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Restructuring Costs
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Costs RESTRUCTURING COSTS
Restructuring costs include expenses associated with the Company's efforts to continually improve operational efficiency and reposition its assets to remain competitive on a worldwide basis. Plant closing and other costs include lease and contract termination costs of moving fixed assets, employee training, relocation, and facility costs. These costs are recorded in other deductions, net in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss).
During 2020, Vertiv approved a multi-year restructuring program to align our cost structure to support our margin expansion targets. The program includes workforce reductions and footprint optimization across all segments. Restructuring charges expected to be recognized estimated approximately $95.0 for the entire program.
The change in liability for the restructuring costs for the year ended December 31, 2021 follows:
December 31, 2020 Paid/Utilized  ExpenseDecember 31, 2021
Severance and benefits$68.9 $(31.8)$(3.3)$33.8 
Plant closing and other0.4 (4.9)4.7 0.2 
Total$69.3 $(36.7)$1.4 $34.0 
The change in the liability for restructuring costs for the year ended December 31, 2020 follows:
December 31, 2019 Paid/
Utilized 		 ExpenseDecember 31, 2020
Severance and benefits$21.6 $(23.2)$70.5 $68.9 
Plant closing and other0.6 (3.6)3.4 0.4 
Total$22.2 $(26.8)$73.9 $69.3 
The change in the liability for restructuring costs for the year ended December 31, 2019 follows:
December 31, 2018 Paid/
Utilized 		 ExpenseDecember 31, 2019
Severance and benefits$24.6 $(21.6)$18.6 $21.6 
Plant closing and other1.2 (2.7)2.1 0.6 
Total$25.8 $(24.3)$20.7 $22.2 
Restructuring expense by business segment follows:
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Americas$4.0 $15.5 $5.3 
Asia Pacific3.1 10.4 3.9 
Europe, Middle East & Africa(1)
(7.1)42.7 11.1 
Corporate1.4 5.3 0.4 
Total$1.4 $73.9 $20.7 
(1)     During 2021, a previously recorded restructuring reserve was relieved due to the sale of a heavy industrial UPS business, refer to "Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles" for more information.