	1,083	$	114	$	7,741		$	(409	)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	8,289		1,130		(574		)	56
Transition obligation	—		4		—			—
Total	$	9,372	$	1,248	$	7,167		$	(353	)

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Assumptions

The Company determines actuarial assumptions on an annual basis.

The weighted-average assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations were as follows: 

	Qualified Defined Benefits								Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits				Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan				Non-U.S. Plans
	2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012
Discount rate	4.90	%	4.05	%	3.53	%	3.31	%	4.77	%	4.00	%	4.45	%	3.65	%
Average wage increase	4.00	%	4.00	%	2.86	%	2.74	%	4.50	%	4.50	%	na		na
Ultimate medical trend rate	na		na		na		na		na		na		5.00	%	5.00	%

The weighted average assumptions used in determining the net periodic cost were as follows:

	Qualified Defined Benefits												Non- Qualified Supplemental Benefits						Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan						Non-U.S. Plans
	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
Discount rate	4.05	%	4.85	%	5.50	%	3.31	%	4.62	%	5.04	%	4.02	%	4.77	%	5.50	%	3.65	%	3.65	%	5.10	%
Average wage increase	4.00	%	4.00	%	4.50	%	2.74	%	3.14	%	3.73	%	4.50	%	4.50	%	4.50	%	na		na		na
Expected return on plan assets	7.75	%	7.75	%	7.75	%	5.32	%	5.90	%	6.45	%	na		na		na		na		na		na

The Company’s discount rate assumption is determined by developing a yield curve based on high quality corporate bonds with maturities matching the plans’ expected benefit payment streams. The plans’ expected cash flows are then discounted by the resulting year-by-year spot rates.

For post-retirement benefit measurement purposes, an 8.5% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered benefits (i.e., health care cost trend rates) was assumed for 2014. The rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 5.0% by the year 2027 and remain at that level thereafter. The health care cost trend rate assumption can have an effect on the amounts reported. For example, increasing (decreasing) the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would increase (decrease) the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2013 by $381 and $(363), respectively, and would have a negligible impact on the net post-retirement benefit cost for 2013.

Plan Assets

The primary financial objective of the plans is to secure participant retirement benefits.  Accordingly, the key objective in the plans’ financial management is to promote stability and, to the extent appropriate, growth in the funded status.  Related and supporting financial objectives are established in conjunction with a review of current and projected plan financial requirements.

As it relates to the funded defined benefit pension plans, the Company’s funding policy is consistent with the funding requirements of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and applicable international laws.  The Company is responsible for overseeing the management of the investments of the plans’ assets and otherwise ensuring that the plans’ investment programs are in compliance with ERISA, other relevant legislation, and related plan documents.  Where relevant, the Company has retained professional investment managers to manage the plans’ assets and implement the investment process. The investment managers, in implementing their investment processes, have the authority and responsibility to select appropriate investments in the asset classes specified by the terms of their applicable prospectus or investment manager agreements with the plans.

The assets of the plans are invested to achieve an appropriate return for the plans consistent with a prudent level of risk. The asset return objective is to achieve, as a minimum over time, the passively managed return earned by market index funds, weighted in the proportions outlined by the asset class exposures identified in the plans’ strategic allocation.  The expected return on assets assumption used for pension expense is developed through analysis of historical market returns, statistical analysis, current market conditions, and the past experience of plan asset investments. Overall, it is projected that the investment of plan assets within Dover’s U.S. defined benefit plan will achieve a 7.75% net return over time from the asset allocation strategy.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

The Company’s actual and target weighted-average asset allocation for our U.S. Corporate Pension Plan was as follows:

	2013		2012		Current Target
Equity securities	64	%	57	%	58	%
Fixed income	29	%	36	%	35	%
Real estate and other	7	%	7	%	7	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%

While the non-U.S. investment policies are different for each country, the long-term objectives are generally the same as for the U.S. pension assets. The Company's non-U.S. plans were expected to achieve rates of return on invested assets of 5.32% in 2013, 5.90% in 2012, and 6.45% in 2011.

The fair values of both U.S. and non-U.S. pension plan assets by asset category within the ASC 820 hierarchy (as defined in Note 11. Financial Instruments) are as follows at December 31, 2013 and 2012:

	U.S. Plan
	December 31, 2013								December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Asset category:
Common stocks:
U.S. companies	$	180,038	$	—	$	—	$	180,038	$	153,939	$	—	$	—	$	153,939
Non-U.S. companies	5,526		—		—		5,526		6,478		—		—		6,478
Fixed income investments:
Corporate bonds	—		53,924		—		53,924		—		59,293		—		59,293
Private placements	—		3,374		—		3,374		—		7,238		—		7,238
Government securities	25,035		87,107		—		112,142		19,888		112,716		—		132,604
Common stock funds:
Mutual funds	59,387		—		—		59,387		45,376		—		—		45,376
Collective trusts	—		138,236		—		138,236		—		109,002		—		109,002
Real estate funds (1)	—		33,749		—		33,749		—		29,401		—		29,401
Cash and equivalents	8,767		—		—		8,767		11,317		—		—		11,317
	$	278,753	$	316,390	$	—	$	595,143	$	236,998	$	317,650	$	—	$	554,648

(1) Previously, the Company classified the real estate funds held by the U.S. defined benefit plan as a Level 3 investment due to certain redemption restrictions; however, in 2013 the Company determined that the U.S. plan has the ability to redeem these investments in the near-term, which would allow for classification as a Level 2 investment. The prior year has been reclassified to conform to this presentation.      

	Non-U.S. Plans
	December 31, 2013								December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Asset category:
Common stocks	$	35,010	$	—	$	—	$	35,010	$	31,268	$	—	$	—	$	31,268
Fixed income investments	—		75,574		—		75,574		—		57,049		—		57,049
Common stock funds	—		66,285		—		66,285		—		75,729		—		75,729
Real estate funds	—		—		14,937		14,937		—		—		10,116		10,116
Cash and equivalents	6,785		—		—		6,785		3,380		—		—		3,380
Other	—		5,090		—		5,090		—		2,418		1,456		3,874
	$	41,795	$	146,949	$	14,937	$	203,681	$	34,648	$	135,196	$	11,572	$	181,416

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Common stocks represent investments in domestic and foreign equities which are publicly traded on active exchanges and are valued based on quoted market prices.

Fixed income investments include U.S. treasury bonds and notes, which are valued based on quoted market prices, as well as investments in other government and municipal securities and corporate bonds, which are valued based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings.

Common stock funds consist of mutual funds and collective trusts. Mutual funds are valued by obtaining quoted prices from nationally recognized securities exchanges. Collective trusts are valued using Net Asset Value (the “NAV”) as of the last business day of the year. The NAV is based on the underlying value of the assets owned by the fund minus its liabilities, and then divided by the number of shares outstanding. The value of the underlying assets is based on quoted prices in active markets.

The real estate funds are valued on an annual basis using third-party appraisals, with adjustments estimated on a quarterly basis using discounted cash flow models which consider such inputs as revenue and expense growth rates, terminal capitalization rates, and discount rates. The Company believes this is an appropriate methodology to obtain the fair value of these assets.

The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.  Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

The fair value measurement of plan assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) changed during 2012 and 2013 due to the following:

	Real estate funds			Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	7,053		$	4,561		$	11,614
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets sold during the period	—			(52		)	(52		)
Relating to assets still held at December 31, 2011	359			—			359
Business acquisitions	3,103			1,456			4,559
Purchases	—			—			—
Sales	(399		)	(4,509		)	(4,908		)
Balance at December 31, 2012	10,116			1,456			11,572
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets sold during the period	—			—			—
Relating to assets still held at December 31, 2012	2,958			—			2,958
Business acquisitions	—			—			—
Purchases	1,863			—			1,863
Sales	—			(1,456		)	(1,456		)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	14,937		$	—		$	14,937

 There were no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments during 2013 or 2012.

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(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Future Estimates

Benefit Payments

Estimated future benefit payments to retirees, which reflect expected future service, are as follows: 

	Qualified Defined Benefits				Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits		Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan		Non-U.S. Plans
2014	$	35,913	$	8,280	$	10,398	$	971
2015	36,139		8,429		7,485		987
2016	38,034		8,702		7,817		975
2017	39,106		9,111		7,656		1,002
2018	40,510		9,755		7,172		1,048
2019 - 2023	218,612		56,962		38,393		5,331

Contributions

In 2014, the Company expects to contribute approximately $8.9 million to its non-U.S. plans and none to its U.S. plans. Additionally, in 2014, the Company expects to fund benefit payments of approximately $10.4 million to plan participants of its unfunded, non-qualified, supplemental benefit plans.

Multiemployer Pension Plans

The Company, through its subsidiaries, participates in a few multiemployer pension plans covering approximately 100 employees working under U.S. collective bargaining agreements. None of these plans are considered individually significant to the Company.  Contributions to multiemployer plans totaled less than $2.0 million in each of the last three years.

16. Other Comprehensive Earnings

The amounts recognized in other comprehensive earnings were as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2013	Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	2,602		$	2,134		$	4,736
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	182,092			(63,585		)	118,507
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	(75		)	26			(49		)
Other	(642		)	77			(565		)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	183,977		$	(61,348	)	$	122,629

Year Ended December 31, 2012	Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	38,521		$	359		$	38,880
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(70,642		)	23,632			(47,010		)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	195			(70		)	125
Other	692			(83		)	609
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	(31,234	)	$	23,838		$	(7,396	)

Year Ended December 31, 2011	Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(74,476	)	$	13,954		$	(60,522	)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(54,519		)	18,204			(36,315		)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	(1,649		)	577			(1,072		)
Other	270			(32		)	238
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	(130,374	)	$	32,703		$	(97,671	)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) are as follows:

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	$	170,608		$	165,872
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(105,380		)	(223,887		)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	2,495			3,109
	$	67,723		$	(54,906	)

Total comprehensive earnings were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012			2011
Net earnings	$	1,003,129	$	811,070		$	895,243
Other comprehensive earnings	122,629		(7,396		)	(97,671		)
Comprehensive earnings	$	1,125,758	$	803,674		$	797,572

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) to earnings (loss) during the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Pension & postretirement benefit plans:
Amortization of actuarial losses	$	19,250		$	12,673		$	8,304
Amortization of prior service costs	8,834			8,174			8,283
Total before tax	28,084			20,847			16,587
Tax provision	(9,809		)	(7,013		)	(5,551		)
Net of tax	$	18,275		$	13,834		$	11,036
Cash flow hedges:
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings	$	(130	)	$	(549	)	$	(191	)
Tax benefit	46			192			67
Net of tax	$	(84	)	$	(357	)	$	(124	)

The Company recognizes net periodic pension cost, which includes amortization of net actuarial losses and prior service costs, in both selling & administrative expenses and cost of goods and services, depending on the functional area of the underlying employees included in the plans.

Cash flow hedges consist mainly of foreign currency forward and commodity contracts. The Company recognizes the realized gains and losses on its cash flow hedges in the same line item as the hedged transaction, such as revenue, cost of goods and services, or selling & administrative expenses.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

17. Segment Information

The Company currently operates through four business segments that are aligned with the key end-markets they serve: Energy, Engineered Systems, Printing & Identification and Communication Technologies.  Consistent with the requirements of segment reporting, the Company's operating segments are aligned with its operating and management reporting structure.  The segment structure is intended to provide alignment and focus around its end-markets, allow for better leverage of its executive leadership talent and expertise, help improve the sharing and leveraging of resources within and between the four segments, enhance execution of business-specific strategies, and facilitate internal and external benchmarking against companies serving similar markets.

The Energy segment provides highly-engineered solutions for the safe and efficient extraction and handling of oil and gas in the production, downstream and drilling markets.  The Engineered Systems segment is comprised of two platforms, Refrigeration & Industrial and Fluid Solutions, which are industry leaders in the refrigeration and food equipment, industrial markets and fluids systems.  The Printing & Identification segment provides integrated printing, coding, and dispensing solutions for the fast moving consumer goods and industrial markets. The Communication Technologies segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of innovative products and components in the consumer electronics, aerospace/defense, medical technology and telecommunication/other markets.   

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Segment financial information and a reconciliation of segment results to consolidated results follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Revenue:
Energy	$	2,296,454		$	2,172,604		$	1,900,749
Engineered Systems	3,796,709			3,419,544			3,100,735
Printing & Identification	1,021,775			996,531			1,008,236
Communication Technologies	1,616,267			1,516,585			1,360,077
Intra-segment eliminations	(1,392		)	(925		)	(643		)
Total consolidated revenue	$	8,729,813		$	8,104,339		$	7,369,154
Earnings from continuing operations:
Segment earnings:
Energy	$	552,800		$	538,650		$	450,637
Engineered Systems	575,898			501,952			445,186
Printing & Identification	152,618			135,159			141,561
Communication Technologies	237,699			218,960			226,382
Total segments	1,519,015			1,394,721			1,263,766
Corporate expense / other (1)	160,861			136,009			137,979
Net interest expense	120,742			121,141			115,525
Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations	1,237,412			1,137,571			1,010,262
Provision for taxes	271,607			304,452			237,076
Earnings from continuing operations	$	965,805		$	833,119		$	773,186
Operating margins:
Energy	24.1		%	24.8		%	23.7		%
Engineered Systems	15.2		%	14.7		%	14.4		%
Printing & Identification	14.9		%	13.6		%	14.0		%
Communication Technologies	14.7		%	14.4		%	16.6		%
Total Segments	17.4		%	17.2		%	17.1		%
Earnings from continuing operations	11.1		%	10.3		%	10.5		%
Depreciation and amortization:
Energy	$	107,344		$	95,077		$	77,819
Engineered Systems	131,154			93,621			74,776
Printing & Identification	30,782			33,602			33,482
Communication Technologies	148,475			132,619			101,839
Corporate	3,861			2,666			2,561
Consolidated total	$	421,616		$	357,585		$	290,477
Capital expenditures:
Energy	$	67,954		$	70,334		$	74,953
Engineered Systems	58,037			66,028			58,610
Printing & Identification	8,964			6,255			10,391
Communication Technologies	99,124			152,245			111,402
Corporate	2,754			2,150			7,320
Consolidated total	$	236,833		$	297,012		$	262,676

(1) Certain expenses are maintained at the corporate level and not allocated to the segments. These expenses include executive and functional compensation costs, non-service pension costs, non-operating insurance expenses, and various administrative expenses relating to the corporate headquarters. For the year ended December 31, 2013, one-time costs associated with the spin-off transaction totaling $30,093 are included.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Selected financial information by market segment (continued): 

Total assets at December 31:	2013		2012		2011
Energy	$	2,139,491	$	2,020,349	$	1,699,395
Engineered Systems	3,518,038		3,378,005		2,247,532
Printing & Identification	1,271,507		1,301,521		1,310,272
Communication Technologies	2,655,430		2,538,644		2,471,918
Corporate (2)	932,984		807,879		1,284,575
Total assets - continuing operations	10,517,450		10,046,398		9,013,692
Assets from discontinued operations	320,722		397,545		486,860
Consolidated total	$	10,838,172	$	10,443,943	$	9,500,552

(2) Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents. Also included in corporate assets is a $20,000 note receivable related to proceeds from the sale of ECT in 2013, as well as an asset of $75,591 that represents the overfunded plan status of the U.S. defined benefit plan. Refer to Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations and Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans, respectively, for additional information.

	Revenue						Long-Lived Assets
	Years Ended December 31,						At December 31,
	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012
United States	$	4,562,958	$	4,343,946	$	3,923,118	$	633,538	$	656,006
Europe	1,280,923		1,240,222		1,247,039		225,527		216,535
Other Americas	852,559		793,556		771,239		50,197		51,096
Asia	1,577,886		1,488,251		1,162,103		258,325		232,937
Other	455,487		238,364		265,655		15,395		10,478
Consolidated total	$	8,729,813	$	8,104,339	$	7,369,154	$	1,182,982	$	1,167,052

Revenue is attributed to regions based on the location of the Company’s customer, which in some instances is an intermediary and not necessarily the end user. Long-lived assets are comprised of net property, plant and equipment. The Company’s businesses are based primarily in the United States of America, Asia, and Europe. The Company’s businesses serve thousands of customers, none of which accounted for more than 10% of consolidated revenue.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

18. Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012			2011
Earnings from continuing operations	$	965,805	$	833,119		$	773,186
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	37,324		(22,049		)	122,057
Net earnings	$	1,003,129	$	811,070		$	895,243
Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	5.64	$	4.59		$	4.16
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$	0.22	$	(0.12	)	$	0.66
Net earnings	$	5.86	$	4.47		$	4.82
Weighted average shares outstanding	171,271,000		181,551,000			185,882,000
Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	5.57	$	4.53		$	4.09
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$	0.22	$	(0.12	)	$	0.65
Net earnings	$	5.78	$	4.41		$	4.74
Weighted average shares outstanding	173,547,000		183,993,000			188,887,000

The following table is a reconciliation of the share amounts used in computing earnings per share:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013	2012	2011
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic	171,271,000	181,551,000	185,882,000
Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of employee stock options and SARs and vesting of performance shares and restricted shares	2,276,000	2,442,000	3,005,000
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted	173,547,000	183,993,000	188,887,000

Diluted per share amounts are computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period.  Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and SARs, and vesting of performance shares and restricted shares, as determined using the treasury stock method.  For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the weighted average number of anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the calculation above totaled 0, 2,950,000, and 1,333,000, respectively.

19. Stockholders' Equity

The Company has the authority to issue up to 100,000 shares of $100 par preferred stock and up to 500,000,000 shares of $1.0 par common stock. None of the preferred stock has been issued. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, 255,320,345 and 254,119,478 shares of common stock were issued, and the Company had 85,413,416 and 79,401,585 treasury shares, held at cost, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

Share Repurchases

Share repurchases were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Shares repurchased in the open market	6,005,880		12,314,795		4,034,973
Shares repurchased from holders of employee stock options	5,951		86,303		80,166
Total shares repurchased	6,011,831		12,401,098		4,115,139
Average price paid per share	$	76.16	$	60.38	$	58.93

In May 2012, the Board of Directors renewed its standing authorization of the Company's share repurchase program, on terms consistent with its prior five-year authorization which expired at that time. This renewal authorized the repurchase of up to 10,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock during the five-year period ending May 2017. The Company did not repurchase any shares under this authorization during 2013. As of December 31, 2013, the number of shares still available for repurchase under the May 2012 share repurchase authorization was 3,908,289.

In November 2012, the Board of Directors approved a $1.0 billion share repurchase program authorizing repurchases of the Company's common shares over the next 12 to 18 months. The Company repurchased 6,005,880 shares under this new program during 2013. As of December 31, 2013, the approximate dollar amount still available for repurchase under this share repurchase program was $292,565.

20. Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

					Continuing Operations						Net Earnings
Quarter	Revenue		Gross Profit		Earnings		Per Share - Basic		Per Share - Diluted		Net Earnings		Per Share - Basic		Per Share - Diluted
2013
First	$	2,039,573	$	776,622	$	196,989	$	1.14	$	1.12	$	210,003	$	1.21	$	1.20
Second	2,228,763		855,952		294,352		1.72		1.70		330,049		1.93		1.91
Third	2,252,349		876,650		263,652		1.55		1.53		269,114		1.58		1.56
Fourth	2,209,128		830,557		210,812		1.24		1.22		193,963		1.14		1.13
	$	8,729,813	$	3,339,781	$	965,805	5.64		5.57		$	1,003,129	5.86		5.78
2012
First	$	1,954,614	$	746,080	$	186,409	$	1.01	$	1.00	$	196,063	$	1.07	$	1.05
Second	2,038,289		777,102		205,156		1.12		1.10		214,101		1.17		1.15
Third	2,097,605		810,139		233,330		1.28		1.27		241,046		1.33		1.31
Fourth	2,013,831		773,744		208,224		1.17		1.16		159,860		0.90		0.89
	$	8,104,339	$	3,107,065	$	833,119	4.59		4.53		$	811,070	4.47		4.41

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except share data and where otherwise indicated)

21. Subsequent Events

The Company assessed events occurring subsequent to December 31, 2013 for potential recognition and disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. No events have occurred that would require adjustment to the consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions

Effective January 1, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of Heidelberg CSAT GmbH, a German-based developer of digital printing systems that are installed in-packaging-line for the identification of pharmaceutical and medical products. The business will become part of Markem-Imaje, which is an operating unit of Dover's Printing & Identification segment.

In addition, effective February 3, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of MS Printing Solutions Srl, an Italian-based manufacturer of innovative digital ink jet printing systems for the textile and specialty material industries. The business will become an operating unit of Dover's Printing & Identification segment.

Total purchase price for these acquisitions, subject to normal closing adjustments, was approximately $116.0 million.

Spin-Off of Certain Communication Technologies Business and Subsequent Segment Structure

On February 6, 2014, Dover announced that its Board of Directors approved the separation of Knowles from Dover through the pro rata distribution by Dover of 100% of the common stock of Knowles to Dover's stockholders on February 28, 2014. In addition, on February 10, 2014, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared Knowles' Registration Statement on Form 10 effective. As a result, the following is expected to occur: (1) the distribution of Knowles' shares would be made on February 28, 2014 to Dover stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 19, 2014, the record date for the distribution, (2) on the distribution date, Dover stockholders will receive one share of Knowles common stock for every two shares of Dover common stock held as of the record date, and (3) following the distribution, Knowles will be an independent, publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (utilizing ticker symbol "KN") and Dover will retain no ownership interest in Knowles. The distribution has been structured to be tax-free to Dover and its shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. While Dover expects to complete the spin-off of Knowles on February 28, 2014, there can be no assurance that it will be completed on the anticipated schedule or that its terms will not change.

Following the spin-off of Knowles, the Company expects to align its segment structure to ensure it is properly organized to execute its future growth plans. In connection with executing its new segment structure, the Company anticipates incurring incremental nonrecurring charges, including severance expense. No accrual has been recorded related to these actions, however, the Company does not anticipate these nonrecurring charges to be significant.

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SCHEDULE II

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

(In thousands)

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Balance at Beginning of Year		Acquired by Purchase or Merger	Charged to Cost and Expense (A)	Accounts Written Off		Other		Balance at End of Year
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	20,392	—	6,394	(6,204	)	(218	)	$	20,364
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	21,238	56	5,162	(6,481	)	417		$	20,392
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	26,815	73	5,693	(10,013	)	(1,330	)	$	21,238
(A) Net of recoveries on previously reserved or written-off balances.
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance	Balance at Beginning of Year		Acquired by Purchase or Merger	Additions	Reductions		Other		Balance at End of Year
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance	$	18,887	—	—	(3,333	)	—		$	15,554
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance	$	20,855	—	—	(1,968	)	—		$	18,887
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance	$	35,486	—	—	(14,631	)	—		$	20,855
LIFO Reserve	Balance at Beginning of Year		Acquired by Purchase or Merger	Charged to Cost and Expense	Reductions		Other		Balance at End of Year
Year Ended December 31, 2013
LIFO Reserve	$	55,506	—	—	(2,484	)	—		$	53,022
Year Ended December 31, 2012
LIFO Reserve	$	55,345	—	161	—		—		$	55,506
Year Ended December 31, 2011
LIFO Reserve	$	45,742	—	9,603	—		—		$	55,345

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act were effective as of December 31, 2013 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls

During the fourth quarter of 2013, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations Over Internal Controls

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets;

(ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that the Company’s receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the Company’s management and directors; and

(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Management’s report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that the Company’s internal controls will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of internal controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. Also, any evaluation of the effectiveness of controls in future periods is subject to the risk that those internal controls may become inadequate because of changes in business conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information with respect to the directors and the board committees of the Company required to be included pursuant to this Item 10 will be included in the 2014 Proxy Statement that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Exchange Act in accordance with applicable SEC deadlines, and is incorporated in this Item 10 by reference.

The information with respect to the executive officers of the Company required to be included pursuant to this Item 10 is included under the caption “Executive Officers of the Registrant” in Part I of this Form 10-K and is incorporated in this Item 10 by reference.

The information with respect to Section 16(a) reporting compliance required to be included in this Item 10 will be included in our 2014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 10 by reference.

The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its chief executive officer and senior financial officers. A copy of this code of ethics can be found on our website at www.dovercorporation.com. In the event of any amendment to, or waiver from, the code of ethics, we will publicly disclose the amendment or waiver by posting the information on our website.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information with respect to executive compensation and the compensation committee required to be included pursuant to this Item 11 will be included in our 2014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 11 by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP BY CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS

The information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management that is required to be included pursuant to this Item 12 will be included in our 2014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 12 by reference.

Equity Compensation Plans

The Equity Compensation Plan Table below presents information regarding the our equity compensation plans at December 31, 2013:

	(a)	(b)		(c)
Plan Category	Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights (1)	Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights		Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in Column (a)) (2)
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders	7,905,630	$	56.18	15,237,281
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders	—	—		—
Total	7,905,630	$	56.18	15,237,281

(1) Column (a) includes shares issuable pursuant to outstanding restricted stock and performance share awards under the Company's 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the "2012 Plan") and the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. Performance shares are subject to satisfaction of the applicable performance criteria over a three-year performance period. Restricted stock and performance share awards are not reflected in the weighted exercise price in column (b).

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(2) Column (c) consists of shares available for future issuance under the Company's 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the "2012 Plan"). Under the 2012 Plan, the Company may grant options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights ("SARs"), restricted stock or restricted stock units, performance share awards, director shares, or deferred stock units. Under the 2012 Plan, the number of shares available for issuance will be reduced (i) by one share for each share issued pursuant to options or SARs and (ii) by three shares for each share of stock issued pursuant to restricted stock, restricted stock unit, performance share, director share, or deferred stock unit awards.

As of December 31, 2013, equity securities have been authorized for issuance to employees and/or non-employee directors under the 2012 Plan and its predecessor plans, the 1995 Incentive Stock Options Plan and 1995 Cash Performance Program (the "1995 Plan"), and the 2005 Plan. Although each of the 1995 Plan and the 2005 Plan have expired and no further awards may be granted under the Plan, there remain outstanding options under the 1995 Plan and outstanding options, stock-settled appreciation rights, and performance share awards under the 2005 Plan, which are reflected in Column (a) of the table.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information with respect to any director independence, related party transaction policies, and any reportable transaction, business relationship, or indebtedness between the Company and the beneficial owners of more than 5% of the Common Stock, the directors or nominees for director of the Company, the executive officers of the Company, or the members of the immediate families of such individuals that are required to be included pursuant to this Item 13 is included in the 2014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 13 by reference.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information with respect to the Company’s relationship with its independent registered public accounting firm and fees paid thereto required to be included pursuant to this Item 14 is included in the 2014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 14 by reference.

The information with respect to audit committee pre-approval policies and procedures required to be included pursuant to this Item 14 is included in the 2014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item 14 by reference.

PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:

(1) Financial Statements. The financial statements are set forth under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10-K.

(2) Schedules. The following financial statement schedule is set forth under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10-K. All other schedules have been omitted because they are not required, are not applicable or the required information is included in the financial statements or the notes thereto.

• Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(3) Exhibits. The exhibits listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Form 10-K. The exhibits will be filed with the SEC but will not be included in the printed version of the Annual Report to Shareholders.

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		DOVER CORPORATION
		/s/ Robert A. Livingston
		Robert A. Livingston
		President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:	February 14, 2014

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Each of the undersigned, being a director or officer of Dover Corporation (the “Company”), hereby constitutes and appoints Robert A. Livingston, Brad M. Cerepak and Ivonne M. Cabrera, and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone), his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities, to sign the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the same with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any other appropriate authority, granting unto such attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing required and necessary to be done in and about the premises in order to effectuate the same as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Signature	Title	Date
/s/ Robert W. Cremin	Chairman, Board of Directors	February 14, 2014
Robert W. Cremin
/s/ Robert A. Livingston	Chief Executive Officer, President and Director (Principal Executive Officer)	February 14, 2014
Robert A. Livingston
/s/ Brad M. Cerepak	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)	February 14, 2014
Brad M. Cerepak
/s/ Raymond T. McKay, Jr.	Vice President, Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)	February 14, 2014
Raymond T. McKay, Jr.
/s/ David H. Benson	Director	February 14, 2014
David H. Benson
/s/ Jean-Pierre M. Ergas	Director	February 14, 2014
Jean-Pierre M. Ergas
/s/ Peter T. Francis	Director	February 14, 2014
Peter T. Francis

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Signature	Title	Date
/s/ Kristiane C. Graham	Director	February 14, 2014
Kristiane C. Graham
/s/ Michael F. Johnston	Director	February 14, 2014
Michael F. Johnston
/s/ Richard K. Lochridge	Director	February 14, 2014
Richard K. Lochridge
/s/ Bernard G. Rethore	Director	February 14, 2014
Bernard G. Rethore
/s/ Michael B. Stubbs	Director	February 14, 2014
Michael B. Stubbs
/s/ Stephen M. Todd	Director	February 14, 2014
Stephen M. Todd
/s/ Stephen K. Wagner	Director	February 14, 2014
Stephen K. Wagner
/s/ Mary A. Winston	Director	February 14, 2014
Mary A. Winston

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EXHIBIT INDEX

(2.1	)	Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2010, between the Company, NXP B.V., Knowles Electronics, LLC, EFF Acht Beteiligungsverwaltung GmbH and NXP Semiconductors N.V., filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010, is incorporated by reference (confidential portions omitted and filed separately with the SEC).
(3)(i)(a)		Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1998 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.
(3)(i)(b)		Certificate of Correction to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated as of January 24, 2002, filed as Exhibit 3(i) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 28, 2002 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.
(3)(ii)		By-Laws of the Company as amended and restated as of November 6, 2008, filed as Exhibit 3(ii) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 12, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-04018), are incorporated by reference.
(4.1)		Indenture, dated as of June 8, 1998 between the Company and The First National Bank Chicago, as Trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 12, 1998 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.
(4.2)		Form of 6.65% Debentures due June 1, 2028 ($200,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 12, 1998 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.
(4.3)		Indenture, dated as of February 8, 2001 between the Company and BankOne Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's current report on Form 8-K filed February 13, 2001 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.
(4.4)		First Supplemental Indenture among the Company, J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as original trustee, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 12, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.
(4.5)		Form of 4.875% Notes due October 15, 2015 ($300,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 12, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.
(4.6)		Form of 5.375% Debentures due October 15, 2035 ($300,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 12, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.
(4.7)		Second Supplemental Indenture between the Company and The Bank of New York, as trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 14, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-040018) is incorporated by reference.
(4.8)		Form of Global Note representing the 5.45% Notes due March 15, 2018 ($350,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 14, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.
(4.9)		Form of Global Note representing 6.60% Notes due March 15, 2038 ($250,000,000 aggregate principal amount) filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 14, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.
(4.10)		Third Supplemental Indenture between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 22, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.
(4.11)		Form of 4.300% Notes due March 1, 2021 ($450,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 22, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.
(4.12)		Form of 5.375% Notes due March 1, 2041 ($350,000,000 aggregate principal amount), filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 22, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.
(4.13)		Fourth Supplemental Indenture between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee and The Bank of New York Mellon, London Branch, as paying agent, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 3, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.
(4.14)		Form of Global Note representing the 2.125% Notes due 2020 (€300,000,000 aggregate principal amount) (included as Exhibit A to the Fourth Supplemental Indenture), filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 3, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.

	The Company agrees to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request, a copy of any instrument with respect to long-term debt under which the total amount of securities authorized does not exceed 10 percent of the total consolidated assets of the Company.
(10.1)	Senior Executive Change-in-Control Severance Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.*
(10.2)	Executive Officer Annual Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2009, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 13, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.*
(10.3)	1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan and 1995 Cash Performance Program, as amended as of May 4, 2006 with respect to all awards then outstanding, filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.*
(10.4)	Amendment No. 1 to the 1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan and 1995 Cash Performance Program.* (1)
(10.5)	Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2009, filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.*
(10.6)	First Amendment and Second Amendment to the Dover Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2009, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.*
(10.7)	2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, as amended as of January 1, 2009, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 13, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.*
(10.8)	Amendment No. 1 to the Dover Corporation 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. * (1)
(10.9)	Form of award grant letter for SSAR grants made under the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.*
(10.10)	Form of award grant letter for cash performance awards made under the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011(SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.*
(10.11)	Form of award grant letter for performance share awards made under the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011(SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.*
(10.12)	Form of award grant letter for restricted stock awards made under the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.*
(10.13)	Pension Replacement Plan (formerly the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan), as amended and restated as of January 1, 2010, filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-04018) is incorporated by reference.*
(10.14)	First Amendment to the Dover Corporation Pension Replacement Plan, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2010, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.*
(10.15)	Executive Severance Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.*
(10.16)	Amendment No. 1 to the Executive Severance Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference. *
(10.17)	Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of November 10, 2011 by and among Dover Corporation, the Borrowing Subsidiaries party thereto, the Lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., and Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Syndication Agents, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners, filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011, is incorporated by reference.
(10.18)	First Amendment dated as of June 21, 2013 to the Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of November 10, 2011 by and among Dover Corporation, the Borrowing Subsidiaries party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.

(10.19)	Amendment No. 1 to the Executive Employee Supplemental Retirement Agreement with Robert A. Livingston, Jr., filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 3, 2010 (SEC  File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.*
(10.20)	Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Executive Change-in-Control Severance Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference. *
(10.21)	2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, effective as of May 3, 2012, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.*
(10.22)	Form of award grant letter for SSAR grants made under the 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.*
(10.23)	Form of award grant letter for cash performance awards made under the 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.*
(10.24)	Form of award grant letter for performance share awards made under the 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, filed  as Exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-04018), is incorporated by reference.*
(10.25)	Amendment No. 1 to the Dover Corporation 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.* (1)
(21)	Subsidiaries of Dover.  (1)
(23)	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.  (1)
(24)	Power of Attorney (included in signature page).  (1)
(31.1)	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, signed and dated by Brad M. Cerepak.  (1)
(31.2)	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, signed and dated by Robert A. Livingston.  (1)
(32)	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, signed and dated by Brad M. Cerepak and Robert A. Livingston.  (1)
(101)	The following materials from Dover Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (v) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  (1)
*	Executive compensation plan or arrangement.
(1)	Filed herewith.

EX-10.25

Exhibit 10.25

Amendment Number 1

To the

Dover Corporation

2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan

(Effective as of May 3, 2012)

The following amendment is effective with respect to awards made on or after February 12, 2014 under the Dover Corporation 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (Effective as of May 3, 2012) (the “Plan”):

1.    Section 18 of the Plan is amended by deleting such section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:

“18.    Termination of Employment.

(a)    Death, Disability, Special Circumstances. In the case of a Participant’s Disability, death, or special circumstances as determined by the Committee, any purely temporal restrictions remaining with respect to Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Unit Awards as of the date of such Disability, death, or such special circumstances, shall lapse and, if any Performance Targets are applicable, the Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Unit Awards shall continue to vest as if the Participant’s employment had not terminated until the prescribed time for determining attainment of Performance Targets has passed and the appropriate determination of attainment of Performance Targets has been made.

(b)    Normal Retirement. If the Participant’s employment with the Corporation terminates as a result of Normal Retirement, subject to compliance with the non-competition provisions of Paragraph 43 below applicable to Normal Retirement, the Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards shall continue to vest as if the Participant’s employment had not terminated until such time as the remaining temporal restrictions lapse and, if any Performance Targets are applicable, the Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Unit Awards shall continue to vest as if the Participant’s employment had not terminated until the prescribed time for determining attainment of Performance Targets has passed and the appropriate determination of attainment of Performance Targets has been made.

(c)      Early Retirement. If the Participant’s employment with the Corporation terminates as a result of Early Retirement, subject to compliance with the non-competition provisions of Paragraph 43 below applicable to Early Retirement, the Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards shall continue to vest as if the Participant’s employment had not terminated until the earlier of (i) twenty-four (24) months from the date of termination in the case of Early Retirement I, thirty-six (36) months from the date of termination in the case of Early Retirement II, and twelve (12) months in the case of Early Retirement III, and (ii) such time as the remaining temporal restrictions lapse and, if any Performance Targets are applicable, the Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Unit Awards shall continue to vest as if the Participant’s employment had not terminated until the prescribed time for determining attainment of Performance Targets has passed and the appropriate determination of attainment of Performance Targets has been made.

(d)    Other. If a Participant’s employment with the Corporation voluntarily or involuntarily terminates for any other reason during the Restricted Period, the Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards shall be forfeited on the date of such termination of employment."

2.    Except as specifically amended by the foregoing, the Plan remains in full force and effect in accordance with the terms thereof prior to such amendment.

3.    The foregoing amendment was duly approved by resolution of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Dover Corporation at its meeting held on February 12, 2014 and shall be effective with respect to awards made on or after February 12, 2014.

EX-21

Exhibit 21

Dover Subsidiaries - Domestic and Foreign

Company Name	Where Incorporated
Domestic
Anman, LLC	Delaware
Anthony Equity Holdings, Inc.	Delaware
Anthony Holdings, Inc.	Delaware
Anthony Mexico Holdings LLC	Delaware
Anthony North Holdco, Inc.	Delaware
Anthony Refresh Group, LLC	Delaware
Anthony Specialty Glass LLC	Delaware
Anthony TemperBent GP LLC	Delaware
Anthony, Inc.	Delaware
Avborne Accessory Group, Inc.	Delaware
Bayne Machine Works, Inc.	South Carolina
Belvac Production Machinery, Inc.	Virginia
Canada Organization & Development LLC	Delaware
CCI Field Services, Inc.	Delaware
CEP Liquidation, LLC (f.k.a. Crenlo, LLC)	Delaware
Challenger Process Systems Co.	Delaware
Clove Park Insurance Company	New York
Colder Products Company	Minnesota
Cook-MFS, Inc.	Delaware
CP Formation LLC	Delaware
CPC Europe	Minnesota
CPI Products, Inc.	Delaware
Datamax International Corporation	Delaware
Datamax-O'Neil Corporation	Delaware
DD1, Inc	Delaware
DDI Properties, Inc.	California
DEK U.S.A., Inc.	Delaware
DEK USA Logistics, Inc.	Delaware
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.	Delaware
Delaware Capital Holdings, Inc.	Delaware
De-Sta-Co Cylinders, Inc.	Delaware
DFH Corporation	Delaware
Dielectric Laboratories, Inc.	Delaware
DMX Integration, Inc.	Florida
Dover Acquisition Corporation	Delaware
Dover BMCS Acquisition Corp.	Delaware
Dover Communication Technologies, Inc.	Delaware
Dover DEI Services, Inc.	Delaware
Dover Diversified De, Inc.	Delaware
Dover Energy, Inc.	Delaware
Dover Engineered Systems, Inc.	Delaware
Dover Europe, Inc.	Delaware
Dover Global Holdings, Inc.	Delaware
Dover International Operations Inc.	Delaware
Dover NPS International, LLC	Delaware
Dover PCS Holding LLC	Delaware
Dover Printing & Identification, Inc.	Delaware
Dow-Key Microwave Corporation	Delaware

EOA Systems, Inc.	Delaware
Equipment Brokers, Inc.	Iowa
Flexbar, Inc.	Delaware
Griswold Pump Company	Florida
Harbison-Fischer, Inc.	Delaware
Hill PHOENIX, Inc.	Delaware
Honetreat Company	California
Hydro Systems Company	Delaware
Hydromotion, Inc.	Delaware
Industrial Motion Control, LLC	Delaware
Inpro/Seal LLC	Delaware
K&L Microwave, Inc.	Delaware
K. S. Boca Inc.	Florida
Knappco Corporation	Delaware
Knowles Capital Formation, Inc.	Delaware
Knowles Capital Holdings, Inc.	Delaware
Knowles Corporation	Delaware
Knowles Electronics Holdings, Inc.	Delaware
Knowles Electronics Sales Corp.	Delaware
Knowles Electronics, LLC	Delaware
Knowles Finance Corporation	Delaware
Knowles Intermediate Holding, Inc.	Delaware
KS Formation, Inc.	Delaware
KS Liquidation, Inc.	Texas
KS LP Liquidation, L.P. (fka Kalyn/Siebert L.P.)	Texas
Maag Automatik Inc.	North Carolina
Maag Pump Systems (US) Inc.	Delaware
Marathon Equipment Company (Delaware)	Delaware
MARKEM Holdings, Inc.	Vermont
MARKEM International, Inc.	New Hampshire
MARKEM Tag, Inc.	Delaware
MARKEM-IMAJE Corporation	New Hampshire
Midland Manufacturing Corporation	Delaware
MIP Holdings, Inc.	Delaware
Neptune Chemical Pump Company	Delaware
Northern Lights (Nevada), Inc.	Nevada
Northern Lights Funding LP	Delaware
Northern Lights Investments LLC	Delaware
Nova Controls, Inc.	Delaware
Novacap, LLC	Delaware
NPS Services, Inc.	Delaware
Oil Lift Technology, Inc	New Mexico
OK International Holdings, Inc.	Delaware
OK International, Inc.	California
OPW Engineered Systems, Inc.	Delaware
OPW Epsilon, Inc.	Delaware
OPW Fuel Management Systems, Inc.	Delaware
OPW Fueling Components, Inc.	Delaware
OPW Fueling Containment Systems, Inc.	Delaware
PCS Ferguson, Inc.	Delaware
PDQ Manufacturing, Inc.	Delaware
Performance Motorsports, Inc.	California
Pike Machine Products, Inc.	New Jersey
Pioneer Labels, Inc.	Illinois

Pole/Zero Acquisition, Inc.	Delaware
Pro Rod USA Inc.	Delaware
Provacon, Inc.	Delaware
Pump Management Services Co., LLC	Delaware
Quartzdyne Inc.	Delaware
Revod Corporation	Delaware
Richards Industries, Inc.	Delaware
Robohand, Inc.	Delaware
SE Liquidation, LLC (Somero Enterprises LLC)	Delaware
Sonic Industries, Inc.	California
Spirit Global Energy Solutions, Inc.	Delaware
Sure Seal, Inc.	Delaware
SWEP North America Inc.	Delaware
Tartan Textile Services, Inc.	Delaware
Texas Hydraulics, Inc.	Delaware
The Curotto-Can, LLC	Delaware
The Heil Co.	Delaware
Theta Oilfield Services, Inc.	Delaware
Tipper Tie, Inc.	Delaware
TTSI III, Inc.	Delaware
Tulsa Winch, Inc.	Delaware
UAC Corporation	Delaware
Unified Brands, Inc.	Delaware
UPCO, Inc.	Oklahoma
US Synthetic Corporation	Delaware
US Synthetic Texas Ltd	Texas
Val Glass US LLC	Delaware
Val TemperBent Glass, L.P.	Georgia
Vectron International, Inc.	Delaware
Vehicle Service Group, LLC	Delaware
Voltronics, LLC	Delaware
Warn Industries, Inc.	Delaware
Waukesha Bearings Corporation	Delaware
Wilden Pump and Engineering LLC	Delaware
Windrock Incorporated	Tennessee
Wiseco Piston, Inc.	Delaware
Foreign
Advansor A/S	Denmark
ALMATEC Maschinenbau GmbH	Germany
Anthony Brasil Equipamentos para Industrial Allmenticia Ltda.	Brazil
Anthony International Foreign Sales Corporation	Barbados
Anthony International Holding Company	Cayman Islands
Anthony Mexico Holdings S. DE R.L. DE C.V.	Mexico
Anthony Mexico Management Company, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.	Mexico
Anthony Technical Glass (Shanghai) Co. Ltd	China
Automatik do Brasil Maquinas Para Industria do Plastico Ltda. Bhd.	Brazil
Automatik Grundstuckview GmbH & Co. KG	Germany
Automatik Plastics Machinery (Taiwan) Ltd.	Taiwan
Automatik Plastics Machinery GmbH	Germany
Automatik Plastics Machinery Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
Belvac Middle East FZE	Dubai
BlitzRotary GmbH	Germany
BSC Filters Limited	United Kingdom

Ceramic & Microwave Products (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.	China
Chief Automotive Technologies (Shanghai) Trading Company, Ltd.	China
Colder Products Company GmbH	Germany
Colder Products Company LTD	Hong Kong
Columbus Insurance Ltd.	Cayman Islands
Cook Compression BV	Netherlands
Cook Compression Limited	United Kingdom
C-Tech Oilwell Technologies, Inc.	Alberta
DEK Hungary Manufacturing & Technology LLC	Hungary
DEK Northern Europe Limited	United Kingdom
DEK Printing Machines GmbH	Germany
DEK Printing Machines Limited	United Kingdom
DEK Vectorguard Ltd.	United Kingdom
De-Sta-Co (Asia) Company, Limited	Thailand
DE-STA-CO Benelux B.V.	Netherlands
De-Sta-Co Europe GmbH	Germany
DE-STA-CO FRANCE	France
DE-STA-CO Shanghai Co. Ltd.	China
De-Sta-Co-Ema Industria e Comercio Ltda.	Brazil
Dover (Schweiz) Holding GmbH	Switzerland
Dover (ShangHai) Trading Company	China
Dover (Shenzhen) Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd.	China
Dover (Suzhou) Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd.	China
Dover Asia Trading Private Ltd.	Singapore
Dover Canada Finance LP	Canada
Dover Communication Technologies UK LTD	United Kingdom
Dover Corporation (Canada) Limited	British Columbia
Dover Corporation Regional Headquarters	China
Dover CR, spol s r.o.	Czech Republic
Dover Denmark Holdings ApS	Denmark
Dover do Brasil Ltda.	Brazil
Dover Energy UK Ltd	England & Wales
Dover Engineered Systems UK Ltd	England & Wales
Dover Europe Sarl	Switzerland
Dover France Holdings, S.A.S.	France
Dover France Participations SAS	France
Dover France Technologies S.A.S.	France
Dover German New Co Nr	Germany
Dover German Partnership Holdings GmbH	Germany
Dover Germany GmbH	Germany
Dover Global Trading Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
Dover Holdings Austria GmbH	Austria
Dover Holdings de Mexico S.A. de C.V.	Mexico
Dover India Pvt., Ltd.	India
Dover Intercompany Services UK Limited	England & Wales
Dover International B.V.	Netherlands
Dover Italy Holdings S.r.l.	Italy
Dover Luxembourg Finance Sarl	Luxembourg
Dover Luxembourg International Sarl	Luxembourg
Dover Luxembourg S.a.r.l.	Luxembourg
Dover Luxembourg Services Sarl	Luxembourg
Dover Middle East LLC	Oman
Dover Printing & Identification UK LTD	United Kingdom
Dover Resources International de Mexico S. de R.L. C.V.	Mexico

Dover Southeast Asia (Thailand) Ltd.	Thailand
Dover Spain Holdings, S.L.	Spain
Dover UK Pensions Limited	United Kingdom
DTG International GmbH	Switzerland
DTG Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.	China
Ebs-Ray Industries Pty. Ltd.	New South Wales
Ebs-Ray Premises Pty. Ltd.	Victoria
Ebs-Ray Pumps Pty. Ltd.	New South Wales
Ferguson CO. S.A.	Belgium
Fibrelite Composites Limited	England & Wales
Fibresec Asia Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
Fibresec Holdings Limited	England & Wales
Fibresec Limited	England & Wales
Finder Oriental (Beijing) Trading Company	China
Finder Pompe S.P.A.	Italy
Finder Pompes SAS	France
Finder United Saudi Arabia Company	Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Harbison-Fischer Australia Pty Ltd	Australia
Hard Parts Direct, B.V.	Netherlands
Hill Phoenix de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.	Mexico
Hill-Phoenix Costa Rica, Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada	Costa Rica
Hill-Phoenix Guatemala, Sociedad Anonima	Guatemala
Hiltap Fittings Ltd	Canada
Hydronova Australia-NZ Pty Ltd	Australia
Hydro Systems Europe Ltd.	UK
Icon Technology Company Ltd.	Hong Kong
Jessel Investments Pty. Ltd.	New South Wales
K&L Microwave DR, Inc.	Virgin Islands
KEP (Philippines) Reality Corporation ("LandCo")	Philippines
Knowles Electronics (Beijing) Co., Ltd.	China
Knowles Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
Knowles Electronics (Philippines) Corporation	Philippines
Knowles Electronics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.	China
Knowles Electronics (Weifang), Inc.	China
Knowles Electronics Asia Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
Knowles Electronics Austria GmbH	Austria
Knowles Electronics Denmark ApS	Denmark
Knowles Electronics Japan, K.K.	Japan
Knowles Electronics Singapore Pte. Ltd	Singapore
Knowles Electronics Taiwan, Ltd.	Taiwan
Knowles Europe	United Kingdom
Knowles GmbH	Switzerland
Knowles IPC (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
Knowles Luxembourg Finance S.a.r.l.	Luxembourg
Knowles Luxembourg S.a.r.l.	Luxembourg
Knowles Luxembourg Services, S.a.r.l.	Luxembourg
KPS Asia Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
KPS Beijing Petroleum Equipment Trading Ltd	China
KPS CEE s.r.o.	Slovakia
KPS France SARL	France
KPS Fueling Solutions Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
KPS Hong Kong Holding Limited	China
KPS UK Limited	United Kingdom
Kungsors Plast Aktiebolag	Sweden

Kungsors Plast System Iberica	Spain
Lianyungang Jump Petroleum and Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd.	China
Maag Automatik Plastics Machinery (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.	China
Maag Automatik Srl	Italy
Maag Pump Systems AG	Switzerland
Maag Pump Systems GmbH	Germany
Maag Pump Systems Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
Maag Pump Systems SAS	France
MARKEM (Shanghai) Commercial Co. Ltd.	China
MARKEM Administrative Services, S.L.U.	Spain
MARKEM FZ SA	Uruguay
MARKEM Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
MARKEM S.A. de C.V.	Mexico
MARKEM UK Holdings 1 Unlimited	United Kingdom
MARKEM UK Holdings 2 Limited	United Kingdom
Markem-Imaje	France
Markem-Imaje (China) Co., Limited	China
Markem-Imaje A/S	Denmark
Markem-Imaje AB	Sweden
Markem-Imaje AG	Switzerland
Markem-Imaje AS	Norway
Markem-Imaje B.V.	Netherlands
Markem-Imaje Co., Ltd.	South Korea
Markem-Imaje GmbH	Germany
Markem-Imaje Identificacao de Produtos Ltda.	Brazil
Markem-Imaje Inc.	Canada
Markem-Imaje India Private Limited	India
Markem-Imaje Industries	France
Markem-Imaje Industries Limited	United Kingdom
Markem-Imaje KK	Japan
Markem-Imaje Limited	Hong Kong
Markem-Imaje Limited	United Kingdom
Markem-Imaje LLC	Russian Federation
Markem-Imaje Ltd.	Taiwan
Markem-Imaje Ltd.	Thailand
Markem-Imaje N.V.	Belgium
Markem-Imaje Oy	Finland
Markem-Imaje Pty Ltd	Australia
Markem-Imaje S.A.	Argentina
Markem-Imaje S.A. de C.V.	Mexico
Markem-Imaje S.r.l. a socio unico	Italy
Markem-Imaje SAS	France
Markem-Imaje Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
Markem-Imaje Software Development Centre Pvt. Ltd.	India
Markem-Imaje Spain S.A.	Spain
Markem-Imaje Unipessoal, Lda (Portugal)	Portugal
Markpoint Holding AB	Sweden
Markpoint System AB	Sweden
Mouvex SASU	France
Nimaser BV (Dek Benelux)	Netherlands
Norris Production Solutions Colombia SAS	Colombia
Norris Production Solutions Mexico, S.A. de C.V.	Mexico
Norris Production Solutions Middle East LLC	Oman
NPS Australia Pty Ltd	Queensland

Oil Lift Technology Inc.	Canada
Oil Lift Technology Pty Ltd	Australia
Oil Lift Technology SAS	Colombia
OK International (UK) Ltd.	United Kingdom
OPW Fluid Transfer Group (Shanghai) Trading Company Limited	China
OPW Fluid Transfer Group Europe B.V.	Netherlands
OPW Fueling Components (SuZhou) Co., Ltd.	China
P.S. Precision B.V.	Netherlands
Petro Vend, Inc. [Poland]	Poland
PMI Europe B.V	Netherlands
Production Control Services Canada (PCS Canada) Ltd.	Alberta
PSG (Shanghai) Co., Ltd	China
PullMaster Winch Corporation	British Columbia
Revod (Philippines) Holdings Corporation	Philippines
Revod Sweden AB	Sweden
Rotary Lift Consolidated (Haimen) Co., Ltd	China
Sargent Aerospace Canada, Inc.	Canada
Spirit Global Energy Solutions Canada Ltd.	Alberta
St. Neots Sheet Metal Co. Limited	United Kingdom
SWEP A.G.	Switzerland
Swep Energy Oy	Finland
Swep International A.B.	Sweden
Swep Japan K.K.	Japan
SWEP Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
SWEP Slovakia s.r.o.	Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
SWEP Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.	China
SWEP Trading (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.	China
Syfer Technology Limited	United Kingdom
Tianjin Red Screw Pump Manufacture Technology Co., Ltd.	China
Tipper Tie Alpina GmbH	Switzerland
Tipper Tie Technopack B. V.	Netherlands
Tipper Tie Technopack GmbH	Germany
Uniclip Verpackungstechn il Gmbh	Germany
Vectron Frequency Devices (Shanghai) Co., Ltd	China
Vectron International GmbH	Germany
Vectron International, Ltd.	Ontario
Vos Food Stores Equipment Ltd.	Ontario
Waukesha Bearings Limited	United Kingdom
Waukesha Bearings Russia LLC	Russian Federation
Wei Li Pump Shanghai Co., LTD.	China

EX-23

Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (File No. 333-172299) and FormS-8 (File Nos. 333-01419, 333-45661, 333-64160, 333-125072, 333-183414 and 333-192604) of Dover Corporation of our report dated February 14, 2014 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chicago, Illinois

February 14, 2014

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification

I, Brad M. Cerepak, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Dover Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	February 14, 2014	/s/ Brad M. Cerepak
		Brad M. Cerepak
		Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification

I, Robert A. Livingston, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Dover Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	February 14, 2014	/s/ Robert A. Livingston
		Robert A. Livingston
		President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

Certification

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

with Respect to the Annual Report on Form 10-K

for the Period ended December 31, 2013

of Dover Corporation

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of section 1350, chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code), each of the undersigned officers of Dover Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), does hereby certify, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

1. The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2013 (the “Form 10-K”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2. Information contained in the Form 10-K fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:	February 14, 2014	/s/ Robert A. Livingston
		Robert A. Livingston
		President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated:	February 14, 2014	/s/ Brad M. Cerepak
		Brad M. Cerepak
		Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

The certification set forth above is being furnished as an exhibit solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and is not being filed as part of the Form 10-K or as a separate disclosure document of the Company or the certifying officers.

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Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair value of derivative instruments and the balance sheet lines in which they are recorded

The following table sets forth the fair values of derivative instruments held by the Company as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the balance sheet lines in which they are recorded:

	Fair Value Asset (Liability)
	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			Balance Sheet Caption
Foreign currency forward / collar contracts	$	879		$	85		Prepaid and other current assets
Foreign currency forward / collar contracts	(168		)	(799		)	Other accrued expenses
Net investment hedge - cross currency swap	(23,716		)	(22,681		)	Other liabilities

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	December 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	$	—	$	879	$	—	$	—	$	85	$	—
Liabilities:
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	—		168		—		—		799		—
Net investment hedge derivative	—		23,716		—		—		22,681		—

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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 417,749	$ 386,119
Work in progress	175,675	182,060
Finished goods	492,328	453,497
Subtotal	1,085,752	1,021,676
Less LIFO reserve	(158,754)	(148,835)
Total	$ 926,998	$ 872,841
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	25.00%	28.00%

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Quarterly Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Data [Table Text Block]

					Continuing Operations						Net Earnings
Quarter	Revenue		Gross Profit		Earnings		Per Share - Basic		Per Share - Diluted		Net Earnings		Per Share - Basic		Per Share - Diluted
2013
First	$	2,039,573	$	776,622	$	196,989	$	1.14	$	1.12	$	210,003	$	1.21	$	1.20
Second	2,228,763		855,952		294,352		1.72		1.70		330,049		1.93		1.91
Third	2,252,349		876,650		263,652		1.55		1.53		269,114		1.58		1.56
Fourth	2,209,128		830,557		210,812		1.24		1.22		193,963		1.14		1.13
	$	8,729,813	$	3,339,781	$	965,805	5.64		5.57		$	1,003,129	5.86		5.78
2012
First	$	1,954,614	$	746,080	$	186,409	$	1.01	$	1.00	$	196,063	$	1.07	$	1.05
Second	2,038,289		777,102		205,156		1.12		1.10		214,101		1.17		1.15
Third	2,097,605		810,139		233,330		1.28		1.27		241,046		1.33		1.31
Fourth	2,013,831		773,744		208,224		1.17		1.16		159,860		0.90		0.89
	$	8,104,339	$	3,107,065	$	833,119	4.59		4.53		$	811,070	4.47		4.41

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Equity and Cash Incentive Program (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Awards Granted, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Shares available for grant	17,000,000
Vesting period (in years)	3 years
Award term	10 years
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash received for the exercise of stock options	$ 14,830	$ 38,029	$ 26,519
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	25,661	22,771	8,752
Stock-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Pre-tax compensation expense	30,480	30,884	25,130
Tax benefit	(10,745)	(10,904)	(8,795)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	19,735	19,980	16,335
Shares Granted to Directors [Abstract]
Aggregate shares granted	14,271	20,344	20,929
Shares deferred	(6,929)	0	0
Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations	(354)	(544)	(562)
Net shares granted	6,988	19,800	20,367
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Awards Granted, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	1.39%	1.05%	2.68%
Dividend yield (in hundredths)	2.06%	2.03%	1.70%
Expected life (in years)	7 years 1 month	5 years 8 months	5 years 10 months
Volatility (in hundredths)	33.78%	36.41%	33.56%
Fair value on date of grant	$ 20.62	$ 18.51	$ 20.13
Awards Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Awards Outstanding (in number of shares)	7,520,760	8,551,608
Awards Granted (in number of shares)	1,613,884	1,719,943	1,524,329
Awards Forfeited and Expired (in number of shares)	(285,351)
Awards Exercised (in number of shares)	(2,359,381)
Awards Exercisable (in number of shares)	3,089,841
Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 56.67	$ 50.17
Awards Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 71.86	$ 65.38	$ 66.59
Awards Forfeited and Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 66.72
Awards Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 42.28
Awards Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 40.47
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Awards Exercised, Total Intrinsic Value	83,944	61,531	24,322
Awards Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	299,812
Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 9 months
Awards Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	173,243
Awards Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 9 months
Fair value of stock appreciation rights which became exerciable during the year	23,605	16,484	21,202
Unrecognized Compensation Cost [Abstract]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	30,018
Unrecognized Compensation Expense, Period for Recognition	1 year 8 months
Performance Shares [Member]
Awards Granted, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	0.40%	0.37%	1.34%
Dividend yield (in hundredths)	2.06%	2.03%	1.61%
Expected life (in years)	2 years 11 months	2 years 11 months	2 years 11 months
Volatility (in hundredths)	30.36%	34.10%	40.48%
Fair value on date of grant	$ 80.47	$ 71.98	$ 91.41
Awards Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Awards Forfeited and Expired (in number of shares)	(7,156)
Performance Shares Unvested [Roll Forward]
Awards Unvested (in number of shares)	92,545	95,167
Awards Granted (in number of shares)	47,032	50,416	44,751
Awards Vested (in number of shares)	(42,498)
Performance Shares Unvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Awards Unvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 76.05	$ 81.12
Awards Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 91.41
Awards Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 81.19
Unrecognized Compensation Cost [Abstract]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	3,524
Unrecognized Compensation Expense, Period for Recognition	1 year 7 months
Stock Options [Member]
Awards Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Awards Outstanding (in number of shares)	209,827	724,406
Awards Granted (in number of shares)	0
Awards Forfeited and Expired (in number of shares)	(22,438)
Awards Exercised (in number of shares)	(492,141)
Awards Exercisable (in number of shares)	209,827
Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.39	$ 38.18
Awards Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 0
Awards Forfeited and Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 30.50
Awards Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.44
Awards Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.39
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Awards Exercised, Total Intrinsic Value	19,937	29,866	24,726
Awards Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	12,201
Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 0 months
Awards Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	12,201
Awards Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 0 months
Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance Shares Unvested [Roll Forward]
Awards Unvested (in number of shares)	40,000
Awards Granted (in number of shares)	0		55,200
Performance Shares Unvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Awards Unvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 66.59
Unrecognized Compensation Cost [Abstract]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	1,125
Unrecognized Compensation Expense, Period for Recognition	2 years 1 month
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	$ 25,661	$ 22,771	$ 8,752

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	$ 3,067,059	$ 2,907,248
Accumulated depreciation	(1,884,077)	(1,740,196)
Total	1,182,982	1,167,052
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	70,645	70,079
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	621,958	605,448
Machinery, equipment and other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	$ 2,374,456	$ 2,231,721

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Other Comprehensive Earnings (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax									$ 2,602	$ 38,521	$ (74,476)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax									2,134	359	13,954
Total foreign currency translation, net of tax									4,736	38,880	(60,522)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax									182,092	(70,642)	(54,519)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax									(63,585)	23,632	18,204
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of tax									118,507	(47,010)	(36,315)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax									(75)	195	(1,649)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax									26	(70)	577
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax									(49)	125	(1,072)
Other Comprehensive Income Other Adjustment Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Adjustment Before Tax									(642)	692	270
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Other Adjustment Tax									77	(83)	(32)
Other comprehensive income loss other adjustment, net of tax									(565)	609	238
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax									183,977	(31,234)	(130,374)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax									(61,348)	23,838	32,703
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									122,629	(7,396)	(97,671)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	170,608				165,872				170,608	165,872
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	(105,380)				(223,887)				(105,380)	(223,887)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax	2,495				3,109				2,495	3,109
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	67,723				(54,906)				67,723	(54,906)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net earnings	193,963	269,114	330,049	210,003	159,860	241,046	214,101	196,063	1,003,129	811,070	895,243
Comprehensive earnings									1,125,758	803,674	797,572
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Amortization of actual losses									19,250	12,673	8,304
Amortization of prior service costs									8,834	8,174	8,283
Total amortization before tax									28,084	20,847	16,587
Tax provision on amortization									(9,809)	(7,013)	(5,551)
Total amortization, net of tax									18,275	13,834	11,036
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Derivatives Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings									(130)	(549)	(191)
Tax benefit on gains reclassified into earnings									46	192	67
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings, net of tax									$ (84)	$ (357)	$ (124)

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Earnings per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation of information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012			2011
Earnings from continuing operations	$	965,805	$	833,119		$	773,186
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	37,324		(22,049		)	122,057
Net earnings	$	1,003,129	$	811,070		$	895,243
Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	5.64	$	4.59		$	4.16
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$	0.22	$	(0.12	)	$	0.66
Net earnings	$	5.86	$	4.47		$	4.82
Weighted average shares outstanding	171,271,000		181,551,000			185,882,000
Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	5.57	$	4.53		$	4.09
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$	0.22	$	(0.12	)	$	0.65
Net earnings	$	5.78	$	4.41		$	4.74
Weighted average shares outstanding	173,547,000		183,993,000			188,887,000

