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] Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term and Short-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term and Short-term Debt Instruments [Table] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Credit facility borrowings, Short-Term Foreign Line of Credit [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Bank borrowings Notes Payable to Banks [Member] Credit facility borrowings, Long-Term Line of Credit [Member] Collateralized borrowings Secured Debt [Member] Capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations [Member] Debt Instrument Debt Instrument [Line Items] Total Debt Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Less: Current Portion Debt, Current Long-Term Portion Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations 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 Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Bank guarantees Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value Commitment fees on unused line of credit Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount 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. 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. 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. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract] Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax, within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax, within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax, within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Changes in components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [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 Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Net gain on foreign currency forward exchange contracts Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives Derivative, Notional Amount Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract] Components of the net periodic benefit cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Acquisitions and Divestitures Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [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, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted 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. Term of unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation Term Of Unrecorded Purchase Obligation Describes the term of the unconditional purchase obligation that is not recorded as a liability on the balance sheet. Minimum purchase obligation Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed 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 [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Pension Plans Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] U.S. Plans United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Non-U.S. Plans Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] Postretirement Medical Benefits Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Plan contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Amortization of net actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Amortization of prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Foreign currency Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) Net periodic cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Acquired Intangible Assets excluding Goodwill Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Estimated aggregate amortization expense of Intangible Assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Net Earnings Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Pension and retiree medical benefits Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Income Taxes: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Pension and retiree medical benefits Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer Lists Customer Lists [Member] Trade Name Trade Names [Member] Technology Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] 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 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, Net Goodwill, Net [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Balance, beginning of period Goodwill Foreign currency fluctuations Goodwill Net, Foreign currency fluctuations The change to the recorded net goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments. Balance, end of period Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] Original cost Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Intangible Assets, Net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Weighted-average original life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets Estimated aggregate amortization expense of Intangible Assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Remaining 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Total Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Segment Reporting [Abstract] Net Sales by geographic area Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] 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 Combinations Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Business Combination, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Business Combination, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Number of installment payments paid Number of installment payments paid The number of installment payments made as part of acquisition. Amount of installment payment paid Amount of installment payment paid The amount of each installment payment made by acquiring company as part of business acquisition. Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Q4 2013 Action Q4 2013 Action [Member] Q4 2013 Action [Member] Q1 2013 Action Q1 2013 Action [Member] Q1 2013 Action [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances Restructuring and Related Costs [Table 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] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] Americas Americas [Member] Europe, Middle East and Africa EMEA [Member] Asia Pacific Asia Pacific [Member] Revenues from External Customers Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Net Sales Revenue, Net Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] 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] Divestiture Divestitures [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Date of divestiture BusinessDivestitureEffectiveDateOfDivestment Month, date and year in which the businesses were divested. Cash received as part of the selling price PaymentsRecievedFromDivestedBusinessesGross The cash inflow associated with the divestment of businesses during the period. The cash portion only of the selling price. Amount financed as part of selling price Amount financed as part of selling price The amount financed associated with the divestment of businesses during the period. The finance portion only of the selling price. Total selling price BusinessDivestituresSellingPriceOfDivestedEntity The total selling price of the divested entities. Total amount of installment payments received quarterly in 2013 Amount of installment payments received quarterly 2013 The total amount of quarterly installment payments received during 2013 as part of these business divestitures. Total amount of anniversary payments received Total amount of anniversary payments received The total amount of anniversary payments received as part of these business divestitures. RemainingAmountOfPaymentsRemainingTobeReceivedOnSecondAndThirdAnniversaryDates RemainingAmountOfPaymentsRemainingTobeReceivedOnSecondAndThirdAnniversaryDates The total remaining amount of payments to be received on the second and third anniversary dates as part of these business divestitures. Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] Warranty Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Amount of total installment payments paid to former owners of acquired entity Amount of total installment payments paid The amount of total installment payments paid by acquiring company as part of business acquisition. Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Retirement Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated other comprehensive loss disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Numerator: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Denominator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Basic - Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive securities: Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Share-based compensation plans Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Diluted - Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Anti-dilutive securities excluded from earnings per share calculation Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Warranty terms, minimum Machine warranty, range minimum The minimum period of time the machine is under warranty. Warranty terms, maximum Machine warranty, range maximum The maximum period of time the machine is under warranty. Changes in warranty reserves 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 Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Lender Name [Axis] Lender Name [Axis] JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association [Member] Line of credit facility. Prudential Investment Management, Inc. 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 Citizaens, N.A. 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. -- Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Line of Credit Facility Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Amount outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Weighted average interest rate Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Expiration date Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Interest rate, stated percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Maturity date range, start Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, Start Maturity date range, end Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayments of Short-term Debt Repayments of Short-term Debt Issuance period expiration date issuance period expiration date The date at which the issuer can no longer issue new debt under the facility. Note term Debt Instrument, Term Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash (Used by) Provided by Operating Activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation Depreciation 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] Receivables 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 Other Assets and Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net Cash (Used by) Provided by 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 Sale of Business Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Increase in Restricted Cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash 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 Short-Term Borrowings Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt 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 Excess Tax Benefit on Stock Plans Excess Tax Benefit 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 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 Supplemental Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Capital Expenditures in Accounts Payable Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Share-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Changes in warranty reserve Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current Assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable, less Allowances of $4,757 and $4,526, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net 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 Intangible Assets, Net Other Assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Short-Term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt 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 Employee-Related Benefits Employee-related Liabilities 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: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] 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; 18,450,420 and 18,491,524 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 Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve beginning balance Restructuring Reserve Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges Cash Payments Payments for Restructuring Foreign currency adjustments Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment Change in estimate Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Restructuring Reserve ending balance Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [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 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, Fair Value Summary of outstanding Short-Term and Long-Term Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Inventory, Current [Table] Inventory, Current [Table] Inventory [Axis] Inventory [Axis] Inventory [Domain] Inventory [Domain] Inventory [Line Items] Inventory [Line Items] 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 LIFO Inventory Amount 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 Liability for unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Management Actions Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings [Abstract] Cost of Sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Gross Profit Gross Profit Operating Expense: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Research and Development Expense 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 Foreign Currency Transaction Losses Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Other (Expense) 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 Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] 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] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Pension and Post Retirement Benefits Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract] Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Pension and retiree medical benefits Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Changes in components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Changes in components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] Changes in components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the year Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Amounts reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Balance at the end of the year Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) [Abstract] Allowance For Doubtful Receivables And Sales Returns 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. Preferred Stock, par value per share Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred Stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common Stock, par value per share Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Entity [Abstract] Entity [Abstract] Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity Information Entity Information [Line Items] 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