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Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Goodwill by Business Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 605.8 | $ 634.0
Foreign currency translation and other | 1.4 | (28.2)
Opening balance | 607.2 | 605.8
Americas |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 371.5 | 396.5
Foreign currency translation and other | (12.3) | (25.0)
Opening balance | 359.2 | 371.5
Asia Pacific |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 50.3 | 50.9
Foreign currency translation and other | 0.3 | (0.6)
Opening balance | 50.6 | 50.3
Europe, Middle East, & Africa |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 184.0 | 186.6
Foreign currency translation and other | 13.4 | (2.6)
Opening balance | $ 197.4 | $ 184.0

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