Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 Person	Dec. 31, 2012 Person	Dec. 31, 2011 Person
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees	1,150	1,000	210
Restructuring costs	$ 113.5	$ 66.9	$ 13.0
Acquired	0	20.1
Valves & Controls
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees	500	300
Restructuring costs	51.0	5.1
Process Technologies
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees	150	200	60
Restructuring costs	8.8	23.9	3.9
Flow Technologies
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees	200	300	100
Restructuring costs	24.3	25.2	7.1
Technical Solutions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees	300	200	50
Restructuring costs	19.4	12.7	2.0
All Other Segments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 10.0