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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill
Goodwill at beginning of period	$ 1,376.4
Foreign currency translation	46.6
Goodwill at end of period	1,423.0
North America [Member]
Goodwill
Goodwill at beginning of period	543.9
Foreign currency translation	0.0
Goodwill at end of period	543.9
South America [Member]
Goodwill
Goodwill at beginning of period	138.8
Foreign currency translation	(2.2)
Goodwill at end of period	136.6
EME [Member]
Goodwill
Goodwill at beginning of period	581.9
Foreign currency translation	43.1
Goodwill at end of period	625.0
APA [Member]
Goodwill
Goodwill at beginning of period	111.8
Foreign currency translation	5.7
Goodwill at end of period	$ 117.5

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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