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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Detail) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total
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Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning Balance | $ 1,321,277
Foreign currency translation | (18,098)
Acquisitions | 94,481
Ending Balance | $ 1,397,660
IPO reporting units, fair value, percent grader than carrying value | 15.00%
Fluid & Metering Technologies |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning Balance | $ 524,149
Foreign currency translation | (8,247)
Acquisitions | 59,562
Ending Balance | 575,464
Health & Science Technologies |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning Balance | 563,465
Foreign currency translation | 103
Acquisitions | 34,919
Ending Balance | 598,487
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning Balance | 233,663
Foreign currency translation | (9,954)
Acquisitions | 0
Ending Balance | $ 223,709

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