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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill |
Goodwill at beginning of period | $ 1,376.4
Acquisition | 64.3
Foreign currency translation | 74.0
Goodwill at end of period | 1,514.7
North America [Member] |
Goodwill |
Goodwill at beginning of period | 543.9
Acquisition | 64.3
Foreign currency translation | 0.0
Goodwill at end of period | 608.2
South America [Member] |
Goodwill |
Goodwill at beginning of period | 138.8
Acquisition | 0.0
Foreign currency translation | 3.7
Goodwill at end of period | 142.5
EME [Member] |
Goodwill |
Goodwill at beginning of period | 581.9
Acquisition | 0.0
Foreign currency translation | 61.8
Goodwill at end of period | 643.7
APA [Member] |
Goodwill |
Goodwill at beginning of period | 111.8
Acquisition | 0.0
Foreign currency translation | 8.5
Goodwill at end of period | $ 120.3

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