Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Tax at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
States (U.S.)
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Vested in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Operating lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Accrued compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
EUR denominated unsecured debt [Domain]
EUR denominated unsecured debt [Domain]
EUR denominated unsecured debt [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
$33.00 - $43.98 [Member]
$33.00 - $43.98 [Member]
38.00 and Up [Member]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Other income tax adjustments and currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Scenario [Domain]
DTA Net [Domain]
DTA Net
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired Including Cash and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired Including Cash and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Amount recognized as of the acquisition date for the identifiable assets acquired - including cash - in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed.
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Foreign Currency Hedging
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Number of Shares Remaining for Future Issuance of Share-Based Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Stock-based compensation expense (Note 7)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Line of credit, remaining maximum borrowing capacity
Line of credit, remaining maximum borrowing capacity
Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility after increase to maximum amount (maximum borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).
Income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Options, Exercised in Period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Disclosure Stock Based Compensation Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure Stock Based Compensation Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure Stock Based Compensation Additional Information [Abstract]
Options Cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Additions — Charged to expense
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Options Outstanding, Beginning Balance, Price Upper Range
Options Outstanding, Ending Balance, Price Upper Range
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Price Upper Range
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options outstanding price upper range.
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from computations of diluted earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Leases
Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Leases [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Leases
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Issuance of shares of Class A Common Stock under stock plan
Stock Issued, Value, Stock Options Exercised and Restricted Stock Vested
Stock Issued, Value, Stock Options Exercised and Restricted Stock Vested
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Goodwill, Other Intangible and Long-Lived Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Options, Exercised in Period, Proceeds from Issuance of Shares
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information.
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Expenses and Losses Recognized
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Expenses and Losses Recognized
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Advertising Costs
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Tax Liabilities Tax Credit Carryforwards And Net Operating Losses
Deferred Tax Liabilities Tax Credit Carryforwards And Net Operating Losses
Deferred tax liabilities tax credit carry forwards and net operating losses.
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Pension and other post-retirement benefits:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Class A Nonvoting Common Stock
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Options Exercised, Price Upper Range
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Price Upper Range
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options exercises in period price upper range.
Pension and other postretirement benefit expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Net loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Line of credit, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Revenue from Contract with Customer
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Tax Year 2019 [Member]
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Nonvested, Number
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Document Type
Document Type
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Taxes other than income taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Taxes other than income taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Taxes other than income taxes
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance-Based Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Reserve, Inventory [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Reserve, Inventory [Member]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Class A Nonvoting Common Stock Shares Reserved for Outstanding Share-Based Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating Lease, Payments
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Derivatives Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Options Cancelled, Price Lower Range
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancelled In Period Price Lower Range
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options.
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Abstract]
Investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits:
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Ending Balance, Other Stockholders Equity
Other Stockholders Equity
Other Equity at Brady includes the value of stock issued under share-based plans and deferred compensation plans to employees or officers which is the unearned portion.
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total
Liabilities and Equity
Deferred tax and other adjustments, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Americas [Member]
Americas [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Options Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Noncumulative Cash Dividend
Noncumulative Cash Dividend
Noncumulative cash dividend.
Service Based Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Service Based Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Service Based Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit
Pension and other post-retirement benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Market Value Of Underlying Stock at Grant Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Market Value Of Underlying Stock at Grant Date
Weighted average market value per share of the underlying common stock at grant date for options granted during the period.
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Net Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss
Principal payments on debt
Repayment of Long-term Debt, Long-term Lease Obligation, and Capital Security
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Research and development tax credits and domestic manufacturer’s deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Ending Balance, Other Stockholders Equity Shares
Ending Balance Other Stockholders Equity Shares
Ending balance other stockholders equity shares.
