Restructuring - Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 0.0	$ 14.5	$ 1.6
Operating Segments | JBT FoodTech
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	0.0	11.1	0.6
Operating Segments | JBT AeroTech
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(0.5)	1.5	0.0
Corporate, Non-Segment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 0.5	$ 1.9	$ 1.0