Reconciliation of share amounts used in computing earnings per share

The following table is a reconciliation of the share amounts used in computing earnings per share:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013	2012	2011
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic	171,271,000	181,551,000	185,882,000
Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of employee stock options and SARs and vesting of performance shares and restricted shares	2,276,000	2,442,000	3,005,000
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted	173,547,000	183,993,000	188,887,000

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Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Components of Inventory

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Raw materials	$	417,749		$	386,119
Work in progress	175,675			182,060
Finished goods	492,328			453,497
Subtotal	1,085,752			1,021,676
Less reserves	(158,754		)	(148,835		)
Total	$	926,998		$	872,841

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Segment Information- Reporting Information by Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Spin-off costs incurred to date									$ 30,093
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	2,209,128	2,252,349	2,228,763	2,039,573	2,013,831	2,097,605	2,038,289	1,954,614	8,729,813	8,104,339	7,369,154
Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Interest expense, net									120,742	121,141	115,525
Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations									1,237,412	1,137,571	1,010,262
Provision for income taxes									271,607	304,452	237,076
Earnings from continuing operations	210,812	263,652	294,352	196,989	208,224	233,330	205,156	186,409	965,805	833,119	773,186
Operating Margins [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations (in hundredths)									11.10%	10.30%	10.50%
Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and Amortization									421,616	357,585	290,477
Capital Expenditures [Abstract]
Capital Expenditures									236,833	297,012	262,676
Total Assets [Abstract]
Assets of continuing operations	10,517,450				10,046,398				10,517,450	10,046,398	9,013,692
Assets of discontinued operations	320,722				397,545				320,722	397,545	486,860
Total assets	10,838,172				10,443,943				10,838,172	10,443,943	9,500,552
Note receivable from buyer	20,000								20,000
Energy Segment [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue									2,296,454	2,172,604	1,900,749
Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations									552,800	538,650	450,637
Operating Margins [Abstract]
Operating margins (pre-tax) (in hundredths)									24.10%	24.80%	23.70%
Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and Amortization									107,344	95,077	77,819
Capital Expenditures [Abstract]
Capital Expenditures									67,954	70,334	74,953
Total Assets [Abstract]
Assets of continuing operations	2,139,491				2,020,349				2,139,491	2,020,349	1,699,395
Engineered Systems Segment [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue									3,796,709	3,419,544	3,100,735
Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations									575,898	501,952	445,186
Operating Margins [Abstract]
Operating margins (pre-tax) (in hundredths)									15.20%	14.70%	14.40%
Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and Amortization									131,154	93,621	74,776
Capital Expenditures [Abstract]
Capital Expenditures									58,037	66,028	58,610
Total Assets [Abstract]
Assets of continuing operations	3,518,038				3,378,005				3,518,038	3,378,005	2,247,532
Printing and Identification Segment [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue									1,021,775	996,531	1,008,236
Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations									152,618	135,159	141,561
Operating Margins [Abstract]
Operating margins (pre-tax) (in hundredths)									14.90%	13.60%	14.00%
Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and Amortization									30,782	33,602	33,482
Capital Expenditures [Abstract]
Capital Expenditures									8,964	6,255	10,391
Total Assets [Abstract]
Assets of continuing operations	1,271,507				1,301,521				1,271,507	1,301,521	1,310,272
Communication Technologies Segment [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue									1,616,267	1,516,585	1,360,077
Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations									237,699	218,960	226,382
Operating Margins [Abstract]
Operating margins (pre-tax) (in hundredths)									14.70%	14.40%	16.60%
Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and Amortization									148,475	132,619	101,839
Capital Expenditures [Abstract]
Capital Expenditures									99,124	152,245	111,402
Total Assets [Abstract]
Assets of continuing operations	2,655,430				2,538,644				2,655,430	2,538,644	2,471,918
Corporate [Member]
Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and Amortization									3,861	2,666	2,561
Capital Expenditures [Abstract]
Capital Expenditures									2,754	2,150	7,320
Total Assets [Abstract]
Assets of continuing operations	932,984				807,879				932,984	807,879	1,284,575
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue									(1,392)	(925)	(643)
Total segments [Member]
Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations									1,519,015	1,394,721	1,263,766
Operating Margins [Abstract]
Operating margins (pre-tax) (in hundredths)									17.40%	17.20%	17.10%
Corporate expense / other [Member]
Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations									160,861	136,009	137,979
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Total Assets [Abstract]
Noncurrent pension asset	$ 75,591				$ (49,257)				$ 75,591	$ (49,257)

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Employee Benefit Plans - Obligations and Funded Status (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 Employees Participants	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan expense	$ 30,792,000	$ 29,760,000	$ 25,169,000
Number of participants covered by post retirement benefit plans	1,188
Number of participants eligible for medical benefits	1,160
Post-retirement benefit obligations recorded in discontinued operations	2,941,000	3,173,000
Number of employees covered in multiemployer pension plans	100
Contributions to multiemployer plans	2,000,000	2,000,000	2,000,000
Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Company contributions	(41,760,000)	(48,576,000)	(63,567,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings) [Abstract]
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings), net of tax	105,380,000	223,887,000
Accumulated benefit obligation	856,097,000	944,723,000
Net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Total net periodic benefit cost	45,531,000	43,912,000	39,954,000
Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	369,289,000	425,080,000
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)	336,095,000	367,736,000
Fair value of plan assets	137,654,000	140,514,000
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Increase in funded status	124,848,000
Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	603,905,000	526,760,000
Service cost	17,123,000	14,406,000	14,167,000
Interest cost	24,801,000	25,136,000	27,237,000
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Benefits paid	(35,266,000)	(38,297,000)
Actuarial loss (gain)	(76,605,000)	75,900,000
Business acquisitions/divestitures	0	0
Amendments	1,913,000	0
Settlement and curtailment gains	(16,818,000)	0
Currency translation and other	499,000	0
Benefit obligation at end of year	519,552,000	603,905,000	526,760,000
Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	554,648,000	515,191,000
Actual return on plan assets	66,761,000	59,754,000
Company contributions	9,000,000	18,000,000
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Benefits paid	(35,266,000)	(38,297,000)
Business acquisitions	0	0
Settlements and curtailments	0	0
Currency translation	0	0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	595,143,000	554,648,000	515,191,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Funded status	75,591,000	(49,257,000)
Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Other assets and deferred charges	75,591,000	0
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	0	0
Other liabilities (deferred compensation)	0	(49,257,000)
Total Assets and Liabilities	75,591,000	(49,257,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings) [Abstract]
Net actuarial losses (gains)	86,108,000	223,753,000
Prior service cost (credit)	4,471,000	3,771,000
Net asset at transition, other	0	0
Deferred taxes	(31,703,000)	(79,634,000)
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings), net of tax	58,876,000	147,890,000
Net amount recognized on the balance sheet	134,467,000	98,633,000
Accumulated benefit obligation	482,181,000	541,394,000
Net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	17,123,000	14,406,000	14,167,000
Interest cost	24,801,000	25,136,000	27,237,000
Expected return on plan assets	(40,194,000)	(38,978,000)	(38,472,000)
Amortization of prior service costs (income)	1,026,000	1,048,000	1,304,000
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	17,654,000	13,515,000	8,335,000
Amortization of transition obligation	0	0	0
Settlement & curtailment (gain) loss	187,000	0	1,180,000
Other pension costs	501,000	0	123,000
Total net periodic benefit cost	21,098,000	15,127,000	13,874,000
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Prior service cost (credit)	1,083,000
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	8,289,000
Transition obligation	0
Amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) in next fiscal year	9,372,000
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	284,798,000	185,010,000
Service cost	6,043,000	5,712,000	3,278,000
Interest cost	9,081,000	10,044,000	9,019,000
Plan participants' contributions	1,583,000	2,134,000
Benefits paid	(11,237,000)	(7,065,000)
Actuarial loss (gain)	6,501,000	25,552,000
Business acquisitions/divestitures	0	61,395,000
Amendments	0	0
Settlement and curtailment gains	(3,036,000)	(6,776,000)
Currency translation and other	5,551,000	8,792,000
Benefit obligation at end of year	299,284,000	284,798,000	185,010,000
Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	181,416,000	121,807,000
Actual return on plan assets	17,356,000	16,023,000
Company contributions	11,359,000	10,243,000
Plan participants' contributions	1,583,000	2,134,000
Benefits paid	(11,237,000)	(7,065,000)
Business acquisitions	0	38,939,000
Settlements and curtailments	0	(6,776,000)
Currency translation	3,204,000	6,111,000
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	203,681,000	181,416,000	121,807,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Funded status	(95,603,000)	(103,382,000)
Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Other assets and deferred charges	2,976,000	2,749,000
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	(1,970,000)	(3,190,000)
Other liabilities (deferred compensation)	(96,609,000)	(102,941,000)
Total Assets and Liabilities	(95,603,000)	(103,382,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings) [Abstract]
Net actuarial losses (gains)	38,596,000	41,125,000
Prior service cost (credit)	1,146,000	1,260,000
Net asset at transition, other	(48,000)	3,000
Deferred taxes	(9,965,000)	(10,761,000)
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings), net of tax	29,729,000	31,627,000
Net amount recognized on the balance sheet	(65,874,000)	(71,755,000)
Accumulated benefit obligation	280,763,000	264,736,000
Net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	6,043,000	5,712,000	3,278,000
Interest cost	9,081,000	10,044,000	9,019,000
Expected return on plan assets	(9,608,000)	(8,765,000)	(8,148,000)
Amortization of prior service costs (income)	114,000	117,000	122,000
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	1,492,000	579,000	254,000
Amortization of transition obligation	(14,000)	(47,000)	(44,000)
Settlement & curtailment (gain) loss	697,000	1,449,000	2,030,000
Other pension costs	5,000	0	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	7,810,000	9,089,000	6,511,000
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Prior service cost (credit)	114,000
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	1,130,000
Transition obligation	4,000
Amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) in next fiscal year	1,248,000
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	180,408,000	169,903,000
Service cost	5,634,000	5,304,000	4,064,000
Interest cost	6,741,000	7,916,000	7,841,000
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Benefits paid	(20,686,000)	(19,434,000)
Actuarial loss (gain)	(34,831,000)	9,579,000
Business acquisitions/divestitures	0	0
Amendments	3,004,000	7,140,000
Settlement and curtailment gains	(7,228,000)	0
Currency translation and other	14,000	0
Benefit obligation at end of year	133,056,000	180,408,000	169,903,000
Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Actual return on plan assets	0	0
Company contributions	20,686,000	19,434,000
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Benefits paid	(20,686,000)	(19,434,000)
Business acquisitions	0	0
Settlements and curtailments	0	0
Currency translation	0	0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Funded status	(133,056,000)	(180,408,000)
Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Other assets and deferred charges	0	0
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	(10,161,000)	(19,701,000)
Other liabilities (deferred compensation)	(122,895,000)	(160,707,000)
Total Assets and Liabilities	(133,056,000)	(180,408,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings) [Abstract]
Net actuarial losses (gains)	(12,520,000)	22,296,000
Prior service cost (credit)	38,646,000	46,567,000
Net asset at transition, other	0	0
Deferred taxes	(9,145,000)	(24,103,000)
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings), net of tax	16,981,000	44,760,000
Net amount recognized on the balance sheet	(116,075,000)	(135,648,000)
Accumulated benefit obligation	93,153,000	138,593,000
Net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	5,634,000	5,304,000	4,064,000
Interest cost	6,741,000	7,916,000	7,841,000
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service costs (income)	8,110,000	7,425,000	7,266,000
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	(16,000)	138,000	0
Amortization of transition obligation	0	0	0
Settlement & curtailment (gain) loss	(4,411,000)	0	0
Other pension costs	13,000	0	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	16,071,000	20,783,000	19,171,000
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Prior service cost (credit)	7,741,000
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	(574,000)
Transition obligation	0
Amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) in next fiscal year	7,167,000
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	14,571,000	15,353,000
Service cost	234,000	248,000	206,000
Interest cost	523,000	593,000	723,000
Plan participants' contributions	448,000	632,000
Benefits paid	(1,163,000)	(1,531,000)
Benefits paid, net of federal subsidy	(1,163,000)	(1,531,000)
Actuarial loss (gain)	(618,000)	1,326,000
Business acquisitions/divestitures	65,000	0
Amendments	0	0
Settlement and curtailment gains	0	(2,050,000)
Currency translation and other	76,000	0
Benefit obligation at end of year	14,136,000	14,571,000	15,353,000
Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Actual return on plan assets	0	0
Company contributions	715,000	2,949,000
Plan participants' contributions	448,000	632,000
Benefits paid	(1,163,000)	(1,531,000)
Business acquisitions	0	0
Settlements and curtailments	0	(2,050,000)
Currency translation	0	0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Funded status	(14,136,000)	(14,571,000)
Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Other assets and deferred charges	0	0
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	(971,000)	(953,000)
Other liabilities (deferred compensation)	(13,165,000)	(13,618,000)
Total Assets and Liabilities	(14,136,000)	(14,571,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings) [Abstract]
Net actuarial losses (gains)	799,000	996,000
Prior service cost (credit)	(1,024,000)	(1,506,000)
Net asset at transition, other	0	0
Deferred taxes	20,000	119,000
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings), net of tax	(205,000)	(391,000)
Net amount recognized on the balance sheet	(14,341,000)	(14,962,000)
Net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	234,000	248,000	206,000
Interest cost	523,000	593,000	723,000
Amortization of prior service costs (income)	(416,000)	(416,000)	(409,000)
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	134,000	(19,000)	(241,000)
Settlement & curtailment (gain) loss	0	(1,493,000)	(137,000)
Other pension costs	77,000	0	256,000
Total net periodic benefit cost	552,000	(1,087,000)	398,000
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Prior service cost (credit)	(409,000)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	56,000
Transition obligation	0
Amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) in next fiscal year	$ (353,000)

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Intangibles and Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 1,612,487	$ 1,625,420
Gross carrying amount	2,350,539	2,174,477
Accumulated amortization	939,926	750,915
Amortization expense	186,258	155,770	122,453
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014	185,100
2015	183,306
2016	181,159
2017	173,721
2018	160,152
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	134,898	124,129
Accumulated amortization	35,736	25,364
Patents [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	201,779	180,427
Accumulated amortization	120,354	105,369
Customer Intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	1,717,912	1,585,041
Accumulated amortization	614,410	474,309
Unpatented Technologies [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	146,240	146,025
Accumulated amortization	100,465	85,373
Drawings and Manuals [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	43,022	34,120
Accumulated amortization	11,684	8,035
Distributor Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	72,514	72,514
Accumulated amortization	35,447	31,650
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	34,174	32,221
Accumulated amortization	$ 21,830	$ 20,815

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Employee Benefit Plans - Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 14,937	$ 11,572	$ 11,614
Actual return on plan assets sold during the period	0	(52)
Actual return on plan assets still held	2,958	359
Business acquisitions	0	4,559
Purchases	1,863	0
Sales	(1,456)	(4,908)
Real estate funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14,937	10,116	7,053
Actual return on plan assets sold during the period	0	0
Actual return on plan assets still held	2,958	359
Business acquisitions	0	3,103
Purchases	1,863	0
Sales	0	(399)
Other plan assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	1,456	4,561
Actual return on plan assets sold during the period	0	(52)
Actual return on plan assets still held	0	0
Business acquisitions	0	1,456
Purchases	0	0
Sales	(1,456)	(4,509)
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	595,143	554,648	515,191
Business acquisitions	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	278,753	236,998
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	316,390	317,650
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Equity - U.S. Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	180,038	153,939
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Equity - U.S. Companies [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	180,038	153,939
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Equity - U.S. Companies [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Equity - U.S. Companies [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Equity - Non-U.S. Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,526	6,478
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Equity - Non-U.S. Companies [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,526	6,478
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Equity - Non-U.S. Companies [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Equity - Non-U.S. Companies [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	53,924	59,293
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	53,924	59,293
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Private placements [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,374	7,238
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Private placements [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Private placements [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,374	7,238
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Private placements [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Government securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	112,142	132,604
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Government securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	25,035	19,888
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Government securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	87,107	112,716
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Government securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	59,387	45,376
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Mutual funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	59,387	45,376
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Mutual funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Mutual funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Collective trusts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	138,236	109,002
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Collective trusts [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Collective trusts [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	138,236	109,002
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Collective trusts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Real estate funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	33,749	29,401
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Real estate funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Real estate funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	33,749	29,401
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Real estate funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	8,767	11,317
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and equivalents [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	8,767	11,317
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and equivalents [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and equivalents [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	203,681	181,416	121,807
Business acquisitions	0	38,939
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	41,795	34,648
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	146,949	135,196
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14,937	11,572
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Common stocks [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	35,010	31,268
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Common stocks [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	35,010	31,268
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Common stocks [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Common stocks [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Fixed income investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	75,574	57,049
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Fixed income investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Fixed income investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	75,574	57,049
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Fixed income investments [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Common stock funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	66,285	75,729
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Common stock funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Common stock funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	66,285	75,729
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Common stock funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Real estate funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14,937	10,116
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Real estate funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Real estate funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Real estate funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14,937	10,116
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,785	3,380
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and equivalents [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,785	3,380
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and equivalents [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Cash and equivalents [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Other plan assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,090	3,874
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Other plan assets [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Other plan assets [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,090	2,418
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Other plan assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 1,456

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Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 210,812	$ 263,652	$ 294,352	$ 196,989	$ 208,224	$ 233,330	$ 205,156	$ 186,409	$ 965,805	$ 833,119	$ 773,186
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net									37,324	(22,049)	122,057
Net earnings	$ 193,963	$ 269,114	$ 330,049	$ 210,003	$ 159,860	$ 241,046	$ 214,101	$ 196,063	$ 1,003,129	$ 811,070	$ 895,243
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per basic share)	$ 1.24	$ 1.55	$ 1.72	$ 1.14	$ 1.17	$ 1.28	$ 1.12	$ 1.01	$ 5.64	$ 4.59	$ 4.16
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per basic share)									$ 0.22	$ (0.12)	$ 0.66
Net earnings (in dollars per basic share)	$ 1.14	$ 1.58	$ 1.93	$ 1.21	$ 0.90	$ 1.33	$ 1.17	$ 1.07	$ 5.86	$ 4.47	$ 4.82
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)									171,271,000	181,551,000	185,882,000
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per diluted share)	$ 1.22	$ 1.53	$ 1.70	$ 1.12	$ 1.16	$ 1.27	$ 1.10	$ 1.00	$ 5.57	$ 4.53	$ 4.09
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per diluted share)									$ 0.22	$ (0.12)	$ 0.65
Net earnings (in dollars per diluted share)	$ 1.13	$ 1.56	$ 1.91	$ 1.20	$ 0.89	$ 1.31	$ 1.15	$ 1.05	$ 5.78	$ 4.41	$ 4.74
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)									173,547,000	183,993,000	188,887,000
Reconciliation Of Share Amounts Used In Computing Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)									171,271,000	181,551,000	185,882,000
Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of employee stock options, SAR's and performance shares (in shares)									2,276,000	2,442,000	3,005,000
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)									173,547,000	183,993,000	188,887,000
Weighted average number of anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from reconciliation calculations (in shares)									0	2,950,000	1,333,000

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Employee Benefit Plans - Benefit Payments and Contributions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Expected Future Benefit Payments by Fiscal Year [Abstract]
2014	$ 35,913,000
2015	36,139,000
2016	38,034,000
2017	39,106,000
2018	40,510,000
2019 - 2023	218,612,000
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Estimated Future Employer Contributions [Abstract]
Estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year	8,900,000
Expected Future Benefit Payments by Fiscal Year [Abstract]
2014	8,280,000
2015	8,429,000
2016	8,702,000
2017	9,111,000
2018	9,755,000
2019 - 2023	56,962,000
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Estimated Future Employer Contributions [Abstract]
Estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year	10,400,000
Expected Future Benefit Payments by Fiscal Year [Abstract]
2014	10,398,000
2015	7,485,000
2016	7,817,000
2017	7,656,000
2018	7,172,000
2019 - 2023	38,393,000
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Expected Future Benefit Payments by Fiscal Year [Abstract]
2014	971,000
2015	987,000
2016	975,000
2017	1,002,000
2018	1,048,000
2019 - 2023	$ 5,331,000

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Equity and Cash Incentive Program - Outstanding and Exercisable Awards (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Options [Member] | Exercise Price Range 1 [Member]
Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$ 38.00
Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 38.50
Number of Outstanding Shares	184,241
Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.00
Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 1 month
Number of Exercisable Shares	184,241
Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.00
Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 1 month
Stock Options [Member] | Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$ 39.00
Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 41.25
Number of Outstanding Shares	25,586
Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 41.20
Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	0 years 1 month
Number of Exercisable Shares	25,586
Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 41.20
Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	0 years 1 month
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Exercise Price Range 1 [Member]
Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$ 29.45
Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 42.88
Number of Outstanding Shares	2,535,719
Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.64
Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 4 months
Number of Exercisable Shares	2,535,719
Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 38.64
Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 4 months
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$ 46.00
Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 50.60
Number of Outstanding Shares	552,000
Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 48.80
Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 7 months
Number of Exercisable Shares	552,000
Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 48.80
Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 7 months
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] | Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$ 65.38
Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$ 71.86
Number of Outstanding Shares	4,433,041
Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 67.97
Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	8 years 2 months
Number of Exercisable Shares	2,122
Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 65.98
Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 11 months

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Earnings per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

18. Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012			2011
Earnings from continuing operations	$	965,805	$	833,119		$	773,186
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	37,324		(22,049		)	122,057
Net earnings	$	1,003,129	$	811,070		$	895,243
Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	5.64	$	4.59		$	4.16
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$	0.22	$	(0.12	)	$	0.66
Net earnings	$	5.86	$	4.47		$	4.82
Weighted average shares outstanding	171,271,000		181,551,000			185,882,000
Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	5.57	$	4.53		$	4.09
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$	0.22	$	(0.12	)	$	0.65
Net earnings	$	5.78	$	4.41		$	4.74
Weighted average shares outstanding	173,547,000		183,993,000			188,887,000

The following table is a reconciliation of the share amounts used in computing earnings per share:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013	2012	2011
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic	171,271,000	181,551,000	185,882,000
Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of employee stock options and SARs and vesting of performance shares and restricted shares	2,276,000	2,442,000	3,005,000
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted	173,547,000	183,993,000	188,887,000

Diluted per share amounts are computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period.  Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and SARs, and vesting of performance shares and restricted shares, as determined using the treasury stock method.  For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the weighted average number of anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the calculation above totaled 0, 2,950,000, and 1,333,000, respectively.

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Planned Spin Off Planned Spin Off (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Spin-off costs incurred to date	$ 30,093,000
Minimum [Member]
Expected spin off costs	60,000
Maximum [Member]
Expected spin off costs	$ 70,000

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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Aggregate future minimum lease payments for operating and capital leases [Table Text Block]

The aggregate future minimum lease payments for operating and capital leases as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	Operating		Capital
2014	$	77,344	$	5,793
2015	59,647		1,945
2016	43,982		781
2017	36,609		240
2018	32,492		126
2019 and thereafter	97,609		531
	$	347,683	$	9,416

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Employee Benefit Plans - Actual and Target Allocations of Plan Assets (Details) (U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Actual plan asset allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Target plan asset allocations	100.00%
Equity securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Actual plan asset allocations	64.00%	57.00%
Target plan asset allocations	58.00%
Fixed income investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Actual plan asset allocations	29.00%	36.00%
Target plan asset allocations	35.00%
Real estate funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Actual plan asset allocations	7.00%	7.00%
Target plan asset allocations	7.00%

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Restructuring Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

The following table details restructuring charges incurred by segment for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012		2011
Energy	$	(712	)	$	668	$	2,668
Engineered Systems	6,598			7,458		1,193
Printing & Identification	3,772			5,753		38
Communication Technologies	16,251			5,525		1,684
Total	$	25,909		$	19,404	$	5,583
These amounts are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as follows:
Cost of goods and services	$	12,098		$	3,935	$	2,243
Selling and administrative expenses	13,811			15,469		3,340
Total	$	25,909		$	19,404	$	5,583

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

The following table details the Company’s severance and other restructuring accrual activity:

	Severance			Exit			Total
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	987		5,448			$	6,435
Restructuring charges	1,413			4,170			5,583
Payments	(313		)	(5,871		)	(6,184		)
Other, including foreign currency	(68		)	(618		)	(686		)
Balance at December 31, 2011	2,019			3,129			5,148
Restructuring charges	14,458			4,946			19,404
Payments	(11,376		)	(5,547		)	(16,923		)
Other, including foreign currency	59			73			132
Balance at December 31, 2012	5,160			2,601			7,761
Restructuring charges	18,918			6,991			25,909
Payments	(16,554		)	(7,445		)	(23,999		)
Other, including foreign currency	394			337			731
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	7,918		$	2,484		$	10,402

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Acquisitions - Pro Forma Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Acquisition related costs (after tax)									$ 2,905
Amount of nonrecurring expense, excluded from current period net earnings in pro forma financials, related to the fair value adjustments to acquisition-date inventory									4,963
Revenue from continuing operations [Abstract]
As reported	2,209,128	2,252,349	2,228,763	2,039,573	2,013,831	2,097,605	2,038,289	1,954,614	8,729,813	8,104,339	7,369,154
Pro forma									8,852,973	8,712,047
Earnings from continuing operations [Abstract]
As reported	210,812	263,652	294,352	196,989	208,224	233,330	205,156	186,409	965,805	833,119	773,186
Pro forma									$ 972,026	$ 868,803
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations [Abstract]
As reported (in dollars per share)	$ 1.24	$ 1.55	$ 1.72	$ 1.14	$ 1.17	$ 1.28	$ 1.12	$ 1.01	$ 5.64	$ 4.59	$ 4.16
Pro forma (in dollars per share)									$ 5.68	$ 4.79
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations [Abstract]
As reported (in dollars per share)	$ 1.22	$ 1.53	$ 1.70	$ 1.12	$ 1.16	$ 1.27	$ 1.10	$ 1.00	$ 5.57	$ 4.53	$ 4.09
Pro forma (in dollars per share)									$ 5.60	$ 4.72

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Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, estimated range of change, lower bound	$ 0
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, estimated range of change, upper bound	37,200,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	82,588,000	180,237,000	193,189,000	234,181,000
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	9,057,000	10,214,000	11,821,000
Additions for tax positions of prior years	10,899,000	7,598,000	16,607,000
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(102,850,000)	(14,282,000)	(52,865,000)
Settlements	(5,346,000)	(503,000)	(10,142,000)
Lapse of statutes	(9,409,000)	(15,979,000)	(6,413,000)
Unrecognized potential tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	50,600,000
Potential interest and penalty expense (income)	(5,500,000)	100,000	(9,100,000)
Accrued interest and penalties	17,100,000	25,000,000
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	69,397,000	126,035,000	138,944,000	166,906,000
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	9,056,000	10,188,000	10,835,000
Additions for tax positions of prior years	7,584,000	4,128,000	14,636,000
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(62,610,000)	(14,257,000)	(40,563,000)
Settlements	(2,823,000)	(418,000)	(6,673,000)
Lapse of statutes	(7,845,000)	(12,550,000)	(6,197,000)
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	13,191,000	54,202,000	54,245,000	67,275,000
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	1,000	26,000	986,000
Additions for tax positions of prior years	3,315,000	3,470,000	1,971,000
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(40,240,000)	(25,000)	(12,302,000)
Settlements	(2,523,000)	(85,000)	(3,469,000)
Lapse of statutes	$ (1,564,000)	$ (3,429,000)	$ (216,000)

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Borrowings (Details)	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Note due 2011 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Note due 2015 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Note due 2015 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Note due 2018 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Note due 2018 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Note due 2020 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Note due 2020 [Member] EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2012 Note due 2020 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Note due 2021 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Note due 2021 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Note due 2038 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Note due 2038 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Note due 2041 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Note due 2041 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Debentures due 2028 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Debentures due 2028 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Debenture due 2035 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Debenture due 2035 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Other long term debt instruments [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Other long term debt instruments [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Commercial Paper [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Commercial Paper [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Credit Agreement [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Debentures [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Debentures [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Long-term Notes [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Long-term Notes [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member]
Interest expense and interest income [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 124,647,000	$ 125,995,000	$ 124,783,000
Interest income	(3,905,000)	(4,854,000)	(9,258,000)
Interest expense, net	120,742,000	121,141,000	115,525,000
Letters of Credit [Abstract]
Letters of credit outstanding	137,671,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2014	2,778,000
2015	299,638,000
2016	0
2017	0
2018	348,598,000
2019 and thereafter	1,950,965,000
Short-term borrowings [Abstract]
Current installments	(2,778,000)	(3,266,000)
Commercial Paper	226,500,000	607,500,000
Total short-term debt	229,278,000	610,766,000
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate																								0.10%	0.20%
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Long-term debt	2,601,979,000	2,192,616,000			299,638,000	299,441,000	348,598,000	348,268,000	411,500,000		0	449,813,000	449,787,000	247,859,000	247,771,000	345,671,000	345,511,000	199,483,000	199,448,000	296,526,000	296,367,000	2,891,000	6,023,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (in hundredths)					4.875%		5.45%		2.125%	2.125%		4.30%		6.60%		5.375%		6.65%		5.375%
Term of debt instrument (in years)					10 years		10 years		7 years	7 years		10 years		30 years		30 years		30 years		30 years
Debt instruments, maturity date					Oct. 15, 2015		Mar. 15, 2018		Dec. 01, 2020	Dec. 01, 2020		Mar. 01, 2021		Mar. 15, 2038		Mar. 01, 2041		Jun. 01, 2028		Oct. 15, 2035
Face amount of notes				400,000,000						300,000,000			450,000,000				350,000,000
Unamortized discount																											3,991,000	4,185,000	9,196,000	9,222,000
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount and issuance costs	403,776,000	0	788,971,000
Total long-term debt	2,599,201,000	2,189,350,000
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Unsecured revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity																										$ 1,000,000,000
Credit facility expiration date																										Nov. 10, 2016					Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2018
Line of credit facility, interest rate description	At the Company's election, loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a Eurodollar or Sterling rate based on LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.565% to 1.225% (subject to adjustment based on the credit rating accorded the Company's senior unsecured debt by S&P and Moody's), or at a base rate pursuant to a formula defined in the Credit Agreement.
Line of credit facility, covenant terms	the Credit Agreement requires the Company to pay a facility fee and imposes various restrictions on the Company such as, among other things, the requirement for the Company to maintain an interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1
Line of credit facility, covenant compliance	The Company was in compliance with this covenant and its other long-term debt covenants at December 31, 2013 and had a coverage ratio of 13.2 to 1.

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Share Repurchases [Abstract]

Schedule of Share Repurchases [Table Text Block]

Share repurchases were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Shares repurchased in the open market	6,005,880		12,314,795		4,034,973
Shares repurchased from holders of employee stock options	5,951		86,303		80,166
Total shares repurchased	6,011,831		12,401,098		4,115,139
Average price paid per share	$	76.16	$	60.38	$	58.93

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Planned Spin Off Planned Spin Off

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Planned Spin Off [Abstract]

PlannedSpinOff [Text Block]

2. Planned Spin-Off of Certain Communication Technologies Businesses

On May 23, 2013, Dover announced that its Board of Directors had approved a preliminary plan to spin-off certain businesses within its Communication Technologies segment into a standalone, publicly traded company. Upon completion of the spin-off, Knowles Corporation ("Knowles") will be an independent, global technology company operating in the communication technologies space. The spin-off is expected to allow Knowles to pursue a more aggressive growth strategy as a standalone company, focusing on its customers' distinct product and technology needs.

