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Acquisitions (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE 2: ACQUISITIONS

2014 Acquisition of Pentruder Inc.

On January 29, 2014, we acquired Pentruder Inc. ("Pentruder") and became the exclusive distributor of Pentruder high-performance concrete cutting systems in the Americas. Pentruder operates a distribution center in Chandler, Arizona, and is reported within the Corporate and Other category as part of the Company's Concrete Cutting and Finishing ("CCF") equipment business. Purchase accounting for Pentruder is preliminary as of March 31, 2014, and will be adjusted as additional information becomes available. Preliminary intangible assets recorded in conjunction with the Pentruder acquisition consist of a distribution agreement, a non-compete agreement, and goodwill.