Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Domestic defined benefit pension plans
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
International defined benefit pension plans
Foreign Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined benefit pension plans
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income :
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Prior service cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, before Tax
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Settlement
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Valuation, before Tax
Foreign Exchange
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), before Tax
Change recognized in other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total recognized in comprehensive income
Amount Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land, buildings and improvements
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Equipment held for lease or rental
Equipment Leased to Other Party [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Construction work in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Other
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
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]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Restructuring charges, net
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Gain from sale of businesses
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Payments for restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Contributions to postretirement benefit plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions):
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Changes in inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Changes in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Changes in accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Changes in accrued taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Taxes Payable
Net changes in other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net Cash — Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net Cash — Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Short-term debt issued
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Short-term debt repaid
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Long-term debt issued, net
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Long-term debt repaid
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit from share based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net Cash — Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the year for:
Cash Paid During Year for [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes (net of refunds received)
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Employee benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Loss and other tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Investment in foreign subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Noncontrolled Affiliates
Property, plant, and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
2015 Stock Repurchase Program
Two Thousand fifteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand fifteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
2013 Stock Repurchase Program
Two Thousand Thirteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Thirteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
2012 Stock Repurchase Program
Two Thousand Twelve Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations
Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations [Member]
Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Shares repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Shares repurchased, value
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Remaining authorized repurchase shares
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Remaining authorized repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Non-current assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Non-current liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Total net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Water Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure [Member]
Water Infrastructure [Member]
Applied Water
Applied Water [Member]
Applied Water [Member]
Sensus
Sensus Worldwide Limited [Member]
Sensus Worldwide Limited [Member]
Regional Selling Locations
Regional Selling Locations [Member]
Regional Selling Locations [Member]
Corporate and other
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets for each reportable segment
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Abstract]
Schedule of segment reporting information by segment.
Total assets
Assets
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum rental payments under operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables, less allowances for discounts, returns and doubtful accounts of $30 and $33 in 2016 and 2015, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Short-term Debt and Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Short-term Debt and Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Accrued postretirement benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred income tax liabilities
Other non-current accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitment and Contingencies (Note 18)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock — par value $0.01 per share:
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Authorized 750.0 shares, issued 191.4 and 190.2 shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock – at cost 11.9 shares and 11.8 shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]
Income components:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Domestic – federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Domestic – state and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Domestic – federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Domestic – state and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total Deferred
Total income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
EURIBOR
EURIBOR [Member]
EURIBOR [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
3.250% Senior Notes Due 2026
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
Risk Sharing Finance Facility Agreement
Risk Sharing Finance Facility Agreement [Member]
Risk Sharing Finance Facility Agreement [Member]
3.550% Senior Notes Due 2016
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Sixteen [Member]
Senior notes due two thousand and sixteen.
4.875% Senior Notes Due 2021
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty One [Member]
Senior notes due two thousand and twenty one.
2.250% Senior Notes Due 2023
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty Three [Member]
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty Three [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility
Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
4.375% Senior Notes Due 2046
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Term Loans
Loans Payable [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
European Investment Bank - Research and Development Finance Contract
European Investment Bank - Research and Development Finance Contract [Member]
European Investment Bank - Research and Development Finance Contract [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Increase in borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Maximum increase in borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Total
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Total
Fair value of senior notes due
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Interest on notes due
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Senior notes issued
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Line of Credit, Current
Line of Credit, Current
Redemption price percentage
Redemption Price Percentage
Redemption price percentage.
Term of debt
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt instrument aggregate principal amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line Of Credit Basis Off Spread On Variable Rate
Line Of Credit Basis Off Spread On Variable Rate
Line of credit basis off spread on variable rate.
Basis spread on debt
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Maximum leverage ratio
Maximum Leverage Ratio
Maximum leverage ratio.
