Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 93,881	$ 80,828
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $423 and $885, respectively	28,766	34,214
Inventories:
Raw materials	14,204	15,196
Work in process	13,696	14,343
Finished goods	21,489	19,559
Inventories, net	49,389	49,098
Deferred income taxes	4,258	4,638
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,572	8,964
Total current assets	185,866	177,742
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	2,023	2,020
Buildings and improvements	47,627	43,043
Machinery and equipment	75,783	73,597
Software	5,427	4,956
Construction in progress	1,788	7,146
Accumulated depreciation	(80,556)	(77,024)
Property and equipment, net	52,092	53,738
Intangible assets, net	8,009	11,102
Other assets	17,206	14,023
Total assets	263,173	256,605
Liabilities and equity
Trade accounts payable	9,190	11,458
Payroll and related expenses	12,831	12,741
Other accrued expenses	8,499	9,538
Income taxes	1,425	2,842
Current portion of long-term debt	167	185
Total current liabilities	32,112	36,764
Long-term debt, less current portion	11,154	11,463
Deferred income taxes	1,831	2,873
Other liabilities	7,433	7,769
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	13,835	12,798
Total liabilities	66,365	71,667
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share: authorized - 1,000,000 shares; none issued	0	0
Common Stock, Value	1,235	1,232
Capital in excess of par value	181,938	180,758
Retained earnings	28,356	16,665
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,983)	(13,973)
Total Vishay Precision Group, Inc. stockholders' equity	196,649	184,785
Noncontrolling interests	159	153
Total equity	196,808	184,938
Total liabilities and equity	263,173	256,605
Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member]
Equity:
Common Stock, Value	$ 103	$ 103