Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net Sales	$ 1,229,610	$ 1,187,083	$ 2,486,866	$ 2,351,383
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation)	552,313	552,334	1,121,051	1,082,873
Selling, distribution and administrative expenses	458,301	423,437	918,432	846,883
Restructuring and other special charges (Note 15)	2,443	2,500	8,155	15,830
Costs (benefits) related to unsolicited takeover attempt (Note 16)	0	0	0	(6,700)
Depreciation	64,649	60,382	129,016	120,649
Amortization	6,718	6,255	13,336	12,404
Total costs and expenses	1,084,424	1,044,908	2,189,990	2,071,939
Operating Income	145,186	142,175	296,876	279,444
Interest expense, net	(15,880)	(17,424)	(31,630)	(34,074)
Other income (expense), net (Note 2)	1,161	(581)	9,524	149
Earnings before income taxes	130,467	124,170	274,770	245,519
Income taxes	(49,447)	(46,316)	(102,952)	(92,671)
Net Earnings	$ 81,020	$ 77,854	$ 171,818	$ 152,848
Net Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share	$ 1.05	$ 1.03	$ 2.23	$ 1.99
Diluted earnings per share	$ 1.03	$ 1.01	$ 2.18	$ 1.94
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic	77,078	75,630	76,973	76,980
Diluted	78,892	77,262	78,860	78,672