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Restructuring and Related Activities - Balance Sheet Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and exit | $ 10.8 | $ 13.9 | $ 5.5 | $ 3.0
Other accrued expenses |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and exit | 10.7 | 13.0 |  |
Other liabilities |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and exit | $ 0.1 | $ 0.9 |  |

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