Total equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Senior Notes Due Twenty Thirty One
Senior Notes Due Twenty Thirty One [Member]
Senior Notes Due Twenty Thirty One
Senior Notes Due Twenty Twenty Eight
Senior Notes Due Twenty Twenty Eight [Member]
Senior Notes Due Twenty Twenty Eight
Stock incentive plan activity
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Revenue recognized from opening balance
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Gain from sale of business
Gain from sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Treasury Stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Shares Awarded (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Additional contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into cost of revenue
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted and Recently Adopted Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Sell USD Buy EUR
Sell USD Buy EUR [Member]
Sell USD Buy EUR [Member]
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Corporate Segment [Member]
Corporate Segment [Member]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Buy USD Sell CDN
Buy USD Sell CDN [Member]
Buy USD Sell CDN [Member]
Revenues
Total
Amount of gain reclassified from OCI into revenue
Revenues
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Plan assets transferred to insurance company
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Assets Transferred to (from) Plan
Buy KR Sell EUR
Buy KR Sell EUR [Member]
Buy KR Sell EUR [Member]
Other non-current accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Debt instrument aggregate principal amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Senior Notes Due 2021, 4.875%
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty One [Member]
Senior notes due two thousand and twenty one.
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Total assets
Assets
Foreign Exchange Contract
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Exercised (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Cover page.
Cover [Abstract]
Options exercisable, end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Other non-operating income
Other Expense [Member]
Document Type
Document Type
Subsidiary
Subsidiaries [Member]
Impairment charge
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Other restructuring charges
Other Restructuring Costs
Shares repurchased (in shares - less than 0.1 million)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Basic and diluted net earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
2015 Stock Repurchase Program
Two Thousand fifteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand fifteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Accrued taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
International defined benefit pension plans
Foreign Plan [Member]
Foreign Plan [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Asset impairment
Restructuring Reserve, Asset Impairment Costs
Restructuring Reserve, Asset Impairment Costs
Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Cross Currency Swaps
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Remaining performance obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Other
Contract With Customer, Asset, Other
Contract With Customer, Asset, Other
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Short-term debt issued, net
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Segment Reporting Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations
Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations [Member]
Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations [Member]
Permitted increases in Credit Facility borrowing base
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Commitments and Contingencies
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining authorized amount of repurchase
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Options exercisable, ending of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Employer contribution to defined benefit plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Restructuring Accruals
Schedule of Restructuring Accruals [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Accruals [Table Text Block]
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic
Expected timing of recognition
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Transport
Transport [Member]
Transport [Member]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Billings
Contract with Customer, Asset, Reclassified to Receivable
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Summary of performance based share grants
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Treasury stock – at cost 14.5 shares and 13.7 shares in 2020 and 2019, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive loss, before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Stock option valuation assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Background and Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Senior Notes Due 2023, 2.250%
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty Three [Member]
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty Three [Member]
Vested (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Operating income
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Restructuring costs incurred during period
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Goodwill
Balance as of January 1, 2020
Balance as of September 30, 2020
Goodwill
Summary of restricted stock activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Net losses expected to be reclassified in next 12 months
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Basic (usd per share)
Basic earnings per share (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Dividends declared per share (usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)
Commercial Paper, Weighted-Average Interest Rate Receivable
Commercial Paper, Weighted-Average Interest Rate Receivable
Outstanding, beginning of period (in usd per share)
Outstanding, end of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expected Restructuring Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Comprehensive income attributable to Xylem
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions):
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Amortization
Amortization
Income (loss) before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Weighted average number of shares:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Net loss
Changes in postretirement benefit plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Unamortized compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Restructuring and asset impairment charges
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Software as a Service
Software And Services/Other [Member]
Software And Services/Other [Member]
Receivables, less allowances for discounts, returns and doubtful accounts of $40 and $35 in 2020 and 2019, respectively
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Term Loan Facility
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Term Loan Facility
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Net Investment Hedges
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Shares Awarded (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accrued warranty costs
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Test
Test [Member]
Test [Member]
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Net income attributable to Xylem (in usd)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Short-term Investments [Member]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Changes in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Senior Notes due 2026
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
Vested and expected to vest, end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Net income
