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Note 19 - Segment Information (Details) - Long-lived Assets by Country (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Long lived assets, net (1)    
Long-lived assets $ 175.0us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet [1] $ 136.2us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet [1]
UNITED STATES    
Long lived assets, net (1)    
Long-lived assets 64.8us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= country_US
[1] 56.5us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= country_US
[1]
UNITED KINGDOM    
Long lived assets, net (1)    
Long-lived assets 28.9us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= country_GB
[1] 30.0us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= country_GB
[1]
ITALY    
Long lived assets, net (1)    
Long-lived assets 28.0us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= country_IT
[1] 13.8us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= country_IT
[1]
Other Countries [Member]    
Long lived assets, net (1)    
Long-lived assets 53.3us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= pah_OtherCountriesMember
[1] 18.5us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= pah_OtherCountriesMember
[1]
Foreign [Member]    
Long lived assets, net (1)    
Long-lived assets 110.2us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= pah_ForeignMember
[1] 79.7us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= pah_ForeignMember
[1]
CHINA    
Long lived assets, net (1)    
Long-lived assets   $ 17.4us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= country_CN
[1]
[1] Long-lived assets represent property, plant and equipment, net.