Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Sales	$ 1,207,708	$ 1,153,751	$ 3,694,574	$ 3,505,134
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation)	527,452	520,409	1,648,503	1,603,282
Selling, distribution and administrative expenses	462,288	433,050	1,380,720	1,279,933
Restructuring and other special charges (benefits), net (Note 15)	(1,729)	2,431	6,426	18,261
Costs (benefits) related to unsolicited takeover attempt (Note 16)	0	(1,170)	0	(7,870)
Depreciation	65,804	61,575	194,820	182,224
Amortization	6,614	6,437	19,950	18,841
Total costs and expenses	1,060,429	1,022,732	3,250,419	3,094,671
Operating Income	147,279	131,019	444,155	410,463
Interest expense, net	(16,472)	(15,741)	(48,102)	(49,815)
Other income, net (Note 2)	805	1,375	10,329	1,524
Earnings before income taxes	131,612	116,653	406,382	362,172
Income taxes	(48,697)	(44,095)	(151,649)	(136,766)
Net Earnings	$ 82,915	$ 72,558	$ 254,733	$ 225,406
Net Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share	$ 1.07	$ 0.96	$ 3.30	$ 2.94
Diluted earnings per share	$ 1.05	$ 0.93	$ 3.23	$ 2.88
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic	77,417	75,940	77,123	76,632
Diluted	78,944	77,705	78,883	78,340