Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Receivables, net of allowances
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets and deferred charges
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Total assets
Assets
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued compensation and employee benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued insurance
Accrued Insurance, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Liabilities, Current
Federal and other taxes on income
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Stockholders' Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Provision for warranties
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Settlements made
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation
StandardProductWarrantyAccrualOtherAdjustmentsIncreaseDecrease
Increase or Decrease in standard product warranty liability due to currency translation, acquisitions, and other adjustments.
Ending balance
Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery, equipment and other [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Unamortized Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Unamortized Intangible Assets: [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Components of Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per basic share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per basic share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net earnings (in dollars per basic share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per diluted share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per diluted share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net earnings (in dollars per diluted share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Reconciliation Of Share Amounts Used In Computing Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of Share Amounts Used In Computing Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the share amounts used in computing earnings per share.
Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of employee stock options, SAR's and performance shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted average number of anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from reconciliation calculations (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value of derivative instruments and the balance sheet lines in which they are recorded
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
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
Disposal Group [Abstract]
Disposal Group [Abstract]
Summary of the assets and liabilities transferred to Knowles as part of the separation[Table Text Block]
ScheduleOfDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsBalanceSheet [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising of the disposal group.
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined benefit pension plans
Pension Plan [Member]
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Post-Retirement Benefits [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Components of other comprehensive income
Schedule of All Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the amounts recognized in other comprehensive income, including foreign currency translation and changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges.
Schedule of comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings
Schedule of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss to Earnings [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss to Earnings [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities of Continuing Operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net earnings
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Loss (earnings) from discontinued operations, net
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Cash effect of changes in current assets and liabilities (excluding effects of acquisitions, dispositions and foreign exchange):
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued compensation and employee benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Contributions to domestic employee benefit plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Accrued and deferred taxes, net
Increase Decrease Accrued And Deferred Taxes Net
Increase decrease accrued and deferred taxes, net.
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Investing Activities of Continuing Operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisitions (net of cash and cash equivalents acquired)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from the sale of businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Financing Activities of Continuing Operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash received from Knowles Corporation, net of cash distributed
TransferOfCashAndCashEquivalentsAtSpinOffNet
Cash received from Knowles Corporation, net of cash distributed
Purchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options and SARs, including tax benefits
Proceeds and Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Payments to settle employee tax obligations on exercise of share-based awards
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Dividends paid to stockholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Change in notes payable, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper
Reduction of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash used in discontinued operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations
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 end of period
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Reconciliation of information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of share amounts used in computing earnings per share
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [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]
Patents [Member]
Patents [Member]
Customer Intangibles [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Unpatented Technologies [Member]
Unpatented Technology [Member]
Drawings and Manuals [Member]
Drawings and Manuals [Member]
Drawings and Manuals.
Distributor Relationships [Member]
Distribution Rights [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent acquisition purchase price
Subsequent Acquisition Purchase Price
Purchase price for acquisition completed subsequent to the balance sheet date.
Subsequent share repurchases
Subsequent Share Repurchases
Number of shares that have been repurchased subsequent to the balance sheet date and are being held in treasury.
Total lump sum payments
Total Lump Sum Payments
The amount that relates to an irrevocable action that relieves the employer (or the plan) of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement, such as making lump-sum cash payments to plan participants in exchange for their rights to receive specified benefits.
Expected future settlement loss
Expected future settlement loss
Amount of net gain (loss) to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost as a result of an irrevocable action that relieves the employer (or the plan) of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement. Examples of transactions that constitute a settlement include, but are not limited to, lump-sum cash payments to plan participants in exchange for their rights to receive specified benefits and purchasing nonparticipating annuity contracts to cover vested benefits.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Energy Segment [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Reportable segment pertaining to Energy.
Engineered Systems Segment [Member]
Engineered Systems Segment [Member]
Reportable segment pertaining to Engineered Systems.
Fluids Segment [Member]
Fluids Segment [Member]
Fluids Segment [Member]
Refrigeration and Food Equipment Segment [Member]
Refrigeration and Food Equipment Segment [Member]
Refrigeration and Food Equipment Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance
Goodwill reallocation due to realignment and separation
Goodwill Reallocation Due to Knowles Separation and Business Realignment
Goodwill Reallocation Due to Knowles Separation and Business Realignment
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Purchase price adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Balance
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill - tax deductible
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Goodwill - non-deductible
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Goodwill Expected Tax Non Deductible Amount
The amount of goodwill arising from a business combination that is expected to be non-deductible for tax purposes.
Number of businesses acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
Net cash consideration
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Acquired finite-lived intangible asset, amount
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Total goodwill and intangible assets acquired
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Earnings of acquiree since acquisition date
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Current assets, net of cash acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Goodwill
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Amount of nonrecurring expense, excluded from current period net earnings in pro forma financials, related to the fair value adjustments to acquisition-date inventory
Nonrecurring Expense
Amount of nonrecurring expense, excluded from current period net earnings in pro forma financials, related to the fair value adjustments to acquisition-date inventory.
