Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Cross Currency Swap [Member]
Cross Currency Swap [Member]
Cross Currency Swap [Member]
2.52% $50 Million Interest Rate Swap [Member]
2.52% $50 Million Interest Rate Swap [Member]
2.52% $50 Million Interest Rate Swap
2.25% $100 Million Interest Rate Swap [Member]
2.25% $100 Million Interest Rate Swap [Member]
2.25% $100 Million Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount
Forecasted borrowings which will be the hedged item in a cash flow hedge.
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Beginning balance, shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares, treasury stock reissued
Number of treasury shares reissued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units.
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Repurchases of common stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Tax benefit resulting from exercise of certain employee stock options
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-Based Compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Ending balance
Ending balance, shares
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT REPORTING
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET
Other Nonoperating Income Expense [Text Block]
The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also know as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items.
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
US Operations [Member]
US Operations [Member]
US Operations [Member]
Swiss Operations [Member]
Swiss Operations [Member]
Swiss Segment Operations [Member]
Western European Operations [Member]
Western European Operations [Member]
Western European Operations [Member]
Chinese Operations [Member]
Chinese Operations [Member]
Chinese Operations [Member]
Other Operations [Member]
Other Operations [Member]
Other operations.
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product [Member]
Product [Member]
Service [Member]
Service [Member]
Laboratory products and services [Member]
Laboratory products and services [Member]
Laboratory products and services [Member]
Industrial products and services [Member]
Industrial products and services [Member]
Industrial products and services [Member]
Retail products and services [Member]
Retail products and services [Member]
Retail products and services [Member]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Transferred over Time [Member]
Transferred over Time [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Americas [Member]
Americas [Member]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Asia [Member]
Asia [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Percentage of Disaggregated Revenue in Relationship to Segments
Percentage of Disaggregated Revenue in Relationship to Segments
The percentage of the disaggregated revenue disclosed in relation to the Company's segment reporting.
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset
Liabilities at Fair Value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash Equivalents
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Change in Carrying Value Verse Fair Value of Long Term Debt
Change in Carrying Value Verse Fair Value of Long Term Debt
Change in Carrying Value Verse Fair Value of Long Term Debt using level 2 inputs based on the available market information, including interest rates, terms of debt and creditworthiness.
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Diluted Weighted Average Number Of Common Shares Outstanding [Table Text Block]
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Antidilutive Shares Outstanding
Earnings Per Common Share (Textuals) [Abstract]
Earnings Per Common Share.
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Antidilutive, Total
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost, net
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Recognition of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Current Fiscal Year, Description
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Current Fiscal Year, Description
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net
Deferred Revenue and Credits, Current
Deferred Revenue and Credits, Current
Customer prepayments and deferred revenue
Customer prepayments and deferred revenue
The amount of cash received from customer for deposits on goods and services to be delivered or performed in the future or the amount of revenue deferred during the applicable period.
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Tax, after Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Interest Income, Other
Interest Income, Other
Equity [Abstract]
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND TREASURY STOCK
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program And Treasury Stock (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock.
Remaining Amount to Repurchase under the program
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Shares Purchased Under Share Repurchase Program
Shares Repurchased Under Share Repurchase Program
Shares repurchased program-to-date by a Company's share repurchase program.
Number of shares repurchased
Average price of share repurchased, per share
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares reissued
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
US Operations [Member]
Western European Operations [Member]
Segment Geographical Groups Of Countries Group Three [Member]
Segment geographical groups of countries group three.
Chinese Operations [Member]
Segment Geographical Groups Of Countries Group Four [Member]
Segment geographical groups of countries group four.
Other Operations [Member]
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]
Net Sales to External Customers
Revenues
Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments
Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments
Amount of revenue from transactions with other operating segments of the same entity.
Net Sales
Net Sales
Segment revenue which includes both sales to external customers and sales to other segments.
Segment profit
Reconciliation Of Operating Profit Loss From Segment To Consolidated
Amount of segment profit recorded during the period.
Segment Profit
Segment Profit Information
Identification, description, and amounts of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of total profit or loss from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, and discontinued operations.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
3.67% Senior Notes [Member]
3.67% Senior Notes [Member]
3.67% Senior Notes [Member]
4.10% Senior Notes [Member]
4.10% Senior Notes [Member]
4.10% Senior Notes [Member]
3.84% Senior Notes [Member]
3.84% Senior Notes [Member]
3.84% Senior Notes [Member]
4.24% Senior Notes [Member]
4.24% Senior Notes [Member]
4.24% Senior Notes [Member]
1.47% EURO Senior Notes [Member]
1.47% EURO Senior Notes [Member]
1.47% EURO Senior Notes [Member]
Credit facility [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Other local arrangements [Member]
Other Local Arrangements [Member]
Other local arrangements.
Swiss Pension Loans [Member]
Swiss Pension Loans [Member]
Swiss Pension Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Us Dollar Amounts Member
Us Dollar Amounts Member
US Dollar amounts.
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member]
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member]
Other principal trading currencies.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Other Borrowings
Other Borrowings
Total debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Debt, Current
Debt, Current
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Swiss Pension Loans (local currency)
Swiss Pension Loans (local currency)
The carrying amount in local currency as of the borrowing date for the related party loan with the Swiss pension plans.
