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Property, Plant and Equipment - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Footnote) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |
Internal-use software development cost | $ 73.0 | $ 60.7
Internal-use software development cost, accumulated amortization | $ 31.1 | $ 22.2

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- Definition Capitalized Internal Use Software Accumulated Amortization + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- References No definition available. + Details
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