CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Revenues $ 690.0 $ 644.7
Cost of sales 401.6 383.0
Selling, general and administrative 87.1 80.9
Research, development and engineering 75.6 70.7
Operating earnings 125.7 110.1
Operating earnings, as percentage of revenues 18.20% 17.10%
Interest expense 24.3 30.6
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 101.4 79.5
Income tax expense 23.8 16.3
Net earnings from continuing operations 77.6 63.2
Net earnings from discontinued operations   45.8
Net earnings 77.6 109.0
Other comprehensive income (loss):    
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other (50.6) 3.9
Comprehensive income $ 27.0 $ 112.9
Basic net earnings per share - Continuing operations $ 0.74 $ 0.61
Basic net earnings per share - Discontinued operations   $ 0.44
Basic net earnings per share $ 0.74 $ 1.05
Diluted net earnings per share - Continuing operations $ 0.74 $ 0.61
Diluted net earnings per share - Discontinued operations   $ 0.44
Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.74 $ 1.05
Dividends declared per share $ 0.19  
Basic weighted average common shares 104.5 103.9
Weighted average common shares - diluted 104.9 104.3