Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Uncertain Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense [Abstract]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Net unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Net
The net amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date.
Net unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Gross accrued interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Net accrued interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued, Net
Represents the net (net of applicable income tax effect) amount of interest expense accrued as of the date of statement of financial position for underpayment of income taxes, computed by applying the applicable statutory rate of interest to the difference between a tax position recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken in a tax return of the entity.
Penalties accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Reasonably possible amount that unrecognized tax benefits could decrease within next 12 months, high end of range
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Other Tax Matters
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Tax benefit from revision of estimate related to taxation of foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation awards vested
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Tax benefits related to U.S. tax credits and incentives
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Tax benefit related to reductions in valuation allowances
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Related To Valuation Allowances
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Related To Valuation Allowances
Leases [Abstract]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term (years)
Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Option to extend (years)
Lessee, Lease, Renewal Term
Lessee, Lease, Renewal Term
Option to terminate (years)
Lessee, Lease, Termination Period
Lessee, Lease, Termination Period
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Cues, Inc.
Cues, Inc. [Member]
Cues, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assets acquired:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Current assets, including cash and equivalents of $20.6
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Cash and equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Total assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Liabilities assumed:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Current liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Non-current liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
SPX Technologies
Subsidiaries [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
BEE Partner
Beneficial Owner [Member]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Axis]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Axis]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain]
Put Option
Put Option [Member]
Contingent Liabilities and Other Matters
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest percentage
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Amount entitled for Put Option exercise
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value
Amount due from BEE Partner under promissory note
Notes Receivable, Related Parties
Net redemption value
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Litigation settlement, amount awarded to other party
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Domain]
Title of Individual [Domain]
Director
Director [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Performance Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Stock options
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
RSU
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, and stock options
Restricted Stock Shares And Restricted Stock Units And Stock Options [Member]
Represents information pertaining to restricted stock shares, restricted stock units, and stock options.
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Related tax benefit
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Weighted average remaining lease term, operating leases (years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted average remaining lease term, finance leases (years)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Lease, measurement input, term (years)
Lease, Measurement Input, Term
Lease, Measurement Input, Term
Finance lease, weighted average discount rate (percent)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating lease, weighted average discount rate (percent)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
EQUITY AND LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
WARRANTY
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Next 12 months
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Rolling Twelve Months
12 to 24 months
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Two
24 to 36 months
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Three
36 to 48 months
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four
48 to 60 months
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Rolling Year Five
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total
Operating Lease, Liability
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Next 12 months
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months
12 to 24 months
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Two
24 to 36 months
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Three
36 to 48 months
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four
48 to 60 months
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Five
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling after Year Five
Total lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due
Less imputed interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total
Finance Lease, Liability
Next 12 months
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Next Rolling Twelve Months
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Next Rolling Twelve Months
12 to 24 months
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Rolling Year Two
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Rolling Year Two
24 to 36 months
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Rolling Year Three
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Rolling Year Three
36 to 48 months
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Rolling Year Four
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Rolling Year Four
48 to 60 months
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Rolling Year Five
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Rolling Year Five
Thereafter
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Rolling After Year Five
Lease Liability, Payments, Due In Rolling After Year Five
Total lease payments
Lease Liability, Payments, Due
Lease Liability, Payments, Due
Less imputed interest
Lease Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lease Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total
Lease Liability
Lease Liability
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Disclosure of the carrying value of finite-lived intangible assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets by major class.
SGS Refrigeration Inc.
SGS Refrigeration Inc. [Member]
SGS Refrigeration Inc. [Member]
Sabik Marine
Sabik Marine [Member]
Sabik Marine [Member]
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 relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Patents
Patents [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Customer backlog
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible assets with determinable lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets with indefinite lives
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Trademarks
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Gross carrying value, Total
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Net Carrying Value, Total
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Lease Cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Lease Information
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Finance Lease Maturities
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Operating Lease Maturities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Operating Leases as of Prior Year End
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Discontinued Operations Activity
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Costs and expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of products sold
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Intangible amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Special charges, net
Special Charges.
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with an exit from business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Such costs include charges associated with employee terminations, lease terminations, asset impairments, etc.
Other operating expenses
Other Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Income tax provision
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Gain (loss) on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Basic income per share of common stock:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net income per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding — basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted income per share of common stock:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net income per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding — diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Special Charges
Schedule of Restructuring Impairment and Other Activities by Segment [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the restructuring, impairment and other related charges by reporting segment of the entity.
Analysis of Restructuring Liabilities
Schedule of Restructuring and Integrated Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure to roll forward the entity's restructuring and integration reserves associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring for the period.
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Operating lease ROU assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating lease current liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating lease non-current liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total operating lease liabilities
Finance Lease Assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Finance lease current liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Finance lease non-current liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total finance lease liabilities
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
INDEBTEDNESS
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
AQUISITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Site Contingency [Table]
Site Contingency [Table]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Domain]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Domain]
Site investigation and remediation
Environmental Issue [Member]
Environmental Matters
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Number of sites
Site Contingency, Number of Sites
Represents the number of sites which have liabilities for site investigation and remediation.
Number of third-party disposal sites for which entity is potentially responsible
Site Contingency, Number of Sites on which Entity Potentially Responsible
Represents the number of offsite, third-party disposal sites for which the entity is potentially responsible and have received notices of potential liability pursuant to various environmental laws.
Number of active sites
Site Contingency, Number of Active Sites
Represents the number of offsite, third-party disposal sites which have been active in the past few years.
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Contract Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Net
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current
Increase (decrease) in contract with customer, asset, net, current
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current
Contract Liabilities - current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Increase (decrease) in contract with customer, liability, current
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Contract Liabilities - non-current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Increase (decrease) in contract with customer, liability, noncurrent
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Net contract balance
Contract with Customers, Net
Contract with Customers, Net
Increase (decrease) in contract with customers, net
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customers, Net
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customers, Net
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Other current assets (includes income taxes receivable of $18.0 and $18.9 at September 28, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Land
Land
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Intangibles, net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
TOTAL ASSETS
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Contract liabilities
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Short-term debt
Short-term Debt
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Deferred and other income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 15)
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock (51,940,314 and 44,124,375 issued and outstanding at September 28, 2019, respectively, and 51,528,778 and 43,450,305 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018, respectively)
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Common stock in treasury (7,815,939 and 8,078,473 shares at September 28, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
Treasury Stock, Value
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Variable Interest Entity
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Period
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories, net
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Currency Forward Contracts
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Potential Uncertain Positions
Income Tax Uncertainties, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
HVAC reportable segment
HVAC Reportable Segment [Member]
HVAC Reportable Segment [Member]
Detection and Measurement reportable segment
Detection and Measurement Reportable Segment [Member]
Detection and Measurement Reportable Segment [Member]
Engineered Solutions reportable segment
Engineered Solutions Reportable Segment [Member]
Engineered Solutions Reportable Segment [Member]
All Other
Other Segments [Member]
Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reportable segment and other operating segments
Goodwill [Line Items]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Gross goodwill, beginning of the period
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment, balance at the beginning of the period
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period
Goodwill, acquired during period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Impairments
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Gross goodwill related to foreign currency translation
Gross Goodwill, Related to Foreign Currency Translation and Other
Represents the adjustments, during the period, to the gross value of goodwill related to foreign currency translation and other adjustments.
Accumulated impairments related to foreign currency translation
Accumulated Impairments, Related to Foreign Currency Translation and Other
Represents the adjustments, during the period, to the accumulated impairments of Goodwill related to foreign currency translation and other adjustments.
Goodwill related to foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Related to Foreign Currency Translation and Other
Represents the adjustments, during the period, to the net value of goodwill related to for foreign currency translation and other adjustments.
Gross goodwill, end of the period
Accumulated impairment, balance at the end of the period
Goodwill, balance at the end of the period
Goodwill, purchase accounting adjustment
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Accum. Other Comprehensive Income
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Pension and Postretirement Liability Adjustment
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Impact of initial adoption of ASC 606
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Initial Adoption of 606
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Initial Adoption of 606
Stranded income tax effects resulting from tax reform
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Stranded Tax Effects Resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Stranded Tax Effects Resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Current-period other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Balance at end of period
Tax benefit (provision)
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding Used in Computation of Basic and Diluted Income per Share
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Reclassified from Each Component of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination, Segment Allocation [Table]
Business Combination, Segment Allocation [Table]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Schonstedt
Schonstedt Instrument Company [Member]
Schonstedt Instrument Company [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Cash proceeds
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Deferred payment
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Cash acquired
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Revenues
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Net income (loss)
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Acquisition related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Useful life (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Gross amount of receivables acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Fair value receivables acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Fair Value Receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Fair Value Receivables
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Less: Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income from continuing operations
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash from operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Gain on change in fair value of equity security
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss)
Deferred and other income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Pension and other employee benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Long-term incentive compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Other Operating Assets
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Cash spending on restructuring actions
Payments for Restructuring
Net cash from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance policies, net
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policy
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Net proceeds from sales of assets
Proceeds From Sale Of Assets
Proceeds From Sale Of Assets
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Net cash used in continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash from discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings under senior credit facilities
Borrowings under Senior Credit Facilities
The cash inflow from the senior credit facilities during the period.
Repayments under senior credit facilities
Repayments under Senior Credit Facilities
The cash outflow from the senior credit facilities during the period.
Borrowings under trade receivables financing arrangement
Borrowing under Trade Receivables Agreement
The cash inflow from the trade receivables agreement during the period.
Repayments under trade receivables financing arrangement
Repayments under Trade Receivables Agreement
The cash outflow for the trade receivables agreement during the period.
Net borrowings (repayments) under other financing arrangements
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Minimum withholdings paid on behalf of employees for net share settlements, net of proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options and other
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Net cash from (used in) continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash from (used in) discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash from (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Change in cash and equivalents due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Net change in cash and equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Consolidated cash and equivalents, beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Consolidated cash and equivalents, end of period
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Financial Data for Reportable Segments and Other Operating Segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Income Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted-average number of common shares used in basic income per share (in shares)
Dilutive securities — Employee stock options, restricted stock shares and restricted stock units (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive securities used in diluted income per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Restricted stock shares/units
Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted stock and restricted stock units as awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation.
Employee Stock
Employee Stock [Member]
Number of options or units that were excluded from the computation of diluted income per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Balcke Durr Business
Balcke Durr Business [Member]
Balcke Durr Business [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantees and Bonds
Guarantees and Bonds [Member]
Guarantees and Bonds [Member]
Indemnification Agreement
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Non-Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Non-Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Non-Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Guarantees and Bonds Liability, Balance
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure
Indemnification Assets, Balance
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Reduction/Amortization for the period
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Guarantees and Bonds Liability, Balance
Indemnification Assets, Balance
Schedule of Debt Activity, Current and Noncurrent
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Commodity Contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Swaps
Interest Rate Swap [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]
Amount Reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated comprehensive income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of products sold
Interest expense
Income taxes
Selling, general and administrative
Schedule of Warranty Accrual
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Domestic Plan
Domestic Plan [Member]
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Foreign Plan
Foreign Plan [Member]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Postretirement Plans
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Expense
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic pension/postretirement benefit expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [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 (Loss) on Plan Assets
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Total net periodic pension benefit (income) expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Special Charges, Net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liabilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Restructuring and Integration Reserves
Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Also includes integration reserves.
Special charges
Restructuring and Integration Reserves, Period Expense
Reserve increase representing the amount charged against earnings in the period for a specified incurred and estimated type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Also includes the amount charged against earnings in the period for integration expenses.
Utilization — cash
Balance at end of period
Special charges, non-cash
Special Charges, Non-Cash
Special Charges, Non-Cash
LEASES
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
LEASES
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Special Charges, Net
Special Charges, Net [Member]
Special Charges, Net [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Subsidiary of mutares AG (the Buyer)
Subsidiary of mutares AG (the Buyer) [Member]
Subsidiary of mutares AG (the Buyer) [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building
Building [Member]
SPX Heat Transfer Business
SPX Heat Transfer Business [Member]
SPX Heat Transfer Business [Member]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net payment from Buyer
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Gain on settlement
Wind-down charges
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Wind Down Charges
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Wind Down Charges
Write-down of inventories
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Loss (Gain) on Write-down
Impairment of machinery and equipment
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Asset Impairment
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Asset Impairment
Severance costs
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Severance Costs
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Severance Costs
Proceeds from sale of intangible assets
Proceeds from Sale of Intangible Assets
Gain on disposition of intangible assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets
Severance Costs
Severance Costs
Proceeds from sale of manufacturing facility
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Gain (loss) on disposition of manufacturing facility
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Cash to acquire business
Length of second and third quarter
Number of Days in Second and Third Quarter
Represents the number of days in the second and third quarter for which the entity reports its quarterly results of operations.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Contracts Accounted for under Percentage of Completion
Contracts Accounted for under Percentage of Completion [Member]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Axis]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Axis]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Domain]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Domain]
Large Power Projects
Large Power Projects [Member]
Large Power Projects [Member]
All Other
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Information on reportable segments and other operating segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of countries in which entity operates (over 15 countries)
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Number of countries in which entity sells its products and services (over 100 countries)
Number of Countries in which Entity Sells its Products and Services
Represents the number of countries in which the entity sells its products and services.
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Revenues:
Income (loss):
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Consolidated operating income
Corporate expense
Operating Expense
The amount of expenses at the corporate level which are not otherwise separately disclosed and are not allocated to the reportable segments or other operating segments for reporting purposes.
Long-term incentive compensation expense
Special charges, net
Other operating expenses
Loss on sale of dry cooling business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Remaining performance obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation (as a percent)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage
Remaining performance obligation, timing of satisfaction (years)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 [Member]
Buyer
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Balcke-Durr
Balcke-Durr GmbH [Member]
Balcke-Durr GmbH [Member]
mutares AG
mutares AG [Member]
mutares AG [Member]
Bank and Surety Bonds
Bank and Surety Bonds [Member]
Bank and Surety Bonds [Member]
Amount of guarantees
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Cash collateral
Cash Collateral for Borrowed Securities
Security at cost
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Cost
Security at fair value
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Cumulative effect of new accounting principle in period of adoption
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Realized gain on fair value adjustment
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain
Distribution
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Distributions
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Distributions
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Raw materials and purchased parts
Inventory, Raw Materials and Purchased Parts, Net of Reserves
Total FIFO cost
FIFO Inventory Amount
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO inventory value
Inventory, LIFO Reserve
Total inventories, net
Inventories, valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, as a percentage of total inventory
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Interest Rate Swap, Through December 2021
Interest Rate Swap, Through December 2021 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap, Through December 2021 [Member]
FX Forward Contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivative contracts designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Term loan
Medium-term Notes [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Aggregate notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Fixed rate (percentage)
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Long-term liability to recognize fair value of swaps
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Long-term asset to recognize fair value of swaps
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Unrealized gain (loss) recorded in AOCI
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent
Notional amount of commodity contracts (in pounds of copper)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Mass
Fair value of derivative contract - asset
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Asset, at Fair Value
Fair value of derivative contract - liability
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Liability, at Fair Value
INFORMATION ON REPORTABLE AND OTHER OPERATING SEGMENTS
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Transferred over Time
Transferred over Time [Member]
Alstom/GE
Alstom/GE [Member]
Alstom/GE [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Contract with customer, revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Cover page.
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Income taxes receivable, current
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock in treasury, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Interest on lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Total finance lease cost
Finance Lease, Cost
Finance Lease, Cost
Short-term lease cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
Operating Segments
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
DBT Technologies
DBT Technologies [Member]
DBT Technologies [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Asbestos Issue
Asbestos Issue [Member]
Demand Bonds
Demand Bonds [Member]
Demand Bonds [Member]
Demand Bonds, Stringent Payment Requirements
Demand Bonds, Stringent Payment Requirements [Member]
Demand Bonds, Stringent Payment Requirements [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Long Term Liabilities
Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]
Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]
Other Assets
Other Assets [Member]
SOUTH AFRICA
Carrying values of accruals
Loss Contingency Accrual
Liability for asbestos product liability matters
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross
Accruals included in other long-term liabilities
Loss Contingency, Accrual, Noncurrent
Number of corporate entities named as defendants
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants
Insurance recoveries
Insurance Recoveries
Payments for asbestos-related matters, net of insurance recoveries
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Net, Payment for Claims
Insurance recovery assets
Loss Contingency, Receivable, Noncurrent
Number of large power projects
Number Of Large Power Projects
Number Of Large Power Projects
Gain contingency
Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount
Revenues related to claims and unapproved change orders
Contract Cost, Unapproved Change Order, Amount
Estimate of possible legal claim deemed unlikely
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Bonds issued
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
SPECIAL CHARGES, NET
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
INVENTORIES, NET
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating cash flow from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Finance lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
ALL Other Discontinued Operations
ALL Other Discontinued Operations [Member]
ALL Other Discontinued Operations [Member]
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income tax (provision) benefit
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
A table or schedule providing information pertaining to short-term and long-term debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation.
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving loans
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Term loans
Loans Payable [Member]
Foreign credit instrument facility
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Current Revolving SPX Facilities
Current Revolving SPX Facilities [Member]
Current Revolving SPX Facilities [Member]
Current SPX Term Loan Facilities
Current SPX Term Loan Facilities [Member]
Current SPX Term Loan Facilities [Member]
Trade receivables financing arrangement
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Other indebtedness
Other Borrowings [Member]
Represents other borrowings which are not otherwise provided in the taxonomy.
China
CHINA
Debt activity
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt
Debt [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Repayments
Repayments of Debt
Other
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Other, Net
Balance at the end of the period
Less: short-term debt
Less: current maturities of long-term debt
Total long-term debt
Initial principal amount of the term loan to be repaid annually in quarterly installments (as a percent)
Percentage Of Initial Principal Amount Of Term Loan To Be Repaid Annually In Quarterly Installments
Represents the percentage of the initial principal amount of the term loan to be repaid annually in quarterly installments.
Original loan balance
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Amount of available borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Purchase card programs
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations
Borrowings under line of credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Schedule of Changes in Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
FAIR VALUE
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Analysis of product warranty accrual
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Acquisitions
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Impact of initial adoption of ASC 606
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Impact of Initial Adoption of 606
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Impact of Initial Adoption of 606
Provisions
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Usage
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Currency translation adjustment
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Balance at end of period
Less: Current portion of warranty
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Non-current portion of warranty
Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Domestic Line of Credit
Domestic Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letters of credit issued, amount outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Weighted-average interest rate of senior credit facilities (as a percent)
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Income from continuing operations
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Income from continuing operations per share of common stock, basic (USD per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Per Share, Basic
Income from continuing operations per share of common stock, diluted (USD per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted
Net income per share of common stock, basic (USD per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income per share of common stock, diluted (USD per Share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Cumulative Effect on Balance Sheet
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Common Stock In Treasury
Treasury Stock [Member]
SPX Corporation Shareholders’ Equity
Parent [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Equity, beginning of period
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Incentive plan activity
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share Based Compensation Plans, Net of Tax
Value of stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options and value of stock issued through a defined contribution plan, net of any related income tax benefit or expense recognized by the entity.
Long-term incentive compensation expense
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Restricted stock and restricted stock unit vesting
Restricted Stock, Value, Shares Issued Net of Tax Withholdings
Stranded income tax effects resulting from tax reform - See Note 2
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings, Tax Effect
Equity, end of period
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
HVAC
Detection and Measurement
Engineered Solutions
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Cooling
Cooling Equipment And Services [Member]
Represents the cooling equipment and services unit of the entity.
Boilers, comfort heating, and ventilation
Heating and Ventilation [Member]
Heating and Ventilation [Member]
Underground locators and inspection and rehabilitation equipment
Underground Pipe Locators and Inspections Equipment [Member]
Underground Pipe Locators and Inspections Equipment [Member]
Signal monitoring, obstruction lighting, and bus fare collection systems
Communication Technologies and Bus Fare Collection Systems [Member]
Communication Technologies and Bus Fare Collection Systems [Member]
Power transformers
Power Transformers [Member]
Power Transformers [Member]
Process cooling equipment and services, and heat exchangers
Process Cooling Projects [Member]
Process Cooling Projects [Member]
South African projects
South African Projects [Member]
South African Projects [Member]
Transferred at Point in Time
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2019 Amortization of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Finite-lived intangible assets, net