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Segment Information - Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total Net Sales | $ 1,102.1 | $ 1,119.6
Primary Reporting Segment [Member] |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total Net Sales | 886.5 | 902.2
China [Member] |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |
Total Net Sales | $ 215.6 | $ 217.4

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