Acquisition related costs (after tax)
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Transaction Costs Net Of Tax
Amount of acquisition related costs, excluded from current period net earnings in pro forma financials, related to the fair value adjustments to acquisition-date inventory.
Revenue from continuing operations [Abstract]
Business Acquisition Proforma Information Revenue From Continuing Operations [Abstract]
As reported
Revenue, Net
Pro forma
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net earnings from continuing operations [Abstract]
Business Acquisition Proforma Information Net Earnings From Continuing Operations [Abstract]
As reported
Pro forma
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations [Abstract]
Business Acquisition Proforma Information Basic Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations [Abstract]
As reported (in dollars per share)
Pro forma (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax, Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations [Abstract]
Business acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: [Abstract]
As reported (in dollars per share)
Pro forma (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted
Results of discontinued operations
Results of discontinued operations [Table Text Block]
Income statement amounts related to discontinued operations.
Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations
Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations [Table Text Block]
Balance sheet amounts related to discontinued operations.
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Expected future restructuring charges
ExpectedFutureRestructuringCharges
Additional restructuring charges expected to be recognized over the remainder of the year.
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Severance and other restructuring reserve, beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
Provision
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Other, including foreign currency
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Severance and other restructuring reserve, ending balance
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Short-term Debt
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest expense and interest income
Schedule of Interest expense and interest income [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of interest expense and interest income.
Spin Off of Knowles [Abstract] [Abstract]
Spin Off of Knowles [Abstract]
Spin-Off of Knowles Corporation [Text Block]
Spin Off of Knowles Corporation [Text Block]
Spin Off of Knowles Corporation [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Share Repurchases [Table]
Schedule of share repurchases [Table]
Schedule of share repurchases for the period.
Share Repurchased by Authorization [Axis]
Shares Repurchased by Authorization [Axis]
Information for share repurchases organized by the date of the related share repurchase program. [Axis]
Share Repurchase Authorization [Domain]
Share Repurchase Authorization [Domain]
Information for share repurchases organized by the date of the related share repurchase program. [Domain]
May 2012 Authorization [Member]
May 2012 Authorization [Member]
Information for share repurchases under the 5-year share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in May 2012. [Member]
November 2012 Authorization [Member]
November 2012 Authorization [Member]
November 2012 Authorization [Member]
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Share repurchase [Line Items]
Share repurchase [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Shares repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Average price per share for repurchased shares (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Authorized dollar amount for share repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Number of treasury shares held
Treasury Stock, Number of Shares Held
Purchase of common stock
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
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]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Valuation assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Stock-based incentive plans compensation expense
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Note due 2020 [Member]
Note due 2020 [Member]
Note due 2020 [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid and other current assets.
Other Accrued Expenses [Member]
Other Accrued Expenses [Member]
Information on items recorded to other accrued expenses.
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Fair Value - Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Fair Value - Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Gain (loss) on euro net investment hedge, gross
TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecrease
Current period adjustment in other comprehensive income reflecting gains or losses on foreign currency transactions that are designated as, and are effective as, hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity.
Gain (Loss) on euro net investment hedge, net of tax
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Foreign currency cash flow hedges - asset
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign currency cash flow hedges - liability
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Net investment hedge derivative
Derivative Liability
Long-term debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
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
Common stock, par value per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue and Earnings from continuing operations by market segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Standards
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Total segments [Member]
Total segments [Member]
Corporate expense / other [Member]
Corporate expense / other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Segment Reconciliation [Abstract]
Revenue
Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Interest expense, net
Interest Revenue (Expense), Net
Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other Comprehensive Earnings [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Earnings [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Earnings
Other Comprehensive Earnings [Text Block]
Entire disclosure of other comprehensive earnings.
Effective tax rate (in hundredths)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Net discrete items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Amount
Pre-discrete tax rate
EffectiveTaxRateExcludingDiscreteItems
Effective tax rate excluding discrete items.
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, estimated range of change, lower bound
Significant (Increase) Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, estimated range of change, upper bound
Significant (Increase) Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound
Components of property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [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 [Abstract]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Total foreign currency translation, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, before tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Total cash flow hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings other adjustment, net of tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income Other Adjustment Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income Other Adjustment Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Other, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Adjustment Before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Adjustment Before Tax
Other, tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Other Adjustment Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Other Adjustment Tax
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) other adjustment, net of tax
Other comprehensive income loss other adjustment, net of tax
Other comprehensive income loss other adjustment, net of tax
Total other comprehensive earnings [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive earnings
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Of Tax Abstract [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Of Tax Abstract [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification AdjustmentFromAOCIPension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Of Tax Abstract [Abstract]
Amortization of actuarial losses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Amortization of prior service costs
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Total before tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax
Tax provision
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Derivatives Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Derivatives Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Derivatives Net of Tax[Abstract]
Cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Tax benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Allocation of acquisition cost
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of acquired intangible assets
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Pro forma results of operations
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Balance
Dividends paid
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Separation of Knowles Corporation
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Common stock issued for the exercise of stock options and SARs
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Common stock acquired
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax
Balance
Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the amount of intangible assets.
