Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
USD-denominated credit facility China [Member]
USD-denominated credit facility China [Member]
USD-denominated credit facility China [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
USD-Denominated Borrowing Credit Revolver [Member]
USD-Denominated Borrowing Credit Revolver [Member]
USD-Denominated Borrowing Credit Revolver [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
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.
Private Placement Debt [Member]
Private Placement Debt [Member]
Private Placement Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit, expiration date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Proceeds from borrowing on notes payable
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayment of borrowing on notes payable
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Notes Payable, Current
Notes Payable, Current
Line of credit, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Excess Available Under Maximum Capacity
Excess Available Under Maximum Capacity
Excess Available Under Maximum Capacity
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Notes Payable
Notes Payable
Debt face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate
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
Long-term debt, fair value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term debt, carrying value
Long-term Debt
Ratio Of Debt To Ebitda Related To Debt Agreement
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.
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
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.
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Current assets:
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current [Abstract]
Accounts receivable—net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Total inventories
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Assets
Total current assets
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Other assets:
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Goodwill
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Net
Other
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Noncurrent Assets
Property, plant and equipment—net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Total assets
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation
Current liabilities:
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable
Wages and amounts withheld from employees
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation
Disposal Group, Net Assets
Disposal Group, Net Assets, Carrying Value
Net assets of disposal group at carrying value
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Loss (Gain) on Write-down
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Loss (Gain) on Write-down
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Loss (Gain) on Write-down
Disposal Group, Net Assets, Fair Value
Disposal Group, Net Assets, Fair Value
Net assets of disposal group at fair value
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliations of Numerator and Denominator of Basic and Diluted Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Workplace Safety [Member]
Workplace Safety [Member]
Workplace Safety [Member]
Identification Solutions [Member]
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
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Disclosure Stock Based Compensation Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure Stock Based Compensation Additional Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Service Based Option [Member]
Service Based Option [Member]
Service based option.
Name Of Entity [Axis]
Name Of Entity [Axis]
Name Of Entity [Axis]
Name Of Entity [Domain]
Name Of Entity [Domain]
Name Of Entity [Domain]
Performance Based Options [Member]
Performance Based Options [Member]
Performance Based Options [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Class A nonvoting common stock [Member]
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Cliff-Vested Restricted Shares [Member]
Cliff-Vested Restricted Shares [Member]
Cliff-Vested Restricted Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Noncumulative Cash Dividend
Noncumulative Cash Dividend
Noncumulative cash dividend.
Amount Entitled To Receive Due To Cumulative Preferred Stock Holders
Amount Entitled To Receive Due To Cumulative Preferred Stock Holders
Amount entitled to receive due to cumulative preferred stock holders.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expiration period of options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expiration Period
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options expiration period.
Vesting period of service based stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Percentage of vesting of share-based compensation awards.
Outstanding stock options and restricted shares of Class A Nonvoting Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Authorized For Future Issuance
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Authorized For Future Issuance
The number of shares available for future issuance of stock options and restricted shares under the entity's various plans.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Performance based restricted shares outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Weighted average exercise price (USD per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Other Than Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award other than options grants in period weighted average exercise price.
Performance Based Restricted Stock Vested
Performance Based Restricted Stock Vested
Performance Based Restricted Stock Vested
Performance Based Restricted Stock Forfeited
Performance Based Restricted Stock Forfeited
Performance Based Restricted Stock Forfeited
Restricted stock units outstanding
Share Based Compensation Authorized Restricted Stock Units Outstanding Number Of Shares
Share Based Compensation Authorized Restricted Stock Units Outstanding Number Of Shares
Shares outstanding, new grants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Weighted average exercise price (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the period (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted average exercise price of options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Tax benefit on options exercised
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Options outstanding, ending balance, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options outstanding, exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
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 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
Assets held for sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Current
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]
Cost:
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
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Wages and amounts withheld from employees
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Liabilities held for sale
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, 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, less current maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Stockholders’ investment:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common Stock, Value: Class A nonvoting common stock — Issued 51,261,487 and 51,261,487 shares, respectively and outstanding 47,711,496 and 47,630,926 shares, respectively and Class B voting common stock — Issued and outstanding, 3,538,628 shares
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Earnings retained in the business
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock — 2,626,276 and 3,245,561 shares, respectively of Class A nonvoting common stock, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income
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
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.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
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]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
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
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Weighted average borrowing rate
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
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
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedGranted
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedGranted
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedGranted
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Total unvested stock-based compensation expense reversal [Domain]
Total unvested stock-based compensation expense reversal [Domain]
[Domain] for Total unvested stock-based compensation expense reversal [Axis]
Unvested restricted stock expense reversal [Member]
Unvested restricted stock expense reversal [Member]
Unvested restricted stock expense reversal [Member]
Unvested restricted stock expense reversal - service condition [Member]
Unvested restricted stock expense reversal - service condition [Member]
Unvested restricted stock expense reversal - service conditions [Member]
Unvested performance-based expense reversal [Domain]
Unvested performance-based expense reversal [Domain]
[Domain] for Unvested performance-based expense reversal [Axis]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expiration Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
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
Share-based Compensation
Share Based Compensation Net Of Tax
Share Based Compensation Net Of Tax
Share based compensation net of tax.