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Gross
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Gross
Notes Payable, Related Parties
Notes Payable, Related Parties
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, after Tax
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, after Tax
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Changes to the Company's accrual for product warranties
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Segment reporting.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [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 Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Proven technology and patents [Member]
Proven technology and patents [Member]
Proven technology and patents.
Tradename (finite life) [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Tradename (indefinite life) [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Gross amount, Tradename (indefinite life)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Company's accrual for restructuring activities:-
Restructuring Reserve [Abstract]
Beginning Restructuring Accrual Balance, as of December 31, 2016
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Cash Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Impact of foreign currency on restructuring reserve
Restructuring Reserve, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Ending Restructuring Accrual Balance, as of June 30, 2017
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $16,074 at June 30, 2018 and $15,549 at December 31, 2017
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Other current assets and prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Other intangible assets, net
Non-current deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued compensation and related items
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenue and customer prepayments
Taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Short Term Debt And Long Term Debt Current Maturities
Total of the portions of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt, which may include notes payable notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans, and commercial paper, which are scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Total may also include short-term borrowings, scheduled to be repaid within one year.
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Non-current deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares; issued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares; outstanding 25,213,828 and 25,541,393 shares at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Treasury stock at cost (19,572,183 shares at June 30, 2018 and 19,244,618 shares at December 31, 2017)
Treasury Stock, Value
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit
Segment Reporting Information Reconciliation Of Earnings Before Taxes To Segment Profit [Abstract]
Segment reporting information reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit.
Earnings before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Amortization
Amortization of Deferred Charges
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other charges (income), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Segment Profit Information
Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax (Note 9)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Other charges (income), net
Earnings before taxes
Provision for taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net earnings
Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net earnings
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted average number of common shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings 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
Deferred tax benefit
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Gain on facility sale
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Trade accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accruals and other
Increase (decrease) in accruals and other
The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of certain operating obligations incurred but not yet paid. The net change during the reporting period in the liability, excluding the portion taken into income, reflecting services yet to be performed by the reporting entity for which cash consideration was received or recorded as a receivable.
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisitions
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from borrowings
Proceeds from borrowings
The cash inflows from short-term and long-term borrowings.
Repayments of borrowings
Repayments of borrowings
The cash outflows from short-term and long-term borrowings.
Proceeds from stock option exercises
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract]
Beginning of period
End of period
Company's accrual for restructuring activities
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
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 Public Float
Entity Public Float
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Projected Annual Effective Tax Rate
Projected Annual Effective Tax Rate
The percentage used for the provision for taxes before non-recurring discrete tax items.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
US Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate
US Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate
The enacted U.S. federal corporate income tax rate after the issuance of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Reclassification Amount [Text Block]
Disclosure of Reclassification Amount [Text Block]
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Components of other intangible assets
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of amortizable intangible assets and the carrying value of intangible assets not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill, in total by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by nature or by their use in the operations of the company.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Future Amortization Expense Current Year
Future Amortization Expense Current Year
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the current year.
Aggregate amortization expense for 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Aggregate amortization expense for 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Aggregate amortization expense for 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Aggregate amortization expense for 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Aggregate amortization expense for 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Purchased Intangible Amortization, Gross
Purchased Intangible Amortization, Gross
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to amortize the cost of acquired intangible assets before tax.
Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax
Amortization Of Acquired Intangible Asset Net Of Tax
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to amortize the cost of acquired intangible assets.
Amortization expense associated with capitalized software
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization
Standard Warranty Period
StandardWarrantyPeriod
Disclosure of standard warranty period.
Share - based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Impact of Adopting ASU 2017-07 ASC 715 Compensation Retirement Benefit
Impact of Adopting ASU 2017-07 ASC 715 Compensation Retirement Benefit
The impact of Adopting ASU 2017-7 ASC 715 Compensation-Retirement Benefits in the income statement which reclasses the non-service cost components from selling, general and administrative expense, cost of sales and research and development to other charges (income) beginning in 2018.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Schedule Of Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis.
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities measured on recurring basis.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Asset At Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Total Assets at Fair Value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Liability At Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value
Liabilities at Fair Value
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranty
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Employee Termination Benefits
Employee Termination Benefits [Policy Text Block]
The charge against earnings in the period for known and estimated costs of termination benefits provided to current employees that are either terminated under a benefit arrangement associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan or terminated with one-time termination benefits.
Share - Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for stock options and restricted stock unit plans. This disclosure includes the amount of share based compensation recognized in the respective period and the location in the income statement where the expense is recorded.
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impact of Adopting ASU 2017-07 ASC 715 Compensation Retirement Benefit
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Schedule Of Net Sales Segment Profit And Goodwill By Segment [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of Net Sales to External Customers, Net Sales to Other Segments, Total Net Sales, Segment Profit, and Goodwill, by Segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.
Reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit
Reconciliation Of Operating Profit Loss From Segments To Consolidated Earnings Before Taxes Table Text Block
Tabular disclosure of identification, description, and amounts of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of total profit or loss from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, and discontinued operations.
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of inventory
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials and parts
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross
Work-in-progress
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Total Inventory, Net
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]