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Interest Amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Interest Amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Interest Amount
Bridge Loan
Bridge Loan
Commercial Paper, at Carrying Value
Commercial Paper, at Carrying Value
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Additions charged to expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Deductions/other
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at end of year
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
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]
Restructuring accruals
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Planned employee reductions associatied with restructuring
Schedule of Planned Employee Reductions Associatied with Restructuring [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Planned Employee Reductions Associatied with Restructuring [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Other postretirement benefit plans
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Pension
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Defined benefit contributions by employer
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution [Table Text Block]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution
Summary of amounts recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Summary of the funded status of postretirement plans
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Projected benefit obligations
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of the plans' assets
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table 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]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Actual plan returns
Schedule of Actual Plan Returns [Table Text Block]
Schedule of actual plan returns [Table Text Block]
Allocation of plan assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of fair value measurements with pension plans using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Expected benefit payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer and Distributor Relationships
Customer and Distributor Relationships [Member]
Customer and Distributor Relationships [Member]
Proprietary Technology
Proprietary Technology [Member]
Proprietary technology.
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Internally Developed Network Software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
FCC Licenses
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets Gross, Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net Intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share By Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock Options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance Based Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
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.
Antidilutive securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Stock Options Outstanding, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Stock options, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Stock options, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Stock options, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Stock Options Outstanding, Ending
Options exercisable, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
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]
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price / Share, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price / Share, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price / Share, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending
Options exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Weighed average remaining contractual term, Options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Vested and non-vested expected to vest as of December 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Vested and non-vested expected to vest as of December 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested and non-vested expected to vest as of December 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
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
Building and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
TSR Performance Share Unit Grants
Total Shareholder Return Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Total Shareholder Return Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Effect of derivative financial instruments
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency [Member]
Foreign Currency [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Average term of contract
Revenue Recognition, Average Term of Contract
Revenue Recognition, Average Term of Contract
Intangible assets estimated economic useful lives
Cash
Cash
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Plan amendment
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Benefit obligation at end of year
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Tradenames
Trade Names [Member]
Technology
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Schedule of Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation Principles
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Exit and Disposal Costs
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Discounts
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Asset Impairment
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Product Warranties
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Hedge funds
Hedge Funds [Member]
Private equity
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets
Employer matching contribution
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Number of years eligible employees can receive transition credits
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Years of Plan Eligible to Receive Transition Credits
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Years of Plan Eligible to Receive Transition Credits
Minimum age plus years of service to be eligible to receive transition credits
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Years of Service Plus Age to be Eligible to Receive Transition Credits
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Years of Service Plus Age to be Eligible to Receive Transition Credits
Liability for transition credits
Defined Contribution Plan, Transition Credit
Defined Contribution Plan, Transition Credit
Number of shares held by employees in Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Shares in ESOP
Acquisitions
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation
Increase in funded status
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Loss on amendment
Defined Benefit Plan, Loss on Amendment
Defined Benefit Plan, Loss on Amendment
Loss on amendment, net of tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Loss on Amendment, Net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Loss on Amendment, Net of Tax
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Prior service credit, net of tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Charge resulting from curtailment or settlement recorded
Prior service credit
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Net actuarial losses, before tax
Net actuarial losses, net of tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses), Net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses), Net of Tax
Prior service credit, before tax
Net actuarial losses expected to be recognized next fiscal year, before tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Prior service cost expected to be recognized next fiscal year, before tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Prior service cost expected to be recognized next fiscal year, net of tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Expected long-term return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Assumed rate of health care costs increases, next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Ultimate assumed average annual health care cost increases
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Effect of increase in health care trends by one percent per year on annual service interest (less than $1 million)
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of decrease in health care trends by one percent per year on annual service interest (less than $1 million)
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of increase in health care trends by one percent per year on benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect of decrease in health care trends by one percent per year on benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Portion of hedge fund with no lockup or gate
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Amount not Subject to Lockup
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Amount not Subject to Lockup
Portion of hedge fund with no lockup or gate, percent of fund
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Amount not Subject to Lockup, Percent of Fund
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Amount not Subject to Lockup, Percent of Fund
Unfunded commitments
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments
Employer Contribution to defined benefit Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Estimated pension plan contributions during next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Estimated pension plan contributions during the next fiscal quarter
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Quarter
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Quarter
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
ROIC Performance Share Unit Grants
Return on Invested Capital Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Return on Invested Capital Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Summary of Performance-based shares activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding Shares, Beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Outstanding Shares, Ending
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value / Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at January 1, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2016
Summary of the changes in outstanding stock options
Schedule of Stock Options Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of restricted stock activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Performance-Based Units Award Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Fair value assumptions for performance-based awards
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]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Assets
Other Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Other current assets
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Other current liabilities
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Components of Other Non-Operating Income, Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Purchase Price Allocation
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Summary of Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends paid per share (in usd per share)
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Europe
Europe [Member]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Other
Other countries [Member]
Other countries [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue
Revenue, Net
Property, plant and equipment
Long-Lived Assets
United States
International
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Benefit Obligation Assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Rate of future compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Net Periodic Benefit Cost Assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Rate of future compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Information.
