SPECIAL CHARGES, NET (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Special charges, net
Special charges, net	$ 0.4	$ 2.4
Restructuring and integration liabilities
Balance at beginning of period	16.4	11.0
Special charges - cash	(0.2)	1.9
Utilization - cash	(6.6)	(6.4)
Currency translation adjustment and other	(0.1)	0.1
Balance at end of period	9.5	6.6
Non-Cash special charges	0.6	0.5
Maximum
Special charges, net
Expected charges to be incurred	1.0
Flow Technology reportable segment
Special charges, net
Special charges, net	(0.6)	1.3
Impairment charges	0.3
Thermal Equipment and Services reportable segment
Special charges, net
Special charges, net	0.5	0.2
Industrial Products and Services and Other
Special charges, net
Special charges, net		0.1
Corporate
Special charges, net
Special charges, net	0.5	0.8
Impairment charges	$ 0.3	$ 0.2
Number of terminated building leases	2

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Also includes integration reserves.

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Reserve increase representing the amount charged against earnings in the period for a specified incurred and estimated type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Also includes the amount charged against earnings in the period for integration expenses.

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The amount of change in the restructuring and integration reserves related to foreign currency translation adjustments and any other adjustments not separately disclosed or provided for elsewhere in the Taxonomy.

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Amount of non-cash special charges that impact special charges but not restructuring and integration related liabilities.

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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

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Amount expected to be charged against earnings in the current and future periods for the specified restructuring cost.

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