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Use of Estimates - Narrative (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale - Balcke Dürr - Subsidiary of mutares AG (the Buyer) - EUR (€) € in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 30, 2016
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Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Amount of guarantees | € 0.0 | € 79.0
Bank and Surety Bonds |  |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Amount of guarantees | € 2.9 | € 79.0

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