Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Outstanding foreign currency derivatives used to hedge foreign exchange risks
Schedule of Price Risk Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Effect of derivative financial instruments
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Fair values of foreign exchange contracts
Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum rental payments under operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2012
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill and other intangible assets.
Impairment of goodwill
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Impairment of the indefinite-lived intangibles
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Impairment Losses
Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Summary of the changes in outstanding stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Stock Options Outstanding at December 31, 2011
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 at September 30, 2012
Options exercisable, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at December 31, 2011
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 at September 30, 2012
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
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options Granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options grants in period weighted average remaining contractual term.
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options Exercised
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share based compensation arrangements by share based payment award options exercises in period weighted average remaining contractual term.
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options Forfeited
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures In Period Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share based compensation arrangements by share based payment award options forfeitures in period weighted average remaining contractual term.
Weighed average remaining contractual term, Options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Water Infrastructure
Water Plant [Member]
Applied Water
Water [Member]
Eliminations
Eliminations [Member]
Eliminations.
Corporate and other
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Financial information for each reportable segment
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Revenue
Revenue, Net
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Financial information for each reportable segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Total assets for each reportable segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
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.
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
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
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
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:
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract]
Dilutive effect of common shares
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Background and Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Receivables, less allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts of $33 and $37 in 2012 and 2011, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
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
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
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Accrued postretirement benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred income tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other non-current accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Issued 186.0 shares and 184.6 shares in 2012 and 2011, 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 0.2 shares and 0 shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Background and Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Background And Basis Of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Background and basis of presentation.
Number of operating segment
Number of Operating Segments
Transition service cost per quarter
Transition Service Cost Per Quarter
Transition service cost per quarter.
Transition services agreement period, Minimum
Transition Services Agreement Period Minimum
Transition services agreement period, minimum.
Transition services agreement period, Maximum
Transition Services Agreement Period Maximum
Transition services agreement period, maximum.
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair value
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
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 and amortization
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Non-cash separation costs
Non-Cash Separation Costs
Non-Cash Separation Costs
Restructuring and asset impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Payments for restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
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
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
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
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
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]
Net transfer to former parent
Payment to Proceeds from Parent
Net transfer (to)/from former parent
Issuance of short-term debt
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Issuance of senior notes, net of discount
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Principal payments of debt and capital lease obligations
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Purchase of Xylem common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
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 end of year
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period 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
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
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
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Deferred income tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accrued and other current liabilities
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Unamortized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation plans.
Amount of cash received from the exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
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.
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
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]
Balance as of December 31, 2011
Goodwill Acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency and other
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Balance as of September 30, 2012
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Heartland Pump Rental and Sales Inc [Member]
Heartland Pump Rental and Sales Inc [Member]
Heartland Pump Rental and Sales Inc [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event (Textual) [Abstract]
Subsequent Event (Textual) [Abstract]
Subsequent event.
Cost of Acquisition
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Revenue from acquired entity
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period
Number of employees
Business Acquisition Number Of Employees At Sites Of Acquired Entity
Business acquisition number of employees at sites of acquired entity.
Number of Sites
Number Of Sites
Number Of Sites
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income taxes.
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Likelihood of uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Recognition Description
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Recognition Description.
Tax benefit
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Recognition Probability Percentage
Unrecognized tax benefits recognition probability percentage.
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Interest accrued for unrecognized tax benefits
Interest Accrued For Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Interest accrued for unrecognized tax benefits.
Period for unrecognized tax benefit significant change
Period For Unrecognized Tax Benefit Significant Change
Period for unrecognized tax benefit significant change.
Warranties
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Warranty accrual - January 1
Net changes for product warranties in the period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)
Settlement of warranty claims
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Other
Standard Product Warranty Accrual Other
Standard product warranty accrual other.
Warranty accrual - September 30
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments Gains Losses In Statement Of Financial Performance [Abstract]
Derivative instruments gains losses in statement of financial performance.
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from OCI into cost of revenue
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Cost of Sales, Net
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in net income on derivative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Derivative financial instruments.
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Diluted
Dilutive securities outstanding prior to Spin-off
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Additional contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Postretirement Benefit Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Postretirement Benefit Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Postretirement benefit plans.
Employer Contribution to definer benefit Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Purchase an annuity
Purchase Annuity For Settlement Of Plan
Purchase annuity for settlement of plan.
Number of international pension plans
Number of International Pension Plans
Number of international pension plans.
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income, 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
Net change in cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses)
Amount of 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]
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Arising During Period, before Tax
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Settlement
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation, before Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment [Abstract]
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Impairment Charge
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Recognized asset impairment
Impaired Intangible Asset, Segment Classification
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [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.
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]
Share-based compensation expense
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of restricted stock activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of the changes in outstanding stock options
Schedule of Stock Options Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average assumptions for annual March 2012 grants
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Separation Costs [Abstract]
Separation Costs
Rebranding and marketing costs
Rebranding And Marketing Costs
Rebranding and marketing costs.
Advisory fees and other
Advisory Fees And Other
Advisory fees and other.
Information and technology costs
Information And Technology Costs
Information and technology costs.
Employee Retention And Hiring Costs
Employee Retention And Hiring Costs
Employee retention and hiring costs.
Lease termination and other real estate costs
Lease Termination And Other Real Estate Costs
Lease Termination And Other Real Estate Costs
Non-cash asset impairments
Non-Cash Asset Impairments
Non-Cash Asset Impairments
Other
Separation Costs, Other
Separation Costs, Other
Total separation costs in operating income
Separation Costs
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred costs associated with separation activity.