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, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected 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 Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Other Than Options Weighted Average Market Value Of Underlying Stock At Grant Date
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Other Than Options Weighted Average Market Value Of Underlying Stock At Grant Date
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award other than options weighted average market value of underlying stock at grant date.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Other Than Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding stock options and restricted shares of Class A Nonvoting Common Stock
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Sales Discounts, Goods
Sales Discounts, Goods
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Die-Cut Asia [Member]
Die-Cut Asia&Balkhausen [Member]
Die-Cut Asia&Balkhausen [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Asset Write Offs [Member]
Asset Write Offs [Member]
Asset write-offs.
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Other Restructuring Cost [Member]
Other Restructuring Cost [Member]
Other restructuring cost.
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
Non-cash write-offs
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Ending balance
USD-denominated notes payable through 2014 at a fixed rate of 5.14% [Member]
Usd Denominated Notes Payable Through Two Thousand And Fourteen At Fixed Rate Of Five Point One Four Percentage [Member]
Usd denominated notes payable through two thousand and fourteen at fixed rate of five point one 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.
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of 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]
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
Equity [Abstract]
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 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]
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 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]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Other current liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other current liabilities.
Long term obligations less current maturities [Member]
Long Term Obligations Less Current Maturities [Member]
Long term obligations less current maturities.
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, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Total Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign currency denominated debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Total Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
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]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Common stock of Class A shares excluded from computations of diluted net income per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Text Block [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Business Acquisition, Integration, Restructuring and Other Related Costs [Text Block]
Current liability
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Noncurrent liability
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Other Nations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Preferred Stock,$.01 Par [Member]
Preferred Stock,$.01 Par [Member]
Preferred Stock,$.01 Par [Member]
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 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]
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost included the following components:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Amortization of unrecognized gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Periodic postretirement benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
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]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Expected tax deduction [Member]
Expected tax deduction [Member]
Expected tax deduction [Member]
Pervaco [Member]
Pervaco [Member]
Pervaco.
Runelandhs [Member]
Runelandhs [Member]
Runelandhs.
Grafo [Member]
Grafo [Member]
Grafo.
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Id Warehouse [Member]
Id Warehouse [Member]
Id warehouse.
Pro Forma [Member]
Pro Forma [Member]
Acquisition Group Name [Axis]
Acquisition Group Name [Axis]
Acquisition Group Name [Axis]
Acquisition Group Name [Domain]
Acquisition Group Name [Domain]
[Domain] for Acquisition Group Name [Axis]
Precision Dynamics Corporation [Member]
Precision Dynamics Corporation [Member]
Precision Dynamics Corporation [Member]
Finite-lived customer relationships [Member]
Finite-lived customer relationships [Member]
Finite-lived customer relationships [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
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]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Proceeds from sale of operations
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Loss (gain) on sales of businesses
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Net (loss) income, as reported
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Assets, fair value adjustment
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory
Expected completion of valuation
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Status
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross
Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross
Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Finite-Lived Noncompete Agreements, Gross
Finite-Lived Noncompete Agreements, Gross
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
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)/loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefit payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Obligation at end of year
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Net investment hedge translation adjustments
Amount of Ineffectiveness on Net Investment Hedges
Long-term intercompany loan translation adjustments
Adjustment for Long-term Intercompany Transactions, Gross of Tax
Cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net (loss) gain recognized in other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net (loss) earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, before Tax
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]
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, 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, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Total pension and other post-retirement benefits
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Non-cash portion of restructuring charges
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Non-cash portion of stock-based compensation expense
Impairment charges
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Loss on write-down of assets held for sale
Loss (gain) on sales of businesses
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
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
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments of contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Settlement of net investment hedges
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Sales of businesses, net of cash retained
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
Purchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Repayment of borrowing on notes payable
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Debt Issuance Cost
Debt Issuance Cost
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Income tax benefit from the exercise of stock options and deferred compensation distributions, and other
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) 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
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, net of capitalized interest
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired
Liabilities assumed
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed
Net cash paid for acquisitions
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net
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, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Settlements with tax authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Cumulative Translation Adjustments and other
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Ending balance
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]
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2018
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
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2019 through 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Asia Die-Cut & Balkhausen [Member]
Schedule of Divested Businesses
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure, Schedule of Divested Businesses [Table Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure, Schedule of Divested Businesses [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
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]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Denominator for basic net income per share for both Class A and Class B
Plus: Effect of dilutive stock options
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Denominator for diluted net income per share for both Class A and Class B
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average discount rate used in determining accumulated postretirement benefit obligation liability
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
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 APBO 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
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
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]
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.
