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Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | $ 1,264,810
Goodwill acquired during the year | 15,488
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 1,066
Exchange effect | 12,532
Balance end of period | 1,293,896
Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | 631,451
Goodwill acquired during the year | 2,802
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 934
Exchange effect | 618
Balance end of period | 635,805
Food Processing Group [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | 198,278
Goodwill acquired during the year | 12,686
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 132
Exchange effect | 1,269
Balance end of period | 212,365
Residential Kitchen [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | 435,081
Goodwill acquired during the year | 0
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 0
Exchange effect | 10,645
Balance end of period | $ 445,726

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