Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Carrying Amount Of Acquired Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Foreign currency translation	$ 47.6
Gross Carrying Amounts Intangible Assets [Member]
Gross carrying amounts, balance as of December 31, 2010	214.1
Acquisitions	58.1
Foreign currency translation	13.6
Gross carrying amounts, balance as of June 30, 2011	285.8
Gross Carrying Amounts Intangible Assets [Member] \| Trademarks And Tradenames [Member]
Gross carrying amounts, balance as of December 31, 2010	38.4
Acquisitions	7.7
Foreign currency translation	0.6
Gross carrying amounts, balance as of June 30, 2011	46.7
Gross Carrying Amounts Intangible Assets [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Gross carrying amounts, balance as of December 31, 2010	124.9
Acquisitions	33.3
Foreign currency translation	8.9
Gross carrying amounts, balance as of June 30, 2011	167.1
Gross Carrying Amounts Intangible Assets [Member] \| Patented Technology [Member]
Gross carrying amounts, balance as of December 31, 2010	50.8
Acquisitions	17.1
Foreign currency translation	4.1
Gross carrying amounts, balance as of June 30, 2011	72.0
Accumulated Amortization Intangible Assets [Member]
Accumulated amortization, balance as of December 31, 2010	135.1
Foreign currency translation	8.9
Amortization expense	9.3
Accumulated amortization, balance as of June 30, 2011	153.3
Accumulated Amortization Intangible Assets [Member] \| Trademarks And Tradenames [Member]
Accumulated amortization, balance as of December 31, 2010	11.0
Amortization expense	0.8
Accumulated amortization, balance as of June 30, 2011	11.8
Accumulated Amortization Intangible Assets [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Accumulated amortization, balance as of December 31, 2010	73.7
Foreign currency translation	5.0
Amortization expense	7.7
Accumulated amortization, balance as of June 30, 2011	86.4
Accumulated Amortization Intangible Assets [Member] \| Patented Technology [Member]
Accumulated amortization, balance as of December 31, 2010	50.4
Foreign currency translation	3.9
Amortization expense	0.8
Accumulated amortization, balance as of June 30, 2011	55.1
Unamortized Intangible Assets [Member] \| Trademarks And Tradenames [Member]
Unamortized intangible assets, balance as of December 31, 2010	92.6
Foreign currency translation	3.3
Unamortized intangible assets, balance as of June 30, 2011	$ 95.9

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The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 44
-Subparagraph a(1)

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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 45
-Subparagraph a(1)

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Aggregate amount of amortization expense recognized for intangible asset during the period. A recognized intangible asset shall be amortized over its estimated useful life to the reporting entity unless that life is determined to be indefinite. If an intangible asset has a finite useful life, but the precise length of that life is not known, that intangible asset shall be amortized over the best estimate of its useful life.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 45
-Subparagraph a(2)

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Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, which have a projected indefinite period of benefit (hence are not amortized), allocated to the reportable segment. These assets, acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in either an asset acquisition or business combination, are assessed at least annually for impairment. Examples may include trade secrets, contractual rights, trade names, and licensing agreements.

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