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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2014
Dividend Declared | Class A Common Stock |  |
Subsequent events |  |
Quarterly dividend declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.13 |
Dividend Declared | Class B Common Stock |  |
Subsequent events |  |
Quarterly dividend declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.13 |
Subsequent event | European Restructuring Program |  |
Subsequent events |  |
Reduction in European manufacturing footprint authorized under the restructuring program | 10.00% |
Subsequent event | Estimated | European Restructuring Program |  |
Subsequent events |  |
Expected pre-tax charge to earnings | $ 14.0 | $ 9.8
Net after-tax charge | $ 10.0 |

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