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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) country | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 EUR (€)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of countries where products sold, countries (over 150) | country | 150 |  |  |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 356,300,000 |  |  | € 312.0
Debt instrument, interest rate, percent | 0.33% |  |  |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 133,000,000 | $ 111,200,000 |  |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount |  |  | $ 300,000,000.0 |
Deferred gain on hedge termination | 5,900,000 | 7,300,000 |  |
Derivative, variable interest rate |  |  | 4.14% | 4.14%
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 1,336,700,000 | $ 1,550,200,000 |  |

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