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Schedule of Pre-Tax Restructuring Expenses by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total | $ 11,239 | $ 13,672 | $ 0
2015 Initiative |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total | 11,239 |  |
2015 Initiative | Fluid & Metering Technologies |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total | 7,090 |  |
2015 Initiative | Health & Science Technologies |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total | 3,408 |  |
2015 Initiative | Fire & Safety/Diversified Products |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total | 576 |  |
2015 Initiative | Corporate Office/Other |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total | $ 165 |  |
2014 Initiative |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Severance Costs |  | 12,154 |
Exit Costs and Asset Impairments |  | 1,518 |
Total |  | 13,672 |
2014 Initiative | Fluid & Metering Technologies |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Severance Costs |  | 6,413 |
Exit Costs and Asset Impairments |  | 0 |
Total |  | 6,413 |
2014 Initiative | Health & Science Technologies |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Severance Costs |  | 3,520 |
Exit Costs and Asset Impairments |  | 1,392 |
Total |  | 4,912 |
2014 Initiative | Fire & Safety/Diversified Products |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Severance Costs |  | 908 |
Exit Costs and Asset Impairments |  | 126 |
Total |  | 1,034 |
2014 Initiative | Corporate Office/Other |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Severance Costs |  | 1,313 |
Exit Costs and Asset Impairments |  | 0 |
Total |  | $ 1,313 |

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