Gross margin
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Capital Stock
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Income before income taxes and losses of unconsolidated affiliate
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Options Cancelled, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Magicard Acquisition
Magicard Acquisition [Member]
Magicard Acquisition [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Income Taxes Paid, Net [Abstract]
Income Taxes Paid, Net [Abstract]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
$19.96 - $26.99 [Member]
$19.96 - $26.99 [Member]
$19.96 - $26.99 [Member]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Long-Term Obligations
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Euro-denominated notes payable in 2020 at a fixed rate of 4.24% [Member]
Euro Denominated Notes Payable In Two Thousand And Twenty At Fixed Rate Of Four Point Two Four Percentage [Member]
Euro denominated notes payable in two thousand and twenty at fixed rate of four point two Four percentage.
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable
Cash dividends on Common Stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
OtherCountries [Member]
OtherCountries [Member]
OtherCountries [Member]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense, total company
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense, total company
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense, total company
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
United States
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Operating Lease, Liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Net income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Share-Based Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Current year acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Lessee, Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Nordic ID Acquisition
Nordic ID Acquisition [Member]
Nordic ID Acquisition [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Weighted-Average Lease Disclosures
Weighted-Average Lease Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Weighted-Average Lease Disclosures
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Other Nations
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Plus: Effect of dilutive stock options
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Line of credit facility, maximum amount outstanding during period
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Outstanding During Period
Options Cancelled, Price Upper Range
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancelled In Period Price Upper Range
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options forfeitures in period price upper range.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Intercompany Royalty Transactions
Intercompany Royalty Transactions
Intercompany Royalty Transactions
Net sales
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Exercise Price Range, Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
State Research And Development Tax Credit Carryforward Expiration Dates
State Research And Development Tax Credit Carryforward Expiration Dates
State research and development tax credit carryforward expiration dates.
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Payment of dividends
Payments of Dividends
Income before losses of unconsolidated affiliate
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments
Current income tax expense:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current year acquisitions
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Goodwill
Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward Expiration Dates
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward Expiration Dates
Foreign tax credit carryforward expiration dates.
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Operating Lease Expense [Table]
Operating Lease Expense [Table]
Operating Lease Expense [Table]
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Other Nations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Price
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options grants in period price.
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating income (1)
Operating income (1)
Operating Income (Loss)
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Current operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Foreign operating loss-carryforward expiration dates
Foreign operating loss-carryforward expiration dates
Foreign operating loss carry-forwards expiration dates.
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Deferred tax liabilities, deferred tax expense, postretirement benefits
Deferred tax liabilities, deferred tax expense, postretirement benefits
Deferred tax liabilities, deferred tax expense, postretirement benefits
Depreciation
Depreciation
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Dividends
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Gain on post-retirement plans [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Equity Method Investment
Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block]
Proceeds from borrowing on credit facilities
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Scenario [Axis]
DTA Net [Axis]
DTA Net
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Other assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Investment and other income
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Options Exercised, Price Lower Range
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Price Lower Range
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options exercises in period price lower range.
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Expenditures for property, plant & equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Business Acquisition Actual Revenue And Pre Tax Income Loss [Line Items]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Raw materials and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Options Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Abstract]
Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Interest Expense Coverage Ratio
Interest Expense Coverage Ratio
Interest expense coverage ratio as defined in the entity's debt agreements.
Total stockholders’ equity
Beginning Balances
Ending Balances
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Designated as hedging instruments [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and other Post-retirement Benefits, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax, total
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax benefit and withholdings from deferred compensation distributions
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Intangible Assets Disclosure
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Purchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, recorded liability
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Payment of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Class B
Payment of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Class B
Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to Class B common shareholders of the parent entity.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Land
Land
Payment of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Class A
Payment of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Class A
Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to Class A common shareholders of the parent entity.
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Revolver repaid during year related to Code Acquistion
Revolver repaid during year related to Code Acquistion
Revolver repaid during year related to Code Acquistion
Total current income tax expense
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Segment profit
Total profit from reportable segments
Profit For Reportable Segments
Profit for reportable segments.
