Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Oct. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 83,318	$ 82,245
Accounts receivable, net	37,482	33,988
Inventories:
Raw materials	15,461	14,361
Work in process	15,036	15,360
Finished goods	19,455	18,616
Inventories, net	49,952	48,337
Deferred income taxes	4,004	4,022
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10,315	5,540
Total current assets	185,071	174,132
Property and equipment, at cost
Land	2,617	1,991
Buildings and improvements	42,353	40,036
Machinery and equipment	71,822	68,566
Software	4,476	4,274
Projects in process	6,357	2,282
Accumulated depreciation	(76,184)	(70,402)
Net property and equipment	51,441	46,747
Intangible assets, net	12,289	14,500
Other assets	13,251	13,334
Total assets	262,052	248,713
Liabilities and equity
Trade accounts payable	13,967	11,537
Notes payable to banks	1,293	85
Payroll and related expenses	12,659	12,554
Other accrued expenses	9,291	8,680
Income taxes	2,405	4,847
Current portion of long-term debt	188	0
Total current liabilities	39,803	37,703
Long-term debt	11,535	11,692
Deferred income taxes	3,833	4,212
Other liabilities	7,498	7,468
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	10,887	10,708
Total liabilities	73,556	71,783
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Common stock	1,232	1,231
Capital in excess of par value	180,748	180,142
Retained earnings	15,470	5,894
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(9,238)	(10,585)
Total Vishay Precision Group, Inc. stockholders' equity	188,315	176,785
Noncontrolling interests	181	145
Total equity	188,496	176,930
Total liabilities and equity	262,052	248,713
Class B convertible common stock
Equity:
Common stock	$ 103	$ 103