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Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,321,727
Foreign currency translation	(9,924)
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments	17,994
Ending Balance	1,329,797
Fluid & Metering Technologies
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	524,325
Foreign currency translation	(1,816)
Ending Balance	522,509
Health & Science Technologies
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	553,204
Foreign currency translation	(5,722)
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments	17,994
Ending Balance	565,476
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	244,198
Foreign currency translation	(2,386)
Ending Balance	$ 241,812

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