City Area Code
City Area Code
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Taxes, other than income taxes
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Service-Based RSUs [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common Stock Aggregate Liquidation Preference
Common Stock Aggregate Liquidation Preference
Common stock aggregate liquidation preference.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
1972 Series [Member]
1972 Series [Member]
1972 Series [Member]
Business Combination, Acquired Receivable, Fair Value
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Deferred Tax Liabilities Accounts Receivable
Deferred Tax Liabilities Accounts Receivable
Deferred tax liabilities accounts receivable.
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Revolver Amount Drawn to Fund Code Acquisition
Revolver Amount Drawn to Fund Code Acquisition
Revolver Amount Drawn to Fund Code Acquisition
Deductions - written off
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Adoption of ASU 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" (Note 9)
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $7,306 and $7,157, respectively
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Asia Pacific [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Deferred Tax Liability, Deferred Expense, Deferred Compensation
Deferred Tax Liability, Deferred Expense, Deferred Compensation
Deferred Tax Liability, Deferred Expense, Deferred Compensation - Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax liability attributable to deductible temporary differences from deferred compensation.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Other Activity in Stockholders' Investment
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Repurchase of shares of Class A Common Stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
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]
United States
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Code Acquisition
Code Acquisition [Member]
Code Acquisition [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Sale Incentives
Revenue Recognition, Incentives [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Deferred Tax Liabilities Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Employee Benefits
Deferred Tax Liabilities Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Employee Benefits
Deferred tax liabilities tax deferred expense compensation and benefits employee benefits.
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Workplace Safety
Workplace Safety [Member]
Workplace Safety [Member]
Foreign currency denominated debt [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt Member.
1979 Series [Member]
1979 Series [Member]
1979 Series [Member]
Marketable Securities, Noncurrent
Marketable Securities, Noncurrent
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Long-term debt
Long-term Line of Credit, Noncurrent
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Valuation allowance against foreign net operating loss carry-forwards(3)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Table Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income , Tax [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for other comprehensive income , tax [Table]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Current maturities on long-term debt [Member]
Current maturities on long-term debt [Member]
Current maturities on long-term debt [Member]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Deferred compensation.
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Net of assets [Member]
Net of assets [Member]
Net of assets [Member]
Employee Benefit Plans
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reconciliations of Numerator and Denominator of Basic and Diluted Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Options Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Forecast [Member]
Forecast [Member]
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Total
Assets
Assets
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Deferred Tax Liability, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liability, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liability, Valuation Allowance
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Class A nonvoting common stock — Issued 51,261,487 shares, and outstanding 48,528,245 and 48,456,954 shares, respectively (aggregate liquidation preference of $42,716)
Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, Value, Issued
Aggregate par or stated value of issued, nonredeemable Class A Common Stock
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Other Tax Carryforward, Gross Amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Lease, Cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Basic
Denominator for basic earnings per share for both Class A and Class B
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net investment hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Liability
Contract with Customer, Liability
Corporate [Member]
Corporate Segment [Member]
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Compensation and Benefits
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Compensation and Benefits
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Compensation and Benefits
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities [Abstract]
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Treasury stock — 2,733,242 and 2,804,533 shares, respectively, of Class A nonvoting common stock, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Options, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliate
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliate
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Purchase Of Shares At Cost
Purchase Of Shares At Cost
Amount represents the sale of Class A Nonvoting Common Stock resulting from deferred compensation transactions (purchases or sales).
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Percentage Increase In Dividend
Percentage Increase In Dividend
The incremental increase (percentage) in the entity's dividends as compared to prior period.
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Deferred Tax Asset, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserve and Accrual, Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Ratio of debt to EBITDA as defined in the entity's debt agreements.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Accounted for at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, after Tax
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Acquisitions
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax, Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Recognized In Other Liabilities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Recognized In Other Liabilities
Unrecognized tax benefits recognized in other liabilities.
