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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2010
Future Claims Period | 15 years |  |  |
Pretax Charge, Asbestos-Related | $ 4.1 | $ 6.9 | $ 0.6 |
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross, Incurred Loss | 20.2 | 14.5 | 10.8 |
Insurance Recovery Increase | 16.1 | 7.6 | 10.2 |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net | 39.9 | $ 39.8 | $ 35.4 |
Purchase Obligation | $ 351.4 |  |  |
Subsidiary 1 [Member] |  |  |  |
Future Expected Recovery Percentage | 93.00% |  |  |
Future Expected Asbestos Cost Percentage | 7.00% |  |  |
Indemnification Period |  |  |  | 20 years
Estimated Insurance Recoveries | $ 78.4 |  |  |
Funding Requirement Amount | $ 10.0 |  |  |
Estimate of Expected Future Recovery Reductions | minimal to $30 million |  |  |
Subsidiary 2 [Member] |  |  |  |
Asbestos Related Costs Percentage | 19.90% |  |  |

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- Definition Reflects the percentage of future asbestos-related costs the subsidiary is expected to be responsible for as of the date of the Company's balance sheet. + References No definition available. + Details
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