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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 1,349,456 |
Foreign currency translation | 470 |
Ending Balance | 1,349,926 | 1,349,456
IPO reporting units, fair value, percent grader than carrying value |  | 10.00%
Fluid & Metering Technologies: |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 528,044 |
Foreign currency translation | (105) |
Ending Balance | 527,939 |
Health & Science Technologies: |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 571,675 |
Foreign currency translation | 618 |
Ending Balance | 572,293 |
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products: |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 249,737 |
Foreign currency translation | (43) |
Ending Balance | $ 249,694 |

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