Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Period End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Type
Notional amount
South Pacific [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Asia [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Summary of Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities [Text Block]
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts payable
Commissions
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years)
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Stock option tax benefit
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows from operating activities:
New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Stock based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of intangible assets
Antidilutive stock options (in shares)
Total assets
Total
Assets
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Billings in excess of cost
Buildings [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Deferred Revenue acquired
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Current assets
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Description of Acquired Entity
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Total assets acquired
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition
Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Description
Other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Acquisitions [Abstract]
Cost of Acquired Entity Transaction Costs
Cost of Acquired Entity Purchase Price
Name of Acquired Entity
Current liabilities
Business Acquisitions [Text Block]
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value
Business Combination, Admin Fee Receivables [Abstract]
Reason for Business Combination
Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract]
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Description
Net assets acquired
Capitalized software
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncash investing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements [Domain]
Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Commitments and Contingencies
Contingencies [Text Block]
Common stock, par value
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common stock, shares authorized
Common stock, outstanding
Beginning Balance - Shares
Ending Balance - shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Retirement and Other Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Comprehensive income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Earnings
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Software
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration of Risk [Text Block]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Basis of Presentation
Contingencies
Contingent Liability Reserve Estimate, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Corporate [Member]
Cost of sales
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
State
Current:
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer related intangibles
Rebates
Customer Refund Liability, Current
Customer deposits
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Long Term Debt [Table]
Issuance Date
If converted, issuance of common stock shares
Face Value of Debt Instrument
Principal amount
Fair Value of Debt Instrument
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt [Text Block]
Total Long Term Debt [Axis]
Commencement date for measurement of average trading price on a subordinated convertible note
Conversion price, end of period
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Total Long Term Debt [Domain]
Periodic interest payments
Interest rate (in hundredths)
Additional borrowings available
If converted, the value exceeding principal amount outstanding at end of period
Maturity Date
Accrued Compensation
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Revenue, Current
Reserves and accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Inventories
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Total deferred tax assets
R&D credits
Deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Net operating loss carryforwards
Foreign tax credits
Valuation allowance
Deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Plant and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Portion of Goodwill attributable to deferred tax liability related to intangible assets
Amortizable intangible assets
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Deferred tax liabilities:
Defined contribution retirement plan cost
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment
Depreciation expense
Depreciation and other amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amount of hedged item
Basis spread on Variable rate
Description of hedged item
Type of instrument
Underlying risk
Interest Rate Risk
Segment Reporting, Measurement for Transactions Between Reportable Segments
Segment Reporting Information, Description of Products and Services
Stock-Based Compensation [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Dividends declared
Accrued dividend
Europe [Member]
Earnings per Share
Basic
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations per common share:
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Section 199 deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Foreign tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Percent
Effective Rate
Federal Statutory Tax Rate Reconciliation
State taxes, net of federal benefit
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Federal statutory rate
R&D tax credits
Foreign rate differential
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Tax effect recognized in net income related to stock based compensation expense under all plans
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock granted to both employees and directors
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Tax benefit from option exercises and vesting of restricted stock under all plans
Weighted-average period over which unrecognized compensation costs on non-vested stock options are expected to be recognized (in years)
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested options granted
Cash received from option exercises under all plans
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Equity Component [Domain]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Stock award tax excess windfall benefit
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Amount
Segment Reporting, Factors Used to Identify Entity's Reportable Segments
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair value debt instruments [Line Items]
Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair value of assets, including goodwill
Fair Value of Assets Acquired
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Cost
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net book value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Future Amortization Expense, Year One
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Eliminations [Member]
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Corporate And Certain Segment General And Administrative [Member]
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Goodwill impairment method
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill
Goodwill
Balances
Balances
Goodwill
Currency translation adjustments
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill acquired
Gross profit
Gross profit
Outstanding surety bonds
Guaranty Liabilities
Hedge designation
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Earnings [Abstract]
Earnings before income taxes
Earnings Before Income Taxes
Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Other
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
United States
Income Taxes [Text Block]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Components of Income Tax Expense
Income taxes
Total Income Taxes
Income Tax Examination, Description
Income taxes, net of refunds received
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Income Taxes
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses:
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Unbilled Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Unbilled Receivables
Senior subordinated convertible notes
Common stock awards
Other intangible assets, net
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Interest
Interest Payable, Current
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest
Interest Paid, Net
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Inventories, net
Total Inventory
Inventory, Net
Finished products
Reserve for inventory obsolescence [Member]
Inventories [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory reserves
Raw materials and supplies
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories [Abstract]
Work in process
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Land [Member]
Rent expense
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities assumed
Liabilities Assumed
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Description
Debt covenant compliance
Line of Credit Facility, Description
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Total Debt
Total
2015
2017
2018
Thereafter
2016
Future maturities of long term debt [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt, net
Current Portion
Long-term debt, net of current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
2014
Middle East [Member]
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Payment of senior notes
Maturities of Senior Debt
Latest [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Earliest [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Roll Forward]
Nature of the Business
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net earnings
Net earnings
New Accounting Pronouncements [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Name
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements
Other income (expense)
Short-term debt
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Total goodwill reporting units
Number of Reportable Segments
Business acquisitions completed during the period, number
Number of Businesses Acquired
Future minimum lease payments due thereafter
Future minimum lease payments due 2017
Future minimum lease payments due 2018
Future minimum lease payments due 2016
Future minimum lease payments due 2014
Income from operations
Income from operations
Operating profit
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating loss carryover expiration date
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Future minimum lease payments due 2015
Total future minimum property lease commitments
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Unrecognized Pension Gain
Deferred Pension Gain
Currency translation adjustments, tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Currency translation adjustments, net of tax
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other
Other Assets
Other current assets
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Office Equipment [Member]
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Patented Technology [Member]
Patents and other protective rights
Other, net
Payments for Other Operating Activities
Proceeds from sale of assets
Payments for (Proceeds from) Productive Assets
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Cash dividends to stockholders
Payments of Dividends
Retirement and Other Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Axis]
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred stock
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred stock, outstanding
Other
Amount paid for stock purchased during the period by participants in the employee stock purchase plan
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Excluding Stock Options
Proceeds from senior notes
Treasury stock sales
Proceeds from Sale of Treasury Stock
Additions charged to costs and expenses
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Warranty
Balance at beginning of year
Balance at end of year
Deductions
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Estimated useful life
Gross Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation and Amortization
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Table
Property, plant and equipment table
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Unbilled Receivables
Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs
Accounts Receivable
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Borrowings/(payments) under revolving line of credit, net
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Principal payments on convertible notes
Repayments of Convertible Debt
Research and development costs
Capitalized Software
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Sales to unaffiliated customers
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Concentration of Risk [Abstract]
South America [Member]
Average exercise price of exercisable options
Options, Exercisable, Aggregate intrinsic value
Average expected option life
Average exercise price of options outstanding
Percentage of market value at which stock option are granted (in hundredths)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average remaining contractual term of options outstanding (in years)
Average remaining life of options outstanding (years)
Net sales
Sales [Member]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Warranty Accrual Activity
Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Table
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Entity Wide Information About Geographic Areas [Table]
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Future Maturities of Long Term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Inventories
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Earnings before income taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards Activity
Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Data
Sales and Long-Lived Assets by Country of Origin Table
