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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Component of Operating Income [Abstract] |  |  |
Gains on disposition of property, plant and equipment | $ (1.1) | $ 2.1 | $ 1.4
Amortization of 2007 gain on intangible asset sale (recognized through 2012) | 0 | 0.3 | 1.2
Gains on sale of land | 0 | 0 | 0.3
Gains on Disposition of Former Manufacturing Facilities | 1.5 | 0 | 3.7
Gains on insurance recoveries | 0 | 4.9 | 1.9
Misc Other Operating Income | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3
Other operating income | $ 0.7 | $ 7.6 | $ 8.8

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