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.
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).
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of 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.
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [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]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
OtherCountries [Member]
OtherCountries [Member]
OtherCountries [Member]
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Entity's Country of Domicile
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Entity's Country of Domicile
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Entity's Country of Domicile
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Entity's Country of Domicile
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [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]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Foreign exchange contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign currency denominated debt [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt Member.
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as hedging instruments [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not designated as hedging Instruments [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Liability Derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Taxes, other than income taxes [Member]
Taxes, other than income taxes [Member]
Taxes, other than income taxes [Member]
Accrued income taxes [Member]
Accrued income taxes [Member]
Accrued income taxes [Member]
Cash acquired [Member]
Cash acquired [Member]
Cash acquired [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Accounts receivable — net
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables
Total inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Other intangible assets
Other assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Accounts payable
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Wages and amounts withheld from employees
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Other Liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Cost of acquired entity
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Less: cash acquired
Fair value of total consideration transferred
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Debt Assumed
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Debt Assumed
Business acquisition purchase price allocation debt assumed.
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percentage Increase In Dividend
Percentage Increase In Dividend
The incremental increase (percentage) in the entity's dividends as compared to prior period.
Dividends
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
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]
Contract Termination [Member]
Contract Termination [Member]
Percentage Reduction In Workforce Through Restructuring Programs
Percentage Reduction In Workforce Through Restructuring Programs
Percentage reduction in workforce through restructuring programs.
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Patents [Member]
Patents [Member]
Trademarks And Other [Member]
Trademarks And Other [Member]
Trademarks And Other [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Non Compete Agreements And Other [Member]
Non Compete Agreements And Other [Member]
Non compete agreements and other.
Die Cut [Member]
Die Cut [Member]
Die-Cut.
Brady Medical [Member]
Brady Medical [Member]
Brady Medical [Member]
Varitronics [Member]
Varitronics [Member]
Varitronics Member
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Goodwill classified as held for sale
Goodwill classified as held for sale
Goodwill classified as held for sale
Intangible Assets Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Gross
Intangible Assets Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Gross
Sum of the carrying amounts of both indefinite-lived and finite-lived intangible assets. The carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets is the original costs for current and prior period additions, adjusted for impairments, if any, as of the balance sheet date. Balances are impacted by translation. The carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets is the cost before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
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 Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net sales, pro forma
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations, pro forma
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Basic net (loss) income per Class A Common Share, pro forma (USD per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted net (loss) income per Class A Common Share, pro forma (USD per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Oher comprehensive income, other items [Member]
Oher comprehensive income, other items [Member]
Oher comprehensive income, other items [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Adjustment for Long-term Intercompany Transactions, Tax Benefit (Expense)
Adjustment for Long-term Intercompany Transactions, Tax Benefit (Expense)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Net Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Borrowings on Revolving Loan Agreement
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Corporate [Member]
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers
Assets
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Net of liabilities [Member]
Net of liabilities [Member]
Net of liabilities [Member]
Net of assets [Member]
Net of assets [Member]
Net of assets [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory
Deferred Tax Asset Prepaid Catalog Costs
Deferred Tax Asset Prepaid Catalog Costs
Deferred tax assets, prepaid catalog costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, 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 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 Liabilities Accounts Receivable
Deferred Tax Liabilities Accounts Receivable
Deferred tax liabilities accounts receivable.
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities Current Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities Current Other
Deferred tax liabilities current other.
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, 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, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
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, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Grafo, Runelandhs and Pervaco Acquisitions [Member]
Grafo, Runelandhs and Pervaco Acquisitions [Member]
Grafo, Runelandhs and Pervaco Acquisitions [Member]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
IDS APAC [Member]
IDS APAC [Member]
IDS APAC [Member]
North South Asia Reporting Unit [Member]
North South Asia Reporting Unit [Member]
North South Asia Reporting Unit.
WPS Americas [Member]
WPS Americas [Member]
WPS Americas [Member]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
[Domain] for Reporting Unit [Axis]
Estimated implied fair value
Estimated Fair Value Goodwill
Estimated Fair Value Goodwill.