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Assets
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Cash paid for investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other non-current assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Contributions to meet shortfall
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Payment for Settlement
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Sell EUR Buy PLN
Sell EUR Buy PLN [Member]
Sell EUR Buy PLN [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified into net income
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Industrial Water
Industrial Water [Member]
Industrial Water [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Total restructuring and asset impairment charges
Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges
Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible Assets Gross, Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Asset impairment
Asset impairment
Restructuring Reserve, Asset Impairment
Restructuring Reserve, Asset Impairment
Severance and other charges
Severance Costs
Unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Vested and expected, end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts on receivables
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Total debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Changes in accrued taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Taxes Payable
Other non-operating expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Additions, net
Contract With Customer, Asset, New Contract Additions
Contract With Customer, Asset, New Contract Additions
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Building Services
Building Services [Member]
Building Services [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cash paid during the period for:
Cash Paid During Year for [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Domestic defined benefit pension plans
Domestic Plan [Member]
Sell GBP Buy EUR
Sell GBP Buy EUR [Member]
Sell GBP Buy EUR [Member]
Liabilities
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Contract with Customer, Asset, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Sell CDN Buy EUR
Sell CDN Buy EUR [Member]
Sell CDN Buy EUR [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Contract with Customer, Liability
Adjustment for Condition Achieved (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustments In Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustments In Period
Settlement/Curtailment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), before Tax
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Customer Relationships and Trademarks
Customer Relationships and Trademarks [Member]
Customer Relationships and Trademarks
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation plans.
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
2019 Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility
Five Year Revolving Credit Facility 2019 [Member]
Five Year Revolving Credit Facility 2019 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Revenue
Sales [Member]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Adjustment for Condition Achieved (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustments In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustments In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Diluted (usd per share)
Diluted earnings per share (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Roll Forward]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
AIA Goodwill Reporting Unit
AIA Goodwill Reporting Unit [Member]
AIA Goodwill Reporting Unit
Income tax impact on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Lease Revenue
Other Revenues
Other Revenues
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Less: short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Dividends declared
Dividends, Cash
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Term of debt
Debt Instrument, Term
Capital Stock
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt :
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Reversal of restructuring accruals
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Warranties
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Corporate and other
Corporate and Other [Member]
Debt issuance costs and unamortized discount
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Net Cash – Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Other
Contract With Customer, Liability, Other
Contract With Customer, Liability, Other
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Aggregate intrinsic value, vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Settlement/Curtailment
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement and Curtailment
Net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Customer and distributor relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Redemption price percentage
Redemption Price Percentage
Redemption price percentage.
City Area Code
City Area Code
Other postretirement benefit expense
Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Foreign currency and other
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net Intangibles
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Options exercisable, end of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net change in postretirement benefit plans:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Distribution to minority shareholders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Income tax (benefit) expense related to items of other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Foreign currency and other
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Inventories
Inventory, Net, Combining Work in Process and Raw Materials Alternative [Abstract]
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Senior Notes Due
Long-term Debt, Gross
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Time deposits
Time Deposits, at Carrying Value
Number of operating segment
Number of Operating Segments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Guarantee amounts
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Expected rate of return
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Performance Based Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax
Europe
Europe [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Impairment Charge
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Net Intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income :
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Reclassification of unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange agreements
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Fair values of foreign exchange contracts
Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Summary of the changes in outstanding stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Total expected costs remaining
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Add: Participating securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Participating Nonvested Shares with Non-forfeitable Dividend Rights
Changes in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Applied Water
Applied Water
Applied Water [Member]
Applied Water [Member]
Income taxes (net of refunds received)
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Senior Notes due 2046
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Restructuring accruals - January 1
Restructuring accruals - September 30
Restructuring Reserve
Sale of business
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Amortization of prior service credit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Credit Facilities and Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock:
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share.
2020 Plan
Two Thousand Twenty Restructuring Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Twenty Restructuring Plan
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Common Stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Other comprehensive loss, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments Gains Losses In Statement Of Financial Performance [Abstract]
Derivative instruments gains losses in statement of financial performance.
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Non-Controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Additions, net
Contract With Customer, Liability, Additions
Contract With Customer, Liability, Additions
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Share-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Basic and diluted net earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Software
Software Development [Member]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Compensation and other employee benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Regional Selling Locations
Regional Selling Location [Member] [Member]
Regional Selling Location [Member]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Interest accrued for unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share By Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Water
Water [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Cash received from investments
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Effect of derivative financial instruments
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Water Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure [Member]
Water Infrastructure [Member]
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Other Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets excluding goodwill.
Treatment
Treatment [Member]
Treatment [Member]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Vested and expected, end of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Schedule of earnings per share basic and diluted.
Change in Contract with Customer, Asset [Abstract]
Change in Contract with Customer, Asset [Abstract]
Measurement & Control Solutions
Measurement and Control Solutions [Member]
Measurement and Control Solutions [Member]
Long-term debt issued, net
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Weighted average period
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net charges for product warranties in the period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Background and Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Background And Basis Of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Background and basis of presentation.
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Summary of the changes in outstanding stock options
Schedule of Stock Options Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
United States
UNITED STATES
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Warranty accrual – January 1
Warranty accrual - September 30
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Interest on notes due
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Unclassified Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Financial information for each reportable segment
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Other non-current accrued liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Return on Invested Capital Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Return on Invested Capital Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Return on Invested Capital Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Weighted-average fair value / share (in usd per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Weighted Average Fair Value
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award fair value assumptions weighted average fair value.
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Net Cash – Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Components of restructuring and asset impairment charges
Schedule of Components of Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accrued postretirement benefits
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Other
Other Geographical Regions [Member]
Other Geographical Regions [Member]
Short-term debt repaid
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Restructuring and asset impairment charges
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Losses
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Losses
Accrued and other current liabilities
Total accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Common Stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common Stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Reduction from statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Payments for restructuring
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Outstanding, beginning of period (in usd per share)
Outstanding, end of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Inventories
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Performance-based shares valuation assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Stockholders Equity
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Assessment for tax, penalties and interest
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Amortization of net actuarial loss into net income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Adjusted LIBOR
Adjusted LIBOR [Member]
Adjusted LIBOR
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Euro Commercial Paper Program
Euro Commercial Paper Program [Member]
Euro Commercial Paper Program [Member]
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Maximum permitted increases in Credit Facility borrowing base
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Total
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Total
Customer-related liabilities
Customer Related Liabilities Current
Customer related liabilities current.
Schedule of Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Green Bond
Green Bond [Member]
Green Bond
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Fair value of senior notes due
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Common Stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Lease related charges
Business Exit Costs
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Proprietary technology and patents
Proprietary and Patented Technology [Member]
Proprietary and Patented Technology
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Energy
Electric [Member]
Electric [Member]
Changes in inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Changes in product warranty accrual
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Financial information for each reportable segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Dilutive effect of common shares
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Net change in derivative hedge agreements:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax [Abstract]
Total expected costs
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Total Shareholder Return Performance-Based Shares
Total Shareholder Return Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Total Shareholder Return Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Amortization
Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Share Repurchase Programs
Share Repurchase Plans [Member]
Share Repurchase Plans [Member]
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Information.
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper
Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Scenario, Forecast
Forecast [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Income tax benefit on unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax
Repurchase of common stock
Shares repurchased (less than $1 million)
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
2019 Plan
Two Thousand Nineteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Nineteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Estimated environmental matters
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross
Antidilutive securities (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
US Dollar Commercial Paper Program
US Dollar Commercial Paper Program [Member]
US Dollar Commercial Paper Program [Member]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Net Cash – Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Summary of restricted stock activity
Summary of performance share activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Stock Options
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Table]
Schedule of earnings per share basic and diluted.
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Goodwill impairment charge
Impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Settlement of warranty claims
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]