On February 6, 2014, Dover announced that its Board of Directors approved the separation of Knowles from Dover through the pro rata distribution by Dover of 100% of the common stock of Knowles to Dover's stockholders on February 28, 2014. In addition, on February 10, 2014, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared Knowles' Registration Statement on Form 10 effective. As a result, the following is expected to occur: (1) the distribution of Knowles' shares would be made on February 28, 2014 to Dover stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 19, 2014, the record date for the distribution, (2) on the distribution date, Dover stockholders will receive one share of Knowles common stock for every two shares of Dover common stock held as of the record date, and (3) following the distribution, Knowles will be an independent, publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (utilizing ticker symbol "KN") and Dover will retain no ownership interest in Knowles. The distribution has been structured to be tax-free to Dover and its shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

While Dover expects to complete the spin-off of Knowles on February 28, 2014, there can be no assurance that it will be completed on the anticipated schedule or that its terms will not change. The results of operations, financial condition and cash flows for the businesses to be transferred to Knowles and included in the spin-off are, and will continue to be, presented within Dover's consolidated financial statements as continuing operations within the Communication Technologies segment, until the spin-off is complete, upon which the financial presentation of these businesses will be included within Dover's discontinued operations. One-time costs associated with the transaction are expected to be in the range of $60,000 to$70,000. Costs incurred to date totaled $30,093 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and are recorded in selling and administrative expense in the consolidated statement of earnings.

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Financial Instruments - Derivatives (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] CHF	Dec. 31, 2013 Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Other Liabilities [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Other Liabilities [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Other Accrued Expenses [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Other Accrued Expenses [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Note due 2020 [Member] EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2013 Note due 2020 [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] EUR (€)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivatives		$ 33,216,000	$ 9,090,000	$ 104,688,000	$ 50,000,000	65,100,000
Fair Value - Asset									879,000	85,000
Fair Value - Liability							(23,716,000)	(22,681,000)			(168,000)	(799,000)
Face amount of notes													300,000,000	300,000,000
Gain (loss) on euro net investment hedge, gross	6,099,000
Gain (loss) on euro net investment hedge, net of tax	$ 3,964,000

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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]

Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]

The following tables summarize the balance sheet impact, including the benefit obligations, assets, and funded status associated with the Company's significant defined benefit and other postretirement plans at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

	Qualified Defined Benefits												Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits						Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan						Non-U.S. Plans
	2013			2012			2013			2012			2013			2012			2013			2012
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	603,905		$	526,760		$	284,798		$	185,010		$	180,408		$	169,903		$	14,571		$	15,353
Benefits earned during the year	17,123			14,406			6,043			5,712			5,634			5,304			234			248
Interest cost	24,801			25,136			9,081			10,044			6,741			7,916			523			593
Plan participants' contributions	—			—			1,583			2,134			—			—			448			632
Benefits paid	(35,266		)	(38,297		)	(11,237		)	(7,065		)	(20,686		)	(19,434		)	(1,163		)	(1,531		)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(76,605		)	75,900			6,501			25,552			(34,831		)	9,579			(618		)	1,326
Business acquisitions	—			—			—			61,395			—			—			65			—
Amendments	1,913			—			—			—			3,004			7,140			—			—
Settlement and curtailment gains	(16,818		)	—			(3,036		)	(6,776		)	(7,228		)	—			—			(2,050		)
Currency translation and other	499			—			5,551			8,792			14			—			76			—
Benefit obligation at end of year	519,552			603,905			299,284			284,798			133,056			180,408			14,136			14,571
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	554,648			515,191			181,416			121,807			—			—			—			—
Actual return on plan assets	66,761			59,754			17,356			16,023			—			—			—			—
Company contributions	9,000			18,000			11,359			10,243			20,686			19,434			715			2,949
Plan participants' contributions	—			—			1,583			2,134			—			—			448			632
Benefits paid	(35,266		)	(38,297		)	(11,237		)	(7,065		)	(20,686		)	(19,434		)	(1,163		)	(1,531		)
Business acquisitions	—			—			—			38,939			—			—			—			—
Settlements and curtailments	—			—			—			(6,776		)	—			—			—			(2,050		)
Currency translation	—			—			3,204			6,111			—			—			—			—
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	595,143			554,648			203,681			181,416			—			—			—			—
Funded status	$	75,591		$	(49,257	)	$	(95,603	)	$	(103,382	)	$	(133,056	)	$	(180,408	)	$	(14,136	)	$	(14,571	)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheets consist of:
Assets and Liabilities:
Other assets and deferred charges	$	75,591		$	—		$	2,976		$	2,749		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	—			—			(1,970		)	(3,190		)	(10,161		)	(19,701		)	(971		)	(953		)
Other liabilities (deferred compensation)	—			(49,257		)	(96,609		)	(102,941		)	(122,895		)	(160,707		)	(13,165		)	(13,618		)
Total Assets and Liabilities	$	75,591		$	(49,257	)	$	(95,603	)	$	(103,382	)	$	(133,056	)	$	(180,408	)	$	(14,136	)	$	(14,571	)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings):
Net actuarial losses (gains)	$	86,108		$	223,753		$	38,596		$	41,125		$	(12,520	)	$	22,296		$	799		$	996
Prior service cost (credit)	4,471			3,771			1,146			1,260			38,646			46,567			(1,024		)	(1,506		)
Net asset at transition, other	—			—			(48		)	3			—			—			—			—
Deferred taxes	(31,703		)	(79,634		)	(9,965		)	(10,761		)	(9,145		)	(24,103		)	20			119
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings), net of tax	58,876			147,890			29,729			31,627			16,981			44,760			(205		)	(391		)
Net amount recognized at December 31,	$	134,467		$	98,633		$	(65,874	)	$	(71,755	)	$	(116,075	)	$	(135,648	)	$	(14,341	)	$	(14,962	)
Accumulated benefit obligations	$	482,181		$	541,394		$	280,763		$	264,736		$	93,153		$	138,593

Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets consist of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:

	2013		2012
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	369,289	$	425,080
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)	336,095		367,736
Fair value of plan assets	137,654		140,514

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Components of the net periodic benefit cost were as follows: 

Defined Benefit Plans

	Qualified Defined Benefits																		Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits
	U.S. Plan									Non-U.S. Plans
	2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011			2013			2012		2011
Service cost	$	17,123		$	14,406		$	14,167		$	6,043		$	5,712		$	3,278		$	5,634		$	5,304	$	4,064
Interest cost	24,801			25,136			27,237			9,081			10,044			9,019			6,741			7,916		7,841
Expected return on plan assets	(40,194		)	(38,978		)	(38,472		)	(9,608		)	(8,765		)	(8,148		)	—			—		—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost	1,026			1,048			1,304			114			117			122			8,110			7,425		7,266
Recognized actuarial loss	17,654			13,515			8,335			1,492			579			254			(16		)	138		—
Transition obligation	—			—			—			(14		)	(47		)	(44		)	—			—		—
Settlement & curtailment (gain) loss	187			—			1,180			697			1,449			2,030			(4,411		)	—		—
Other	501			—			123			5			—			—			13			—		—
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	21,098		$	15,127		$	13,874		$	7,810		$	9,089		$	6,511		$	16,071		$	20,783	$	19,171

Post-Retirement Benefits

	2013			2012			2011
Service cost	$	234		$	248		$	206
Interest cost	523			593			723
Amortization of:
Prior service credit	(416		)	(416		)	(409		)
Recognized actuarial gain	134			(19		)	(241		)
Settlement & curtailment gain	—			(1,493		)	(137		)
Other	77			—			256
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	552		$	(1,087	)	$	398

Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]

Amounts expected to be amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) into net periodic benefit cost during 2014 are as follows:

	Qualified Defined Benefits				Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits			Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan		Non-U.S. Plans
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (credit)	$	1,083	$	114	$	7,741		$	(409	)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	8,289		1,130		(574		)	56
Transition obligation	—		4		—			—
Total	$	9,372	$	1,248	$	7,167		$	(353	)

Weighted-average assumptions used in benefit obligations [Table Text Block]

The weighted-average assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations were as follows: 

	Qualified Defined Benefits								Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits				Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan				Non-U.S. Plans
	2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012
Discount rate	4.90	%	4.05	%	3.53	%	3.31	%	4.77	%	4.00	%	4.45	%	3.65	%
Average wage increase	4.00	%	4.00	%	2.86	%	2.74	%	4.50	%	4.50	%	na		na
Ultimate medical trend rate	na		na		na		na		na		na		5.00	%	5.00	%

Weighted-average assumptions used calculating net periodic cost [Table Text Block]

The weighted average assumptions used in determining the net periodic cost were as follows:

	Qualified Defined Benefits												Non- Qualified Supplemental Benefits						Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan						Non-U.S. Plans
	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
Discount rate	4.05	%	4.85	%	5.50	%	3.31	%	4.62	%	5.04	%	4.02	%	4.77	%	5.50	%	3.65	%	3.65	%	5.10	%
Average wage increase	4.00	%	4.00	%	4.50	%	2.74	%	3.14	%	3.73	%	4.50	%	4.50	%	4.50	%	na		na		na
Expected return on plan assets	7.75	%	7.75	%	7.75	%	5.32	%	5.90	%	6.45	%	na		na		na		na		na		na

Weighted-average asset allocation actual and target [Table Text Block]

	2013		2012		Current Target
Equity securities	64	%	57	%	58	%
Fixed income	29	%	36	%	35	%
Real estate and other	7	%	7	%	7	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

The fair values of both U.S. and non-U.S. pension plan assets by asset category within the ASC 820 hierarchy (as defined in Note 11. Financial Instruments) are as follows at December 31, 2013 and 2012:

	U.S. Plan
	December 31, 2013								December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Asset category:
Common stocks:
U.S. companies	$	180,038	$	—	$	—	$	180,038	$	153,939	$	—	$	—	$	153,939
Non-U.S. companies	5,526		—		—		5,526		6,478		—		—		6,478
Fixed income investments:
Corporate bonds	—		53,924		—		53,924		—		59,293		—		59,293
Private placements	—		3,374		—		3,374		—		7,238		—		7,238
Government securities	25,035		87,107		—		112,142		19,888		112,716		—		132,604
Common stock funds:
Mutual funds	59,387		—		—		59,387		45,376		—		—		45,376
Collective trusts	—		138,236		—		138,236		—		109,002		—		109,002
Real estate funds (1)	—		33,749		—		33,749		—		29,401		—		29,401
Cash and equivalents	8,767		—		—		8,767		11,317		—		—		11,317
	$	278,753	$	316,390	$	—	$	595,143	$	236,998	$	317,650	$	—	$	554,648

(1) Previously, the Company classified the real estate funds held by the U.S. defined benefit plan as a Level 3 investment due to certain redemption restrictions; however, in 2013 the Company determined that the U.S. plan has the ability to redeem these investments in the near-term, which would allow for classification as a Level 2 investment. The prior year has been reclassified to conform to this presentation.      

	Non-U.S. Plans
	December 31, 2013								December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Asset category:
Common stocks	$	35,010	$	—	$	—	$	35,010	$	31,268	$	—	$	—	$	31,268
Fixed income investments	—		75,574		—		75,574		—		57,049		—		57,049
Common stock funds	—		66,285		—		66,285		—		75,729		—		75,729
Real estate funds	—		—		14,937		14,937		—		—		10,116		10,116
Cash and equivalents	6,785		—		—		6,785		3,380		—		—		3,380
Other	—		5,090		—		5,090		—		2,418		1,456		3,874
	$	41,795	$	146,949	$	14,937	$	203,681	$	34,648	$	135,196	$	11,572	$	181,416

Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

The fair value measurement of plan assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) changed during 2012 and 2013 due to the following:

	Real estate funds			Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	7,053		$	4,561		$	11,614
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets sold during the period	—			(52		)	(52		)
Relating to assets still held at December 31, 2011	359			—			359
Business acquisitions	3,103			1,456			4,559
Purchases	—			—			—
Sales	(399		)	(4,509		)	(4,908		)
Balance at December 31, 2012	10,116			1,456			11,572
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets sold during the period	—			—			—
Relating to assets still held at December 31, 2012	2,958			—			2,958
Business acquisitions	—			—			—
Purchases	1,863			—			1,863
Sales	—			(1,456		)	(1,456		)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	14,937		$	—		$	14,937

Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]

Benefit Payments

Estimated future benefit payments to retirees, which reflect expected future service, are as follows: 

	Qualified Defined Benefits				Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits		Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan		Non-U.S. Plans
2014	$	35,913	$	8,280	$	10,398	$	971
2015	36,139		8,429		7,485		987
2016	38,034		8,702		7,817		975
2017	39,106		9,111		7,656		1,002
2018	40,510		9,755		7,172		1,048
2019 - 2023	218,612		56,962		38,393		5,331

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Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

SCHEDULE II

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

(In thousands)

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Balance at Beginning of Year		Acquired by Purchase or Merger	Charged to Cost and Expense (A)	Accounts Written Off		Other		Balance at End of Year
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	20,392	—	6,394	(6,204	)	(218	)	$	20,364
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	21,238	56	5,162	(6,481	)	417		$	20,392
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	26,815	73	5,693	(10,013	)	(1,330	)	$	21,238
(A) Net of recoveries on previously reserved or written-off balances.
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance	Balance at Beginning of Year		Acquired by Purchase or Merger	Additions	Reductions		Other		Balance at End of Year
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance	$	18,887	—	—	(3,333	)	—		$	15,554
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance	$	20,855	—	—	(1,968	)	—		$	18,887
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance	$	35,486	—	—	(14,631	)	—		$	20,855
LIFO Reserve	Balance at Beginning of Year		Acquired by Purchase or Merger	Charged to Cost and Expense	Reductions		Other		Balance at End of Year
Year Ended December 31, 2013
LIFO Reserve	$	55,506	—	—	(2,484	)	—		$	53,022
Year Ended December 31, 2012
LIFO Reserve	$	55,345	—	161	—		—		$	55,506
Year Ended December 31, 2011
LIFO Reserve	$	45,742	—	9,603	—		—		$	55,345

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Subsequent Events

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

21. Subsequent Events

The Company assessed events occurring subsequent to December 31, 2013 for potential recognition and disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. No events have occurred that would require adjustment to the consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions

Effective January 1, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of Heidelberg CSAT GmbH, a German-based developer of digital printing systems that are installed in-packaging-line for the identification of pharmaceutical and medical products. The business will become part of Markem-Imaje, which is an operating unit of Dover's Printing & Identification segment.

In addition, effective February 3, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of MS Printing Solutions Srl, an Italian-based manufacturer of innovative digital ink jet printing systems for the textile and specialty material industries. The business will become an operating unit of Dover's Printing & Identification segment.

Total purchase price for these acquisitions, subject to normal closing adjustments, was approximately $116.0 million.

Spin-Off of Certain Communication Technologies Business and Subsequent Segment Structure

On February 6, 2014, Dover announced that its Board of Directors approved the separation of Knowles from Dover through the pro rata distribution by Dover of 100% of the common stock of Knowles to Dover's stockholders on February 28, 2014. In addition, on February 10, 2014, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared Knowles' Registration Statement on Form 10 effective. As a result, the following is expected to occur: (1) the distribution of Knowles' shares would be made on February 28, 2014 to Dover stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 19, 2014, the record date for the distribution, (2) on the distribution date, Dover stockholders will receive one share of Knowles common stock for every two shares of Dover common stock held as of the record date, and (3) following the distribution, Knowles will be an independent, publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (utilizing ticker symbol "KN") and Dover will retain no ownership interest in Knowles. The distribution has been structured to be tax-free to Dover and its shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. While Dover expects to complete the spin-off of Knowles on February 28, 2014, there can be no assurance that it will be completed on the anticipated schedule or that its terms will not change.

Following the spin-off of Knowles, the Company expects to align its segment structure to ensure it is properly organized to execute its future growth plans. In connection with executing its new segment structure, the Company anticipates incurring incremental nonrecurring charges, including severance expense. No accrual has been recorded related to these actions, however, the Company does not anticipate these nonrecurring charges to be significant.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross			$ 3,577,535
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance	4,114,650	3,506,975
Accumulated impairment loss			(70,560)
Acquisitions	141,888	602,098
Purchase price adjustments	(28,138)	(6,998)
Foreign currency translation	14,509	12,575
Balance	4,242,909	4,114,650
Energy Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross			622,335
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance	760,637	622,335
Accumulated impairment loss			0
Acquisitions	41,751	135,906
Purchase price adjustments	(2,278)	0
Foreign currency translation	(5,566)	2,396
Balance	794,544	760,637
Engineered Systems Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross			1,005,980
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance	1,403,381	935,420
Accumulated impairment loss			(70,560)
Acquisitions	95,038	466,192
Purchase price adjustments	(25,860)	0
Foreign currency translation	4,694	1,769
Balance	1,477,253	1,403,381
Printing and Identification Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross			744,638
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance	746,337	744,638
Accumulated impairment loss			0
Acquisitions	5,099	0
Purchase price adjustments	0	0
Foreign currency translation	(209)	1,699
Balance	751,227	746,337
Communication Technologies Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross			1,204,582
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance	1,204,295	1,204,582
Accumulated impairment loss			0
Acquisitions	0	0
Purchase price adjustments	0	(6,998)
Foreign currency translation	15,590	6,711
Balance	$ 1,219,885	$ 1,204,295

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Other Comprehensive Earnings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Components of other comprehensive income

The amounts recognized in other comprehensive earnings were as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2013	Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	2,602		$	2,134		$	4,736
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	182,092			(63,585		)	118,507
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	(75		)	26			(49		)
Other	(642		)	77			(565		)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	183,977		$	(61,348	)	$	122,629

Year Ended December 31, 2012	Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	38,521		$	359		$	38,880
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(70,642		)	23,632			(47,010		)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	195			(70		)	125
Other	692			(83		)	609
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	(31,234	)	$	23,838		$	(7,396	)

Year Ended December 31, 2011	Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(74,476	)	$	13,954		$	(60,522	)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(54,519		)	18,204			(36,315		)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	(1,649		)	577			(1,072		)
Other	270			(32		)	238
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	(130,374	)	$	32,703		$	(97,671	)

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The components of accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) are as follows:

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	$	170,608		$	165,872
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(105,380		)	(223,887		)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	2,495			3,109
	$	67,723		$	(54,906	)

Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

Total comprehensive earnings were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012			2011
Net earnings	$	1,003,129	$	811,070		$	895,243
Other comprehensive earnings	122,629		(7,396		)	(97,671		)
Comprehensive earnings	$	1,125,758	$	803,674		$	797,572

Schedule of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss to Earnings [Table Text Block]

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) to earnings (loss) during the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Pension & postretirement benefit plans:
Amortization of actuarial losses	$	19,250		$	12,673		$	8,304
Amortization of prior service costs	8,834			8,174			8,283
Total before tax	28,084			20,847			16,587
Tax provision	(9,809		)	(7,013		)	(5,551		)
Net of tax	$	18,275		$	13,834		$	11,036
Cash flow hedges:
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings	$	(130	)	$	(549	)	$	(191	)
Tax benefit	46			192			67
Net of tax	$	(84	)	$	(357	)	$	(124	)

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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Description of Business [Text Block]

Description of Business - Dover Corporation (the “Company”) is a diversified global manufacturer offering innovative equipment, components, and specialty systems. The Company also provides supporting engineering, testing, and other similar services, which are not significant in relation to consolidated revenue. The Company’s businesses are based primarily in the United States of America and Europe with manufacturing and other operations throughout the world.  The Company operates through four business segments that are aligned with the key end-markets they serve: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems, and Printing & Identification.  For additional information on the Company’s segments, see Note 17. Segment Information.

Principles of Consolidation [Policy Text Block]

Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations of purchased businesses are included from the dates of acquisitions.  As discussed in Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations, the Company is reporting certain businesses that are held for sale at December 31, 2013 as discontinued operations.  The assets, liabilities, results of operations, and cash flows of all discontinued operations have been separately reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. These estimates may be adjusted due to changes in future economic, industry, or customer financial conditions, as well as changes in technology or demand. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other items, allowances for doubtful accounts receivable, net realizable value of inventories, restructuring reserves, warranty reserves, pension and post retirement plans, stock-based compensation, useful lives for depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, future cash flows associated with impairment testing for goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets, deferred tax assets, uncertain income tax positions, and contingencies. Actual results may ultimately differ from estimates, although management does not believe such differences would materially affect the financial statements in any individual year. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and the effects of revisions are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements in the period that they are determined.

Cash and Cash Equivalents [Policy Text Block]

Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term investments which are highly liquid in nature and have original maturities at the time of purchase of three months or less.

Short-Term Investments [Policy Text Block]

Short-Term Investments - Short-term investments consist of investment grade time deposits that have original maturity dates at the time of purchase greater than three months, up to twelve months.  The Company held no short-term investments at December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts – The Company maintains allowances for estimated losses as a result of customers' inability to make required payments.  Management evaluates the aging of the accounts receivable balances, the financial condition of its customers, historical trends, and the time outstanding of specific balances to estimate the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected in the future and records the appropriate provision.

Inventories [Policy Text Block]

Inventories – Inventories for the majority of the Company’s subsidiaries, including all international subsidiaries, are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, or market. Other domestic inventories are stated at cost, determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis, which is less than market value.

Property, Plant and Equipment [Policy Text Block]

Property, Plant and Equipment - Property, plant and equipment includes the historic cost of land, buildings, equipment, and significant improvements to existing plant and equipment or, in the case of acquisitions, a fair market value appraisal of such assets completed at the time of acquisition.  Property, plant and equipment also includes the cost of purchased software.  Expenditures for maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are expensed as incurred. When property or equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation is removed from the respective accounts and the gain or loss realized on disposition is reflected in earnings.  The Company depreciates its assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: buildings and improvements 5 to 31.5 years; machinery and equipment 3 to 7 years; furniture and fixtures 3 to 7 years; vehicles 3 years; and software 3 to 5 years. Depreciation expense totaled $235,358 in 2013, $201,816 in 2012, and $168,024 in 2011.

Derivatives Instruments [Policy Text Block]

Derivative Instruments - The Company periodically uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposures to various risks, including interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate risk.  The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes and does not have a material portfolio of derivative financial instruments.  Derivative financial instruments used for hedging purposes must be designated and effective as a hedge of the identified risk exposure at inception of the contract. The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value.  For derivatives designated as hedges of the fair value of assets or liabilities, the changes in fair value of both the derivatives and of the hedged items are recorded in current earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives is recorded as a component of other comprehensive earnings and subsequently recognized in net earnings when the hedged items impact earnings.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets - Goodwill represents the excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired.  Goodwill and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives (primarily trademarks) are not amortized.  Instead, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate or a current expectation of an impending disposal. The Company conducts its annual impairment evaluation in the fourth quarter of each year.  Recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level and determined using a two-step process.  For 2013, the Company identified 16 reporting units for its annual goodwill impairment test.  Step one of the test compares the fair value of each reporting unit using a discounted cash flow method to its book value. This method uses the Company’s own market assumptions including projections of future cash flows, determinations of appropriate discount rates, and other assumptions which are considered reasonable and inherent in the discounted cash flow analysis. The projections are based on historical performance and future estimated results.  These assumptions require significant judgment and actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts.  Step two, which compares the book value of the goodwill to its implied fair value, was not necessary since there were no indicators of potential impairment from step one.  See Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for additional details on goodwill balances.

As discussed in Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations, in connection with impending sale of certain businesses held for sale, the Company recognized total impairment losses of $53,439 and $51,854, net of tax, for 2013 and 2012, respectively, within the results of discontinued operations. The fair value of businesses held for sale at December 31, 2013 will continue to be evaluated at each subsequent reporting period until the time of sale, and further adjustments to fair value are possible if business conditions should change. In 2011, an after-tax impairment loss of $76,072 was recorded within discontinued operations in connection with the sale of Paladin Brands.

Similar to goodwill, in testing its other indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment, the Company uses a discounted cash flow method to calculate and compare the fair value of the intangible asset to its book value. This method uses the Company’s own market assumptions which are considered reasonable and inherent in the discounted cash flow analysis.  Any excess of carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment loss.  No impairment of indefinite lived intangibles was indicated for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, or 2011.

Other Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block]

Other Intangible Assets - Other intangible assets with determinable lives consist primarily of customer lists, unpatented technology, patents, and trademarks.  These other intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from 5 to 15 years.

Long-Lived Assets [Policy Text Block]

Long-Lived Assets - Long-lived assets (including intangible assets with determinable lives) are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate.  If an indicator of impairment exists for any grouping of assets, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows is produced and compared to its carrying value.  If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured by the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value as determined by an estimate of discounted future cash flows. 

Foreign Currency [Policy Text Block]

Foreign Currency - Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries, where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, have been translated at year-end exchange rates and profit and loss accounts have been translated using weighted-average yearly exchange rates.  Foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss).  Assets and liabilities of an entity that are denominated in currencies other than an entity’s functional currency are re-measured into the functional currency using end of period exchange rates or historical rates where applicable to certain balances.   Gains and losses related to these re-measurements are recorded within the Statement of Earnings as a component of Other Expense (Income), net.

Revenue Recognition [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized when all of the following conditions are satisfied: a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, b) price is fixed or determinable, c) collectability is reasonably assured, and d) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. The majority of the Company’s revenue is generated through the manufacture and sale of a broad range of specialized products and components, with revenue recognized upon transfer of title and risk of loss, which is generally upon shipment. Service revenue represents less than 10% of total revenue and is recognized as the services are performed.  In limited cases, revenue arrangements with customers require delivery, installation, testing, certification, or other acceptance provisions to be satisfied before revenue is recognized.  The Company does not have significant multiple deliverable arrangements.

Share-based Compensation [Policy Text Block]

Stock-Based Compensation – The principal awards issued under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans include non-qualified stock-settled stock appreciation rights and performance share awards.  The cost for such awards is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award.  The value of the portion of the award that is expected to ultimately vest is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis, generally over the explicit service period of three years (except for retirement-eligible employees and retirees) and is included in selling and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.  Expense for awards granted to retirement-eligible employees is recorded over the period from the date of grant through the date the employee first becomes eligible to retire and is no longer required to provide service.  See Note 13. Equity and Cash Incentive Program for additional information related to the Company’s stock-based compensation.  At the time of grant, the Company estimates forfeitures, based on historical experience, in order to estimate the portion of the award that will ultimately vest.

Income Taxes [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes - The provision for income taxes on continuing operations includes federal, state, local, and non-U.S. taxes. Tax credits, primarily for research and experimentation, non-U.S. earnings, and U.S. manufacturer's tax deduction are recognized as a reduction of the provision for income taxes on continuing operations in the year in which they are available for tax purposes. Deferred taxes are provided using enacted rates on the future tax consequences of temporary differences. Temporary differences include the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and the tax benefit of carryforwards. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets for which realization is not assured. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considers all available evidence, including the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, taxable income in carryback periods, prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, and estimated future taxable income. The valuation allowance can be affected by changes to tax regulations, interpretations and rulings, changes to enacted statutory tax rates, and changes to future taxable income estimates.

Tax benefits are recognized from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position in consideration of applicable tax statutes and related interpretations and precedents. Tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized on ultimate settlement.

The Company has not provided for any residual U.S. income taxes on unremitted earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries as such earnings are currently intended to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable if some or all of such earnings were to be repatriated, and the amount of foreign tax credits that would be available to reduce or eliminate the resulting U.S. income tax liability.

Research and Development Costs [Policy Text Block]

Research and Development Costs – Research and development costs, including qualifying engineering costs, are expensed when incurred and amounted to $185,623 in 2013, $189,844 in 2012, and $175,532 in 2011.

Advertising [Policy Text Block]

Advertising – Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and amounted to $39,559 in 2013, $39,560 in 2012, and $39,214 in 2011.

Risk, Retention, Insurance [Policy Text Block]

Risk, Retention, Insurance - The Company currently self-insures its product and commercial general liability claims up to $5.0 million per occurrence, its workers’ compensation claims up to $0.5 million per occurrence, and automobile liability claims up to $1.0 million per occurrence.  Third-party insurance provides primary level coverage in excess of these amounts up to certain specified limits. In addition, the Company has excess liability insurance from third-party insurers on both an aggregate and an individual occurrence basis well in excess of the limits of the primary coverage. A worldwide program of property insurance covers the Company’s owned and leased property and any business interruptions that may occur due to an insured hazard affecting those properties, subject to reasonable deductibles and aggregate limits. The Company’s property and casualty insurance programs contain various deductibles that, based on the Company’s experience, are typical and customary for a company of its size and risk profile. The Company does not consider any of the deductibles to represent a material risk to the Company. The Company generally maintains deductibles for claims and liabilities related primarily to workers’ compensation, health and welfare claims, general commercial, product and automobile liability and property damage, and business interruption resulting from certain events. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated.  As part of the Company’s risk management program, insurance is maintained to transfer risk beyond the level of self-retention and provide protection on both an individual claim and annual aggregate basis.

Reclassification [Policy Text Block]

Reclassifications – Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block]

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements – In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04 which was issued to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements.  The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and its adoption did not significantly impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05 which provides new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income.  ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and instead requires an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements.   This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted.  The adoption of this ASU only requires a change in the format of the current presentation.  The Company adopted this guidance for its 2011 year-end reporting, presenting other comprehensive earnings in a separate statement following the statement of earnings.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08 which provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step test for goodwill impairment.  If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required.  Otherwise, no further testing is required. This standard became effective for the Company on January 1, 2012. Its adoption did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-09 which requires enhanced disclosures around an employer’s participation in multiemployer pension plans.  The standard is intended to provide more information about an employer’s financial obligations to a multiemployer pension plan to help financial statement users better understand the financial health of the significant plans in which the employer participates. This guidance became effective for the Company for its fiscal 2011 year-end reporting.  Its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, which allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. Per the terms of this ASU, an entity would not be required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not, the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The revised standard was effective for Dover for its annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 which requires additional disclosures regarding the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2013. The Company's adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, which permits an entity to release cumulative translation adjustments into net income when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided, or, if a controlling financial interest is no longer held. The revised standard is effective for Dover for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, which provides that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except to the extent that a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, then the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a liability. This standard is effective for Dover for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

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Acquisitions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Allocation of acquisition cost

The following presents the allocation of acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values:

Current assets, net of cash acquired	$	98,641
Property, plant and equipment	33,403
Goodwill	141,888
Intangible assets	149,228
Other non-current assets, principally deferred taxes	2,622
Current liabilities assumed	(58,052		)
Non-current liabilities assumed, principally deferred taxes	(44,892		)
Net assets acquired	$	322,838

The following presents the allocation of acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values:

Current assets, net of cash acquired	$	203,646
Property, plant and equipment	98,016
Goodwill	602,098
Intangible assets	569,747
Other non-current assets, principally deferred taxes	67,605
Current liabilities assumed	(103,112		)
Non-current liabilities assumed, principally deferred taxes and pension obligations	(256,957		)
Net assets acquired	$	1,181,043

Schedule Of Acquired Intangible Assets By Major Class Text Block [Table Text Block]

The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications by applicable segment for the 2013 acquisitions are as follows:

	Energy		Engineered Systems		Printing & Identification		Total		Useful life (in years)
Goodwill - Tax deductible	$	272	$	14,870	$	5,099	$	20,241	na
Goodwill - Non deductible	41,479		80,168		—		121,647		na
Customer intangibles	36,463		80,829		—		117,292		10
Trademarks	4,481		5,515		—		9,996		10
Patents	2,085		1,870		1,820		5,775		10
Other intangibles and assets	3,175		12,990		—		16,165		6
	$	87,955	$	196,242	$	6,919	$	291,116

Pro forma results of operations

The following unaudited pro forma information illustrates the effect on the Company’s revenue and earnings from continuing operations for years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, assuming that the 2013 acquisitions had taken place at the beginning of 2012. As a result, the supplemental pro forma earnings reflect adjustments to earnings from continuing operations as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings to exclude $4,963 of nonrecurring expense related to the fair value adjustments to acquisition-date inventory (after-tax) and $2,905 of acquisition-related costs (after-tax) from the year ended December 31, 2013. The supplemental pro forma earnings for the comparable 2012 period were adjusted to include these charges as if they were incurred at the beginning of 2011. The 2013 and 2012 supplemental pro forma earnings are also adjusted to reflect the comparable impact of additional depreciation and amortization expense (net of tax) resulting from the fair value measurement of tangible and intangible assets relating to 2013 and 2012 acquisitions.