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Everett Charles Technologies [Member]
Everett Charles Technologies [Member]
Everett Charles Technologies [Member]
DEK [Member]
DEK [Member]
DEK [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Spin off costs incurred to date
SpinOffCostsIncurredToDate
Planned spin-off costs incurred to date.
Total sale proceeds
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Goodwill impairment loss, before tax
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill impairment loss, net of tax
Goodwill, Impairment Loss, Net of Tax
Deferred tax benefit realized on goodwill
DiscontinuedOperationDeferredTaxBenefitDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriod
Income tax benefit in the deferred income tax provision for discontinued operations in the phase-out period.
Tax benefits recognized
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Gain (loss) on sale and impairments, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Earnings from operations before taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Earnings (loss) from operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Assets of Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Inventories, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory, Current
Prepaid and other current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current
Current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Goodwill And Intangible Assets Net
For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying amount of goodwill (adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to adoption of FAS 142 and impairment charges) and carrying value (net of any accumulated amortization and write-downs) of nonphysical assets (such as copyrights, customer lists, patents, trade names, core deposits, trade secrets, and contractual rights), not elsewhere itemized.
Other assets and deferred charges
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets of discontinued operations
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable
Other current liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current
Current liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Deferred income taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Other liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities of discontinued operations
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation gains (losses) during period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of foreign currency translation losses to earnings upon sale of subsidiaries
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Actuarial gains arising during period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Prior service cost arising during period
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax
Unrealized net (losses) gains arising during period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) other adjustment, net of tax
Comprehensive earnings
Interest expense and interest income [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Borrowings
Interest income
Interest Income, Operating
Interest expense, net
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Note due 2015 [Member]
Note due 2015 [Member]
Note due October 15, 2015
Note due 2018 [Member]
Note due 2018 [Member]
Note due March 15, 2018
Note due 2021 [Member]
Note due 2021 [Member]
Note due March 1, 2021
Debentures due 2028 [Member]
Debentures due 2028 [Member]
Debentures due June 1, 2028
Debenture due 2035 [Member]
Debenture due 2035 [Member]
Debenture due October 15, 2035.
Note due 2038 [Member]
Note due 2038 [Member]
Note due March 15, 2038 [Member]
Note due 2041 [Member]
Note due 2041 [Member]
Note due March 1, 2041
Other long term debt instruments [Member]
Other long term debt instruments [Member]
Other long term debt instruments
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Agreement [Member]
The Company's unsecured revolving credit facility which expires November 9, 2012.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Short-term borrowings [Abstract]
Debt, Current [Abstract]
Current installments
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper
Debt, Current
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, by Type, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Carrying amount of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-term debt (noncurrent)
Debt instruments, maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (in hundredths)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Term of debt instrument (in years)
Term of debt instrument
The maturity date, in terms of years, in which the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid.
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Unsecured revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Work in progress
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished Goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Subtotal
Inventory, Gross
Inventory reserves
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Total
Share repurchases
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Equity Incentive Program [Abstract]
Equity Incentive Program [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of goods and services
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating earnings
Operating Income (Loss)
Other (income) expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Earnings before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations
Earnings from continuing operations
Earnings per share from continuing operations [Abstract]
Earnings per share from continuing operations [Abstract]
Earnings per share from discontinued operations: [Abstract]
Earnings per share from discontinued operations: [Abstract]
Net earnings per share: [Abstract]
Net earnings per share: [Abstract]
Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Shares issued during period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Shares issued during period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Dividend yield (in hundredths)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Volatility (in hundredths)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Grant price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Fair value at date of grant (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Incremental shares issued due to modification
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardPlanModificationIncrementalShares
Incremental shares issued to employees as a result of the plan modification.
Performance share attainment
Performance Share Attainment
Current expected payout of performance condition awards based on company performance relative to established internal metrics.
Stock-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Pre-tax compensation expense
Tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Knowles [Member]
Knowles [Member]
Knowles [Member]
U.S. Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
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
Prior service cost (income)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Settlement and curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Transition obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets)
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Reduction in pension expense
ReductionInCurrentQuarterPensionExpense
Reduction in pension expense due to re-measurement of plan.
Total amount amortized out of accumulated other comprehensive income
Defined contribution plan expense
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Inventory Disclosure
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Disposal Group
Transfer of cash and cash equivalents at spin off, gross
TransferOfCashAndCashEquivalentsAtSpinOffGross
Gross cash received from Knowles Corporation upon spin off
Accumulated other comprehensive income related to foreign currency translation and pension obligations
Revolving credit facility
DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNotePayable
For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of current borrowings (due less than one year or one operating cycle, if longer).
Term loan facility
DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationDebtNonCurrent
For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of non-current debt (due more than one year or one operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Goodwill reallocation due to Knowles separation
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Other current assets
DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrentAssetsExcludingCash
For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying amount of assets (excluding cash) not otherwise specified in the taxonomy that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.
Non-current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Long Lived Assets, Noncurrent
Non-current liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Net assets distributed to Knowles Corporation
DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNetAssets
For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of net assets (total assets less total liabilities).
Borrowings
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]