Liability For Asbestos And Environmental Claims, Proceeds From Insurance Recoveries

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Number Of Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries Divested

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Amount, before effects of reinsurance, of expense for claims incurred and costs incurred in the claim settlement process attributable to asbestos and environmental claims.

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Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of payments to settle insured claims and pay costs incurred in the claims settlement process attributable to asbestos and environmental claims.

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Amount awarded to other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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Contingent Liabilities and Other Matters - Resolution of Dispute with Former Representative (Details) $ in Millions			12 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2024 USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2022 subsidiary	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of wholly-owned subsidiaries divested \| subsidiary		3
Proceeds from insurance recoveries			$ 31.6
Payments for asbestos-related matters, net of insurance recoveries			20.1
Recorded charges related to asbestos product liability matters			24.2
Resolution of Dispute with Former Agent
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement awarded to other party	$ 9.0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Recorded charges related to asbestos product liability matters			18.8
Gain (Loss) on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Recorded charges related to asbestos product liability matters			$ 5.4