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012
Revenue from continuing operations:
As reported	$	8,729,813	$	8,104,339
Pro forma	8,852,973		8,712,047
Earnings from continuing operations:
As reported	$	965,805	$	833,119
Pro forma	972,026		868,803
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations:
As reported	$	5.64	$	4.59
Pro forma	5.68		4.79
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations:
As reported	$	5.57	$	4.53
Pro forma	5.60		4.72

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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business - Dover Corporation (the “Company”) is a diversified global manufacturer offering innovative equipment, components, and specialty systems. The Company also provides supporting engineering, testing, and other similar services, which are not significant in relation to consolidated revenue. The Company’s businesses are based primarily in the United States of America and Europe with manufacturing and other operations throughout the world.  The Company operates through four business segments that are aligned with the key end-markets they serve: Communication Technologies, Energy, Engineered Systems, and Printing & Identification.  For additional information on the Company’s segments, see Note 17. Segment Information.

Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations of purchased businesses are included from the dates of acquisitions.  As discussed in Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations, the Company is reporting certain businesses that are held for sale at December 31, 2013 as discontinued operations.  The assets, liabilities, results of operations, and cash flows of all discontinued operations have been separately reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. In addition, the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows for the businesses to be included in the spin-off of certain businesses within the Communication Technologies segment, are, and will continue to be, presented within Dover's consolidated financial statements as continuing operations within the Communication Technologies segment, until the spin-off becomes effective, upon which the financial presentation of these businesses will be included within Dover's discontinued operations.

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. These estimates may be adjusted due to changes in future economic, industry, or customer financial conditions, as well as changes in technology or demand. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other items, allowances for doubtful accounts receivable, net realizable value of inventories, restructuring reserves, warranty reserves, pension and post retirement plans, stock-based compensation, useful lives for depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, future cash flows associated with impairment testing for goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets, deferred tax assets, uncertain income tax positions, and contingencies. Actual results may ultimately differ from estimates, although management does not believe such differences would materially affect the financial statements in any individual year. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and the effects of revisions are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements in the period that they are determined.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term investments which are highly liquid in nature and have original maturities at the time of purchase of three months or less.

Short-Term Investments - Short-term investments consist of investment grade time deposits that have original maturity dates at the time of purchase greater than three months, up to twelve months.  The Company held no short-term investments at December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts – The Company maintains allowances for estimated losses as a result of customers' inability to make required payments.  Management evaluates the aging of the accounts receivable balances, the financial condition of its customers, historical trends, and the time outstanding of specific balances to estimate the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected in the future and records the appropriate provision.

Inventories – Inventories for the majority of the Company’s subsidiaries, including all international subsidiaries, are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, or market. Other domestic inventories are stated at cost, determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis, which is less than market value.

Property, Plant and Equipment - Property, plant and equipment includes the historic cost of land, buildings, equipment, and significant improvements to existing plant and equipment or, in the case of acquisitions, a fair market value appraisal of such assets completed at the time of acquisition.  Property, plant and equipment also includes the cost of purchased software.  Expenditures for maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are expensed as incurred. When property or equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation is removed from the respective accounts and the gain or loss realized on disposition is reflected in earnings.  The Company depreciates its assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: buildings and improvements 5 to 31.5 years; machinery and equipment 3 to 7 years; furniture and fixtures 3 to 7 years; vehicles 3 years; and software 3 to 5 years. Depreciation expense totaled $235,358 in 2013, $201,816 in 2012, and $168,024 in 2011.

Derivative Instruments - The Company periodically uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposures to various risks, including interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate risk.  The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes and does not have a material portfolio of derivative financial instruments.  Derivative financial instruments used for hedging purposes must be designated and effective as a hedge of the identified risk exposure at inception of the contract. The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value.  For derivatives designated as hedges of the fair value of assets or liabilities, the changes in fair value of both the derivatives and of the hedged items are recorded in current earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives is recorded as a component of other comprehensive earnings and subsequently recognized in net earnings when the hedged items impact earnings.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets - Goodwill represents the excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired.  Goodwill and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives (primarily trademarks) are not amortized.  Instead, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate or a current expectation of an impending disposal. The Company conducts its annual impairment evaluation in the fourth quarter of each year.  Recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level and determined using a two-step process.  For 2013, the Company identified 16 reporting units for its annual goodwill impairment test.  Step one of the test compares the fair value of each reporting unit using a discounted cash flow method to its book value. This method uses the Company’s own market assumptions including projections of future cash flows, determinations of appropriate discount rates, and other assumptions which are considered reasonable and inherent in the discounted cash flow analysis. The projections are based on historical performance and future estimated results.  These assumptions require significant judgment and actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts.  Step two, which compares the book value of the goodwill to its implied fair value, was not necessary since there were no indicators of potential impairment from step one.  See Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for additional details on goodwill balances.

As discussed in Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations, in connection with impending sale of certain businesses held for sale, the Company recognized total impairment losses of $53,439 and $51,854, net of tax, for 2013 and 2012, respectively, within the results of discontinued operations. The fair value of businesses held for sale at December 31, 2013 will continue to be evaluated at each subsequent reporting period until the time of sale, and further adjustments to fair value are possible if business conditions should change. In 2011, an after-tax impairment loss of $76,072 was recorded within discontinued operations in connection with the sale of Paladin Brands.

Similar to goodwill, in testing its other indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment, the Company uses a discounted cash flow method to calculate and compare the fair value of the intangible asset to its book value. This method uses the Company’s own market assumptions which are considered reasonable and inherent in the discounted cash flow analysis.  Any excess of carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment loss.  No impairment of indefinite lived intangibles was indicated for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, or 2011.

Other Intangible Assets - Other intangible assets with determinable lives consist primarily of customer lists, unpatented technology, patents, and trademarks.  These other intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from 5 to 15 years.

Long-Lived Assets - Long-lived assets (including intangible assets with determinable lives) are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, such as a significant sustained change in the business climate.  If an indicator of impairment exists for any grouping of assets, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows is produced and compared to its carrying value.  If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured by the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value as determined by an estimate of discounted future cash flows. 

Foreign Currency - Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries, where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, have been translated at year-end exchange rates and profit and loss accounts have been translated using weighted-average yearly exchange rates.  Foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss).  Assets and liabilities of an entity that are denominated in currencies other than an entity’s functional currency are re-measured into the functional currency using end of period exchange rates or historical rates where applicable to certain balances.   Gains and losses related to these re-measurements are recorded within the Statement of Earnings as a component of Other Expense (Income), net.

Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized when all of the following conditions are satisfied: a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, b) price is fixed or determinable, c) collectability is reasonably assured, and d) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. The majority of the Company’s revenue is generated through the manufacture and sale of a broad range of specialized products and components, with revenue recognized upon transfer of title and risk of loss, which is generally upon shipment. Service revenue represents less than 10% of total revenue and is recognized as the services are performed.  In limited cases, revenue arrangements with customers require delivery, installation, testing, certification, or other acceptance provisions to be satisfied before revenue is recognized.  The Company does not have significant multiple deliverable arrangements.

Stock-Based Compensation – The principal awards issued under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans include non-qualified stock-settled stock appreciation rights and performance share awards.  The cost for such awards is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award.  The value of the portion of the award that is expected to ultimately vest is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis, generally over the explicit service period of three years (except for retirement-eligible employees and retirees) and is included in selling and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.  Expense for awards granted to retirement-eligible employees is recorded over the period from the date of grant through the date the employee first becomes eligible to retire and is no longer required to provide service.  See Note 13. Equity and Cash Incentive Program for additional information related to the Company’s stock-based compensation.  At the time of grant, the Company estimates forfeitures, based on historical experience, in order to estimate the portion of the award that will ultimately vest.

Income Taxes - The provision for income taxes on continuing operations includes federal, state, local, and non-U.S. taxes. Tax credits, primarily for research and experimentation, non-U.S. earnings, and U.S. manufacturer's tax deduction are recognized as a reduction of the provision for income taxes on continuing operations in the year in which they are available for tax purposes. Deferred taxes are provided using enacted rates on the future tax consequences of temporary differences. Temporary differences include the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and the tax benefit of carryforwards. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets for which realization is not assured. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considers all available evidence, including the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, taxable income in carryback periods, prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, and estimated future taxable income. The valuation allowance can be affected by changes to tax regulations, interpretations and rulings, changes to enacted statutory tax rates, and changes to future taxable income estimates.

Tax benefits are recognized from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position in consideration of applicable tax statutes and related interpretations and precedents. Tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized on ultimate settlement.

The Company has not provided for any residual U.S. income taxes on unremitted earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries as such earnings are currently intended to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable if some or all of such earnings were to be repatriated, and the amount of foreign tax credits that would be available to reduce or eliminate the resulting U.S. income tax liability.

Research and Development Costs – Research and development costs, including qualifying engineering costs, are expensed when incurred and amounted to $185,623 in 2013, $189,844 in 2012, and $175,532 in 2011.

Advertising – Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and amounted to $39,559 in 2013, $39,560 in 2012, and $39,214 in 2011.

Risk, Retention, Insurance - The Company currently self-insures its product and commercial general liability claims up to $5.0 million per occurrence, its workers’ compensation claims up to $0.5 million per occurrence, and automobile liability claims up to $1.0 million per occurrence.  Third-party insurance provides primary level coverage in excess of these amounts up to certain specified limits. In addition, the Company has excess liability insurance from third-party insurers on both an aggregate and an individual occurrence basis well in excess of the limits of the primary coverage. A worldwide program of property insurance covers the Company’s owned and leased property and any business interruptions that may occur due to an insured hazard affecting those properties, subject to reasonable deductibles and aggregate limits. The Company’s property and casualty insurance programs contain various deductibles that, based on the Company’s experience, are typical and customary for a company of its size and risk profile. The Company does not consider any of the deductibles to represent a material risk to the Company. The Company generally maintains deductibles for claims and liabilities related primarily to workers’ compensation, health and welfare claims, general commercial, product and automobile liability and property damage, and business interruption resulting from certain events. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated.  As part of the Company’s risk management program, insurance is maintained to transfer risk beyond the level of self-retention and provide protection on both an individual claim and annual aggregate basis.

Reclassifications – Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements – In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04 which was issued to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements.  The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and its adoption did not significantly impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05 which provides new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income.  ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and instead requires an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements.   This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted.  The adoption of this ASU only requires a change in the format of the current presentation.  The Company adopted this guidance for its 2011 year-end reporting, presenting other comprehensive earnings in a separate statement following the statement of earnings.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08 which provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step test for goodwill impairment.  If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required.  Otherwise, no further testing is required. This standard became effective for the Company on January 1, 2012. Its adoption did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-09 which requires enhanced disclosures around an employer’s participation in multiemployer pension plans.  The standard is intended to provide more information about an employer’s financial obligations to a multiemployer pension plan to help financial statement users better understand the financial health of the significant plans in which the employer participates. This guidance became effective for the Company for its fiscal 2011 year-end reporting.  Its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, which allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. Per the terms of this ASU, an entity would not be required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not, the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The revised standard was effective for Dover for its annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 which requires additional disclosures regarding the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2013. The Company's adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, which permits an entity to release cumulative translation adjustments into net income when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided, or, if a controlling financial interest is no longer held. The revised standard is effective for Dover for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, which provides that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except to the extent that a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, then the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a liability. This standard is effective for Dover for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

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Disposed and Discontinued Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Results of discontinued operations [Table Text Block]

Summarized results of the Company’s discontinued operations are as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Revenue	$	393,184		$	434,460		$	1,136,997
Loss on sale, including impairments, net of tax	$	(35,473	)	$	(50,818	)	$	(4,743	)
Earnings from operations before taxes	17,867			34,517			132,675
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	54,930			(5,748		)	(5,875		)
Earnings from operations, net of tax	72,797			$	28,769		$	126,800
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	37,324		$	(22,049	)	$	122,057

Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations [Table Text Block]

Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are summarized below:

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Accounts receivable (1)	$	121,094	$	63,229
Inventories, net	17,779		51,252
Prepaid and other current assets	28,381		10,263
Total current assets	167,254		124,744
Property, plant and equipment, net	6,468		31,935
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	145,681		238,657
Other assets and deferred charges	1,319		2,209
Total assets	$	320,722	$	397,545
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Accounts payable (1)	$	108,772	$	22,613
Other current liabilities	21,445		34,592
Total current liabilities	130,217		57,205
Deferred income taxes	14,783		64,853
Other liabilities	37,626		86,900
Total liabilities	$	182,626	$	208,958

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Quarterly Data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 2,209,128	$ 2,252,349	$ 2,228,763	$ 2,039,573	$ 2,013,831	$ 2,097,605	$ 2,038,289	$ 1,954,614	$ 8,729,813	$ 8,104,339	$ 7,369,154
Gross profit	830,557	876,650	855,952	776,622	773,744	810,139	777,102	746,080	3,339,781	3,107,065	2,844,803
Earnings from continuing operations	210,812	263,652	294,352	196,989	208,224	233,330	205,156	186,409	965,805	833,119	773,186
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per basic share)	$ 1.24	$ 1.55	$ 1.72	$ 1.14	$ 1.17	$ 1.28	$ 1.12	$ 1.01	$ 5.64	$ 4.59	$ 4.16
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per diluted share)	$ 1.22	$ 1.53	$ 1.70	$ 1.12	$ 1.16	$ 1.27	$ 1.10	$ 1.00	$ 5.57	$ 4.53	$ 4.09
Net earnings	$ 193,963	$ 269,114	$ 330,049	$ 210,003	$ 159,860	$ 241,046	$ 214,101	$ 196,063	$ 1,003,129	$ 811,070	$ 895,243
Net earnings (in dollars per basic share)	$ 1.14	$ 1.58	$ 1.93	$ 1.21	$ 0.90	$ 1.33	$ 1.17	$ 1.07	$ 5.86	$ 4.47	$ 4.82
Net earnings (in dollars per diluted share)	$ 1.13	$ 1.56	$ 1.91	$ 1.20	$ 0.89	$ 1.31	$ 1.15	$ 1.05	$ 5.78	$ 4.41	$ 4.74

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Earnings Before Provision For Income Taxes And Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]

Income taxes have been based on the following components of “Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings: 

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Domestic	$	775,499	$	700,745	$	577,142
Foreign	461,913		436,826		433,120
	$	1,237,412	$	1,137,571	$	1,010,262

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]

Income tax expense (benefit) relating to continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 is comprised of the following:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Current:
U.S. Federal	$	155,151		$	219,850		$	159,250
State and local	20,298			(304		)	(12,058		)
Foreign	110,216			96,713			98,919
Total current	285,665			316,259			246,111
Deferred:
U.S. Federal	$	23,664		$	19,475		$	850
State and local	(5,864		)	(2,584		)	(2,535		)
Foreign	(31,858		)	(28,698		)	(7,350		)
Total deferred	(14,058		)	(11,807		)	(9,035		)
Total expense	$	271,607		$	304,452		$	237,076

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

Differences between the effective income tax rate and the U.S. federal income statutory rate are as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
U.S. Federal income tax rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State and local taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit	1.1		1.1		1.1
Foreign operations tax effect	(7.1	)	(7.2	)	(6.9	)
R&E tax credits (1)	(0.8	)	—		(0.4	)
Domestic manufacturing deduction	(2.0	)	(1.8	)	(1.6	)
Foreign tax credits	0.4		0.2		0.3
Branch losses	(0.2	)	—		—
Release of valuation allowance	—		—		(1.0	)
Resolution of tax contingencies	(5.4	)	(1.4	)	(4.0	)
Other, principally non-tax deductible items	0.9		0.9		1.0
Effective rate from continuing operations	21.9	%	26.8	%	23.5	%

(1) On January 2, 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law, and this legislation retroactively extended the R&E tax credit for two years, from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Income tax expense for 2013 includes $4.8 million for the entire benefit of the R&E tax credit attributable to 2012.

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to future deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Deferred Tax Assets:
Accrued compensation, principally postretirement and other employee benefits	$	136,712		$	197,253
Accrued expenses, principally for state income taxes, interest, and warranty	41,834			46,739
Net operating loss and other carryforwards	123,748			107,959
Inventories, principally due to reserves for financial reporting purposes and capitalization for tax purposes	23,756			23,239
Accounts receivable, principally due to allowance for doubtful accounts	5,247			5,479
Accrued insurance	4,364			5,002
Long-term liabilities, principally warranty, environmental, and exit costs	4,636			2,781
Other assets	12,215			9,235
Total gross deferred tax assets	352,512			397,687
Valuation allowance	(15,554		)	(18,887		)
Total deferred tax assets	$	336,958		$	378,800
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Intangible assets, principally due to different tax and financial reporting bases and amortization lives	$	(720,951	)	$	(719,904	)
Plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation	(66,285		)	(65,480		)
Accounts receivable	(6,674		)	(5,725		)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	(793,910		)	(791,109		)
Net deferred tax liability	$	(456,952	)	$	(412,309	)
Classified as follows in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current deferred tax asset	$	74,631		$	54,219
Non-current deferred tax asset	18,670			10,236
Current deferred tax liability	(970		)	(3,395		)
Non-current deferred tax liability	(549,283		)	(473,369		)
	$	(456,952	)	$	(412,309	)

Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Table Text Block]

The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:

	Continuing				Discontinued			Total
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2011	$	166,906			$	67,275		$	234,181
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	10,835				986			11,821
Additions for tax positions of prior years	14,636				1,971			16,607
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(40,563		)		(12,302		)	(52,865		)
Settlements	(6,673		)		(3,469		)	(10,142		)
Lapse of statutes	(6,197		)		(216		)	(6,413		)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2011	138,944				54,245			193,189
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	10,188				26			10,214
Additions for tax positions of prior years	4,128				3,470			7,598
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(14,257		)		(25		)	(14,282		)
Settlements	(418		)		(85		)	(503		)
Lapse of statutes	(12,550		)		(3,429		)	(15,979		)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2012	126,035				54,202			180,237
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	9,056				1			9,057
Additions for tax positions of prior years	7,584				3,315			10,899
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (A)	(62,610		)		(40,240		)	(102,850		)
Settlements	(2,823		)		(2,523		)	(5,346		)
Lapse of statutes	(7,845		)		(1,564		)	(9,409		)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013	$	69,397		(B)	$	13,191		$	82,588

_________

(A) The settlement of certain income tax examinations of the 2009 and 2010 tax years resulted in a significant decrease in gross unrecognized tax benefits.

(B) If recognized, the net amount of potential tax benefits that would impact the Company’s effective tax rate is $50.6 million. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company recorded potential interest and penalty expense (income) of $(5.5) million, $0.1 million and $(9.1) million, respectively, related to its unrecognized tax benefits as a component of provision for income taxes. The Company had accrued interest and penalties of $17.1 million at December 31, 2013 and $25.0 million at December 31, 2012, which are not included in the above table.

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Disposed and Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Deferred tax benefit realized on goodwill	$ 25,520
Goodwill impairment loss, net of tax	53,439	51,854	76,072
Proceeds from the sale of businesses	76,457	0	516,901
Note receivable from buyer	20,000
Tax benefits recognized	54,827		17,960
Interest on tax obligations	18,279
Value added tax receivable	93,598
Value added tax payable	76,443
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenue	393,184	434,460	1,136,997
Loss on sale, net of taxes	(35,473)	(50,818)	(4,743)
Earnings from operations before taxes	17,867	34,517	132,675
Provision for income taxes	54,930	(5,748)	(5,875)
Earnings from discontinued operations	72,797	28,769	126,800
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	37,324	(22,049)	122,057
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	121,094	63,229
Inventories, net	17,779	51,252
Prepaid and other current assets	28,381	10,263
Current assets	167,254	124,744
Property, plant and equipment, net	6,468	31,935
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	145,681	238,657
Other assets and deferred charges	1,319	2,209
Assets of discontinued operations	320,722	397,545	486,860
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Accounts payable	108,772	22,613
Other current liabilities	21,445	34,592
Current liabilities	130,217	57,205
Deferred income taxes	14,783	64,853
Other liabilities	37,626	86,900
Liabilities of discontinued operations	182,626	208,958
Everett Charles Technologies [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment loss, before tax	54,532	63,819
Goodwill impairment loss, net of tax	44,188	51,854
Proceeds from the sale of businesses	92,694
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Loss on sale, net of taxes	(2,804)
Paladin Brands, Crenlo LLC and Heil Trailer [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from the sale of businesses			512,122
Paladin Brands [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment loss, net of tax			76,072
DEK [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment loss, before tax	9,251
Impairment loss	$ 14,001

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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Rent expense for operating leases	$ 91,209	$ 80,350	$ 76,529
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies	30,302	28,875
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Operating Lease 2014	77,344
Operating Lease 2015	59,647
Operating Lease 2016	43,982
Operating Lease 2017	36,609
Operating Lease 2018	32,492
Operating Lease 2019 and thereafter	97,609
Leases, Capital [Abstract]
Capital Lease 2014	5,793
Capital Lease 2015	1,945
Capital Lease 2016	781
Capital Lease 2017	240
Capital Lease 2018	126
Capital Lease 2019 and thereafter	531
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	347,683
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$ 9,416

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 8,729,813	$ 8,104,339	$ 7,369,154
Cost of goods and services	5,390,032	4,997,274	4,524,351
Gross profit	3,339,781	3,107,065	2,844,803
Selling and administrative expenses	1,985,849	1,841,688	1,720,954
Operating earnings	1,353,932	1,265,377	1,123,849
Interest expense, net	120,742	121,141	115,525
Other expense, net	(4,222)	6,665	(1,938)
Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations	1,237,412	1,137,571	1,010,262
Provision for income taxes	271,607	304,452	237,076
Earnings from continuing operations	965,805	833,119	773,186
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net	37,324	(22,049)	122,057
Net earnings	$ 1,003,129	$ 811,070	$ 895,243
Earnings per share from continuing operations [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per basic share)	$ 5.64	$ 4.59	$ 4.16
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per diluted share)	$ 5.57	$ 4.53	$ 4.09
Earnings per share from discontinued operations: [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per basic share)	$ 0.22	$ (0.12)	$ 0.66
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per diluted share)	$ 0.22	$ (0.12)	$ 0.65
Net earnings per share: [Abstract]
Net earnings (in dollars per basic share)	$ 5.86	$ 4.47	$ 4.82
Net earnings (in dollars per diluted share)	$ 5.78	$ 4.41	$ 4.74
Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.45	$ 1.33	$ 1.18

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Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

Segment financial information and a reconciliation of segment results to consolidated results follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Revenue:
Energy	$	2,296,454		$	2,172,604		$	1,900,749
Engineered Systems	3,796,709			3,419,544			3,100,735
Printing & Identification	1,021,775			996,531			1,008,236
Communication Technologies	1,616,267			1,516,585			1,360,077
Intra-segment eliminations	(1,392		)	(925		)	(643		)
Total consolidated revenue	$	8,729,813		$	8,104,339		$	7,369,154
Earnings from continuing operations:
Segment earnings:
Energy	$	552,800		$	538,650		$	450,637
Engineered Systems	575,898			501,952			445,186
Printing & Identification	152,618			135,159			141,561
Communication Technologies	237,699			218,960			226,382
Total segments	1,519,015			1,394,721			1,263,766
Corporate expense / other (1)	160,861			136,009			137,979
Net interest expense	120,742			121,141			115,525
Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations	1,237,412			1,137,571			1,010,262
Provision for taxes	271,607			304,452			237,076
Earnings from continuing operations	$	965,805		$	833,119		$	773,186
Operating margins:
Energy	24.1		%	24.8		%	23.7		%
Engineered Systems	15.2		%	14.7		%	14.4		%
Printing & Identification	14.9		%	13.6		%	14.0		%
Communication Technologies	14.7		%	14.4		%	16.6		%
Total Segments	17.4		%	17.2		%	17.1		%
Earnings from continuing operations	11.1		%	10.3		%	10.5		%
Depreciation and amortization:
Energy	$	107,344		$	95,077		$	77,819
Engineered Systems	131,154			93,621			74,776
Printing & Identification	30,782			33,602			33,482
Communication Technologies	148,475			132,619			101,839
Corporate	3,861			2,666			2,561
Consolidated total	$	421,616		$	357,585		$	290,477
Capital expenditures:
Energy	$	67,954		$	70,334		$	74,953
Engineered Systems	58,037			66,028			58,610
Printing & Identification	8,964			6,255			10,391
Communication Technologies	99,124			152,245			111,402
Corporate	2,754			2,150			7,320
Consolidated total	$	236,833		$	297,012		$	262,676

(1) Certain expenses are maintained at the corporate level and not allocated to the segments. These expenses include executive and functional compensation costs, non-service pension costs, non-operating insurance expenses, and various administrative expenses relating to the corporate headquarters. For the year ended December 31, 2013, one-time costs associated with the spin-off transaction totaling $30,093 are included.

Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]

Selected financial information by market segment (continued): 

Total assets at December 31:	2013		2012		2011
Energy	$	2,139,491	$	2,020,349	$	1,699,395
Engineered Systems	3,518,038		3,378,005		2,247,532
Printing & Identification	1,271,507		1,301,521		1,310,272
Communication Technologies	2,655,430		2,538,644		2,471,918
Corporate (2)	932,984		807,879		1,284,575
Total assets - continuing operations	10,517,450		10,046,398		9,013,692
Assets from discontinued operations	320,722		397,545		486,860
Consolidated total	$	10,838,172	$	10,443,943	$	9,500,552

(2) Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents. Also included in corporate assets is a $20,000 note receivable related to proceeds from the sale of ECT in 2013, as well as an asset of $75,591 that represents the overfunded plan status of the U.S. defined benefit plan. Refer to Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations and Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans, respectively, for additional information.

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]

	Revenue						Long-Lived Assets
	Years Ended December 31,						At December 31,
	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012
United States	$	4,562,958	$	4,343,946	$	3,923,118	$	633,538	$	656,006
Europe	1,280,923		1,240,222		1,247,039		225,527		216,535
Other Americas	852,559		793,556		771,239		50,197		51,096
Asia	1,577,886		1,488,251		1,162,103		258,325		232,937
Other	455,487		238,364		265,655		15,395		10,478
Consolidated total	$	8,729,813	$	8,104,339	$	7,369,154	$	1,182,982	$	1,167,052

Revenue is attributed to regions based on the location of the Company’s customer, which in some instances is an intermediary and not necessarily the end user. Long-lived assets are comprised of net property, plant and equipment. The Company’s businesses are based primarily in the United States of America, Asia, and Europe. The Company’s businesses serve thousands of customers, none of which accounted for more than 10% of consolidated revenue.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
Balance at beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 4,526,562	$ 249,361	$ 596,457	$ 5,953,027	$ 50,161	$ (2,322,444)
Net earnings	895,243	0	0	895,243	0	0
Dividends paid	(219,154)	0	0	(219,154)	0	0
Common stock issued for the exercise of stock options and SARs	26,218	1,155	25,063	0	0	0
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	8,752	0	8,752	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense	25,391	0	25,391	0	0	0
Common stock issued, net of cancellations	4,856	76	4,780	0	0	0
Common stock acquired	(242,488)	0	0	0	0	(242,488)
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	(97,671)	0	0	0	(97,671)	0
Other adjustment to additional paid-in capital	2,846	0	2,846	0	0	0
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2011	4,930,555	250,592	663,289	6,629,116	(47,510)	(2,564,932)
Net earnings	811,070	0	0	811,070	0	0
Dividends paid	(240,959)	0	0	(240,959)	0	0
Common stock issued for acquisition	100,610	1,636	98,974	0	0	0
Common stock issued for the exercise of stock options and SARs	19,081	1,871	17,210	0	0	0
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	22,771	0	22,771	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense	31,251	0	31,251	0	0	0
Common stock issued, net of cancellations	1,202	20	1,182	0	0	0
Common stock acquired	(748,955)	0	0	0	0	(748,955)
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	(7,396)	0	0	0	(7,396)	0
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2012	4,919,230	254,119	834,677	7,199,227	(54,906)	(3,313,887)
Net earnings	1,003,129	0	0	1,003,129	0	0
Dividends paid	(247,820)	0	0	(247,820)	0	0
Common stock issued for the exercise of stock options and SARs	(18,694)	1,194	(19,888)	0	0	0
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	25,661	0	25,661	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense	30,480	0	30,480	0	0	0
Common stock issued, net of cancellations	652	7	645	0	0	0
Common stock acquired	(457,871)	0	0	0	0	(457,871)
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	122,629	0	0	0	122,629	0
Balance at end of year at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 5,377,396	$ 255,320	$ 871,575	$ 7,954,536	$ 67,723	$ (3,771,758)

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Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Warranty, current	$ 44,228	$ 41,069
Unearned/deferred revenue, current	30,817	39,941
Taxes other than income	38,232	32,099
Accrued interest	31,738	30,972
Accrued volume discounts	20,576	24,114
Accrued commissions (non-employee)	15,087	13,550
Restructuring and exit, current	10,046	7,665
Legal and environmental, current	1,623	1,873
Other (none of which are individually significant)	68,564	64,349
Total other accrued expenses	260,911	255,632
Deferred compensation, noncurrent	344,222	442,728
Unrecognized tax benefits	85,358	149,791
Unearned/deferred revenue, noncurrent	10,626	15,474
Legal and environmental, noncurrent	29,614	28,160
Warranty, noncurrent	3,237	2,690
Restructuring and exit, noncurrent	356	96
Other, noncurrent, including net investment hedge	40,673	38,594
Total other liabilities	514,086	677,533
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	43,759	37,739
Provision for warranties	57,458	48,626
Settlements made	(53,373)	(48,086)
Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation	(379)	5,480
Ending Balance	$ 47,465	$ 43,759

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	Energy			Engineered Systems			Printing & Identification			Communication Technologies			Total
Goodwill	$	622,335		$	1,005,980		$	744,638		$	1,204,582		$	3,577,535
Accumulated impairment loss	—			(70,560		)	—			—			(70,560		)
Balance at January 1, 2012	622,335			935,420			744,638			1,204,582			3,506,975
Acquisitions	135,906			466,192			—			—			602,098
Purchase price adjustments	—			—			—			(6,998		)	(6,998		)
Foreign currency translation	2,396			1,769			1,699			6,711			12,575
Balance at December 31, 2012	760,637			1,403,381			746,337			1,204,295			4,114,650
Acquisitions	41,751			95,038			5,099			—			141,888
Purchase price adjustments	(2,278		)	(25,860		)	—			—			(28,138		)
Foreign currency translation	(5,566		)	4,694			(209		)	15,590			14,509
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	794,544		$	1,477,253		$	751,227		$	1,219,885		$	4,242,909

Schedule of Intangible Assets

The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset:

	December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
Trademarks	$	134,898	$	35,736	$	124,129	$	25,364
Patents	201,779		120,354		180,427		105,369
Customer Intangibles	1,717,912		614,410		1,585,041		474,309
Unpatented Technologies	146,240		100,465		146,025		85,373
Drawings & Manuals	43,022		11,684		34,120		8,035
Distributor Relationships	72,514		35,447		72,514		31,650
Other	34,174		21,830		32,221		20,815
Total	$	2,350,539	$	939,926	$	2,174,477	$	750,915
Unamortized intangible assets:
Trademarks	201,874				201,858
Total intangible assets, net	$	1,612,487			$	1,625,420

Future Amortization Expense

Amortization expense for the next five years, based on current intangible balances, is estimated to be as follows:

2014	$	185,100
2015	183,306
2016	181,159
2017	173,721
2018	160,152

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations [Abstract]
Domestic	$ 775,499,000	$ 700,745,000	$ 577,142,000
Foreign	461,913,000	436,826,000	433,120,000
Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations	1,237,412,000	1,137,571,000	1,010,262,000
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. Federal	155,151,000	219,850,000	159,250,000
State and local	20,298,000	(304,000)	(12,058,000)
Foreign	110,216,000	96,713,000	98,919,000
Total current - continuing	285,665,000	316,259,000	246,111,000
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. Federal	23,664,000	19,475,000	850,000
State and local	(5,864,000)	(2,584,000)	(2,535,000)
Foreign	(31,858,000)	(28,698,000)	(7,350,000)
Total deferred - continuing	(14,058,000)	(11,807,000)	(9,035,000)
Total expense - continuing	271,607,000	304,452,000	237,076,000
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
U.S. Federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State and local taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit	1.10%	1.10%	1.10%
Foreign operations tax effect	(7.10%)	(7.20%)	(6.90%)
R&E tax credits	(0.80%)	0.00%	(0.40%)
Domestic manufacturing deduction	(2.00%)	(1.80%)	(1.60%)
Foreign tax credits	0.40%	0.20%	0.30%
Branch losses	(0.20%)	0.00%	0.00%
Release of valuation allowance	0.00%	0.00%	(1.00%)
Resolution of tax contingencies	(5.40%)	(1.40%)	(4.00%)
Other, principally non-tax deductible items	0.90%	0.90%	1.00%
Effective rate from continuing operations	21.90%	26.80%	23.50%
Tax credits research estimated future benefit	4,800,000
Impact of tax holiday	$ 32,000,000	$ 45,000,000	$ 25,500,000

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Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

15. Employee Benefit Plans

The Company offers defined contribution retirement plans which cover the majority of its U.S. employees, as well as employees in certain other countries. The Company’s expense relating to defined contribution plans was $30,792, $29,760, and $25,169 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

The Company sponsors qualified defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The plans’ benefits are generally based on years of service and employee compensation.  The Company also provides to certain management employees, through non-qualified plans, supplemental retirement benefits in excess of qualified plan limits imposed by federal tax law.

