Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Workplace Safety
Workplace Safety [Member]
Workplace Safety [Member]
Identification Solutions
Identification Solutions [Member]
Identification Solutions [Member] [Member]
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]
Total profit from reportable segments
Profit For Reportable Segments
Profit for reportable segments.
Unallocated amounts:
Unallocated Amounts [Abstract]
Unallocated amounts.
Administrative costs
Administrative Costs
Administrative costs.
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Impairment charges
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Investment and other income
Nonoperating Investment And Other Income Net
Reflects the sum of all other revenue and income recognized by the entity in the period not otherwise specified in the income statement.
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
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]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Obligations
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class A Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Class B Voting Common Stock [Member]
Common Class B [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable — net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories:
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Raw materials and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Other assets:
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross [Abstract]
Land
Land
Buildings and improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment — net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Notes payable
Notes Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Wages and amounts withheld from employees
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Taxes, other than income taxes
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Current maturities on long-term debt
Debt, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term obligations
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Stockholders’ investment:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Class A nonvoting common stock — Issued 51,261,487 shares at July 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, (aggregate liquidation preference of $42,803 at July 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively)
Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, Value, Issued
Aggregate par or stated value of issued, nonredeemable Class A Common Stock
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
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Earnings retained in the business
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock — 3,446,669 and 4,340,513 shares at July 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively of Class A nonvoting common stock, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other
Other Equity
Other Equity
Total stockholders’ investment
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total
Liabilities and Equity
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Net sales (1)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Loss from discontinued operations (2)
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
(Loss) on write-down of disposal group (3)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Loss (Gain) on Write-down
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Loss (Gain) on Write-down
Income tax expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Loss on sale of discontinued operations (3)
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income tax benefit on sale of discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassified to Earnings
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Income
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Net earnings
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations per Class A Common Share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, per basic share
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Diluted (loss) earnings from continuing operations per Class A Common Share, as reported
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations per Class A Common Share:
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Other current liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [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]
Trading securities
Trading Securities
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Total Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Total Liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
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]
WPS APAC [Member]
WPS APAC [Member]
WPS APAC [Member]
WPS Americas [Member]
WPS Americas [Member]
WPS Americas [Member]
Global PeopleID [Member]
Global PeopleID [Member]
Global PeopleID [Member] - Business segment
IDS APAC [Member]
IDS APAC [Member]
IDS APAC [Member]
Goodwill, Estimated Fair Value
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Other Intangible Assets, Estimated Fair Value
Other Intangible Assets, Estimated Fair Value
Other Intangible Assets, Estimated Fair Value
Impairment of Other Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Indefinite Lived Tradenames, Estimated Fair Value
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Estimated Fair Value
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Loss on Write-Down of Assets Held for Sale
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common Stock Aggregate Liquidation Preference
Common Stock Aggregate Liquidation Preference
Common stock aggregate liquidation preference.
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Tax at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Impairment charges (1)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Percent
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
International rate differential
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Rate variances arising from foreign subsidiary distributions (2)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Adjustments to tax accruals and reserves (3)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Adjustments To Tax Accruals And Reserves
Effective income tax rate reconciliation adjustments to tax accruals and reserves.
Research and development tax credits and section 199 manufacturer’s deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent
Non-deductible divestiture fees and account write-offs
Effective Income Tax Rate, Non-deductible divestiture fees and account write-offs
Effective Income Tax Rate, Non-deductible divestiture fees and account write-offs
Deferred tax and other adjustments (4)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Uncertain Tax Postions, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Amount
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not designated as hedging Instruments [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as hedging instruments [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign exchange contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
GBP-denominated interco debt [Member]
GBP-denominated interco debt [Member]
GBP-denominated interco debt [Member]
EUR denominated unsecured debt [Domain]
EUR denominated unsecured debt [Domain]
EUR denominated unsecured debt [Domain]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative maturity
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Net investment hedges to hedge portions of net investment
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
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
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Asset Derivatives
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Corporate [Member]
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues to external customers
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Segment profit
Assets
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Unearned Restricted Stock [Member]
Unearned Restricted Stock [Member]
Unearned restricted stock.
Shares Held Rabbi Trust At Cost [Member]
Shares Held Rabbi Trust At Cost [Member]
Shares held rabbi trust at cost.
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Deferred compensation.