Number of Business Segments
Number Of Business Segments
Number of Business Segments.
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan
2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Shares initially available for awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares available for future grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based compensation
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Unamortized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Weighted average period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Amount of cash received from the exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Shares awarded
Shares awarded
Shares outstanding
Non-vested options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Weighted average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock options
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Requisite service periods
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Target payout percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Target Payout Percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Target Payout Percentage
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non-Controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Net income
Other comprehensive loss, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Dividends declared
Dividends, Cash
Stock incentive plan activity
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Repurchase of common stock
Acquisition activity
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Balance
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2023
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Sell EUR Buy SEK
Sell EUR Buy SEK Forward [Member]
Sell EUR buy SEK forward.
Sell USD Buy EUR
Sell USD Buy EUR [Member]
Sell USD Buy EUR [Member]
Sell GBP Buy EUR
Sell GBP Buy EUR [Member]
Sell GBP Buy EUR [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Global stock funds/securities
Global Stock Funds and Securities [Member]
Global stock funds and securities [Member]
Index funds
Exchange Traded Funds [Member]
Emerging market funds
Emerging Markets Funds [Member]
Emerging Markets Funds [Member]
Corporate bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Government bonds
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Insurance contracts and other
Insurance Contracts and Other [Member]
Insurance contracts and other [Member]
Plan Assets Measured at Net Asset Value [Member]
Plan Assets Measured at Net Asset Value [Member]
Plan Assets Measured at Net Asset Value [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Projected benefit obligation
Unfunded status of the plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Other non-current assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Accrued and other current liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Accrued postretirement benefits
Other Postretirement Benefits Payable
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Net actuarial losses
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Prior service credit
Total
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Credit
Amortization of prior service credit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax
Foreign Exchange/Other
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Foreign Currency Exchange and Other Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Foreign Currency Exchange and Other Adjustments
Change recognized in other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
2016 Restructuring Plan
Two Thousand Sixteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Sixteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
2015 Restructuring Plan
Two Thousand Fifteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
2014 Restructuring Plan
Two Thousand Fourteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Water Infrastructure
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Applied Water
Corporate Segment
Corporate Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Incurred restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Judicial Ruling
Judicial Ruling [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fines assessed
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Fines paid
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value
Loss contingency accrued
Loss Contingency Accrual
Guarantee amounts
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Estimated environmental matters
Estimated Environmental Matters
Estimated environmental matters.
Warranty expense
Product Warranty Expense
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Research and development facility agreement
Research and Development Facility Agreement [Member]
Research and Development Facility Agreement [Member]
Research and development finance contract
Research and Development Facility Contract [Member]
Research and Development Facility Contract [Member]
Term loan
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Other
Other Long Term Debt [Member]
Other long term debt.
