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Restructuring Activities (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | $ 1.0 | $ 52.8 | $ 7.6 | $ 7.0
Restructuring Activities (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Recognized Non Recurring Cost | 4 |  |  |
Integration and optimization program [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | 52.8 |  |  |
Restructuring Expected Accrual to Pay | 20 | 20 |  |
Restructuring Expected Accrual Remaining to Pay | 4.2 | 4.2 |  |
Integration and optimization program [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges |  | 38.0 |  |
Integration and optimization program [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expected Associated Cost and Restructuring Charges Related to Plan |  | 185 |  |
Integration and optimization program [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Expected Associated Cost and Restructuring Charges Related to Plan |  | $ 165 |  |

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