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Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Revaluation of derivative financial instruments, tax	$ (1.2)	$ (0.6)
Standby and trade letters of credit for various corporate purposes	8.8		9.0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(256.8)		(243.2)
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Standby Letters Of Credit Which Support Products Corporations Self Insurance Programs
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Standby and trade letters of credit for various corporate purposes	7.5		7.7
Foreign exchange contracts
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	30.6		7.6
Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	400.0
Term of contract	3 years
Floor interest rate (percent)	1.00%
Fixed interest rate (percent)	2.0709%
Fixed interest rate on debt (percent)	5.0709%
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	(2.0)
Deferred Gain - Hedging
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (4.1)		$ (2.2)