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Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Trade Names (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | $ 235.2 | $ 240.0
Translation adjustments | (3.6) | (4.8)
Goodwill Ending balance | 231.6 | 235.2
Environmental Solutions |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | 120.4 | 120.4
Translation adjustments | 0.0 | 0.0
Goodwill Ending balance | 120.4 | 120.4
Safety & Security Systems |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | 114.8 | 119.6
Translation adjustments | (3.6) | (4.8)
Goodwill Ending balance | $ 111.2 | $ 114.8

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