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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Changes in gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of goodwill |
December 31, 2016 | $ 787,517
Acquisitions / (Divestitures) | (23,477)
Foreign Exchange | 36,207
September 30, 2017 | 800,247
RMS |
Changes in gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of goodwill |
December 31, 2016 | 56,397
Acquisitions / (Divestitures) | 0
Foreign Exchange | 1,262
September 30, 2017 | 57,659
DSA |
Changes in gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of goodwill |
December 31, 2016 | 563,476
Acquisitions / (Divestitures) | (12,523)
Foreign Exchange | 26,072
September 30, 2017 | 602,071
Manufacturing |
Changes in gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of goodwill |
December 31, 2016 | 167,644
Acquisitions / (Divestitures) | (36,000)
Foreign Exchange | 8,873
September 30, 2017 | $ 140,517

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