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
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.
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).
Forfeitures of Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures
Amortization Of Restricted Stock
Amortization Of Restricted Stock
Amount represents the amortization of the restricted stock awards, recognition of stock-based compensation expense during the reporting period.
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.
Ending Balance, Other Stockholders Equity Shares
Ending Balance Other Stockholders Equity Shares
Ending balance other stockholders equity shares.
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of products sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross margin
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Investment and other income (expense)
Interest expense
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Earnings from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings per share:
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, per diluted share
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, per basic share
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, per diluted share
Net earnings (loss) per share, basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net earnings (loss) per share, diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Dividends
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capital Stock
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Activity in Stockholders' Investment
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Summary of Stock Option Activity under Company's Share-Based Compensation Plans
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Other equity component [Member]
Other equity component [Member]
Other equity component [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Beginning Balances
Net earnings
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Issuance of shares of Class A Common Stock under stock plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stockholder's equity, other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options, vesting of RSUs, and deferred compensation distributions
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Purchase of shares of Class A Common Stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
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.
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.
Ending Balances
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from computations of diluted earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Retirement and Profit Sharing Plans [Member]
Other Pension Plan, Postretirement or Supplemental Plans [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plans [Member]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Retirement age on credited service
Retirement Age On Credited Service
Retirement age on credited service.
Period of credited service
Period Of Credited Service
Period of credited service.
Minimum age for accrual credit service
Minimum Age For Accrual Credit Service
Minimum age for accrual credit service.
Plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Effect of plan amendment on accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Plan Amendment on Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Decrease in accumulated benefit obligation due to change in participation assumptions
Decrease in accumulated benefit obligation due to change in participation assumptions
Decrease in accumulated benefit obligation due to change in participation rate assumptions
Actuarial gain that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic postretirement benefit cost over the next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Prior service cost that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic postretirement benefit cost over the next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Weighted average discount rate used in determining accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Accumulated pension obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Periodic postretirement benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
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.
Pension and other postretirement benefit expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, recorded liability
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability
Stockholder's Investments
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Impairment and Restructuring Charges, Foreign
Impairment and Restructuring Charges, Foreign
Impairment and Restructuring Charges, Domestic
Impairment and Restructuring Charges, Domestic
Impairment and Restructuring Charges, Domestic
Intercompany Royalty Transaction
Intercompany Royalty Transaction
Intercompany Royalty Transaction that increased earnings before income taxes in Other Nations.
Other Nations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information.
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
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 Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
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 Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, by Component [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax
Total foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Net investment hedge translation adjustments
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Increase (Decrease), Gross of Tax
Net investment hedge and long-term intercompany loan translation adjustments:
Long-term intercompany loan translation adjustments: [Abstract]
Long-term intercompany loan translation adjustments: [Abstract]
Net (loss) gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
Adjustment for Long-term Intercompany Transactions, Gross of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net earnings
Reclassification from OCI Intercompany Loans
Reclassification from OCI Intercompany Loans
Total long-term intercompany loan translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income, Intercompany loans
Other Comprehensive Income, Intercompany loans
Cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net (loss) gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net earnings
Total cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Pension and other post-retirement benefits:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Actuarial gain amortization
Other Comprehensive Income Amortization Of Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Loss Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Amortization Of Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Loss Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Tax
Prior service credit amortization
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax
Total pension and other post-retirement benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net actuarial gain
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Prior service credit
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments in Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
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]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Other Countries [Member]
OtherCountries [Member]
OtherCountries [Member]
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Abstract]
Net investment hedge translation adjustments
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Tax Expense (Benefit)
Long-term intercompany loan settlements
Adjustment for Long-term Intercompany Transactions, Tax Expense (Benefit)
Cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Pension and other post-retirement benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Other income tax adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income Tax Other Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income Tax Other Adjustments
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
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
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
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
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
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.
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
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
Unrecognized Tax Benefits:
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions of prior years (1)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Settlements with tax authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Cumulative Translation Adjustments and other
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Ending balance
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
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]
Non-cash portion of restructuring charges
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Non-cash portion of stock-based compensation expense
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment, Including Discontinued Operations
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment, Including Discontinued Operations
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment, Including Discontinued Operations
Loss on write-down of assets held for sale
Loss on sales of businesses, net
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Deferred income taxes
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense, total company
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense, total company
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of effects of business acquisitions/divestitures):
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 and accrued liabilities
Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable And Other Liabilities
The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations. This may include trade payables and other liabilities not otherwise specified in the taxonomy.