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Shares Held Rabbi Trust At Cost [Member]
Shares Held Rabbi Trust At Cost [Member]
Shares held rabbi trust at cost.
Class B Voting Common Stock
Common Class B [Member]
Schedule of Open Tax Years by Major Jurisdictions
Schedule of Open Tax Years by Major Jurisdictions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Open Tax Years by Major Jurisdictions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
States (U.S.)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table]
Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table]
Property, plant and equipment—net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Tax Benefits Associated with Statue of Limitations
Tax Benefits Associated with Statue of Limitations
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment—gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Net sales
Revenues
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Line of credit, current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Other current liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Adjustments to tax accruals and reserves(2)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Net actuarial gain amortization
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Options Outstanding, Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Outstanding, Ending Balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Class B voting common stock — Issued and outstanding 3,538,628 shares
Class B Voting Common Stock, Value, Issued
Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable Class B Voting Common Stock
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations per Class A Common Share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
$27.00 - $32.99 [Member]
$27.00 - $32.99 [Member]
28.00 - 37.99 [Member]
Schedule of (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Common Class A [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Sale Of Shares At Cost
Sale Of Shares At Cost
Amount represents the sale of Class A Nonvoting Common Stock resulting from deferred compensation transactions.
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Leases [Abstract]
Cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax [Abstract]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Dates
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Dates
State net operating loss carry forwards expiration dates.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Options Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Revenue Recongition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Diluted
Denominator for diluted earnings per share for both Class A and Class B
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Net of liabilities [Member]
Net of liabilities [Member]
Net of liabilities [Member]
Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Summary of Stock Option Activity under Company's Share-Based Compensation Plans
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Sales Incentives
Sales Commissions and Fees
Options Outstanding, Range of Exercise Prices [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Stockholder's Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges [Member]
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Options Outstanding, Beginning Balance, Price Lower Range
Options Outstanding, Ending Balance, Price Lower Range
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Price Lower Range
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options outstanding price lower range.
Annual Amount Entitled to be Received by Class A Common Stock shareholders
Amount Entitled To Receive Due To Cumulative Preferred Stock Holders
Amount entitled to receive due to cumulative preferred stock holders.
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Options Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Not designated as hedging Instruments [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of effects of business acquisitions):
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Additions — Due to acquired businesses
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Business Acquired
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Reduction Of Longterm Deferred Income Tax Assets Excluding Interest and Penalties
Reduction Of Longterm Deferred Income Tax Assets Excluding Interest and Penalties
Reduction of longterm deferred income tax assets excluding interest and penalties.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense
Payments for employee taxes withheld from stock-based awards
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Cumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Cumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Accrued retirement and profit-sharing contributions
Accrued Profit Sharing Contributions Included In Other Current Liabilities And Other Long Term Liabilities
The amount of accrued profit-sharing contributions included in other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Line of Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Buildings and improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Unallocated amounts:
Unallocated Amounts [Abstract]
Unallocated amounts.
Share-Based Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Accounts Receivables
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Derivative maturity
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Derivative Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Preferential Dividends on Class A Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Preferential Dividends on Class A Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Preferential Dividends on Class A Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Administrative costs
Administrative Costs
Administrative costs.
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
6% Cumulative [Member]
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 6% Cumulative [Member]
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 6% Cumulative [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Goodwill, Ending Balance
Goodwill
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Identification Solutions
Identification Solutions [Member]
Identification Solutions [Member]
Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding
Balances at beginning of period
Balances at end of period
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Open Tax Year
Open Tax Year
International rate differential(1)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Options, Expiration Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expiration Period
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options expiration period.
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Nations
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Nature of Operations
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Noncumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Noncumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Operating Lease, Cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Preferential Dividends on Dilutive Shares [Member]
Preferential Dividends on Dilutive Shares [Member]
Preferential Dividends on Dilutive Shares [Member]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]