Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Effect of derivative financial instruments
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Fair values of foreign exchange contracts
Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory, Net, Combining Work in Process and Raw Materials Alternative [Abstract]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Total inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income taxes.
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Likelihood of uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Recognition Description
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Recognition Description.
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Interest accrued for unrecognized tax benefits (less than $1 million)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Water Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure [Member]
Water Infrastructure [Member]
Applied Water
Applied Water [Member]
Applied Water [Member]
Regional Selling Location
Regional Selling Location [Member] [Member]
Regional Selling Location [Member]
Corporate and other
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets for each reportable segment
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Abstract]
Schedule of segment reporting information by segment.
Total assets
Assets
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Compensation and other employee benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Customer-related liabilities
Customer Related Liabilities Current
Customer related liabilities current.
Accrued warranty costs
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Accrued taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Domestic defined benefit pension plans
Domestic Postretirement Benefit Plan of Foreign Entity [Member]
International defined benefit pension plans
Foreign Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income :
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Performance Based Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary of performance share activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, end of period (in usd per share)
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Receivables, less allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts of $29 and $34 in 2015 and 2014, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued and other current liabilities
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Accrued postretirement benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other non-current accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Authorized 750.0 shares, issued 189.8 shares and 188.9 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock – at cost 10.4 shares and 6.6 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Judicial Ruling
Judicial Ruling [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fines assessed
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Accrual for legal matters
Loss Contingency Accrual
Estimated environmental matters
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Water Infrastructure
Applied Water
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring accruals - January 1
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Foreign currency and other
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment
Restructuring accruals - September 30
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Background and Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated [Roll Forward]
Planned reductions - January 1
Restructuring and Related Cost, Planned Reductions
Restructuring and Related Cost, Planned Reductions
Additional planned reductions
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Actual reductions
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Planned reductions - September 30
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue
Revenue, Net
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Restructuring charges
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other non-operating income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Gain from sale of businesses
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Income before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average number of shares:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Dividends declared per share (usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income 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
Amortization
Amortization
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Gain from sale of businesses
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Payments for restructuring
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions):
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Changes in inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Changes in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Net Cash – Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from sale of businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net Cash – Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
(Repayment) issuance of short-term debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net Cash – Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Cash Paid During Year for [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes (net of refunds received)
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share By Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock Options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock:
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share.
Stock Options/ Restricted Shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Sell EUR Buy SEK Forward
Sell EUR Buy SEK Forward [Member]
Sell EUR buy SEK forward.
Sell USD Buy EUR
Sell USD Buy EUR [Member]
Sell USD Buy EUR [Member]
Sell GBP Buy EUR
Sell GBP Buy EUR [Member]
Sell GBP Buy EUR [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Derivative financial instruments.
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Hypack Inc
Hypack Inc [Member]
Hypack Inc [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Purchase price of business
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Number of employees
Number of Employees at Acquired Business
Number of Employees at Acquired Business
Revenues
Revenues
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Table]
Schedule of earnings per share basic and diluted.
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Schedule of earnings per share basic and diluted.
Basic and diluted net earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic
Add: Participating securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Participating Nonvested Shares with Non-forfeitable Dividend Rights
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Dilutive effect of common shares
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)
Basic earnings per share (usd per share)
Diluted earnings per share (usd per share)
Financial information for each reportable segment
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Revenue
Operating income
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Capital expenditures
Restructuring Cost and Impairment Charge
Severance and other charges
Severance Costs
Reversal of restructuring accruals
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring charges
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Divestitures
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Background and Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Background And Basis Of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Background and basis of presentation.
Number of operating segment
Number of Operating Segments
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Foreign currency gain reclassified into net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax
Net change in cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized losses
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax
Amount of loss reclassified into net income
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Net change in postretirement benefit plans:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract]
Net gain
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Amortization of net actuarial loss into net income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax
Other comprehensive loss, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Income tax impact related to items of other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Financial information for each reportable segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Total assets for each reportable segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Gain on sale of businesses
Gain on Sale of Businesses [Member]
Gain on Sale of Businesses [Member]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Research and development expense
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Other non-operating expense, net
Other Expense [Member]
Revenue
Sales [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Foreign currency gain reclassified into gain on sale of businesses
Amortization of net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Income tax expense on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Reclassification of unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange agreements
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Income tax benefit on reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into revenue
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Ending balance
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Other current liabilities
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Total fair value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Property Plant And Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]
Property Plant And Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]
Property, Plant and equipment.
Depreciation expense
Capital Stock
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Risk Sharing Finance Facility Agreement [Member]
Risk Sharing Finance Facility Agreement [Member]
Risk Sharing Finance Facility Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Notes Due 2016, 3.550%
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Sixteen [Member]
Senior notes due two thousand and sixteen.