Income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Sales of businesses, net of cash retained
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Payment of dividends
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Proceeds from borrowings on line of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayment of borrowing on line of credit
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Principal payments on debt
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Income tax on equity-based compensation, and other
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Cash Paid During Period For [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for.
Interest
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Acquisitions: [Abstract]
Acquisitions: [Abstract]
Acquisitions: [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Prepaid Catalog Costs Included In Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets
Prepaid Catalog Costs Included In Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets
Prepaid catalog costs included in prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum payments due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term debt
Long-term debt less notes payable
Long-term debt less notes payable
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Derivatives and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Weighted average discount rate used in determining net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Assumed health care trend rate used to measure accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at July 31
Assumed Health Care Trend Rate Used To Measure Apbo
Assumed health care trend rate used to measure apbo.
Rate to which cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Fiscal year the ultimate trend rate is reached
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
Disclosure Acquisitions And Divestitures Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure Acquisitions And Divestitures Additional Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations, as reported
Basic (loss) earnings from continuing operations per Class A Common Share, as reported
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
6% Cumulative [Member]
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 6% Cumulative [Member]
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 6% Cumulative [Member]
1972 Series [Member]
1972 Series [Member]
1972 Series [Member]
1979 Series [Member]
1979 Series [Member]
1979 Series [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Cumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Cumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Noncumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Noncumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Noncumulative Cash Dividend
Noncumulative Cash Dividend
Noncumulative cash dividend.
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Open tax year for Company's major jurisdictions [Axis]
Open tax year for Company's major jurisdictions [Axis]
Open tax year for Company's major jurisdictions [Axis]
Open tax year for Company's major jurisdictions [Domain]
Open tax year for Company's major jurisdictions [Domain]
[Domain] for Open tax year for Company's major jurisdictions [Axis]
United States, Federal [Member]
United States, Federal [Member]
United States, Federal [Member]
FRANCE
FRANCE
GERMANY
GERMANY
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED KINGDOM
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Low end of range [Member]
Low end of range [Member]
Low end of range [Member]
High end of range [Member]
High end of range [Member]
High end of range [Member]
Maximum recorded through earnings [Member]
Maximum recorded through earnings [Member]
Maximum recorded through earnings [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Open Tax Year
Open Tax Year
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Foreign Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Dates
Foreign Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Dates
Foreign net operating loss carry forwards expiration dates.
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Dates
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Dates
State net operating loss carry forwards expiration dates.
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward Expiration Dates
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward Expiration Dates
Foreign tax credit carryforward expiration dates.
Other Tax Carryforward, Gross Amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
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.
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Holidays
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Holiday, Percent
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Recognized In Other Liabilities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Recognized In Other Liabilities
Unrecognized tax benefits recognized in other liabilities.
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, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Tax Benefits Associated with Statue of Limitations
Tax Benefits Associated with Statue of Limitations
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Cash Held Outside the U.S.
Cash held outside the U.S.
Cash held outside the U.S.
Cash and cash equivalents
Revenue Recognition Sales Return Reserve For Sales Returns
Revenue Recognition Sales Return Reserve For Sales Returns
Allowance for estimated product returns and credit memos which is recognized as a deduction from sales.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Computer Equipment [Member]
Computer Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Current income tax expense (benefit):
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
United States
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other Nations
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
States (U.S.)
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current income tax expense
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
United States
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other Nations
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
States (U.S.)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Table Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income , Tax [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for other comprehensive income , tax [Table]
Reconciliations of Numerator and Denominator of Basic and Diluted Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Percentage Increase In Dividend
Percentage Increase In Dividend
The incremental increase (percentage) in the entity's dividends as compared to prior period.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Euro-denominated notes payable in 2017 at a fixed rate of 3.71% [Member]
Euro Denominated Notes Payable In Two Thousand And Seventeen At Fixed Rate Of Three Point Seven One Percentage [Member]
Euro denominated notes payable in two thousand and seventeen at fixed rate of three point seven one percentage.
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.
USD-denominated notes payable through 2016 at a fixed rate of 5.30% [Member]
Usd Denominated Notes Payable Through Two Thousand And Sixteen At Fixed Rate Of Five Point Three Zero Percentage [Member]
Usd denominated notes payable through two thousand and sixteen at fixed rate of five point one four percentage.
USD-denominated notes payable through 2017 at a fixed rate of 5.33% [Member]
Usd Denominated Notes Payable Through Two Thousand And Seventeen At Fixed Rate Of Five Point Three Three Percentage [Member]
Usd denominated notes payable through two thousand and seventeen at fixed rate of five point three three percentage.
USD-Denominated Borrowing Credit Revolver [Member]
USD-Denominated Borrowing Credit Revolver [Member]
USD-Denominated Borrowing Credit Revolver [Member]
Notes Payable - Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Notes Payable - Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
USD-denominated China line of credit [Member]
USD-denominated China line of credit [Member]
USD-denominated borrowing on China line of credit facility [Member]
CNY-denominated China line of credit [Member]
CNY-denominated China line of credit [Member]
CNY-denominated China line of credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Debt, long-term and short-term
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Notes payable
Notes Payable
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2023 through 2027
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Id Solutions [Member]
Id Solutions [Member]
ID Solutions.
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
[Domain] for Reporting Unit [Axis]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill, Ending Balance
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impaired [Abstract]
Goodwill, Impaired [Abstract]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Transfers
Goodwill, Transfers
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [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]
Tradenames and Other [Member]
Tradenames and Other [Member]
Tradenames and Other [Member] - Rights acquired through registration of a business name to gain or protect exclusive use thereof.
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Tradenames and Other - Indefinite Life [Member]
Tradenames and Other - Indefinite Life [Member]
Tradenames and Other - Indefinite Life [Member] - Rights acquired through registration of a business name to gain or protect exclusive use thereof with an indefinite useful life (i.e. no amortization).
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Fully Amortized Intangible Assets
Fully Amortized Intangible Assets
Fully Amortized Intangible Assets Removed during Fiscal Year
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
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]
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]
$20.95 - $26.99 [Member]
$20.95 - $26.99 [Member]
$20.95 - $26.99 [Member]
$27.00 - $32.99 [Member]
$27.00 - $32.99 [Member]
28.00 - 37.99 [Member]
$33.00 - $38.31 [Member]
$33.00 - $38.31 [Member]
38.00 and Up [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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
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
Options Outstanding, Beginning 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.
Options Outstanding, Beginning 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.
Options Granted, Price Lower Range
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Price Lower Range
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options grants in period price lower range.
Options Granted, Price Upper Range
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Price Upper Range
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options grants in period price upper range.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Options Outstanding, Ending Balance, Price Lower Range
Options Outstanding, Ending Balance, Price Upper Range
Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Options Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options Cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Options Outstanding, Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
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
Options Outstanding, Ending Balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Outstanding, Range of Exercise Prices [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Exercise Price Range, Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
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]
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Vested in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Nonvested, Number
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]
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
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
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
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
Restricted Shares and RSUs, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Current liability
Non-current liability
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Net periodic postretirement benefit gain included the following components:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Amortization of prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of net actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Curtailment gain
Periodic postretirement benefit gain
Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
DTA [Domain]
[Domain] for Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Liability Class [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability [Domain]
Deferred Tax Liability [Domain]
[Domain] for Deferred Tax Liability [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability [Member]
Deferred Tax Liability [Member]
Deferred Tax Liability [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Net of liabilities [Member]
Net of liabilities [Member]
Net of liabilities [Member]
Net of assets [Member]
Net of assets [Member]
Net of assets [Member]
Tax Benefits Associated with Closure of Tax Audits
Tax Benefits Associated with Closure of Tax Audits
Tax Benefits Associated with Closure of Tax Audits
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Deferred Tax Asset Prepaid Catalog Costs
Deferred Tax Asset Prepaid Catalog Costs
Deferred tax assets, prepaid catalog costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Assets, capitalized R&D
Deferred Tax Assets, capitalized R&D
Deferred tax assets, capitalized R&D
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
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
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.
Deferred Tax Liabilities Accounts Receivable
Deferred Tax Liabilities Accounts Receivable
Deferred tax liabilities accounts receivable.
Deferred Tax Liabilities Current Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities Current Other
Deferred tax liabilities current other.