In July 2013, the Company announced that, after December 31, 2013, the U.S. qualified and non-qualified defined benefit plans will be closed to new employees. All pension-eligible employees as of December 31, 2013 will continue to earn a pension benefit through December 31, 2023 as long as they remain employed by an operating company participating in the plan. The Company also announced that effective, January 1, 2024, the plan would be frozen to any future benefit accruals. Consequently, the net funded status of the U.S. qualified defined benefit plan increased $124,848 in 2013 relative to the prior year due to a reduction in expected future obligations and increased returns on plan assets.

The Company also maintains post retirement benefit plans which cover approximately 1,188 participants, approximately 1,160 of whom are eligible for medical benefits.  These plans are effectively closed to new entrants. The post-retirement benefit obligation amounts at December 31, 2013 and 2012 include amounts totaling $2,941 and $3,173, respectively, that are recorded in discontinued operations.  The supplemental and post retirement benefit plans are supported by the general assets of the Company.

Obligations and Funded Status

The following tables summarize the balance sheet impact, including the benefit obligations, assets, and funded status associated with the Company's significant defined benefit and other postretirement plans at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

	Qualified Defined Benefits												Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits						Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan						Non-U.S. Plans
	2013			2012			2013			2012			2013			2012			2013			2012
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	603,905		$	526,760		$	284,798		$	185,010		$	180,408		$	169,903		$	14,571		$	15,353
Benefits earned during the year	17,123			14,406			6,043			5,712			5,634			5,304			234			248
Interest cost	24,801			25,136			9,081			10,044			6,741			7,916			523			593
Plan participants' contributions	—			—			1,583			2,134			—			—			448			632
Benefits paid	(35,266		)	(38,297		)	(11,237		)	(7,065		)	(20,686		)	(19,434		)	(1,163		)	(1,531		)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(76,605		)	75,900			6,501			25,552			(34,831		)	9,579			(618		)	1,326
Business acquisitions	—			—			—			61,395			—			—			65			—
Amendments	1,913			—			—			—			3,004			7,140			—			—
Settlement and curtailment gains	(16,818		)	—			(3,036		)	(6,776		)	(7,228		)	—			—			(2,050		)
Currency translation and other	499			—			5,551			8,792			14			—			76			—
Benefit obligation at end of year	519,552			603,905			299,284			284,798			133,056			180,408			14,136			14,571
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	554,648			515,191			181,416			121,807			—			—			—			—
Actual return on plan assets	66,761			59,754			17,356			16,023			—			—			—			—
Company contributions	9,000			18,000			11,359			10,243			20,686			19,434			715			2,949
Plan participants' contributions	—			—			1,583			2,134			—			—			448			632
Benefits paid	(35,266		)	(38,297		)	(11,237		)	(7,065		)	(20,686		)	(19,434		)	(1,163		)	(1,531		)
Business acquisitions	—			—			—			38,939			—			—			—			—
Settlements and curtailments	—			—			—			(6,776		)	—			—			—			(2,050		)
Currency translation	—			—			3,204			6,111			—			—			—			—
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	595,143			554,648			203,681			181,416			—			—			—			—
Funded status	$	75,591		$	(49,257	)	$	(95,603	)	$	(103,382	)	$	(133,056	)	$	(180,408	)	$	(14,136	)	$	(14,571	)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheets consist of:
Assets and Liabilities:
Other assets and deferred charges	$	75,591		$	—		$	2,976		$	2,749		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	—			—			(1,970		)	(3,190		)	(10,161		)	(19,701		)	(971		)	(953		)
Other liabilities (deferred compensation)	—			(49,257		)	(96,609		)	(102,941		)	(122,895		)	(160,707		)	(13,165		)	(13,618		)
Total Assets and Liabilities	$	75,591		$	(49,257	)	$	(95,603	)	$	(103,382	)	$	(133,056	)	$	(180,408	)	$	(14,136	)	$	(14,571	)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings):
Net actuarial losses (gains)	$	86,108		$	223,753		$	38,596		$	41,125		$	(12,520	)	$	22,296		$	799		$	996
Prior service cost (credit)	4,471			3,771			1,146			1,260			38,646			46,567			(1,024		)	(1,506		)
Net asset at transition, other	—			—			(48		)	3			—			—			—			—
Deferred taxes	(31,703		)	(79,634		)	(9,965		)	(10,761		)	(9,145		)	(24,103		)	20			119
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Earnings), net of tax	58,876			147,890			29,729			31,627			16,981			44,760			(205		)	(391		)
Net amount recognized at December 31,	$	134,467		$	98,633		$	(65,874	)	$	(71,755	)	$	(116,075	)	$	(135,648	)	$	(14,341	)	$	(14,962	)
Accumulated benefit obligations	$	482,181		$	541,394		$	280,763		$	264,736		$	93,153		$	138,593

The Company’s net unfunded status at December 31, 2013 includes an asset of $75,591 relating to the U.S. Dover Corporate Pension Plan and a net liability of $95,603 relating to the Company’s significant international plans, some in locations where it is not economically advantageous to pre-fund the plans due to local regulations. The majority of the international obligations relate to defined pension plans operated by the Company’s businesses in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $856,097 and $944,723 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.   Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets consist of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:

	2013		2012
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	369,289	$	425,080
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)	336,095		367,736
Fair value of plan assets	137,654		140,514

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Components of the net periodic benefit cost were as follows: 

Defined Benefit Plans

	Qualified Defined Benefits																		Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits
	U.S. Plan									Non-U.S. Plans
	2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011			2013			2012		2011
Service cost	$	17,123		$	14,406		$	14,167		$	6,043		$	5,712		$	3,278		$	5,634		$	5,304	$	4,064
Interest cost	24,801			25,136			27,237			9,081			10,044			9,019			6,741			7,916		7,841
Expected return on plan assets	(40,194		)	(38,978		)	(38,472		)	(9,608		)	(8,765		)	(8,148		)	—			—		—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost	1,026			1,048			1,304			114			117			122			8,110			7,425		7,266
Recognized actuarial loss	17,654			13,515			8,335			1,492			579			254			(16		)	138		—
Transition obligation	—			—			—			(14		)	(47		)	(44		)	—			—		—
Settlement & curtailment (gain) loss	187			—			1,180			697			1,449			2,030			(4,411		)	—		—
Other	501			—			123			5			—			—			13			—		—
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	21,098		$	15,127		$	13,874		$	7,810		$	9,089		$	6,511		$	16,071		$	20,783	$	19,171

Post-Retirement Benefits

	2013			2012			2011
Service cost	$	234		$	248		$	206
Interest cost	523			593			723
Amortization of:
Prior service credit	(416		)	(416		)	(409		)
Recognized actuarial gain	134			(19		)	(241		)
Settlement & curtailment gain	—			(1,493		)	(137		)
Other	77			—			256
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	552		$	(1,087	)	$	398

Amounts expected to be amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) into net periodic benefit cost during 2014 are as follows:

	Qualified Defined Benefits				Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits			Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan		Non-U.S. Plans
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (credit)	$	1,083	$	114	$	7,741		$	(409	)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	8,289		1,130		(574		)	56
Transition obligation	—		4		—			—
Total	$	9,372	$	1,248	$	7,167		$	(353	)

Assumptions

The Company determines actuarial assumptions on an annual basis.

The weighted-average assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations were as follows: 

	Qualified Defined Benefits								Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits				Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan				Non-U.S. Plans
	2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012		2013		2012
Discount rate	4.90	%	4.05	%	3.53	%	3.31	%	4.77	%	4.00	%	4.45	%	3.65	%
Average wage increase	4.00	%	4.00	%	2.86	%	2.74	%	4.50	%	4.50	%	na		na
Ultimate medical trend rate	na		na		na		na		na		na		5.00	%	5.00	%

The weighted average assumptions used in determining the net periodic cost were as follows:

	Qualified Defined Benefits												Non- Qualified Supplemental Benefits						Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan						Non-U.S. Plans
	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011		2013		2012		2011
Discount rate	4.05	%	4.85	%	5.50	%	3.31	%	4.62	%	5.04	%	4.02	%	4.77	%	5.50	%	3.65	%	3.65	%	5.10	%
Average wage increase	4.00	%	4.00	%	4.50	%	2.74	%	3.14	%	3.73	%	4.50	%	4.50	%	4.50	%	na		na		na
Expected return on plan assets	7.75	%	7.75	%	7.75	%	5.32	%	5.90	%	6.45	%	na		na		na		na		na		na

The Company’s discount rate assumption is determined by developing a yield curve based on high quality corporate bonds with maturities matching the plans’ expected benefit payment streams. The plans’ expected cash flows are then discounted by the resulting year-by-year spot rates.

For post-retirement benefit measurement purposes, an 8.5% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered benefits (i.e., health care cost trend rates) was assumed for 2014. The rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 5.0% by the year 2027 and remain at that level thereafter. The health care cost trend rate assumption can have an effect on the amounts reported. For example, increasing (decreasing) the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would increase (decrease) the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2013 by $381 and $(363), respectively, and would have a negligible impact on the net post-retirement benefit cost for 2013.

Plan Assets

The primary financial objective of the plans is to secure participant retirement benefits.  Accordingly, the key objective in the plans’ financial management is to promote stability and, to the extent appropriate, growth in the funded status.  Related and supporting financial objectives are established in conjunction with a review of current and projected plan financial requirements.

As it relates to the funded defined benefit pension plans, the Company’s funding policy is consistent with the funding requirements of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and applicable international laws.  The Company is responsible for overseeing the management of the investments of the plans’ assets and otherwise ensuring that the plans’ investment programs are in compliance with ERISA, other relevant legislation, and related plan documents.  Where relevant, the Company has retained professional investment managers to manage the plans’ assets and implement the investment process. The investment managers, in implementing their investment processes, have the authority and responsibility to select appropriate investments in the asset classes specified by the terms of their applicable prospectus or investment manager agreements with the plans.

The assets of the plans are invested to achieve an appropriate return for the plans consistent with a prudent level of risk. The asset return objective is to achieve, as a minimum over time, the passively managed return earned by market index funds, weighted in the proportions outlined by the asset class exposures identified in the plans’ strategic allocation.  The expected return on assets assumption used for pension expense is developed through analysis of historical market returns, statistical analysis, current market conditions, and the past experience of plan asset investments. Overall, it is projected that the investment of plan assets within Dover’s U.S. defined benefit plan will achieve a 7.75% net return over time from the asset allocation strategy.

The Company’s actual and target weighted-average asset allocation for our U.S. Corporate Pension Plan was as follows:

	2013		2012		Current Target
Equity securities	64	%	57	%	58	%
Fixed income	29	%	36	%	35	%
Real estate and other	7	%	7	%	7	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%

While the non-U.S. investment policies are different for each country, the long-term objectives are generally the same as for the U.S. pension assets. The Company's non-U.S. plans were expected to achieve rates of return on invested assets of 5.32% in 2013, 5.90% in 2012, and 6.45% in 2011.

The fair values of both U.S. and non-U.S. pension plan assets by asset category within the ASC 820 hierarchy (as defined in Note 11. Financial Instruments) are as follows at December 31, 2013 and 2012:

	U.S. Plan
	December 31, 2013								December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Asset category:
Common stocks:
U.S. companies	$	180,038	$	—	$	—	$	180,038	$	153,939	$	—	$	—	$	153,939
Non-U.S. companies	5,526		—		—		5,526		6,478		—		—		6,478
Fixed income investments:
Corporate bonds	—		53,924		—		53,924		—		59,293		—		59,293
Private placements	—		3,374		—		3,374		—		7,238		—		7,238
Government securities	25,035		87,107		—		112,142		19,888		112,716		—		132,604
Common stock funds:
Mutual funds	59,387		—		—		59,387		45,376		—		—		45,376
Collective trusts	—		138,236		—		138,236		—		109,002		—		109,002
Real estate funds (1)	—		33,749		—		33,749		—		29,401		—		29,401
Cash and equivalents	8,767		—		—		8,767		11,317		—		—		11,317
	$	278,753	$	316,390	$	—	$	595,143	$	236,998	$	317,650	$	—	$	554,648

(1) Previously, the Company classified the real estate funds held by the U.S. defined benefit plan as a Level 3 investment due to certain redemption restrictions; however, in 2013 the Company determined that the U.S. plan has the ability to redeem these investments in the near-term, which would allow for classification as a Level 2 investment. The prior year has been reclassified to conform to this presentation.      

	Non-U.S. Plans
	December 31, 2013								December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Asset category:
Common stocks	$	35,010	$	—	$	—	$	35,010	$	31,268	$	—	$	—	$	31,268
Fixed income investments	—		75,574		—		75,574		—		57,049		—		57,049
Common stock funds	—		66,285		—		66,285		—		75,729		—		75,729
Real estate funds	—		—		14,937		14,937		—		—		10,116		10,116
Cash and equivalents	6,785		—		—		6,785		3,380		—		—		3,380
Other	—		5,090		—		5,090		—		2,418		1,456		3,874
	$	41,795	$	146,949	$	14,937	$	203,681	$	34,648	$	135,196	$	11,572	$	181,416

Common stocks represent investments in domestic and foreign equities which are publicly traded on active exchanges and are valued based on quoted market prices.

Fixed income investments include U.S. treasury bonds and notes, which are valued based on quoted market prices, as well as investments in other government and municipal securities and corporate bonds, which are valued based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings.

Common stock funds consist of mutual funds and collective trusts. Mutual funds are valued by obtaining quoted prices from nationally recognized securities exchanges. Collective trusts are valued using Net Asset Value (the “NAV”) as of the last business day of the year. The NAV is based on the underlying value of the assets owned by the fund minus its liabilities, and then divided by the number of shares outstanding. The value of the underlying assets is based on quoted prices in active markets.

The real estate funds are valued on an annual basis using third-party appraisals, with adjustments estimated on a quarterly basis using discounted cash flow models which consider such inputs as revenue and expense growth rates, terminal capitalization rates, and discount rates. The Company believes this is an appropriate methodology to obtain the fair value of these assets.

The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.  Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

The fair value measurement of plan assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) changed during 2012 and 2013 due to the following:

	Real estate funds			Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	7,053		$	4,561		$	11,614
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets sold during the period	—			(52		)	(52		)
Relating to assets still held at December 31, 2011	359			—			359
Business acquisitions	3,103			1,456			4,559
Purchases	—			—			—
Sales	(399		)	(4,509		)	(4,908		)
Balance at December 31, 2012	10,116			1,456			11,572
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets sold during the period	—			—			—
Relating to assets still held at December 31, 2012	2,958			—			2,958
Business acquisitions	—			—			—
Purchases	1,863			—			1,863
Sales	—			(1,456		)	(1,456		)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	14,937		$	—		$	14,937

 There were no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments during 2013 or 2012.

Future Estimates

Benefit Payments

Estimated future benefit payments to retirees, which reflect expected future service, are as follows: 

	Qualified Defined Benefits				Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits		Post-Retirement Benefits
	U.S. Plan		Non-U.S. Plans
2014	$	35,913	$	8,280	$	10,398	$	971
2015	36,139		8,429		7,485		987
2016	38,034		8,702		7,817		975
2017	39,106		9,111		7,656		1,002
2018	40,510		9,755		7,172		1,048
2019 - 2023	218,612		56,962		38,393		5,331

Contributions

In 2014, the Company expects to contribute approximately $8.9 million to its non-U.S. plans and none to its U.S. plans. Additionally, in 2014, the Company expects to fund benefit payments of approximately $10.4 million to plan participants of its unfunded, non-qualified, supplemental benefit plans.

Multiemployer Pension Plans

The Company, through its subsidiaries, participates in a few multiemployer pension plans covering approximately 100 employees working under U.S. collective bargaining agreements. None of these plans are considered individually significant to the Company.  Contributions to multiemployer plans totaled less than $2.0 million in each of the last three years.

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Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]

Major components of other accrued expenses [Table Text Block]

The following table details the major components of other accrued expenses:

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Warranty	$	44,228	$	41,069
Unearned/deferred revenue	30,817		39,941
Taxes other than income	38,232		32,099
Accrued interest	31,738		30,972
Accrued volume discounts	20,576		24,114
Accrued commissions (non-employee)	15,087		13,550
Restructuring and exit	10,046		7,665
Legal and environmental	1,623		1,873
Other (none of which are individually significant)	68,564		64,349
	$	260,911	$	255,632

Major components of other liabilities [Table Text Block]

The following table details the major components of other liabilities (non-current):

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Deferred compensation	$	344,222	$	442,728
Unrecognized tax benefits	85,358		149,791
Unearned/deferred revenue	10,626		15,474
Legal and environmental	29,614		28,160
Warranty	3,237		2,690
Restructuring and exit	356		96
Other, including net investment hedge	40,673		38,594
	$	514,086	$	677,533

Carrying amount of product warranties [Table Text Block]

Warranty

Estimated warranty program claims are provided for at the time of sale. Amounts provided for are based on historical costs and adjusted for new claims. The changes in the carrying amount of product warranties through December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	2013			2012
Beginning Balance, January 1	$	43,759		$	37,739
Provision for warranties	57,458			48,626
Settlements made	(53,373		)	(48,086		)
Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation	(379		)	5,480
Ending balance, December 31	$	47,465		$	43,759

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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

17. Segment Information

The Company currently operates through four business segments that are aligned with the key end-markets they serve: Energy, Engineered Systems, Printing & Identification and Communication Technologies.  Consistent with the requirements of segment reporting, the Company's operating segments are aligned with its operating and management reporting structure.  The segment structure is intended to provide alignment and focus around its end-markets, allow for better leverage of its executive leadership talent and expertise, help improve the sharing and leveraging of resources within and between the four segments, enhance execution of business-specific strategies, and facilitate internal and external benchmarking against companies serving similar markets.

The Energy segment provides highly-engineered solutions for the safe and efficient extraction and handling of oil and gas in the production, downstream and drilling markets.  The Engineered Systems segment is comprised of two platforms, Refrigeration & Industrial and Fluid Solutions, which are industry leaders in the refrigeration and food equipment, industrial markets and fluids systems.  The Printing & Identification segment provides integrated printing, coding, and dispensing solutions for the fast moving consumer goods and industrial markets. The Communication Technologies segment is engaged in the design and manufacture of innovative products and components in the consumer electronics, aerospace/defense, medical technology and telecommunication/other markets.   

Segment financial information and a reconciliation of segment results to consolidated results follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Revenue:
Energy	$	2,296,454		$	2,172,604		$	1,900,749
Engineered Systems	3,796,709			3,419,544			3,100,735
Printing & Identification	1,021,775			996,531			1,008,236
Communication Technologies	1,616,267			1,516,585			1,360,077
Intra-segment eliminations	(1,392		)	(925		)	(643		)
Total consolidated revenue	$	8,729,813		$	8,104,339		$	7,369,154
Earnings from continuing operations:
Segment earnings:
Energy	$	552,800		$	538,650		$	450,637
Engineered Systems	575,898			501,952			445,186
Printing & Identification	152,618			135,159			141,561
Communication Technologies	237,699			218,960			226,382
Total segments	1,519,015			1,394,721			1,263,766
Corporate expense / other (1)	160,861			136,009			137,979
Net interest expense	120,742			121,141			115,525
Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations	1,237,412			1,137,571			1,010,262
Provision for taxes	271,607			304,452			237,076
Earnings from continuing operations	$	965,805		$	833,119		$	773,186
Operating margins:
Energy	24.1		%	24.8		%	23.7		%
Engineered Systems	15.2		%	14.7		%	14.4		%
Printing & Identification	14.9		%	13.6		%	14.0		%
Communication Technologies	14.7		%	14.4		%	16.6		%
Total Segments	17.4		%	17.2		%	17.1		%
Earnings from continuing operations	11.1		%	10.3		%	10.5		%
Depreciation and amortization:
Energy	$	107,344		$	95,077		$	77,819
Engineered Systems	131,154			93,621			74,776
Printing & Identification	30,782			33,602			33,482
Communication Technologies	148,475			132,619			101,839
Corporate	3,861			2,666			2,561
Consolidated total	$	421,616		$	357,585		$	290,477
Capital expenditures:
Energy	$	67,954		$	70,334		$	74,953
Engineered Systems	58,037			66,028			58,610
Printing & Identification	8,964			6,255			10,391
Communication Technologies	99,124			152,245			111,402
Corporate	2,754			2,150			7,320
Consolidated total	$	236,833		$	297,012		$	262,676

(1) Certain expenses are maintained at the corporate level and not allocated to the segments. These expenses include executive and functional compensation costs, non-service pension costs, non-operating insurance expenses, and various administrative expenses relating to the corporate headquarters. For the year ended December 31, 2013, one-time costs associated with the spin-off transaction totaling $30,093 are included.

Selected financial information by market segment (continued): 

Total assets at December 31:	2013		2012		2011
Energy	$	2,139,491	$	2,020,349	$	1,699,395
Engineered Systems	3,518,038		3,378,005		2,247,532
Printing & Identification	1,271,507		1,301,521		1,310,272
Communication Technologies	2,655,430		2,538,644		2,471,918
Corporate (2)	932,984		807,879		1,284,575
Total assets - continuing operations	10,517,450		10,046,398		9,013,692
Assets from discontinued operations	320,722		397,545		486,860
Consolidated total	$	10,838,172	$	10,443,943	$	9,500,552

(2) Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents. Also included in corporate assets is a $20,000 note receivable related to proceeds from the sale of ECT in 2013, as well as an asset of $75,591 that represents the overfunded plan status of the U.S. defined benefit plan. Refer to Note 4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations and Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans, respectively, for additional information.

	Revenue						Long-Lived Assets
	Years Ended December 31,						At December 31,
	2013		2012		2011		2013		2012
United States	$	4,562,958	$	4,343,946	$	3,923,118	$	633,538	$	656,006
Europe	1,280,923		1,240,222		1,247,039		225,527		216,535
Other Americas	852,559		793,556		771,239		50,197		51,096
Asia	1,577,886		1,488,251		1,162,103		258,325		232,937
Other	455,487		238,364		265,655		15,395		10,478
Consolidated total	$	8,729,813	$	8,104,339	$	7,369,154	$	1,182,982	$	1,167,052

Revenue is attributed to regions based on the location of the Company’s customer, which in some instances is an intermediary and not necessarily the end user. Long-lived assets are comprised of net property, plant and equipment. The Company’s businesses are based primarily in the United States of America, Asia, and Europe. The Company’s businesses serve thousands of customers, none of which accounted for more than 10% of consolidated revenue.

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Income Taxes - Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified			12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Loss carryforwards	$ 208.1	$ 133.8	$ 122.4	$ 239.5	$ 121.0
Operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration				86.1
Operating loss carryforwards not subject to expiration				$ 153.4
Expiration date			Dec. 31, 2024			Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2033	Dec. 31, 2033

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Activities of Continuing Operations
Net earnings	$ 1,003,129	$ 811,070	$ 895,243
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities:
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net	(37,324)	22,049	(122,057)
Depreciation and amortization	421,616	357,585	290,477
Stock-based compensation	30,480	30,884	25,130
Provision for losses on accounts receivable (net of recoveries)	6,398	5,162	5,694
Deferred income taxes	(43,064)	(19,023)	3,354
Employee benefit plan expense	45,531	43,912	39,954
Contributions to employee benefit plans	(41,760)	(48,576)	(63,567)
Other, net	13,027	(24,283)	18,313
Cash effect of changes in current assets and liabilities (excluding effects of acquisitions, dispositions and foreign exchange):
Accounts receivable	(92,472)	(4,549)	(124,193)
Inventories	(18,256)	(37,986)	(56,145)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(16,463)	9,066	2,143
Accounts payable	9,988	73,460	82,624
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	(21,205)	45,475	34,745
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(25,298)	(14,779)	(17,858)
Accrued taxes	(55,642)	11,693	(64,993)
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	1,178,685	1,261,160	948,864
Investing Activities of Continuing Operations
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(236,833)	(297,012)	(262,676)
Acquisitions (net of cash acquired)	(322,838)	(1,035,433)	(1,382,217)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	0	0	124,410
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	28,990	13,843	9,363
Proceeds from the sale of businesses	76,457	0	516,901
Other	(8,827)	(27,286)	(18,211)
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations	(463,051)	(1,345,888)	(1,012,430)
Financing Activities of Continuing Operations
Purchase of common stock	(457,871)	(748,955)	(242,488)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and SARs, including tax benefits	7,619	43,054	39,826
Dividends to stockholders	(247,820)	(240,959)	(219,154)
Change in notes payable, net	(381,000)	607,500	(15,002)
Reduction of long-term debt	(3,246)	(3,582)	(402,654)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount and issuance costs	403,776	0	788,971
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations	(678,542)	(342,942)	(50,501)
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	(24,168)	12,013	130,638
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	(5,817)	(7,134)	(13,327)
Net cash used in discontinued operations	(29,985)	4,879	117,311
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(3,301)	16,112	16,150
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	3,806	(406,679)	19,394
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	800,076	1,206,755	1,187,361
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	803,882	800,076	1,206,755
Supplemental information - cash paid during the year for [Abstract]
Income taxes	338,778	281,331	269,895
Interest	$ 123,881	$ 125,770	$ 121,715

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 1,003,129	$ 811,070	$ 895,243
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains during period	34,617	38,880	(71,612)
Reclassification of foreign currency translation losses (gains) to earnings upon sale of subsidiaries	(29,881)	0	11,090
Total foreign currency translation, net of tax	4,736	38,880	(60,522)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans [Abstract]
Actuarial gains (losses) arising during period	101,478	(56,159)	(46,284)
Prior service cost arising during period	(1,246)	(4,685)	(1,067)
Amortization of actuarial losses including in net periodic benefit cost	12,542	8,530	5,646
Amortization of prior service costs included in net periodic benefit cost	5,733	5,304	5,390
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	118,507	(47,010)	(36,315)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges [Abstract]
Unrealized net gains (losses) arising during period	35	482	(948)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings, net of tax	(84)	(357)	(124)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax	(49)	125	(1,072)
Other comprehensive income loss other adjustment, net of tax	(565)	609	238
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	122,629	(7,396)	(97,671)
Comprehensive earnings	$ 1,125,758	$ 803,674	$ 797,572

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Borrowings

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Borrowings and Lines of Credit [Text Block]

10. Borrowings and Lines of Credit

Borrowings consist of the following:

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Short-term:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	2,778	$	3,266
Commercial paper	226,500		607,500
	$	229,278	$	610,766

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Long-term:
4.875% 10-year notes due October 15, 2015	$	299,638		$	299,441
5.45% 10-year notes due March 15, 2018	348,598			348,268
2.125% 7-year notes due December 1, 2020 (euro-denominated)	411,500			—
4.30% 10-year notes due March 1, 2021	449,813			449,787
6.65% 30-year debentures due June 1, 2028	199,483			199,448
5.375% 30-year debentures due October 15, 2035	296,526			296,367
6.60% 30-year notes due March 15, 2038	247,859			247,771
5.375% 30-year notes due March 1, 2041	345,671			345,511
Other	2,891			6,023
Total long-term debt	2,601,979			2,192,616
Less current portion	(2,778		)	(3,266		)
	$	2,599,201		$	2,189,350

The Company maintains a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks (the "Credit Agreement") which expires on November 10, 2016. At the Company's election, loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a Eurodollar or Sterling rate based on LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.565% to 1.225% (subject to adjustment based on the credit rating accorded the Company's senior unsecured debt by S&P and Moody's), or at a base rate pursuant to a formula defined in the Credit Agreement. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires the Company to pay a facility fee and imposes various restrictions on the Company such as, among other things, the requirement for the Company to maintain an interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1. The Company was in compliance with this covenant and its other long-term debt covenants at December 31, 2013 and had a coverage ratio of 13.2 to 1. The Company primarily uses this facility as liquidity back-up for its commercial paper program and has not drawn down any loans under the $1.0 billion facility and does not anticipate doing so. The Company generally uses commercial paper borrowings for general corporate purposes, funding of acquisitions, and the repurchases of its common stock.

On December 4, 2013, the Company issued €300.0 million of 2.125% euro-denominated notes due 2020. The proceeds of $403,776 from the sale of the notes, net of discounts and issuance costs, were used to repay commercial paper.

In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company issued commercial paper in the amount of $607,500, used principally to fund the Anthony acquisition.

On February 22, 2011, the Company issued $450.0 million of 4.30% Notes due 2021 and $350.0 million of 5.375% Notes due 2041. The proceeds of $788,971 from the sale of the notes, net of discounts and issuance costs, were used to repay commercial paper, including commercial paper issued to repay the Company’s $400.0 million of 6.50% notes, which matured February 15, 2011, and for other general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Harbison-Fischer.

The long-term note borrowings presented above are net of unamortized discounts of $9,196 and $9,222 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The debentures presented above include unamortized discounts of $3,991 and $4,185 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The discounts are being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest rate method over the life of the issuances. The notes and debentures are redeemable at the option of Dover in whole or in part at any time at a redemption price that includes a make-whole premium, with accrued interest to the redemption date.