Impairment charges
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Property, plant and equipment — net
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments in Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
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]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
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]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Equity Securities, Other [Member]
Equity Securities, Other [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Treasury Stock, Value
17.00 - 27.99 [Member]
17.00 - 27.99 [Member]
17.00 - 27.99 [Member]
28.00 - 37.99 [Member]
28.00 - 37.99 [Member]
28.00 - 37.99 [Member]
38.00 and Up [Member]
38.00 and Up [Member]
38.00 and Up [Member]
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
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 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.
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
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 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.
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
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 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.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures In Period Price Lower Range
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures In Period Price Lower Range
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures In Period Price Upper Range
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures In Period Price Upper Range
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options forfeitures in period price upper range.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, 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
Shares outstanding, exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Shares outstanding, forfeited or expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Shares outstanding, ending balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding, beginning balance, weighted average exercise price (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding, new grants, weighted average exercise price (USD per share)
Options outstanding, exercised, weighted average exercise price (USD per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercise In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
The weighted average price of stock options exercised during the reporting period.
Options outstanding, forfeited or expired, weighted average exercise price (USD per share)
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 (USD per share)
Options outstanding, ending balance, weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding, exercisable
Restructuring Reserve Roll Forward
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
GBP-denominated interco debt [Member]
GBP-denominated interco debt [Member]
GBP-denominated interco debt [Member]
Euro-denominated interco debt [Member]
Euro-denominated intero debt [Member]
Euro-denominated intero debt [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivatives
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
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Translation Adjustment For Net Investment Hedge Euro Denominated Debt Increase Decrease
Translation Adjustment For Net Investment Hedge Euro Denominated Debt Increase Decrease
Current period adjustment in other comprehensive income reflecting gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions that are designated as, and are effective as, hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value
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
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Long-Term Obligations
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Tax at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Goodwill impairment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
International rate differential
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Non-creditable withholding taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Non Creditable Withholding Taxes
Effective income tax rate reconciliation non creditable withholding taxes.
Rate variances arising from foreign subsidiary distributions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings
Adjustments to tax accruals and reserves
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 Credits, Research
Foreign tax credit carryforward adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credits
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
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 Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
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.
Dental and vision benefit maximum age limit for retirees
Defined Benefit Plan Dental And Vision Benefit Maximum Age Limit For Retirees
Defined benefit plan dental and vision benefit maximum age limit for retirees.
Actuarial gain that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic postretirement benefit cost over the next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Prior service cost that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic postretirement benefit cost over the next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Accumulated pension obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, recorded liability
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability
AOCI, minimum pension liability, before tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Minimum Pension Liability, before Tax
Periodic postretirement 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
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of products sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross margin
Gross Profit
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 (loss) income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income and (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Investment and other income
Interest expense
Income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net (loss) earnings
Earnings per share:
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted (in shares)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Net sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Earnings (loss) from operations of discontinued businesses
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
(Loss) on write-down of disposal group
Income tax expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of income tax
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense
Restructuring
Restructuring Reserves Balance Sheet Location [Text Block]
Restructuring Reserves Balance Sheet Location [Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Current income tax expense:
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
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Intercompany loans [Member]
Intercompany loans [Member]
Intercompany loans [Member]
Euro-denominated debt [Member]
Euro-denominated debt [Member]
Euro-denominated debt [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount of outstanding forward exchange contracts
Unrealized losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months
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
Total outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts
Amount Outstanding Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts Including Certain Specific Contracts
Amount outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts including certain specific contracts.
Net investment hedges to hedge portions of net investment
Outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts
Notional Amount of Derivative Instruments Designated as Net Investment Hedges
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
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Gross Profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations per Class A Common Share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
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]
Beginning balance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Additions — Charged to expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Due to acquired businesses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Deductions - written off
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Deductions
Valuation & Allowance Reserve Deductions to Discontinued Operations
Total amount of allowances and reserves during the period that was reclassified to discontinued operations.
Ending balance
Schedule [Table]
Schedule [Table]
Schedule [Table]
Schedule [Line Items]
Schedule [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule [Table]
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Tax Benefit (Expense)
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Tax Benefit (Expense)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Stockholder's Investments
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [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]
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
Maximum recorded through earnings [Member]
Maximum recorded through earnings [Member]
Maximum recorded through earnings [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign, no expiration date [Member]
Foreign, no expiration date [Member]
Foreign, no expiration date [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Open Tax Year
Open Tax Year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
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
Other Tax Carryforward, Gross 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, Change in Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Holidays
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Holidays
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties 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.
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]