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Acquisitions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Acquisitions NOTE 5 Acquisitions

NOTE 5

Acquisitions

During 2011, we spent $16, net of cash acquired, on acquisitions that were not material individually or in the aggregate to our results of operations or financial position. The most significant of these acquisitions was Blakers Pump Engineers Unit Trust (Blakers) on October 27, 2011 for $15, net of cash acquired. Blakers, reported within the Industrial Process segment, is a supplier of process and industrial pumping equipment serving customers in the oil & gas, mining, power, and general markets.

During 2010, we spent $10, net of cash acquired, on the acquisition of Canberra Pumps do Brasil (Canberra). Canberra, a manufacturer of pump equipment serving customers in the chemical, pulp and paper, and general industry pump markets. Canberra is reported within the Industrial Process segment.

Our financial statements include the results of operations and cash flows from each of our acquisitions prospectively from their respective acquisition date; however, these results were not material during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 or 2009 and accordingly, pro forma results of operations have not been presented.