Interest expense and interest income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Interest expense	$	124,647		$	125,995		$	124,783
Interest income	(3,905		)	(4,854		)	(9,258		)
Interest expense, net	$	120,742		$	121,141		$	115,525

The weighted average interest rate for short-term commercial paper borrowings was 0.1% for 2013 and 0.2% for 2012.

Scheduled maturities of long-term debt for the years ending December 31 are as follows:

2014	$	2,778
2015	299,638
2016	—
2017	—
2018	348,598
2019 and thereafter	1,950,965
	$	2,601,979

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $137,671 outstanding in letters of credit and guarantees with financial institutions, which expire at various dates in 2014 through 2018.  These letters of credit are primarily maintained as security for insurance, warranty and other performance obligations. 

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 06, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	DOVER Corp
Entity Central Index Key	0000029905
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 13,254,013,509
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		170,017,999
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2013

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Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

11. Financial Instruments

Derivatives

The Company is exposed to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates due to the global nature of its operations. In order to manage this risk the Company has hedged portions of its forecasted sales and purchases, which occur within the next twelve months and are denominated in non-functional currencies, with currency forward or collar contracts designated as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had contracts with U.S. dollar equivalent notional amounts of $33,216 and $9,090, respectively, to exchange foreign currencies, principally the U.S. dollar, euro, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan, and Malaysian ringgit. The Company believes it is probable that all forecasted cash flow transactions will occur.

In addition, the Company had outstanding contracts at December 31, 2013 with a total notional amount of $104,688 that are not designated as hedging instruments. These instruments are used to reduce the Company's exposure for operating receivables and payables that are denominated in non-functional currencies.

The Company also has an outstanding floating-to-floating cross currency swap agreement for a total notional amount of $50,000 in exchange for CHF 65,100, which expires on October 15, 2015. This transaction continues to hedge a portion of the Company’s net investment in CHF-denominated operations. The agreement qualifies as a net investment hedge and the effective portion of the change in fair value is reported within the cumulative translation adjustment section of other comprehensive income. The fair values at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 reflected cumulative losses of $23,716 and $22,681, respectively, due to the strengthening of the Swiss franc relative to the U.S. dollar over the term of the arrangement.

The following table sets forth the fair values of derivative instruments held by the Company as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the balance sheet lines in which they are recorded:

	Fair Value Asset (Liability)
	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			Balance Sheet Caption
Foreign currency forward / collar contracts	$	879		$	85		Prepaid and other current assets
Foreign currency forward / collar contracts	(168		)	(799		)	Other accrued expenses
Net investment hedge - cross currency swap	(23,716		)	(22,681		)	Other liabilities

The amount of gains or losses from hedging activity recorded in earnings is not significant and the amount of unrealized gains and losses from cash flow hedges which are expected to be reclassified to earnings in the next twelve months is not significant; therefore, additional tabular disclosures are not presented. There are no amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and there are no credit risk related contingent features in the Company’s derivative instruments.

The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the financial instrument contracts held by the Company; however, nonperformance by these counterparties is considered unlikely as the Company’s policy is to contract with highly-rated, diversified counterparties.

Additionally, the Company has designated the €300.0 million of euro-denominated notes issued December 4, 2013 as a hedge of a portion of the its net investment in euro-denominated operations. Due to the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instruments and the exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the euro-denominated debt due to exchange rate changes are offset by changes in the net investment. Accordingly, changes in the value of the euro-denominated debt are recognized in the cumulative translation adjustment section of other comprehensive income to offset changes in the value of the net investment in euro-denominated operations. The loss recognized from the euro net investment hedge in other comprehensive income totaled $6,099 ($3,964 after tax) for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Fair Value Measurements

Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 inputs include inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of assets or liabilities.

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	December 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	$	—	$	879	$	—	$	—	$	85	$	—
Liabilities:
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	—		168		—		—		799		—
Net investment hedge derivative	—		23,716		—		—		22,681		—

The derivative contracts are measured at fair value using models based on observable market inputs such as foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; therefore, they are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

In addition to fair value disclosure requirements related to financial instruments carried at fair value, accounting standards require disclosures regarding the fair value of all of the Company’s financial instruments. The estimated fair value of long-term debt at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $2,872,454 and $2,680,674, respectively, compared to the carrying value of $2,601,979 and $2,192,616, respectively. The estimated fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for similar instruments and is, therefore, classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, accounts payable, and notes payable are reasonable estimates of their fair values as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

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Segment Information - Revenue and Long-Lived Assets by Geography (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013 segments	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments									4
Revenue	$ 2,209,128	$ 2,252,349	$ 2,228,763	$ 2,039,573	$ 2,013,831	$ 2,097,605	$ 2,038,289	$ 1,954,614	$ 8,729,813	$ 8,104,339	$ 7,369,154
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	1,182,982				1,167,052				1,182,982	1,167,052
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue									4,562,958	4,343,946	3,923,118
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	633,538				656,006				633,538	656,006
Europe [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue									1,280,923	1,240,222	1,247,039
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	225,527				216,535				225,527	216,535
Other Americas [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue									852,559	793,556	771,239
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	50,197				51,096				50,197	51,096
Asia [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue									1,577,886	1,488,251	1,162,103
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	258,325				232,937				258,325	232,937
Other Geographical Area [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue									455,487	238,364	265,655
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$ 15,395				$ 10,478				$ 15,395	$ 10,478

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 803,882	$ 800,076
Receivables, net of allowances	1,359,101	1,225,898
Inventories, net	926,998	872,841
Prepaid and other current assets	75,550	79,094
Deferred tax assets	74,631	49,935
Total current assets	3,240,162	3,027,844
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,182,982	1,167,052
Goodwill	4,242,909	4,114,650
Intangible assets, net	1,612,487	1,625,420
Other assets and deferred charges	238,910	111,432
Assets of discontinued operations	320,722	397,545
Total assets	10,838,172	10,443,943
Current liabilities
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt	229,278	610,766
Accounts payable	692,565	651,358
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	317,035	334,634
Accrued insurance	93,000	103,318
Other accrued expenses	260,911	255,632
Federal and other taxes on income	22,791	30,920
Total current liabilities	1,615,580	1,986,628
Long-term debt	2,599,201	2,189,350
Deferred income taxes	549,283	462,244
Other liabilities	514,086	677,533
Liabilities of discontinued operations	182,626	208,958
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	255,320	254,119
Additional paid-in capital	871,575	834,677
Retained earnings	7,954,536	7,199,227
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax	67,723	(54,906)
Common stock in treasury	(3,771,758)	(3,313,887)
Total stockholders' equity	5,377,396	4,919,230
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 10,838,172	$ 10,443,943

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Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Inventories [Text Block]

5. Inventories, net

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Raw materials	$	417,749		$	386,119
Work in progress	175,675			182,060
Finished goods	492,328			453,497
Subtotal	1,085,752			1,021,676
Less reserves	(158,754		)	(148,835		)
Total	$	926,998		$	872,841

At December 31, 2013 and 2012, approximately 25% and 28%, respectively, of the Company's total inventories were accounted for using the LIFO method.

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Disposed and Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Disposed and Discontinued Operations

4. Disposed and Discontinued Operations

Management evaluates Dover's businesses periodically for their strategic fit within Dover's operations. Accordingly, in 2012, the Company announced its intention to divest DEK International and Everett Charles Technologies (including the Multitest business, collectively "ECT") within the Printing & Identification segment, which serve the electronic assembly and test markets. These businesses were reclassified to discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Summarized results of the Company’s discontinued operations are as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Revenue	$	393,184		$	434,460		$	1,136,997
Loss on sale, including impairments, net of tax	$	(35,473	)	$	(50,818	)	$	(4,743	)
Earnings from operations before taxes	17,867			34,517			132,675
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	54,930			(5,748		)	(5,875		)
Earnings from operations, net of tax	72,797			$	28,769		$	126,800
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	37,324		$	(22,049	)	$	122,057

2013 - In 2013, in connection with a change in goodwill reporting units within discontinued operations resulting from the Company's expected manner of disposing of its electronic test and assembly businesses, the Company was required to allocate goodwill to these individual reporting units based upon relative current fair values. This process resulted in a benefit of $25,520 in the discontinued operations deferred income tax provision for 2013 as a result of the elimination of certain deferred tax liabilities. The Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $54,532 ($44,188 after tax) at ECT in 2013 in connection with the anticipated sale of this business. This charge was a write-down of the carrying value to fair value, based on the current estimated sales price.

The Company completed the sale of ECT in the fourth quarter of 2013 for total proceeds of $92,694, which resulted in an after-tax loss on sale of $2,804. Included in the sale proceeds is a note receivable from the buyer of $20,000, which the Company expects to collect within the next five years. This receivable is reflected in Other assets and deferred charges on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2013.

In 2013, the Company signed a definitive agreement to sell DEK. Based on the anticipated proceeds from this sale, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $14,001 in the fourth quarter of 2013, which includes goodwill impairment of the related reporting unit of $9,251, of which none is deductible for tax purposes. Management plans to complete the sale of this business in the first half of 2014.

The net earnings from operations of $72,797 reflects the net earnings of DEK and ECT prior to sale, as well as $54,827 of discrete tax benefits principally related to the conclusion of certain federal, state and international tax audits and $18,279 of interest on tax obligations in foreign jurisdictions.

2012 - The net earnings from operations of $28,769 reflects net earnings from operations generated by these two businesses, as well as various expense and accrual adjustments relating to other discontinued operations. This activity was more than offset by a goodwill impairment charge determined in connection with the anticipated sale of ECT, at which time the Company recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $63,819 ($51,854 after tax), representing a write-down of the reporting unit's carrying value of goodwill to its fair value.

2011 - In 2011, the Company sold three businesses, Paladin Brands, Crenlo LLC, and Heil Trailer International, that had operated within the Engineered Systems segment for total cash proceeds of $512,122. These businesses were reclassified to discontinued operations in the third and fourth quarters of 2011. The 2011 net earnings from discontinued operations reflects net operating earnings generated by the two businesses discontinued in 2012 and the three business sold in 2011, coupled with tax benefits of $17,960 relating primarily to discrete tax items settled or resolved during the year.

Net earnings from discontinued operations also includes a $4,743 loss on the 2011 sale of the three businesses, inclusive of a after-tax goodwill impairment charge of $76,072, representing a write-down of the carrying value of the associated reporting unit's goodwill to its fair value.

Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are summarized below:

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Accounts receivable (1)	$	121,094	$	63,229
Inventories, net	17,779		51,252
Prepaid and other current assets	28,381		10,263
Total current assets	167,254		124,744
Property, plant and equipment, net	6,468		31,935
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	145,681		238,657
Other assets and deferred charges	1,319		2,209
Total assets	$	320,722	$	397,545
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Accounts payable (1)	$	108,772	$	22,613
Other current liabilities	21,445		34,592
Total current liabilities	130,217		57,205
Deferred income taxes	14,783		64,853
Other liabilities	37,626		86,900
Total liabilities	$	182,626	$	208,958

At December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations relate primarily to DEK and ECT, coupled with tax-related accruals and unrecognized benefits, as well as other accruals for compensation, legal, environmental, and warranty contingencies.

(1) Amounts include estimated credits and liabilities associated with tax obligations in foreign jurisdictions resulting from value-added tax for the Multitest business within ECT. Accounts receivable includes $93,598 of credits. Accounts payable includes $76,443 of liabilities and $18,279 of interest. This matter is expected to be resolved in 2014.

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Other Comprehensive Earnings

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Other Comprehensive Income, Noncontrolling Interest [Text Block]

16. Other Comprehensive Earnings

The amounts recognized in other comprehensive earnings were as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2013	Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	2,602		$	2,134		$	4,736
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	182,092			(63,585		)	118,507
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	(75		)	26			(49		)
Other	(642		)	77			(565		)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	183,977		$	(61,348	)	$	122,629

Year Ended December 31, 2012	Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	38,521		$	359		$	38,880
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(70,642		)	23,632			(47,010		)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	195			(70		)	125
Other	692			(83		)	609
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	(31,234	)	$	23,838		$	(7,396	)

Year Ended December 31, 2011	Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(74,476	)	$	13,954		$	(60,522	)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(54,519		)	18,204			(36,315		)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	(1,649		)	577			(1,072		)
Other	270			(32		)	238
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	(130,374	)	$	32,703		$	(97,671	)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) are as follows:

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	$	170,608		$	165,872
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(105,380		)	(223,887		)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	2,495			3,109
	$	67,723		$	(54,906	)

Total comprehensive earnings were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012			2011
Net earnings	$	1,003,129	$	811,070		$	895,243
Other comprehensive earnings	122,629		(7,396		)	(97,671		)
Comprehensive earnings	$	1,125,758	$	803,674		$	797,572

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) to earnings (loss) during the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Pension & postretirement benefit plans:
Amortization of actuarial losses	$	19,250		$	12,673		$	8,304
Amortization of prior service costs	8,834			8,174			8,283
Total before tax	28,084			20,847			16,587
Tax provision	(9,809		)	(7,013		)	(5,551		)
Net of tax	$	18,275		$	13,834		$	11,036
Cash flow hedges:
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings	$	(130	)	$	(549	)	$	(191	)
Tax benefit	46			192			67
Net of tax	$	(84	)	$	(357	)	$	(124	)

The Company recognizes net periodic pension cost, which includes amortization of net actuarial losses and prior service costs, in both selling & administrative expenses and cost of goods and services, depending on the functional area of the underlying employees included in the plans.

Cash flow hedges consist mainly of foreign currency forward and commodity contracts. The Company recognizes the realized gains and losses on its cash flow hedges in the same line item as the hedged transaction, such as revenue, cost of goods and services, or selling & administrative expenses.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

12. Income Taxes

Income taxes have been based on the following components of “Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings: 

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Domestic	$	775,499	$	700,745	$	577,142
Foreign	461,913		436,826		433,120
	$	1,237,412	$	1,137,571	$	1,010,262

Income tax expense (benefit) relating to continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 is comprised of the following:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Current:
U.S. Federal	$	155,151		$	219,850		$	159,250
State and local	20,298			(304		)	(12,058		)
Foreign	110,216			96,713			98,919
Total current	285,665			316,259			246,111
Deferred:
U.S. Federal	$	23,664		$	19,475		$	850
State and local	(5,864		)	(2,584		)	(2,535		)
Foreign	(31,858		)	(28,698		)	(7,350		)
Total deferred	(14,058		)	(11,807		)	(9,035		)
Total expense	$	271,607		$	304,452		$	237,076

Differences between the effective income tax rate and the U.S. federal income statutory rate are as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
U.S. Federal income tax rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State and local taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit	1.1		1.1		1.1
Foreign operations tax effect	(7.1	)	(7.2	)	(6.9	)
R&E tax credits (1)	(0.8	)	—		(0.4	)
Domestic manufacturing deduction	(2.0	)	(1.8	)	(1.6	)
Foreign tax credits	0.4		0.2		0.3
Branch losses	(0.2	)	—		—
Release of valuation allowance	—		—		(1.0	)
Resolution of tax contingencies	(5.4	)	(1.4	)	(4.0	)
Other, principally non-tax deductible items	0.9		0.9		1.0
Effective rate from continuing operations	21.9	%	26.8	%	23.5	%

(1) On January 2, 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law, and this legislation retroactively extended the R&E tax credit for two years, from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Income tax expense for 2013 includes $4.8 million for the entire benefit of the R&E tax credit attributable to 2012.

The Company's effective tax rate is favorably impacted by a significant tax holiday granted by Malaysia, effective through December 31, 2021. This tax holiday is subject to the Company's satisfaction of certain conditions, including investment or sales thresholds. If the Company fails to satisfy such conditions, the effective tax rate may be adversely impacted. The benefit of this incentive for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is estimated to be approximately $32.0 million, $45.0 million and $25.5 million, respectively.

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to future deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Deferred Tax Assets:
Accrued compensation, principally postretirement and other employee benefits	$	136,712		$	197,253
Accrued expenses, principally for state income taxes, interest, and warranty	41,834			46,739
Net operating loss and other carryforwards	123,748			107,959
Inventories, principally due to reserves for financial reporting purposes and capitalization for tax purposes	23,756			23,239
Accounts receivable, principally due to allowance for doubtful accounts	5,247			5,479
Accrued insurance	4,364			5,002
Long-term liabilities, principally warranty, environmental, and exit costs	4,636			2,781
Other assets	12,215			9,235
Total gross deferred tax assets	352,512			397,687
Valuation allowance	(15,554		)	(18,887		)
Total deferred tax assets	$	336,958		$	378,800
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Intangible assets, principally due to different tax and financial reporting bases and amortization lives	$	(720,951	)	$	(719,904	)
Plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation	(66,285		)	(65,480		)
Accounts receivable	(6,674		)	(5,725		)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	(793,910		)	(791,109		)
Net deferred tax liability	$	(456,952	)	$	(412,309	)
Classified as follows in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current deferred tax asset	$	74,631		$	54,219
Non-current deferred tax asset	18,670			10,236
Current deferred tax liability	(970		)	(3,395		)
Non-current deferred tax liability	(549,283		)	(473,369		)
	$	(456,952	)	$	(412,309	)

As of December 31, 2013, the Company has loss carryforwards for U.S. Federal purposes totaling approximately $122.4 million attributed to the 2011 Anthony acquisition, and loss carryforwards for non-U.S. purposes totaling $239.5 million. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had non-U.S loss carryforwards of $121.0 million.  The federal loss carryforwards are available for use against the Company's consolidated federal taxable income and begin to expire in 2024. The entire balance of the non-U.S. losses as of December 31, 2013 is available to be carried forward, with $86.1 million of these losses beginning to expire during the years 2014 through 2033. The remaining $153.4 million of such losses can be carried forward indefinitely.

The Company has $208.1 million and $133.8 million of state tax loss carryforwards as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that are available for use by the Company between 2014 and 2033.

As of December 31, 2013, the Company has research and development credit carryforwards for U.S. Federal purposes of $0.8 million attributable to the 2011 Anthony acquisition and no alternative minimum tax credits. The research and development credits begin to expire in 2025. The Company had research and development tax credit carryforwards of $0.8 million and alternative minimum tax credits of $4.3 million at December 31, 2012.

The Company maintains valuation allowances by jurisdiction against the deferred tax assets related to certain of these carryforwards as utilization of these tax benefits is not assured for certain jurisdictions.

The Company has not provided for U.S. federal income taxes or tax benefits on the undistributed earnings of its international subsidiaries, totaling approximately $2.1 billion at December 31, 2013, because such earnings are reinvested and it is currently intended that they will continue to be reinvested indefinitely. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable if some or all of such earnings were to be repatriated, and the amount of foreign tax credits that would be available to reduce or eliminate the resulting U.S. income tax liability.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The Company files U.S., state, local, and foreign tax returns. The Company is routinely audited by the tax authorities in these jurisdictions, and a number of audits are currently underway. It is reasonably possible during the next twelve months that uncertain tax positions may be settled, which could result in a decrease in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits. This decrease may result in an income tax benefit. Due to the potential for resolution of federal, state, and foreign examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, the Company's gross unrecognized tax benefits balance may change within the next twelve months by a range of zero to $37.2 million. Some portion of any such change may be reported as discontinued operations. The Company is no longer subject to examinations of its federal income tax returns for years through 2010. All significant state, local, and international matters have been concluded for years through 2005 and 2007, respectively. The Company believes adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties.

The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:

	Continuing				Discontinued			Total
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2011	$	166,906			$	67,275		$	234,181
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	10,835				986			11,821
Additions for tax positions of prior years	14,636				1,971			16,607
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(40,563		)		(12,302		)	(52,865		)
Settlements	(6,673		)		(3,469		)	(10,142		)
Lapse of statutes	(6,197		)		(216		)	(6,413		)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2011	138,944				54,245			193,189
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	10,188				26			10,214
Additions for tax positions of prior years	4,128				3,470			7,598
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(14,257		)		(25		)	(14,282		)
Settlements	(418		)		(85		)	(503		)
Lapse of statutes	(12,550		)		(3,429		)	(15,979		)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2012	126,035				54,202			180,237
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	9,056				1			9,057
Additions for tax positions of prior years	7,584				3,315			10,899
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (A)	(62,610		)		(40,240		)	(102,850		)
Settlements	(2,823		)		(2,523		)	(5,346		)
Lapse of statutes	(7,845		)		(1,564		)	(9,409		)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013	$	69,397		(B)	$	13,191		$	82,588

_________

(A) The settlement of certain income tax examinations of the 2009 and 2010 tax years resulted in a significant decrease in gross unrecognized tax benefits.

(B) If recognized, the net amount of potential tax benefits that would impact the Company’s effective tax rate is $50.6 million. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company recorded potential interest and penalty expense (income) of $(5.5) million, $0.1 million and $(9.1) million, respectively, related to its unrecognized tax benefits as a component of provision for income taxes. The Company had accrued interest and penalties of $17.1 million at December 31, 2013 and $25.0 million at December 31, 2012, which are not included in the above table.

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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event Acquisition Purchase Price	$ 116.0
CSAT Acquisition [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event, Date	Jan. 01, 2014
MS Acquisition [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event, Date	Feb. 03, 2014
Knowles [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event, Date	Feb. 06, 2014

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Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Text Block]

8. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

The following table details the major components of other accrued expenses:

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Warranty	$	44,228	$	41,069
Unearned/deferred revenue	30,817		39,941
Taxes other than income	38,232		32,099
Accrued interest	31,738		30,972
Accrued volume discounts	20,576		24,114
Accrued commissions (non-employee)	15,087		13,550
Restructuring and exit	10,046		7,665
Legal and environmental	1,623		1,873
Other (none of which are individually significant)	68,564		64,349
	$	260,911	$	255,632

The following table details the major components of other liabilities (non-current):

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Deferred compensation	$	344,222	$	442,728
Unrecognized tax benefits	85,358		149,791
Unearned/deferred revenue	10,626		15,474
Legal and environmental	29,614		28,160
Warranty	3,237		2,690
Restructuring and exit	356		96
Other, including net investment hedge	40,673		38,594
	$	514,086	$	677,533

Warranty

Estimated warranty program claims are provided for at the time of sale. Amounts provided for are based on historical costs and adjusted for new claims. The changes in the carrying amount of product warranties through December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	2013			2012
Beginning Balance, January 1	$	43,759		$	37,739
Provision for warranties	57,458			48,626
Settlements made	(53,373		)	(48,086		)
Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation	(379		)	5,480
Ending balance, December 31	$	47,465		$	43,759

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Restucturing Activities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, actual	$ 25,909,000	$ 19,404,000	$ 5,583,000
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Severance and other restructuring reserve, beginning balance	7,761,000	5,148,000	6,435,000
Provision	25,909,000	19,404,000	5,583,000
Payments	(23,999,000)	(16,923,000)	(6,184,000)
Other, including foreign currency	731,000	132,000	(686,000)
Severance and other restructuring reserve, ending balance	10,402,000	7,761,000	5,148,000
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, actual	12,098,000	3,935,000	2,243,000
Selling and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, actual	13,811,000	15,469,000	3,340,000
Energy Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, actual	(712,000)	668,000	2,668,000
Engineered Systems Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, actual	6,598,000	7,458,000	1,193,000
Printing and Identification Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, actual	3,772,000	5,753,000	38,000
Communication Technologies Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, actual	16,251,000	5,525,000	1,684,000
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Severance and other restructuring reserve, beginning balance	5,160,000	2,019,000	987,000
Provision	18,918,000	14,458,000	1,413,000
Payments	(16,554,000)	(11,376,000)	(313,000)
Other, including foreign currency	394,000	59,000	(68,000)
Severance and other restructuring reserve, ending balance	7,918,000	5,160,000	2,019,000
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Severance and other restructuring reserve, beginning balance	2,601,000	3,129,000	5,448,000
Provision	6,991,000	4,946,000	4,170,000
Payments	(7,445,000)	(5,547,000)	(5,871,000)
Other, including foreign currency	337,000	73,000	(618,000)
Severance and other restructuring reserve, ending balance	2,484,000	2,601,000	3,129,000
Minimum [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, expected	5,000,000
Maximum [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, expected	$ 15,000,000

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Property, Plant and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Text Block]

6. Property, Plant and Equipment, net

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Land	$	70,645		$	70,079
Buildings and improvements	621,958			605,448
Machinery, equipment and other	2,374,456			2,231,721
Subtotal	3,067,059			2,907,248
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,884,077		)	(1,740,196		)
Total	$	1,182,982		$	1,167,052

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	Energy			Engineered Systems			Printing & Identification			Communication Technologies			Total
Goodwill	$	622,335		$	1,005,980		$	744,638		$	1,204,582		$	3,577,535
Accumulated impairment loss	—			(70,560		)	—			—			(70,560		)
Balance at January 1, 2012	622,335			935,420			744,638			1,204,582			3,506,975
Acquisitions	135,906			466,192			—			—			602,098
Purchase price adjustments	—			—			—			(6,998		)	(6,998		)
Foreign currency translation	2,396			1,769			1,699			6,711			12,575
Balance at December 31, 2012	760,637			1,403,381			746,337			1,204,295			4,114,650
Acquisitions	41,751			95,038			5,099			—			141,888
Purchase price adjustments	(2,278		)	(25,860		)	—			—			(28,138		)
Foreign currency translation	(5,566		)	4,694			(209		)	15,590			14,509
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	794,544		$	1,477,253		$	751,227		$	1,219,885		$	4,242,909

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded adjustments totaling $28,138 to goodwill relating primarily to finalization of the purchase price allocation to assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the 2012 acquisitions of Maag Pump Systems, Anthony International, and UPCO, Inc. The Company did not record adjustments relating to these acquisitions for the year ended December 31, 2012, as amounts were not significant.

The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset:

	December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
Trademarks	$	134,898	$	35,736	$	124,129	$	25,364
Patents	201,779		120,354		180,427		105,369
Customer Intangibles	1,717,912		614,410		1,585,041		474,309
Unpatented Technologies	146,240		100,465		146,025		85,373
Drawings & Manuals	43,022		11,684		34,120		8,035
Distributor Relationships	72,514		35,447		72,514		31,650
Other	34,174		21,830		32,221		20,815
Total	$	2,350,539	$	939,926	$	2,174,477	$	750,915
Unamortized intangible assets:
Trademarks	201,874				201,858
Total intangible assets, net	$	1,612,487			$	1,625,420

Total amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $186,258, $155,770, and $122,453, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years, based on current intangible balances, is estimated to be as follows:

2014	$	185,100
2015	183,306
2016	181,159
2017	173,721
2018	160,152

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Restructuring Activities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

9. Restructuring Activities

From time to time, the Company will initiate various restructuring programs and incur severance and other restructuring costs. The following table details restructuring charges incurred by segment for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012		2011
Energy	$	(712	)	$	668	$	2,668
Engineered Systems	6,598			7,458		1,193
Printing & Identification	3,772			5,753		38
Communication Technologies	16,251			5,525		1,684
Total	$	25,909		$	19,404	$	5,583
These amounts are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as follows:
Cost of goods and services	$	12,098		$	3,935	$	2,243
Selling and administrative expenses	13,811			15,469		3,340
Total	$	25,909		$	19,404	$	5,583

The restructuring charges of $25,909 incurred in 2013 relate to restructuring programs initiated during 2013 and 2012. These programs are designed to better align the Company's operations with current market conditions through targeted facility consolidations, headcount reductions and other measures to further optimize operations. The Company expects to incur restructuring charges of approximately $5.0 million to $15.0 million in 2014 in connection with the above-mentioned projects, as well as certain other programs to be initiated during the year to rationalize headcount and optimize operations in a few select businesses. We anticipate that much of the benefit of the 2013 and 2014 programs will be realized over the remainder of 2014 and into 2015. We also expect to fund the remainder of the 2013 programs currently underway, as well those commenced in 2014, over the next 12 to 18 months. In light of the economic uncertainty in certain of our end markets and our continued focus on improving our operating efficiency, it is possible that additional programs may be implemented throughout the remainder of 2014.

The $25,909 of restructuring charges incurred during 2013 included the programs as described below.

• The Energy segment recorded a net restructuring benefit of $712, that included a net gain on sale of three buildings relating to facility consolidations within the production sector undertaken to optimize cost structure.

• The Engineered Systems segment incurred net restructuring charges of $6,598 in connection with certain facility consolidations and optimizations and headcount reductions undertaken to optimize its cost structure.

• The Printing & Identification segment incurred restructuring charges of $3,772 relating to exit plans at targeted facilities, which included certain adjustments and offsets to previously recorded reserves.

• The Communication Technologies segment incurred restructuring charges of $16,251 related principally to a facility consolidation in its capacitor business and headcount reductions in connection with integration activities within its consumer electronic business.

Restructuring expenses incurred in 2012 and 2011 also included targeted facility consolidations at certain businesses.

The following table details the Company’s severance and other restructuring accrual activity:

	Severance			Exit			Total
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	987		5,448			$	6,435
Restructuring charges	1,413			4,170			5,583
Payments	(313		)	(5,871		)	(6,184		)
Other, including foreign currency	(68		)	(618		)	(686		)
Balance at December 31, 2011	2,019			3,129			5,148
Restructuring charges	14,458			4,946			19,404
Payments	(11,376		)	(5,547		)	(16,923		)
Other, including foreign currency	59			73			132
Balance at December 31, 2012	5,160			2,601			7,761
Restructuring charges	18,918			6,991			25,909
Payments	(16,554		)	(7,445		)	(23,999		)
Other, including foreign currency	394			337			731
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	7,918		$	2,484		$	10,402

The accrual balance at December 31, 2013 primarily reflects restructuring plans initiated during the year, as well as ongoing lease commitment obligations for facilities closed in earlier periods.

