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Acquisition - Fair Value Allocation for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - Manufacturers Supply Company [Member] $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 21.7
Property and equipment	0.9
Other assets - intangible assets and goodwill	39.8
Current liabilities	(3.2)
Total purchase price	$ 59.2

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Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Including Goodwill

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Amount of assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount of liabilities due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date.

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The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date.

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Amount recognized for assets, including goodwill, in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed.

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