Business Combinations (Details) - Interconnect Products and Assemblies segment $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) item
Business Acquisition
Goodwill, net of foreign currency translation \| $	$ 76.2
Number of acquisitions \| item	3

Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination, net of foreign currency translation adjustments. Terse label: Goodwill recognized during the year, related to business acquisitions, net of foreign currency translation

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