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt :
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Outstanding balances
Debt issuance costs and unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Less: short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Short-term Debt
Debt fair value
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Fixed income
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Hedge funds
Cash and other
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Actual allocation of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Minimum target allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum
Maximum target allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Actual rate of return on plan assets
Actual Rate of Return on Defined Benefit Plans
Actual rate of return on defined benefit plans
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
VIsenti
VIsenti [Member]
VIsenti [Member]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Goodwill Acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency and other
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Ending Balance
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated [Roll Forward]
Planned reductions, January 1
Restructuring and Related Cost, Planned Reductions
Restructuring and Related Cost, Planned Reductions
Additional planned reductions
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Actual reductions
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Planned reductions, December 31
Financial information for each reportable segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Revenue by product category
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Total assets for each reportable segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Revenues and Property, Plant and Equipment by geographic location
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Source of pre-tax income and components of income tax expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Deferred taxes classification
Schedule of Deferred Taxes Classification [Table Text Block]
Schedule of deferred taxes classification [Table Text Block]
Tax attributes available to reduce future taxable income
Schedule of Tax Attributes to Reduce Future Taxable Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of tax attributes to reduce future taxable income including tax credit carryforwards and operating loss carryforwards.
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Earliest open tax years by major jurisdiction
Schedule of Earliest Open Tax Years by Major Jurisdiction [Table Text Block]
Schedule of earliest open tax years by major jurisdiction [Table Text Block]
Other
Other Asset Categories [Member]
Other asset categories [Member]
Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Purchases, sales, settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements
Net transfers
Defined Benefit Plan, Transfers Between Measurement Levels
Impact on currency
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Ending Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Settlements of tax examinations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent
Valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Tax exempt interest
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Percent
Foreign tax rate differential
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Repatriation of foreign earnings, net of foreign tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Repatriation of foreign earnings, net of foreign tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Reversal of Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Reversal of Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Tax incentives
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Other, Percent
Other – net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
United States
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax credits
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Valuation allowance
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liability, Excess of Financial Reporting Over Tax Basis of Investments
Deferred Tax Liability, Excess of Financial Reporting Over Tax Basis of Investments
Excess of financial reporting over the tax basis of investments not reinvested
Excess of Financial Reporting Over the Tax Basis of Investments, Not Reinvested
Excess of financial reporting over the tax basis of investments not reinvested
Excess of financial reporting over the tax basis of investments to be reinvested
Excess of Financial Reporting Over the Tax Basis of Investments to be Reinvested
Excess of financial reporting over the tax basis of investments to be reinvested
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Interest accrued for unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward
Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Cross Currency Swaps
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member]
Forward Contracts
Forward Contracts [Member]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into revenue
Revenues
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into cost of revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Actuarial loss (gain)
Plan amendments, settlements and curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Increase (Decrease) in Obligation related to Plan Amendments, Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Increase (Decrease) in Obligation related to Plan Amendments, Settlements and Curtailments
Foreign currency translation/Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Change in plan assets:
Employer contributions
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Acquisitions
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Increase (Decrease) in Plan Assets related to Plan Amendments, Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Increase (Decrease) in Plan Assets related to Plan Amendments, Settlements and Curtailments
Foreign currency translation/Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Other Non-Operating Expense
Other Non-Operating Expense [Member]
Other Non-Operating Expense [Member]
Revenue
Sales [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Income tax impact on foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Amortization of prior service credit cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Income tax expense on changes in postretirement benefit plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment for postretirement benefit plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Exchange for Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Benefit Plans, Before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Exchange for Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Benefit Plans, before tax
Income tax impact on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Unrealized losses
Income tax benefit on unrealized loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Loss on Foreign Exchange Agreements, Tax Benefit (Expense)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Loss on Foreign Exchange Agreements, Tax Benefit (Expense)
Income tax benefit on unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification of unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements into revenue
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Income tax benefit on reclassification of unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Ending Balance
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Other Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets excluding goodwill.
Estimated Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Changes in Common Stock Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Changes in Common Stock Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Changes in Common Stock Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, January 1
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Stock incentive plan net activity
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Repurchase of common stock
Ending Balance, December 31
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net
Other Non Operating Income Net [Text Block]
Other Non-Operating Income, Net.
