Restructuring - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, release of liability	$ 1.7
Restructuring Plan, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total expected restructuring cost under plan	12.0
Restructuring charges, release of liability	1.7
Restructuring Plan, Tipper Tie
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total expected restructuring cost under plan	4.0
Restructuring costs incurred to date	3.0
JBT Global Business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total expected restructuring cost under plan	50.0
Restructuring and related costs, incurred cost	14.4
Consulting Fees | JBT Global Business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs, incurred cost	3.4
Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, release of liability	1.7
Employee Severance | JBT Global Business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs, incurred cost	$ 11.0