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Financial Instruments - Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,872,454	$ 2,680,674
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,601,979	$ 2,192,616

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Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 20,392	$ 21,238	$ 26,815
Acquired by Purchase or Merger	0	56	73
Charged to Cost and Expense	6,394	5,162	5,693
Reductions	(6,204)	(6,481)	(10,013)
Other	(218)	417	(1,330)
Balance at End of Year	20,364	20,392	21,238
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	18,887	20,855	35,486
Acquired by Purchase or Merger	0	0	0
Additions	0	0	0
Reductions	(3,333)	(1,968)	(14,631)
Other	0	0	0
Balance at End of Year	15,554	18,887	20,855
LIFO Reserve [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	55,506	55,345	45,742
Acquired by Purchase or Merger	0	0	0
Charged to Cost and Expense	0	161	9,603
Reductions	(2,484)	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Balance at End of Year	$ 53,022	$ 55,506	$ 55,345

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Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Accrued compensation, principally postretirement and other employee benefits	$ 136,712,000	$ 197,253,000
Accrued expenses, principally for state income taxes, interest and warranty	41,834,000	46,739,000
Net operating loss and other carryforwards	123,748,000	107,959,000
Inventories, principally due to reserves for financial reporting purposes and capitalization for tax purposes	23,756,000	23,239,000
Accounts receivable, principally due to allowance for doubtful accounts	5,247,000	5,479,000
Accrued insurance	4,364,000	5,002,000
Long-term liabilities, principally warranty, environmental and exit costs	4,636,000	2,781,000
Other assets	12,215,000	9,235,000
Total gross deferred tax assets	352,512,000	397,687,000
Valuation allowance	(15,554,000)	(18,887,000)
Total deferred tax assets	336,958,000	378,800,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Intangible assets, principally due to different tax and financial reporting bases and amortization lives	(720,951,000)	(719,904,000)
Plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation	(66,285,000)	(65,480,000)
Accounts receivable	(6,674,000)	(5,725,000)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	(793,910,000)	(791,109,000)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	(456,952,000)	(412,309,000)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Current deferred tax asset	74,631,000	54,219,000
Non-current deferred tax asset	18,670,000	10,236,000
Current deferred tax liability	(970,000)	(3,395,000)
Non-current deferred tax liability	549,283,000	473,369,000
Undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries	$ 2,100,000,000

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Financial Instruments - Balance Sheet Location (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	$ 0	$ 0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	0	0
Net investment hedge derivative - cross currency swap	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	879	85
Liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	168	799
Net investment hedge derivative - cross currency swap	23,716	22,681
Level 3 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency cash flow hedges	0	0
Net investment hedge derivative - cross currency swap	$ 0	$ 0

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Components of property, plant and equipment, net

6. Property, Plant and Equipment, net

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Land	$	70,645		$	70,079
Buildings and improvements	621,958			605,448
Machinery, equipment and other	2,374,456			2,231,721
Subtotal	3,067,059			2,907,248
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,884,077		)	(1,740,196		)
Total	$	1,182,982		$	1,167,052

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Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of business acquisitions (in businesses)	10	7
Goodwill and intangible assets acquired	$ 291,116,000
Aggregate revenue of current period acquisitions included in Company's results	75,200,000
Aggregate pre-tax earnings of current period acquisitions included in Company's results	(2,400,000)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Current assets, net of cash acquired	98,641,000	203,646,000
Property, plant and equipment	33,403,000	98,016,000
Goodwill	141,888,000	602,098,000
Intangible assets	149,228,000	569,747,000
Other non-current assets, principally deferred taxes	2,622,000	67,605,000
Current liabilities assumed	(58,052,000)	(103,112,000)
Non-current liabilities assumed, principally deferred taxes and pension obligations	(44,892,000)	(256,957,000)
Net assets acquired	322,838,000	1,181,043,000
Tax Deductible Goodwill [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill - Tax deductible	20,241,000
Non Deductible Goodwill [Member]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Goodwill	121,647,000
Customer Intangibles [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	117,292,000
Weighted average lives of finite-lived intangible assets acquired	10 years
Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	9,996,000
Weighted average lives of finite-lived intangible assets acquired	10 years
Patents [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	5,775,000
Weighted average lives of finite-lived intangible assets acquired	10 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	16,165,000
Weighted average lives of finite-lived intangible assets acquired	6 years
Energy Segment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill and intangible assets acquired	87,955,000
Energy Segment [Member] | Tax Deductible Goodwill [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill - Tax deductible	272,000
Energy Segment [Member] | Non Deductible Goodwill [Member]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Goodwill	41,479,000
Energy Segment [Member] | Customer Intangibles [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	36,463,000
Energy Segment [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	4,481,000
Energy Segment [Member] | Patents [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	2,085,000
Energy Segment [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	3,175,000
Engineered Systems Segment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill and intangible assets acquired	196,242,000
Engineered Systems Segment [Member] | Tax Deductible Goodwill [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill - Tax deductible	14,870,000
Engineered Systems Segment [Member] | Non Deductible Goodwill [Member]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Goodwill	80,168,000
Engineered Systems Segment [Member] | Customer Intangibles [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	80,829,000
Engineered Systems Segment [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	5,515,000
Engineered Systems Segment [Member] | Patents [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	1,870,000
Engineered Systems Segment [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	12,990,000
Printing and Identification Segment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill and intangible assets acquired	6,919,000
Printing and Identification Segment [Member] | Tax Deductible Goodwill [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill - Tax deductible	5,099,000
Printing and Identification Segment [Member] | Non Deductible Goodwill [Member]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Goodwill	0
Printing and Identification Segment [Member] | Customer Intangibles [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	0
Printing and Identification Segment [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	0
Printing and Identification Segment [Member] | Patents [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	1,820,000
Printing and Identification Segment [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets	$ 0

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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

14. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Lease Commitments

The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under operating leases, many of which contain renewal options. Total rental expense, net of insignificant sublease rental income, for all operating leases was $91,209, $80,350, and $76,529 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Contingent rentals under the operating leases were not significant.

The aggregate future minimum lease payments for operating and capital leases as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	Operating		Capital
2014	$	77,344	$	5,793
2015	59,647		1,945
2016	43,982		781
2017	36,609		240
2018	32,492		126
2019 and thereafter	97,609		531
	$	347,683	$	9,416

Guarantees

The Company has provided typical indemnities in connection with sales of certain businesses and assets, including representations and warranties and related indemnities for environmental, health and safety, tax, and employment matters.  The Company does not have any material liabilities recorded for these indemnifications and is not aware of any claims or other information that would give rise to material payments under such indemnities.

Litigation

A few of the Company’s subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings relating to the cleanup of waste disposal sites identified under federal and state statutes which provide for the allocation of such costs among “potentially responsible parties.” In each instance, the extent of the Company’s liability appears to be very small in relation to the total projected expenditures and the number of other “potentially responsible parties” involved and is anticipated to be immaterial to the Company. In addition, a few of the Company’s subsidiaries are involved in ongoing remedial activities at certain current and former plant sites, in cooperation with regulatory agencies, and appropriate reserves have been established. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has reserves totaling $30,302 and $28,875, respectively, for environmental matters that are probable and estimable, with the 2013 increase primarily attributed to environmental contingencies assumed in recent acquisitions.

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are also parties to a number of other legal proceedings incidental to their businesses. These proceedings primarily involve claims by private parties alleging injury arising out of use of the Company’s products, exposure to hazardous substances, patent infringement, employment matters, and commercial disputes. Management and legal counsel, at least quarterly, review the probable outcome of such proceedings, the costs and expenses reasonably expected to be incurred and currently accrued to-date, and the availability and extent of insurance coverage. The Company has reserves for legal matters that are probable and estimable and not otherwise covered by insurance, and at December 31, 2013 and 2012, these reserves are not significant. While it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of these legal actions, in the opinion of management, based on the aforementioned reviews, the Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material affect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Stockholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

19. Stockholders' Equity

The Company has the authority to issue up to 100,000 shares of $100 par preferred stock and up to 500,000,000 shares of $1.0 par common stock. None of the preferred stock has been issued. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, 255,320,345 and 254,119,478 shares of common stock were issued, and the Company had 85,413,416 and 79,401,585 treasury shares, held at cost, respectively.

Share Repurchases

Share repurchases were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Shares repurchased in the open market	6,005,880		12,314,795		4,034,973
Shares repurchased from holders of employee stock options	5,951		86,303		80,166
Total shares repurchased	6,011,831		12,401,098		4,115,139
Average price paid per share	$	76.16	$	60.38	$	58.93

In May 2012, the Board of Directors renewed its standing authorization of the Company's share repurchase program, on terms consistent with its prior five-year authorization which expired at that time. This renewal authorized the repurchase of up to 10,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock during the five-year period ending May 2017. The Company did not repurchase any shares under this authorization during 2013. As of December 31, 2013, the number of shares still available for repurchase under the May 2012 share repurchase authorization was 3,908,289.

In November 2012, the Board of Directors approved a $1.0 billion share repurchase program authorizing repurchases of the Company's common shares over the next 12 to 18 months. The Company repurchased 6,005,880 shares under this new program during 2013. As of December 31, 2013, the approximate dollar amount still available for repurchase under this share repurchase program was $292,565.

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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 segments	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Description of Business [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	4
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Maturity Period Of Cash Equivalent (in months)	three months or less
Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Original maturity period of short-term investments, maximum	greater than three months, up to twelve months
Short-term Investments	$ 0
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation	235,358,000	201,816,000	168,024,000
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill impairment loss, net of tax	53,439,000	51,854,000	76,072,000
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Vesting period (in years)	3 years
Research and Development [Abstract]
Research and development expense	185,623,000	189,844,000	175,532,000
Advertising [Abstract]
Advertising expense	39,559,000	39,560,000	39,214,000
Risk, Retention, Insurance [Abstract]
Maximum Limit For Self Insurance Product Commercial General Liability Claims	5,000,000
Maximum Limit For Self Insurance Workers Compensation Claims	500,000
Maximum Limit For Self Insurance Automobile Liability Claims	$ 1,000,000
Buildings and improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	5 years
Buildings and improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	31 years 6 months
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	3 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	7 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	7 years
Vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	3 years
Vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	3 years
Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	3 years
Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	5 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, useful life	5 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, useful life	15 years

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Equity and Cash Incentive Program (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock-based incentive plans compensation expense

Stock-based compensation costs are reported within selling and administrative expenses. The following table summarizes the Company’s compensation expense relating to all stock-based incentive plans:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Pre-tax compensation expense	$	30,480		$	30,884		$	25,130
Tax benefit	(10,745		)	(10,904		)	(8,795		)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	19,735		$	19,980		$	16,335

Summary of activity relating to SARs and stock options

A summary of activity relating to SARs and stock options granted under the 2012 Plan and the predecessor plans for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows:

	SARs							Stock Options
	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Outstanding at 1/1/2013	8,551,608		$	50.17				724,406		$	38.18
Granted	1,613,884		71.86					—		—
Forfeit / expired	(285,351	)	66.72					(22,438	)	30.50
Exercised	(2,359,381	)	42.28					(492,141	)	38.44
Outstanding at 12/31/2013	7,520,760		56.67		$	299,812	6.8	209,827		38.39		$	12,201	1.0
Exercisable at 12/31/2013	3,089,841		$	40.47	$	173,243	4.8	209,827		$	38.39	$	12,201	1.0

Other information for SARs and stock options

Other information regarding the exercise of SARs and stock options is listed below:

	2013		2012		2011
SARs
Fair value of SARs that became exercisable	$	23,605	$	16,484	$	21,202
Aggregate intrinsic value of SARs exercised	$	83,944	$	61,531	$	24,322
Stock Options
Cash received by Dover for exercise of stock options	$	14,830	$	38,029	$	26,519
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised	$	19,937	$	29,866	$	24,726

Summary of activity for performance share awards

A summary of activity for performance share awards for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows:

	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2012	95,167		$	81.12
Granted	47,032		80.47
Vested *	(42,498	)	91.41
Forfeited	(7,156	)	81.19
Unvested at December 31, 2013	92,545		$	76.05
* Under the terms of the performance share award, the actual number of shares awarded can range from zero to 200% of the original target grant, depending on Dover's three-year performance relative to the peer group for the relevant performance period. Awards vesting at the end of 2013, as shown above, are expected to be paid out at approximately 136.8% of their original target.

Shares granted to directors

The Company issued the following shares to its non-employee directors during 2013 and 2012 under the 2012 Plan and during 2011 under the Directors' Plan as partial compensation for serving as directors of the Company:

	Years ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Aggregate shares granted	14,271		20,344		20,929
Shares deferred	(6,929	)	—		—
Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations	(354	)	(544	)	(562	)
Net shares issued	6,988		19,800		20,367

Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Assumptions used in determining fair value of stock appreciation rights and performance shares awarded during the period

The fair value of each SAR grant was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

	2013			2012			2011
Risk-free interest rate	1.39		%	1.05		%	2.68		%
Dividend yield	2.06		%	2.03		%	1.70		%
Expected life (years)	7.1			5.7			5.8
Volatility	33.78		%	36.41		%	33.56		%
Grant price	$	71.86		$	65.38		$	66.59
Fair value at date of grant	$	20.62		$	18.51		$	20.13

Awards outstanding, vested and exercisable

	SARs Outstanding				SARs Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years
$29.45 - $42.88	2,535,719	$	38.64	5.3	2,535,719	$	38.64	5.3
$46.00 - $50.60	552,000	48.80		2.6	552,000	48.80		2.6
$65.38 - $71.86	4,433,041	67.97		8.2	2,122	65.98		3.9

Performance Shares [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Assumptions used in determining fair value of stock appreciation rights and performance shares awarded during the period

The performance share awards are market condition awards and have been fair valued on the date of grant using the Monte Carlo simulation model (a binomial lattice-based valuation model) with the following assumptions:

	2013			2012			2011
Risk-free interest rate	0.40		%	0.37		%	1.34		%
Dividend yield	2.06		%	2.03		%	1.61		%
Expected life (years)	2.9			2.9			2.9
Volatility	30.36		%	34.10		%	40.48		%
Fair value of performance award	$	80.47		$	71.98		$	91.41

Stock Options [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Awards outstanding, vested and exercisable

	Stock Options Outstanding				Stock Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years
$38.00 - $38.50	184,241	$	38.00	1.1	184,241	$	38.00	1.1
$39.00 - $41.25	25,586	41.20		0.1	25,586	41.20		0.1

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 20,364	$ 20,392
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, par value per share	$ 100	$ 100
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000	100,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value per share	$ 1.0	$ 1.0
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	255,320,345	254,119,478

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Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions

3. Acquisitions

2013 Acquisitions

The following table details the acquisitions made during the year ended December 31, 2013.

Date	Type	Company / Product Line Acquired	Location (Near)	Segment
May 2	Stock	Ebsray Pumps	Brookvale, Australia	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of rotary pumps in vane, regenerative turbine, and internal gear technologies.
May 7	Stock	The Curotto-Can, Inc.	Sonoma, California	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of automated front loaders for use in the waste collection industry.
May 21	Asset	Klaus Enterprise, Ltd.	Alberta, Canada	Energy
Manufacturer of valves and gas compressor components that specializes in replacing parts designed to optimize the efficiency and reliability of reciprocating compressors.
May 30	Asset	Source Technologies	Charlotte, North Carolina	Printing & Identification
Manufacturer of printing devices and software, specializing in thermal stationary barcode printers.
July 1	Asset	RSI Systems	Frederick, Maryland	Printing & Identification
Manufacturer of thermal ink jet applications ranging from packaging line coding and marking to high-speed product identification, authentication, and tracking systems for serialization.
September 19	Stock	SPIRIT Global Energy Solutions	Midland, Texas	Energy
Manufacturer of artificial lift tools and technology for oil and gas producers.
October 5	Stock	Fibresec Holdings Ltd.	Dorset, England	Energy
Manufacturer of composite access covers and containment systems for retail fueling sites.
October 9	Stock	Kungsors Plast AB (KPS)	Kungsors, Sweden	Energy
Manufacturer of high density polyethylene fusion underground piping systems for retail fueling sites.
October 16	Stock	Lianyungang Jump Equipment Co., Ltd.	Lianyungang, China	Energy
Provider of top loading and LNG onshore loading equipment in China.
November 4	Stock	Finder Pompe	Merate, Italy	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of engineered pumps, spare parts, and related services for critical applications mostly in the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas markets.

During 2013, the Company acquired ten businesses in separate transactions for net cash consideration of $322,838. The businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Refrigeration & Industrial and Fluid Solutions platforms of the Engineered Systems segment, as well as the Energy and Printing & Identification segments. The goodwill identified by these acquisitions reflects the benefits expected to be derived from product line expansion and operational synergies.  Upon consummation of the acquisitions, each of these entities is now wholly-owned by Dover.

The following presents the allocation of acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values:

Current assets, net of cash acquired	$	98,641
Property, plant and equipment	33,403
Goodwill	141,888
Intangible assets	149,228
Other non-current assets, principally deferred taxes	2,622
Current liabilities assumed	(58,052		)
Non-current liabilities assumed, principally deferred taxes	(44,892		)
Net assets acquired	$	322,838

The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications by applicable segment for the 2013 acquisitions are as follows:

	Energy		Engineered Systems		Printing & Identification		Total		Useful life (in years)
Goodwill - Tax deductible	$	272	$	14,870	$	5,099	$	20,241	na
Goodwill - Non deductible	41,479		80,168		—		121,647		na
Customer intangibles	36,463		80,829		—		117,292		10
Trademarks	4,481		5,515		—		9,996		10
Patents	2,085		1,870		1,820		5,775		10
Other intangibles and assets	3,175		12,990		—		16,165		6
	$	87,955	$	196,242	$	6,919	$	291,116

The Company has substantially completed the purchase price allocations for the 2013 acquisitions.  However, if additional information is obtained about these assets and liabilities within the measurement period (not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition), including finalization of asset appraisals, the Company will refine its estimates of fair value to allocate the purchase price more accurately; however, any such revisions are not expected to be significant.

The Consolidated Statements of Earnings include the results of these businesses from the dates of acquisition.  The aggregate revenue and pre-tax loss of the 2013 acquisitions included in the Company’s 2013 consolidated revenue and earnings totaled $75.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

2012 Acquisitions

During2012, the Company acquired seven businesses for an aggregate consideration of $1,181,043, net of cash acquired. A summary of the acquisitions made during 2012 is as follows:

Date	Type	Company / Product Line Acquired	Location (Near)	Segment
Jan 1	Asset	Quattroflow Fluid Systems	Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of positive displacement pumps primarily serving the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Mar 13	Stock	Maag Pump Systems	Grossostheim, Germany	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of gear pump technology, pelletizing systems, and engineered integrated solutions for the polymer, plastic, chemical, and petrochemical industries.
Apr 25	Stock	Production Control Services (PCS)	Fredrick, Colorado	Energy
Manufacturer of products in artificial lift and production optimization, including plunger lift, gas lift, nitrogen generation, and well site automation.
Nov 30	Stock	Anthony International	Sylmar, California	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of specialty glass, commercial glass refrigerator and freezer doors, case lighting, and display and merchandising systems.
Dec 6	Asset	Elektron	Bremen, Germany	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of electrical equipment for the automotive workshop, specializing in welders and battery service machines.
Dec 20	Asset	Power Soak	Kansas City, Missouri	Engineered Systems
Manufacturer of continuous motion, water jet propelled ware washing systems.
Dec 28	Stock	UPCO, Inc.	Claremore, Oklahoma	Energy
Manufacturer of steel sucker rods and accessories used in the artificial lift segment of the oilfield services industry.

These businesses predominantly manufacture products in the energy and fluid solutions markets, two key growth areas for the Company. The businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Energy segment and the Fluid Solutions platform of the Engineered Systems segment.

The following presents the allocation of acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values:

Current assets, net of cash acquired	$	203,646
Property, plant and equipment	98,016
Goodwill	602,098
Intangible assets	569,747
Other non-current assets, principally deferred taxes	67,605
Current liabilities assumed	(103,112		)
Non-current liabilities assumed, principally deferred taxes and pension obligations	(256,957		)
Net assets acquired	$	1,181,043

Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma information illustrates the effect on the Company’s revenue and earnings from continuing operations for years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, assuming that the 2013 acquisitions had taken place at the beginning of 2012. As a result, the supplemental pro forma earnings reflect adjustments to earnings from continuing operations as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings to exclude $4,963 of nonrecurring expense related to the fair value adjustments to acquisition-date inventory (after-tax) and $2,905 of acquisition-related costs (after-tax) from the year ended December 31, 2013. The supplemental pro forma earnings for the comparable 2012 period were adjusted to include these charges as if they were incurred at the beginning of 2011. The 2013 and 2012 supplemental pro forma earnings are also adjusted to reflect the comparable impact of additional depreciation and amortization expense (net of tax) resulting from the fair value measurement of tangible and intangible assets relating to 2013 and 2012 acquisitions.

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013		2012
Revenue from continuing operations:
As reported	$	8,729,813	$	8,104,339
Pro forma	8,852,973		8,712,047
Earnings from continuing operations:
As reported	$	965,805	$	833,119
Pro forma	972,026		868,803
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations:
As reported	$	5.64	$	4.59
Pro forma	5.68		4.79
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations:
As reported	$	5.57	$	4.53
Pro forma	5.60		4.72

These pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only, and they do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the acquisitions occurred on the dates indicated or that may result in the future.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Indefinite-lived Intangibles (Details) (Trademarks [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Trademarks [Member]
Unamortized Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount	$ 201,874	$ 201,858

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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stockholders' Equity, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000	100,000
Preferred stock, par value per share	$ 100	$ 100
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, par value per share	$ 1.0	$ 1.0
Common stock, shares issued	255,320,345	254,119,478
Number of treasury shares held	85,413,416	79,401,585
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Shares repurchased	6,011,831.000	12,401,098.000	4,115,139.000
Average price per share for repurchased shares (in dollars per share)	$ 76.16	$ 60.38	$ 58.93
May 2012 Authorization [Member]
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased		10,000,000
Remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased	3,908,289
November 2012 Authorization [Member]
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Authorized dollar amount for share repurchase program		$ 1,000,000,000
Shares repurchased	6,005,880
Remaining dollar amount authorized to be repurchased	$ 292,565,000
Shares repurchased in open market [Member]
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Shares repurchased	6,005,880	12,314,795	4,034,973
Shares repurchased from holders of employee stock options [Member]
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Shares repurchased	5,951	86,303	80,166

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Income Taxes - Tax Credit Carryforwards (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Research and development tax credit [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward	$ 0.8	$ 0.8
Tax credit expiration date	Jan. 01, 2025
Alternative minimum tax credit [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward	$ 0	$ 4.3

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Quarterly Data

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Data (Unaudited) [Text Block]

20. Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

					Continuing Operations						Net Earnings
Quarter	Revenue		Gross Profit		Earnings		Per Share - Basic		Per Share - Diluted		Net Earnings		Per Share - Basic		Per Share - Diluted
2013
First	$	2,039,573	$	776,622	$	196,989	$	1.14	$	1.12	$	210,003	$	1.21	$	1.20
Second	2,228,763		855,952		294,352		1.72		1.70		330,049		1.93		1.91
Third	2,252,349		876,650		263,652		1.55		1.53		269,114		1.58		1.56
Fourth	2,209,128		830,557		210,812		1.24		1.22		193,963		1.14		1.13
	$	8,729,813	$	3,339,781	$	965,805	5.64		5.57		$	1,003,129	5.86		5.78
2012
First	$	1,954,614	$	746,080	$	186,409	$	1.01	$	1.00	$	196,063	$	1.07	$	1.05
Second	2,038,289		777,102		205,156		1.12		1.10		214,101		1.17		1.15
Third	2,097,605		810,139		233,330		1.28		1.27		241,046		1.33		1.31
Fourth	2,013,831		773,744		208,224		1.17		1.16		159,860		0.90		0.89
	$	8,104,339	$	3,107,065	$	833,119	4.59		4.53		$	811,070	4.47		4.41

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Employee Benefit Plans - Assumptions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Ultimate medical trend rate	5.00%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Expected return on plan assets	7.75%
Annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered benefits	8.50%
Ultimate medical trend rate	5.00%
Year that rate reaches ultimate trend rate	2027
Effect of one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates [Abstract]
Effect of one percentage point increase on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	$ 381
Effect of one percentage point decrease on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	$ (363)
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.90%	4.05%
Average wage increase	4.00%	4.00%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.05%	4.85%	5.50%
Average wage increase	4.00%	4.00%	4.50%
Expected return on plan assets	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate	3.53%	3.31%
Average wage increase	2.86%	2.74%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	3.31%	4.62%	5.04%
Average wage increase	2.74%	3.14%	3.73%
Expected return on plan assets	5.32%	5.90%	6.45%
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.77%	4.00%
Average wage increase	4.50%	4.50%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.02%	4.77%	5.50%
Average wage increase	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.45%	3.65%
Ultimate medical trend rate	5.00%	5.00%
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	3.65%	3.65%	5.10%
Ultimate medical trend rate	5.00%	5.00%

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Borrowings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of short-term debt [Table Text Block]

Borrowings consist of the following:

	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Short-term:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	2,778	$	3,266
Commercial paper	226,500		607,500
	$	229,278	$	610,766

Borrowings [Table Text Block]

	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Long-term:
4.875% 10-year notes due October 15, 2015	$	299,638		$	299,441
5.45% 10-year notes due March 15, 2018	348,598			348,268
2.125% 7-year notes due December 1, 2020 (euro-denominated)	411,500			—
4.30% 10-year notes due March 1, 2021	449,813			449,787
6.65% 30-year debentures due June 1, 2028	199,483			199,448
5.375% 30-year debentures due October 15, 2035	296,526			296,367
6.60% 30-year notes due March 15, 2038	247,859			247,771
5.375% 30-year notes due March 1, 2041	345,671			345,511
Other	2,891			6,023
Total long-term debt	2,601,979			2,192,616
Less current portion	(2,778		)	(3,266		)
	$	2,599,201		$	2,189,350

Schedule of interest expense and interest income [Table Text Block]

Interest expense and interest income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Interest expense	$	124,647		$	125,995		$	124,783
Interest income	(3,905		)	(4,854		)	(9,258		)
Interest expense, net	$	120,742		$	121,141		$	115,525

Scheduled maturities [Table Text Block]

Scheduled maturities of long-term debt for the years ending December 31 are as follows:

2014	$	2,778
2015	299,638
2016	—
2017	—
2018	348,598
2019 and thereafter	1,950,965
	$	2,601,979

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Equity and Cash Incentive Program

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Equity Incentive Program [Abstract]

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

13. Equity and Cash Incentive Program

The Company's share-based awards are typically granted annually at its regularly scheduled first quarter Compensation Committee meeting. In 2013, these awards were made pursuant to the terms of the Company's 2012 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the "2012 Plan"), which was approved by shareholders on May 3, 2012. This plan replaced the 2005 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan"), which would have otherwise terminated according to its terms on January 31, 2015 and the 1996 Non-Employee Directors Stock Compensation Plan (the "Directors Plan"), which would have otherwise terminated according to its terms on December 31, 2012. Upon approval of the 2012 Plan, no additional awards may be granted under the 2005 Plan. Officers and other key employees, as well as non-employee directors, are eligible to participate in the 2012 Plan, which has a ten year term and will terminate on May 3, 2022. The 2012 Plan provides for stock options and SARs grants, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, performance share awards, cash performance awards, directors' shares, and deferred stock units. Under the 2012 Plan, a total of 17,000,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance, subject to adjustments resulting from stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, reorganizations, and other similar changes.

The exercise price per share for stock options and SARs is equal to the closing price of the Company’s stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant. New common shares are issued when options or SARs are exercised. The period during which options and SARs are exercisable is fixed by the Company’s Compensation Committee at the time of grant.  Generally, the stock options or SARs vest after three years of service and expire at the end of ten years.  

Stock-based compensation costs are reported within selling and administrative expenses. The following table summarizes the Company’s compensation expense relating to all stock-based incentive plans:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Pre-tax compensation expense	$	30,480		$	30,884		$	25,130
Tax benefit	(10,745		)	(10,904		)	(8,795		)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	19,735		$	19,980		$	16,335

SARs and Stock Options

In 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company issued SARs covering 1,613,884, 1,719,943, and 1,524,329 shares, respectively.  Since 2006, the Company has only issued SARs and does not anticipate issuing stock options in the future.  The fair value of each SAR grant was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

	2013			2012			2011
Risk-free interest rate	1.39		%	1.05		%	2.68		%
Dividend yield	2.06		%	2.03		%	1.70		%
Expected life (years)	7.1			5.7			5.8
Volatility	33.78		%	36.41		%	33.56		%
Grant price	$	71.86		$	65.38		$	66.59
Fair value at date of grant	$	20.62		$	18.51		$	20.13

Expected volatilities are based on Dover's stock price history, including implied volatilities from traded options on Dover stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate SAR exercise and employee termination patterns within the valuation model. The expected life of SARs granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the average period of time that SARs granted are expected to be outstanding. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

A summary of activity relating to SARs and stock options granted under the 2012 Plan and the predecessor plans for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows:

	SARs							Stock Options
	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Outstanding at 1/1/2013	8,551,608		$	50.17				724,406		$	38.18
Granted	1,613,884		71.86					—		—
Forfeit / expired	(285,351	)	66.72					(22,438	)	30.50
Exercised	(2,359,381	)	42.28					(492,141	)	38.44
Outstanding at 12/31/2013	7,520,760		56.67		$	299,812	6.8	209,827		38.39		$	12,201	1.0
Exercisable at 12/31/2013	3,089,841		$	40.47	$	173,243	4.8	209,827		$	38.39	$	12,201	1.0

The following table summarizes information about SAR and option awards outstanding that are vested and exercisable at December 31, 2013: 

	SARs Outstanding				SARs Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years
$29.45 - $42.88	2,535,719	$	38.64	5.3	2,535,719	$	38.64	5.3
$46.00 - $50.60	552,000	48.80		2.6	552,000	48.80		2.6
$65.38 - $71.86	4,433,041	67.97		8.2	2,122	65.98		3.9

	Stock Options Outstanding				Stock Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years
$38.00 - $38.50	184,241	$	38.00	1.1	184,241	$	38.00	1.1
$39.00 - $41.25	25,586	41.20		0.1	25,586	41.20		0.1

Unrecognized compensation expense related to SARs not yet exercisable was $30,018 at December 31, 2013.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.  

Other information regarding the exercise of SARs and stock options is listed below:

	2013		2012		2011
SARs
Fair value of SARs that became exercisable	$	23,605	$	16,484	$	21,202
Aggregate intrinsic value of SARs exercised	$	83,944	$	61,531	$	24,322
Stock Options
Cash received by Dover for exercise of stock options	$	14,830	$	38,029	$	26,519
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised	$	19,937	$	29,866	$	24,726

The company recognized tax benefits of $25,661, $22,771, and $8,752 during 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, for the exercise of SARs and stock options. These benefits have been recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital and are reflected as financing cash inflows in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Performance Share Awards

Performance share awards granted are expensed over the three-year requisite performance and service period. Awards shall become vested if (1) the Company achieves certain specified stock performance targets compared to a defined group of peer companies and (2) the employee remains continuously employed by the company during the performance period.  Partial vesting may occur after separation from service in the case of certain terminations not for cause and for retirements.

In 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company issued performance shares covering 47,032, 50,416, and 44,751 shares, respectively. The performance share awards are market condition awards and have been fair valued on the date of grant using the Monte Carlo simulation model (a binomial lattice-based valuation model) with the following assumptions:

	2013			2012			2011
Risk-free interest rate	0.40		%	0.37		%	1.34		%
Dividend yield	2.06		%	2.03		%	1.61		%
Expected life (years)	2.9			2.9			2.9
Volatility	30.36		%	34.10		%	40.48		%
Fair value of performance award	$	80.47		$	71.98		$	91.41

Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of each of the defined peer companies. The interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

A summary of activity for performance share awards for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows:

	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2012	95,167		$	81.12
Granted	47,032		80.47
Vested *	(42,498	)	91.41
Forfeited	(7,156	)	81.19
Unvested at December 31, 2013	92,545		$	76.05
* Under the terms of the performance share award, the actual number of shares awarded can range from zero to 200% of the original target grant, depending on Dover's three-year performance relative to the peer group for the relevant performance period. Awards vesting at the end of 2013, as shown above, are expected to be paid out at approximately 136.8% of their original target.

Unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested performance shares as of December 31, 2013 was $3,524, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.

Restricted Stock Awards

The Company also has restricted stock authorized for grant (as part of the 2005 Plan), under which common stock of the Company may be granted at no cost to certain officers and key employees. In general, restrictions limit the sale or transfer of these shares during a two or three year period, and restrictions lapse proportionately over the two or three year period.  The Company granted 55,200 restricted shares in 2011.  No restricted shares were granted in 2013 or 2012. The number of outstanding restricted shares at December 31, 2013 totaled 40,000 with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $66.59. Unrecognized compensation expense relating to unvested restricted stock as of December 31, 2013 was $1,125, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years.

Directors' Shares

The Company issued the following shares to its non-employee directors during 2013 and 2012 under the 2012 Plan and during 2011 under the Directors' Plan as partial compensation for serving as directors of the Company:

	Years ended December 31,
	2013		2012		2011
Aggregate shares granted	14,271		20,344		20,929
Shares deferred	(6,929	)	—		—
Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations	(354	)	(544	)	(562	)
Net shares issued	6,988		19,800		20,367