Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances - 2012 Action Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs 2012 Action [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of restructuring and related costs by type of restructuring including the description of the restructuring costs, such as the expected cost; the costs incurred during the period; the cumulative costs incurred as of the balance sheet date; the income statement caption within which the restructuring charges recognized for the period are included; and changes to an entity's restructuring reserve that occurred during the period associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings for each major type of cost under the 2012 action. Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances - 2013 Action Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs 2013 Action [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of restructuring and related costs by type of restructuring including the description of the restructuring costs, such as the expected cost; the costs incurred during the period; the cumulative costs incurred as of the balance sheet date; the income statement caption within which the restructuring charges recognized for the period are included; and changes to an entity's restructuring reserve that occurred during the period associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings for each major type of cost under the 2013 action. Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] Changes in Warranty Reserve Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Short-term and Long-term Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event Subsequent Events [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Aggregate residual value at lease expiration for vehicle leases Aggregate residual value at lease expiration for vehicle leases The aggregate residual value at lease expiration for vehicle leases. Guaranteed aggregate residual value at lease expiration for vehicle leases Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value Liability for the estimated end-of-term loss related to residual value guarantee Liability for the estimated end-of-term loss related to residual value guarantee Estimated end-of-term loss related to residual value guarantee as of Balance Sheet date. Louisville facility lease term Operating lease commitment term Operating lease commitment term Louisville facility, future minimum lease payments due Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Term of Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Term of Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Minimum purchase obligation Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount Remaining minimum purchase obligation Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Current Assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Accounts Receivable, Allowances Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable And Sales Returns Current A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible or expected to be returned. Shareholders' Equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, authorized (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, issued (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred Stock, outstanding (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Retirement Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Entity [Text Block] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Business Combinations [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] Water Star, Inc. Water Star Inc [Member] A Newbury, Ohio firm specializing in electrochemistry. Business Acquisition Business Acquisition [Line Items] Date of acquisition Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Purchase price Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Cash paid as part of purchase price Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Number of payments to be made in future in acquisition Number of installment payments to be paid The number of installment payments to be made as part of acquisition. Amount of each installment payments Amount of installment payments to be paid The amount of each installment payment to be made by acquiring company as part of business acquisition. Purchase price allocation Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Current Assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets Property, plant and equipment, net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Identified Intangible Assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets Goodwill Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Total Assets Acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired Current Liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Assumed Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed Net Assets Acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Inventories carried at LIFO Inventories carried at LIFO [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Finished goods Inventory, Finished goods LIFO The aggregate gross carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods (LIFO) held by the company that are readily available for sale. Raw materials, production parts and work-in-process Inventory, Raw materials, production parts and work-in-process, LIFO The aggregate gross carrying amount (LIFO) as of the balance sheet date of items held by the entity which are partially completed at the time of measurement and unprocessed items that will go through the production process and become part of the final product. LIFO Reserve Inventory, LIFO Reserve Total LIFO inventories LIFO Inventory Amount Inventories carried at FIFO Inventories carried at FIFO [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Finished goods Inventory, Finished goods, FIFO Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods (FIFO) held by the company that are readily available for sale. Raw materials, production parts and work-in-process Inventory, Raw materials, production parts and work-in-process, FIFO The aggregate carrying amount (FIFO) as of the balance sheet date of items held by the entity which are partially completed at the time of measurement and unprocessed items that will go through the production process and become part of the final product. Total FIFO inventories FIFO Inventory Amount Total Inventories Inventory, Net Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Stock-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Total income tax benefit recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Restricted shares Restricted Stock [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Shares granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vesting period of new awards granted (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Fair value of shares vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net Earnings Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Adjustments to reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Used for Operating Activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation Depreciation Amortization Amortization Deferred Income Taxes Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Share-Based Compensation Expense Share-based Compensation Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Returns Provision for Doubtful Accounts Other, Net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts Receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Accounts Payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Employee Compensation and Benefits Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Income Taxes Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable U.S. Pension Plan Contributions U.S. Pension Plan Contributions The amount of cash or cash equivalents contributed by the entity to fund its U.S. pension plan. Other Assets and Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from Disposals of Property, Plant and Equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from the Sale of Business Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Net Cash Used for Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Payment of Long-Term Debt Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Purchases of Common Stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Tax Benefit on Stock Plans Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Dividends Paid Payments of Dividends Net Cash Used for Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash Paid for Income Taxes Income Taxes Paid Cash Paid for Interest Interest Paid Segment Reporting [Abstract] Net sales by operating segment Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair value measurements of assets and liabilities Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Warranty terms, minimum (in years) Warranty terms minimum period The minimum term in years covered under the product warranty. Warranty terms, maximum (in years) Warranty terms maximum The maximum term in years covered under the product warranty. Changes in warranty reserve Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Standard Product Warranty Accrual Additions charged to expense Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued Foreign currency fluctuations Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Currency Translation, Increase (Decrease) Claims paid Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments Ending balance Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Pension adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Amount of total installment payments Amount of total installment payments The amount of total installment payments to be made by acquiring company as part of business acquisition. Numerator: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Denominator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic - Average Shares Outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive securities - share-based compensation plans Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Diluted - Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic Earnings per Share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings per Share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Anti-dilutive securities excluded from earnings per share calculation (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Number of operating segments Number of Operating Segments Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Americas Americas [Member] Group of Countries about which segment information is provided by the entity. Europe, Middle East, Africa Europe, Middle East, Africa [Member] Group of Countries about which segment information is provided by the entity. Asia Pacific Asia Pacific [Member] Group of Countries about which segment information is provided by the entity. Revenues from external customers Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Net Sales Revenue, Net Acquisitions and Divestitures Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Severence and Related Costs - 2012 Action Severence and Related Costs - 2012 Action [Member] Severence and Related Costs - 2012 Action [Member] Severance and Related Costs - 2013 Action Severance, Early Retirement and Related Costs [Member] Termination of an employee, retirement and related osts associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Reconciliation of restructuring liability Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Balance, beginning of period Restructuring Reserve Restructuring action Restructuring Charges Cash payments Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash Foreign currency adjustments Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment Balance, end of period Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] U.S. Pension Benefits United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Non-U.S. Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Postretirement Medical Benefits Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Pension Benefits Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Components of the 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 (gain) Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Amortization of prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Foreign currency Defined Benefit Plan Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes Net Periodic Benefit Cost The amount of increase or decrease in the net periodic benefit cost attributed to foreign currency changes. The effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes that are to be disclosed are those applicable to plans of a foreign operation whose functional currency is not the reporting currency. Net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Employer contributions to pension and postretirement medial benefit plans Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Computation of Basic and Diluted earnings (Loss) per share Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable, less Allowances of $4,246 and $4,399, respectively Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current Inventories Prepaid Expenses Prepaid Expense, Current Deferred Income Taxes, Current Portion Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Other Current Assets Other Assets, Current Total Current Assets Assets, Current Property, Plant and Equipment 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 Deferred Income Taxes, Long-Term Portion Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Goodwill Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other Assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current Portion of Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current Accounts Payable Accounts Payable, Current Employee Compensation and Benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Income Taxes Payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Other Current Liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-Term Liabilities: Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Employee-Related Benefits Employee Related Liabilities, Noncurrent Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accumulated postretirement benefits, long-term incentive accruals and deferred compensation accruals. Used to reflect the noncurrent portion of the liabilities (due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Deferred Income Taxes, Long-Term Portion Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other Liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Long-Term Liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Liabilities Liabilities Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11) Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' Equity: Preferred Stock, $0.02 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock, $0.375 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 18,430,239 and 18,464,450 shares issued and outstanding, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained Earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total Shareholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity Basis of Presentation [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] 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] Assets: Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] Foreign currency forward exchange contracts Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure Total Assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities: Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] Foreign currency forward exchange contracts Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure Total Liabilities Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Net gain on foreign currency forward exchange contracts Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded in Earnings, Net Notional amounts of foreign currency forward exchange contracts Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivatives Unrecognized Tax Benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Accrued interest and penalties Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Reduction of unrecognized tax benefits for the expiration of statute of limitations in various jurisdictions and settlements of foreign audits Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Management Actions Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Type Debt, Type [Domain] Type of debt arrangement, such as notes, line of credit, commercial paper, asset-based financing, project financing, letter of credit financing. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the company, if longer. Bank borrowings Notes Payable to Banks [Member] Credit facility borrowings Line of Credit [Member] Notes payable Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] Collateralized borrowings Secured Debt [Member] Capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations [Member] Debt Instrument Debt Instrument [Line Items] Total Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt, Gross Less: Current Portion Long-Term Portion Committed lines of credit Line of Credit Facility, Committed lines of credit Lines of credit that legally bind the lender to provide the funds, rather than giving the lender the option of canceling the credit line based on market conditions. Uncommitted lines of credit Line of Credit Facility, Uncommitted lines of credit Lines of credit that do not legally bind the borrower to take out a loan at a particular time. Letters of credit, Outstanding amount Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Bank guarantees Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted Commitment fees on unused lines of credit Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount Indebtedness to EBITDA ratio line of Credit Facility, Indebtedness to EBITDA ratio The indebtedness to EBITDA ratio as of the Balance Sheet date. EBITDA to interest expense ratio Line of Credit Facility, EBITDA to interest expense ratio The EBITDA to interest expense ratio as of the Balance Sheet date. Line of credit facility, Covenant restriction, Maximum Indebtedness to EBITDA Line of credit facility, Covenant restriction, Maximum Indebtedness to EBITDA The maximum Line of credit facility restrictive covenant on indebtedness to EBITDA ratio. Components of the net periodic benefit cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Goodwill Gross Goodwill Gross [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Balance, beginning of period Goodwill, Gross Foreign currency fluctuations Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Balance, end of period Goodwill Accumulated Impairment Losses Goodwill Accumulated Impairment Losses [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Balance, beginning of period Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Foreign currency fluctuations Impairment losses, Foreign currency fluctuations The change to the recorded value of accumulated impairment losses for foreign currency translation adjustments. Balance, end of period Goodwill Total Goodwill, Net [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Balance, beginning of period Foreign currency fluctuations Goodwill Net, Foreign currency fluctuations The change to the recorded net goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments. Balance, end of period Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Acquired 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 Lists and Service Contracts Customer Lists and Service Contracts [Member] Acquired in a business combination or other transaction, a customer list consists of information about customers such as their name and contact information and contracts to servic financial assets. Trade Name Trade Names [Member] Technology Patented Technology [Member] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Original cost Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Carrying amount Weighted-average original life (in years) Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Amortization expense on Intangible Assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Estimated aggregate amortization expense of Intangible Assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Remaining 2013 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Total Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Income Statement [Abstract] Cost of Sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Gross Profit Gross Profit Operating Expense: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Research and Development Expense Selling and Administrative Expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense Total Operating Expense Operating Expenses Profit from Operations Operating Income (Loss) Other Income (Expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest Income Investment Income, Interest Interest Expense Interest Expense Net Foreign Currency Transaction Losses Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Other Income, Net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total Other Expense, Net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Profit Before Income Taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income Tax Expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net Earnings Earnings per Share: Basic Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: Weighted Average Shares Outstanding [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Basic Diluted Cash Dividend Declared per Common Share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Components of purchase price allocation Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block] Assets and Liabilities transferred under the Share Purchase Agreement Divestitures [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of all of the assets and liabilities divested under the share purchase agreement. Changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Acquired intangible assets excluding Goodwill Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Estimated aggregate amortization expense of Intangible Assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Debt [Abstract] Debt [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Axis] Lender Name [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association [Member] Line of credit facility. Amendment No. 1 to the 2011 Credit Agreement Effective April 25, 2013 Amendment No. 1 to the 2011 Credit Agreement Effective April 25 , 2013 [Member] Amendment No. 1 to the 2011 Credit Agreement Effective April 25 , 2013 [Member] Amended Prudential Investment Management Amended Prudential Investment Management [Member] Amended line of credit facility. Series A Notes Series A Notes [Member] Fixed interest rate notes issued in March 2011. Series B Notes Series B Notes [Member] Fixed interest rate notes issued in June 2011. Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. Royal Bank of Scotland Nv Member Line of credit facility. HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch Hsbc Bank China Company, Limited Shanghai Branch [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Line of Credit Facility Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of credit facility, Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Amount of additional line of credit borrowing available Line of credit Facility Additional Borrowing Capacity Available The amount of additional borrowing capacity under a line of credit that is available as of the balance sheet date. Line of credit facility, Expanded Maximum borrowing capacity Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity With Additional Borrowing Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility with inclusion of additional borrowing available under the facility. Line of credit facility, Amount outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Line of credit facility, weighted average interest rate at end of period (in hundredths) Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Payment Terms Debt Instrument, Payment Terms Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, Start Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, Start Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End Credit Facilities Credit Facilities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Line of credit facility, Expiration date Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Sublimit on borrowings by foreign subsidiaries Line Of Credit Facility Capacity Available For Foreign Subsidiaries The maximum amount of borrowing capacity under a line of credit that is available as of the balance sheet date for foreign subsidiaries of the entity. Line of credit facility, Minimum commitment fee percentage (in hundredths) Line of credit facility, Minimum commitment fee percentage The minimum fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used. Line of credit facility, Maximum commitment fee percentage (in hundredths) Line of credit facility, Maximum commitment fee percentage The maximum fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used. Interest rate spread added to federal funds rate (in hundredths) Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate Margin Spread Added To Federal Funds Rate The amount of additional margin spread added to Federal Funds interest rate. Interest rate spread added to LIBOR rate for one month (in hundredths) Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate Margin Spread Added To LIBOR Rate The amount of additional margin spread added to LIBOR one month interest rate. Minimum interest rate spread added to LIBOR rate for one month based on leverage ratio (in hundredths) Line Of Credit Facility Minimum Interest Rate Margin Spread Added To LIBOR Rate The minimum amount of additional margin spread added to LIBOR one month interest rate. Maximum interest rate spread added to LIBOR rate for one month based on leverage ratio (in hundredths) Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Interest Rate Margin Spread Added To LIBOR Rate The maximum amount of additional margin spread added to LIBOR one month interest rate. Percentage stock of certain first tier foreign subsidiaries pledged as collateral under the credit agreement (in hundredths) Line of Credit Facility, Percentage Collateral in stocks The percentage of all domestic and first tier foreign subsidiaries pledged as collateral under the credit agreement. Line of credit facility, Covenant restriction, Minimum EBITDA to interest expense Line of credit facility, Covenant restriction, Minimum EBITDA to interest expense The minimum Line of credit facility restrictive covenant on EBITDA to interest expense ratio. Line of credit facility, Covenant restriction, Maximum leverage ratio restricting paying of dividends or repurchasing stock Line of credit facility, Covenant Restriction, Maximum Leverage After Paying Dividends Or Repuchasing Stock The maximum leverage ratio allowed under line of credit facility restrictive covenant after the effect of paying dividends or repurchasing the company's stock. Restriction on dividends and repurchases of common stock, Minimum Line of Credit Facility, Restriction on dividends and repurchases of common stock, Minimum The minimum restrictions on the entity's ability to pay dividends and repurchases of common stock based on the company's leverage ratio after giving effect to such payments. Restriction on dividends and repurchases of common stock, Maximum Line of credit Facility, Restriction on dividends and repurchases of common stock, Maximum The maximum restrictions on the entity's ability to pay dividends and repurchases of common stock based on the company's leverage ratio after giving effect to such payments. Line of credit facility, Covenant restriction, Minimum leverage ratio restricting ability to make acquisitions Line of credit facility, Covenant Restriction, Maximum Leverage After Acquisitions The maximum leverage ratio allowed under line of credit facility restrictive covenant after acquisitions. Line of credit facility, Covenant restriction, Maximum level that can be paid for acquisitions Line of credit facility, Covenant restriction, Maximum Acquisition Amount With High Leverage The maximum dollar amount that can be paid for an acquisition if leverage is above the maximum ratio as allowed under debt covenant. Original Debt Amount Owed To Previous Owners Of An Acquired Business Original Debt Amount Owed to Previous Owners of an Acquired Business Original debt amount owed to previous owners of an acquired business. Amount outstanding on notes payable to owners of acquired entity Notes Payable New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Warranty Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] Divestitures [Abstract] Divestitures [Abstract] Divestitures [Table] Divestitures [Table] Divestitures [Table] Businesses Divested [Axis] Businesses Divested [Axis] Businesses Divested[Axis] Businesses Divested [Domain] Businesses Divested [Domain] [Domain] for Businesses Divested [Axis] Tennant CEE GmbH and OOO Tennant Tennant CEE GmbH and OOO Tennant [Member] Tennant CEE GmbH and OOO Tennant [Member] Divestitures Divestitures [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Date of divestiture BusinessDivestitureEffectiveDateOfDivestment Month, date and year in which the businesses were divested. Total selling price BusinessDivestituresSellingPriceOfDivestedEntity The total selling price of the divested entities. Cash received as part of selling price PaymentsRecievedFromDivestedBusinessesGross The cash inflow associated with the divestment of businesses during the period. The cash portion only of the selling price. Total amount of installment payments to be received quarterly in 2013 AmountOfInstallmentPaymentsToBeReceivedQuarterly2013 The total amount of quarterly installment payments to be received during 2013 as part of these business divestitures. Total amount remaining to be received quarterly during 2013 Total amount remaining to be received quarterly during 2013 Total amount remaining to be received quarterly during 2013 Total amount of installment payments to be received on first, second and third anniversary dates Amountofinstallmentpaymentstobereceivedonfirstsecondandthirdanniversarydates The total amount of installment payments to be received on the first, second and third anniversary dates as part of these business divestitures. Gain on Sale of Business Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Total amount of quarterly installment payments received Total amount of quarterly installment payments received Total amount of quarterly installment payments received Assets and Liabilities Divested [Abstract] Assets and Liabilities Divested [Abstract] Assets and Liabilities Divested [Abstract] Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable The amount of Accounts Receivable transferred as part of this divestiture. Inventory Inventory The amount of Inventory transferred as part of this divestiture. Other Current Assets Other Current Assets The amount of Other Current Assets transferred as part of this divestiture. Current Assets Current Assets The total amount of Current Assets transferred as part of this divestiture. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment The amount of Property, Plant and Equipment transferred as part of this divestiture. Total Assets Divested Total Assets Divested The total Assets transferred as part of this divestiture. Current Liabilities Current Liabilities The amount of Current Liabilities transferred as part of this divestiture. Total Liabilities Divested Total Liabilities Divested The total Liabilities transferred as part of this divestiture. Net Assets Divested Net Assets Divested The net assets transferred as part of this divestiture. Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]