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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2012 Bornemann Pumps [Member] EUR (€) Employees
Subsequent Events [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Approximate revenue reported | $ 555.9 | $ 515.9 | $ 1,700.3 | $ 1,601.4 | € 115.0
Number of employees |  |  |  |  | 550
Purchase price to be funded with cash on hand |  |  |  |  | 200
Liabilities assumed |  |  |  |  | € 30

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