Property, Plant and Equipment - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Footnote) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Internal-use software development cost	$ 73.0	$ 60.7
Internal-use software development cost, accumulated amortization	$ 31.1	$ 22.2

The carrying amount of capitalized internal-use computer software costs net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date.

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Balance Type:	debit
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