Tax-related separation (benefit) costs
Tax-Related Separation (Benefit) Costs
Tax-Related Separation (Benefit) Costs
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income Tax Expense Benefit On Separation Cost
Income tax expense benefit on separation cost.
Total separation costs, net of tax
Separation Costs Net Of Tax
Total separation costs net of taxes.
Asset Impairment Charges
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Separation Costs
Separation Cost [Text Block]
Separation Costs
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of 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
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
Summary of restricted stock activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding Shares at December 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Restricted Stock, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted Stock, Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Restricted Stock, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Outstanding Shares at September 30, 2012
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2011
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 September 30, 2012
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]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
ITT
ITT [Member]
ITT.
Loss Contingencies
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Bonds Issued
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Estimated environmental matters
Estimated Environmental Matters
Estimated environmental matters.
Disclosed rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Inventories
Inventory, Net, Combining Work in Process and Raw Materials Alternative [Abstract]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Total inventories, net
Weighted-average assumptions for annual March 2012 grants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, 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.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Notes Due 2016, 3.550%
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Sixteen [Member]
Senior notes due two thousand and sixteen.
Senior Notes Due 2021, 4.875%
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty One [Member]
Senior notes due two thousand and twenty one.
Other
Other Long Term Debt [Member]
Other long term debt.
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt :
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Senior Notes Due
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Total debt
Long-term Debt
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-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 Relationships [Member]
Proprietary technology
Proprietary Technology [Member]
Proprietary technology.
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Patents and other
Patents [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Unclassified Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-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
Intangible Assets Gross, Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill
Intangible assets gross excluding goodwill.
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net Intangibles
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Credit Facilities And Long Term Debt [Abstract]
Credit facilities and long term debt.
Interest on notes due
Fair value of senior notes due
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Debt instrument aggregate principal amount
Gross proceeds from notes issue
Debt Issuance Cost
Debt Issuance Cost
Interest payment failure period
Interest Payment Failure Period
Interest payment failure period.
Other covenant default period after servicing of notice
Other Covenant Default Period After Servicing Of Notice
Other covenant default period after servicing of notice.
Percentage of holding required for servicing of notice
Percentage Of Holding Required For Servicing Of Notice
Percentage of holding required for servicing of notice.
Redemption price percentage
Redemption Price Percentage
Redemption price percentage.
Debt instrument aggregate principal amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Interest rate per annum, effective rate
Line Of Credit Basis Off Spread On Variable Rate
Line of credit basis off spread on variable rate.
Maximum leverage ratio
Maximum Leverage Ratio
Maximum leverage ratio.
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Events [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]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Buy PLN/ Sell EUR forward
Buy PLN Sell EUR Forward [Member]
Buy PLN sell EUR forward.
Buy HUF/ Sell EUR forward
Buy HUF Sell EUR Forward [Member]
Buy HUF sell EUR forward.
Sell CAD/ Buy SEK forward
Sell Cad Buy SEK Forward [Member]
Sell CAD buy SEK forward.
Sell EUR/ Buy SEK forward
Sell EUR Buy SEK Forward [Member]
Sell EUR buy SEK forward.
Sell USD/ Buy SEK forward
Sell USD Buy SEK Forward [Member]
Sell USD buy SEK forward.
Sell AUD/ Buy SEK forward
Sell AUD Buy SEK Forward [Member]
Sell AUD buy SEK forward.
Sell GBP/Buy SEK forward
Sell GBP/Buy SEK Forward [Member]
Sell GBP/Buy SEK Forward [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Foreign Currency Derivatives [Abstract]
Number of Instruments
Number of Foreign Currency Derivatives Held
Notional Sold
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Sale Contracts
Notional Purchased
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Purchase Contracts
Allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts on receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Common Stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury Stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Non-recurring separation costs incurred
Non Recurring Separation Costs Incurred [Table Text Block]
Non-recurring separation costs incurred.
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]
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.
Stock Options/ Restricted Shares
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Related party transactions (Textual) [Abstract]
Related party transactions (Textual) [Abstract]
Related party transactions.
Inventory sold
Revenue from Related Parties
Cost of sales from the inventory purchased
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party
Separation costs
Separation Costs Incurred By Related Party
Separation costs incurred by related party.
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 Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Domestic defined benefit pension plans
Domestic Postretirement Benefit Plans of Foreign Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
International defined benefit pension plans
Foreign Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [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 cost
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 (gain)
Prior service cost
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Settlement
Change recognized in other comprehensive income
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost, before Tax
Total recognized in comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Recognized
Comprehensive income defined benefit plans recognized.
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]
Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Expense Allocation [Table]
Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Expense Allocation [Table]
Schedule of employee service share based compensation expense allocation.
Individuals By Category [Axis]
Individuals By Category [Axis]
Individuals by category.
Individuals By Category [Domain]
Individuals By Category [Domain]
Individuals by category.
Company employees
Company Employees [Member]
Company employees.
Other employee
Other Employee [Member]
Other employee.
Schedule of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Expense Allocation
Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Expense Allocation [Line Items]
Schedule of employee service share based compensation expense allocation.
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Total Equity based Compensation
Total Liability based Compensation
Liability Based Compensation
Liability based compensation.
Total assets for each reportable segment
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Abstract]
Schedule of segment reporting information by segment.
Total assets
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Property Plant And Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]
Property Plant And Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]
Property, Plant and equipment.
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted [Policy Text Block]
Accounting pronouncements not yet adopted.
Recently Adopted Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Separation costs
Operating income
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other non-operating income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Net income
Earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average number of shares:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Dividends declared per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
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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 Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding