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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Change in Carrying Amount) (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Gross carrying amounts: |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 954.1
Foreign currency translation | (17.6)
Balance at end of period | 936.5
Accumulated amortization: |
Balance at beginning of period | 467.9
Amortization expense | 45.6
Foreign currency translation | (10.3)
Balance at end of period | 503.2
Trademarks and Tradenames |
Gross carrying amounts: |
Balance at beginning of period | 203.4
Foreign currency translation | (4.1)
Balance at end of period | 199.3
Accumulated amortization: |
Balance at beginning of period | 73.4
Amortization expense | 8.3
Foreign currency translation | (1.4)
Balance at end of period | 80.3
Customer Relationships |
Gross carrying amounts: |
Balance at beginning of period | 586.3
Foreign currency translation | (9.4)
Balance at end of period | 576.9
Accumulated amortization: |
Balance at beginning of period | 310.8
Amortization expense | 29.8
Foreign currency translation | (6.3)
Balance at end of period | 334.3
Patents and Technology |
Gross carrying amounts: |
Balance at beginning of period | 155.8
Foreign currency translation | (3.8)
Balance at end of period | 152.0
Accumulated amortization: |
Balance at beginning of period | 80.7
Amortization expense | 7.4
Foreign currency translation | (2.5)
Balance at end of period | 85.6
Land Use Rights |
Gross carrying amounts: |
Balance at beginning of period | 8.6
Foreign currency translation | (0.3)
Balance at end of period | 8.3
Accumulated amortization: |
Balance at beginning of period | 3.0
Amortization expense | 0.1
Foreign currency translation | (0.1)
Balance at end of period | $ 3.0
Minimum |
Accumulated amortization: |
Estimated useful life, years | 3 years
Maximum |
Accumulated amortization: |
Estimated useful life, years | 50 years

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