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Capitalized Research and Development Costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Capitalized Research and Development Costs
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.
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Tax Expense, Postretirement Benefits
Deferred tax liabilities, deferred tax expense, postretirement benefits
Deferred tax liabilities, deferred tax expense, postretirement benefits
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 Liability, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liability, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liability, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Disclosure Stock Based Compensation Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure Stock Based Compensation Additional Information [Abstract]
Award Type [Domain]
Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Performance-Based Restricted Shares [Member]
Performance-Based Restricted Shares [Member]
Performance-Based Restricted Shares [Member]
Performance-Based RSUs [Member]
Performance-Based RSUs [Member]
Performance-Based RSUs [Member]
Cliff-Vested Restricted Shares [Member]
Cliff-Vested Restricted Shares [Member]
Cliff-Vested Restricted Shares [Member]
Service-Based RSUs [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Service-Based RSUs - 5 Year Vesting [Member]
Service-Based RSUs - 5 Year Vesting [Member]
Service-Based RSUs - 5 Year Vesting [Member]
Service-Based RSUs - 4 Year Vesting [Member]
Service-Based RSUs - 4 Year Vesting [Member]
Service-Based RSUs - 4 Year Vesting [Member]
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
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.
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
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 Expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Reversal of Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Reversal of Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Reversal of Stock-Based Compensation Expense during the period due to failure to meet performance and/or service obligations associated with performance-based options, restricted stock awards, and restricted stock units.
Share-Based Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Share-Based Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Options, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
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.
Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Options, Exercised in Period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Options Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, Exercised in Period, Proceeds from Issuance of Shares
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Options, Exercised in Period, Tax Benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Beginning Balance
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
Other Comprehensive Income Before Tax and Reclassification Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income Before Tax and Reclassification Adjustments
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, Ending Balance
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
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]
Preferential Dividends on Dilutive Shares [Member]
Preferential Dividends on Dilutive Shares [Member]
Preferential Dividends on Dilutive Shares [Member]
Cash dividends on Common Stock
Denominator for basic earnings per share for both Class A and Class B
Plus: Effect of dilutive stock options
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Denominator for diluted earnings per share for both Class A and Class B
Net earnings (loss) per share, basic
Net earnings (loss) per share, diluted
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Cash flow hedging [Member]
Net investment hedging [Member]
Long term obligations less current maturities [Member]
Long Term Obligations Less Current Maturities [Member]
Long term obligations less current maturities.
Foreign currency denominated debt [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt Member.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Sales Incentives
Sales Commissions and Fees
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balances at beginning of period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Additions — Charged to expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Reclassified to continuing operations
Valuation Allowances Adjustments, Reclassified to Continuing Operations
Valuation Allowances Adjustments, Reclassified to Continuing Operations
Deductions - written off
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balances at end of period
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Lender 1 [Member]
Lender 1 [Member]
Lender 1 [Member]
Lender 2 [Member]
Lender 2 [Member]
Lender 2 [Member]
China line of credit facility [Member]
China line of credit facility [Member]
China line of credit facility [Member]
Private Placement [Member]
Private Placement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Line of Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit, current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, maximum amount outstanding during period
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Outstanding During Period
Proceeds from lines of credit
Repayments on line of credit
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Line of credit, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, maximum remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, expiration date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Debt face amount
Long-term debt, fixed interest rate percentage
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate
Debt instrument aggregate face amount during period
Debt Instrument Aggregate Face Amount During Period
The aggregate principal amount of private placement note issuances in ten-year fixed rate notes with varying maturity dates.
Debt instrument, interest rate terms
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Ratio Of debt to EBITDA
Ratio Of Debt To Ebitda Related To Debt Agreement
Ratio of debt to EBITDA as defined in the entity's debt agreements.
Interest expense coverage ratio
Interest Expense Coverage Ratio
Interest expense coverage ratio as defined in the entity's debt agreements.
Long-term debt, fair value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term debt less notes payable
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Obligation at beginning of year
Actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefit payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Obligation at end of fiscal year
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition Actual Revenue And Pre Tax Income Loss [Line Items]
Business Acquisition Actual Revenue And Pre Tax Income Loss [Line Items]
Business Acquisition Actual Revenue And Pre Tax Income Loss [Line Items]
Interest expense
Income tax expense (benefit)
Pre-tax amortization of intangible assets
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Dividends Payable