Financial information for each reportable segment
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Revenue
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other non-operating income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Gain from sale of business
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Capital expenditures
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset, Foreign Currency Adjustments
Deferred Tax Asset, Foreign Currency Adjustments [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset, Foreign Currency Adjustments [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Change in assessment (a)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Adjustments
Current year operations
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Currrent Year Accrual
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Currrent Year Accrual
Foreign currency and other
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Foreign Currency and Other Adjustments
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Foreign Currency and Other Adjustments
Acquisitions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Reserves of Businesses Acquired
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
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.
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.
Basic and diluted net earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income (in usd)
Shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic
Add: Participating securities
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Participating Securities
Weighted average number of shares participating securities.
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Dilutive effect of common shares
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per share (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Defined Contribution
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Hypack
Hypack [Member]
Hypack [Member]
Tideland Signal Corporation
Tideland Signal Corporation [Member]
Tideland Signal Corporation [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton [Member]
Wolverhampton [Member]
Cash payment to acquire business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Cash payment to acquire business, net of cash acquired
Acquisition costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Tax valuation release
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets
Revenue
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Net income
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Additional contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Number of employees at acquired business
Number of Employees at Acquired Business
Number of Employees at Acquired Business
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses
Number of employees
Entity Number of Employees
Revenues
Gain (loss) on disposition of business
Summary of restricted stock activity
Restricted Stock, Granted
Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Inventories
Inventory, Net, Combining Work in Process and Raw Materials Alternative [Abstract]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits — January 1
Current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Acquisitions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized tax benefits — December 31
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Revenue from External Customers by Product and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Pumps, accessories, parts and service
Pumps, accessories, parts and service [Member]
Pumps, accessories, parts and service [Member]
Other
Other Products and Services [Member]
Other Products and Services [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts on receivables (in usd)
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Common Stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury Stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segment and Geographic Data
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring accruals
Restructuring Reserve
Severance and other
Restructuring Charges
Cash payments
Other
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring accruals
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Compensation and other employee-benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Customer-related liabilities
Customer Related Liabilities Current
Customer related liabilities current.
Accrued warranty costs
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Accrued taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accrued and other current liabilities
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Income from joint ventures
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Other income (expense) - net
Other income (expense) - net
Other income (expense) - net, from non-operating activities
Total other non-operating income (expense), net
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Basic and diluted net earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Warranties
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Warranty accrual – January 1
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Net charges for product warranties in the period
Settlement of warranty claims
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Warranty accrual acquired
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Foreign currency and other
Standard Product Warranty Accrual Other
Standard Product Warranty Accrual Other
Warranty accrual – December 31
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Restatement
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory reclassifications
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Affiliated Entity
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Sales to unconsolidated affiliates
Revenue from Related Parties
Purchases from unconsolidated affiliates
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party
Tax benefits recorded
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Incremental increase in diluted weighted average common shares outstanding - less than (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Hedging Instruments
Derivative [Member]
Capital Stock
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Years 2022-2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Restructuring charges
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Operating income
Interest expense
Income tax expense
Net income
Earnings per share:
Basic (in shares)
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive loss, before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Foreign currency gain reclassified into net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax
Net change in derivative hedge agreements:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified into net income
Net change in postretirement benefit plans:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract]
Net (loss) gain
Prior service credit
Amortization of net actuarial loss into net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Settlement
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other comprehensive loss, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Income tax expense (benefits) related to other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Dividend yield
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Risk-free interest rate
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted-average fair value / 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.
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Prepaid and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other long-term assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accrued and other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Deferred income tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Accrued post retirement benefits
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Post Retirement Benefits
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Post Retirement Benefits
Other non-current accrued liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Total identifiable net assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Non-controlling interest
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Total consideration paid
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Severance and other charges
Severance Costs
Lease related charges
Business Exit Costs
Fixed asset write-offs
Asset Impairment Charges
Reversal of restructuring accruals
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment
Total restructuring charges
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill and other intangible assets.
Goodwill arising from acquisition
Impairment of the indefinite-lived intangibles
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Property, Plant and Equipment
Depreciation expense
Total rent expense under operating leases
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Minimum rental payments under operating leases
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Changes in product warranty accrual
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]