Senior Notes Due 2021, 4.875%
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty One [Member]
Senior notes due two thousand and twenty one.
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Long-term Debt
Other Long-term Debt
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt :
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Senior Notes Due
Long-term Debt, Gross
Debt Issuance Cost
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Total debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Line of Credit, Current
Line of Credit, Current
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 1, 2015
Foreign currency and other
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Balance as of September 30, 2015
Components of restructuring and asset impairment charges
Schedule of Components of Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Accruals
Schedule of Restructuring Accruals [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Accruals [Table Text Block]
Planned Employee Reductions Associated with Restructuring
Schedule of Planned Employee Reductions Associatied with Restructuring [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Planned Employee Reductions Associatied with Restructuring [Table Text Block]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Summary of restricted stock activity
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Changes in product warranty accrual
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments Gains Losses In Statement Of Financial Performance [Abstract]
Derivative instruments gains losses in statement of financial performance.
Amount of loss recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss (a)
Amount of loss reclassified from Other Comprehensive Loss into revenue (a)
Amount of loss reclassified from Other Comprehensive Loss into cost of revenue (a)
Cost of Goods Sold
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land, buildings and improvements
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Equipment held for lease or rental
Equipment Leased to Other Party [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Construction work in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Other
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment, net
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted-average fair value / share (in usd per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Weighted Average Fair Value
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award fair value assumptions weighted average fair value.
Summary of the changes in outstanding stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)
Options exercisable, ending of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Vested and expected, end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, end of period (in usd per share)
Options exercisable, end of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested and expected, end of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options grants in period weighted average remaining contractual term.
Exercised
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share based compensation arrangements by share based payment award options exercises in period weighted average remaining contractual term.
Forfeited and expired
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures In Period Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share based compensation arrangements by share based payment award options forfeitures in period weighted average remaining contractual term.
Options exercisable, end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and expected to vest, end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Other Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets excluding goodwill.
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Amortization of net actuarial loss (less than $1 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2015)
Employer contribution to defined benefit plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Additional contributions
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Actuarial Losses, before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Actuarial Losses, before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Actuarial Losses, before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Actuarial Losses, net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Actuarial Losses, net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Actuarial Losses, net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Prior Service Credit, before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Prior Service Credit, before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Prior Service Credit, before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Prior Service Credit, net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Prior Service Credit, net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Prior Service Credit, net of Tax
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [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 and distributor relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Proprietary technology and patents
Proprietary and Patented Technology [Member]
Proprietary and Patented Technology
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Software (a)
Software Development [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Unclassified Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible Assets Gross, Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net Intangibles
Allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts on receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Common Stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury Stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Debt issuance cost
Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Unamortized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Weighted average period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Shares Awarded (in shares)
Shares Awarded (in shares)
Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation plans.
Amount of cash received from the exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of vested and expected to vest stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross
Loss Contingency Accrual
Warranties
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Warranty accrual – January 1
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Net changes for product warranties in the period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)
Settlement of warranty claims
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Foreign currency and other
Standard Product Warranty Accrual Other
Standard Product Warranty Accrual Other
Warranty accrual - September 30
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of restricted stock activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of performance based share grants
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of the changes in outstanding stock options
Schedule of Stock Options Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average assumptions for 2015 grants
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Basic and diluted net earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
2015 Restructuring Plan
Two Thousand Fifteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
2014 Restructuring Plan
Two Thousand Fourteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring charges
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Information.
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
2015 Stock Repurchase Program
2015 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
2015 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
2013 Stock Repurchase Program
2013 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
2013 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
2012 Stock Repurchase Program
2012 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
2012 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Shares repurchased (in shares) (less than 0.1 million shares in the three months ended September 30, 2015 and three and six months ended September 30, 2014, repurchased outside of repurchase programs)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Shares repurchased (in dollars) (less than $1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, repurchased outside of repurchase programs)
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Risk Sharing Finance Facility Agreement
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Credit Facilities And Long Term Debt [Abstract]
Credit facilities and long term debt.
Fair value of senior notes due
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Interest on notes due
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Long-term Debt, Gross
Redemption price percentage
Redemption Price Percentage
Redemption price percentage.
Debt instrument aggregate principal amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Permitted increases in Credit Facility borrowing base
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Maximum permitted increases in Credit Facility borrowing base
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Total
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Total
Interest rate per annum, effective rate
Line Of Credit Basis Off Spread On Variable Rate
Line of credit basis off spread on variable rate.
Maximum leverage ratio
Maximum Leverage Ratio
Maximum leverage ratio.
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding