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Postretirement Benefit Plans - Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Additional Information (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
U.S Plans [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Expected payment related to qualified plan | $ 0
Expected payment related to non-qualified plan | 178,000
Payments related to non-qualified plans | 156,000
U.K Plans [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Expected payment related to qualified plan | 380,000
Employer contributions | $ 300,000

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