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding Table
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Long Term Debt
Stock based compensation expense
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule Of Revenue From External Customers Attributed To Foreign Countries By Geographic Area Text Block
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Summary of Options Outstanding and Exercisable, by Range of Exercise Prices
Segment [Domain]
Reporting Segment [Domain]
Business Segments [Abstract]
Business Segments [Text Block]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Subordinated Convertible Notes
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards [Abstract]
Summary of nonvested shares, additional disclosures
Summary of nonvested shares activity [Rollforward]
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Nonvested shares granted
Weighted Average Restricted Award Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average exercise price per share granted (in dollars per share)
Non-vested shares outstanding, beginning of period
Nonvested shares outstanding, end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Nonvested shares vested
Non-cash stock compensation
Award vest period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average fair value of nonvested shares, beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Weighted average fair value of nonvested shares, end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Weighted average fair value of nonvested shares forfeited (in dollars per share)
Nonvested shares forfeited
Discount rate to the average closing price at which employees may purchase stock (in hundredths)
Weighted average exercise price per share exercised (in dollars per share)
Number of shares granted (in shares)
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expected dividend yield (in hundredths)
Weighted average fair value of shares vested (in dollars per share)
Number of shares, Options, Exercisable, Number
Percentage of eligible earnings designated to purchase common stock through the employee stock purchase plan (in hundredths)
Shares available for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Expected Volatility (in hundredths)
Number of shares reserved for issuance
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)
Weighted average assumptions used in calculating the weighted average fair value of options granted
Weighted average fair value of options granted (per share)
Weighted average exercise price per share cancelled (in dollars per share)
Number of shares canceled (in shares)
Weighted average exercise price per share outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Weighted average exercise price per share outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Number of Shares Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Number of shares outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)
Options outstanding
Exercisable options
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)
Reduction in unrecognized tax benefits expected within twelve months of the balance sheet date
Summary of Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Other
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Geographic Area [Axis]
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis]
Restricted stock grants
Restricted stock grants - shares
Treasury stock sold - shares
Stock option exercises
Conversion of senior subordinated convertible notes
Stock option exercises (in shares)
Treasury stock sold
Shares of stock purchased during the period by participants in the employee stock purchase plan
Conversion of senior subordinated convertible notes, shares
Stock based compensation
Stockholders' equity:
Total stockholders' equity
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Supplemental disclosures:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Trade names
Trade secrets
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value
The approximate amount of earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Unpatented Technology [Member]
Unpatented technology
Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Acquisition
Additions for tax positions of the current period
Settlements with taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Reductions for tax positions of prior periods
Unrecognized income tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective income tax rate in any future periods
Lapse of applicable statute of limitations
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions for tax positions of prior periods
Accrued interest and penalties
Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Valuation and qualifying accounts disclosure [Table]
Valuation allowances type [Domain]
Additions charged to costs and expenses
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Explanation of Change
Balance at beginning of year
Balance at end of year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Deductions
Other changes
Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation allowances type [Axis]
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Effect of potential common stock
Basic
Basic shares outstanding
Diluted
Diluted shares outstanding
Non-cash early debt extinguishment charge related to unamortized loan fees
The cash outflow from the payment of the redemption premium on long-term debt instruments which can be exchanged for a specified amount of another security, typically the entity's common stock, at the option of the issuer or the holder.
Redemption Premium Convertible Debt
Redemption Premium Convertible Debt
Cash paid [Abstract]
Cash paid for:
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase.
Cash Paid To Acquire Business Net of Cash Acquired
Cash paid, net of cash acquired
The entire disclosure for research and development activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects.
Research and Development Disclosure [Text Block]
A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. This element also includes the total deduction from sales during the period arising from goods returned by customers (other than under warranty provisions) and price reductions given by the entity due to defective or nonconforming goods. Returns and allowances are a deduction from gross revenue in arriving at net revenue.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable And Sales Returns And Allowances Net Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales allowances
The minimum carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to adoption of FAS 142 and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.
Goodwill Minimum Carrying Value
Minimum carrying value of goodwill
The maximum carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to adoption of FAS 142 and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.
Goodwill Maximum Carrying Value
Maximum carrying value of goodwill
Revenue recognized during the period on long-term construction-type contracts accounted for using the percentage-of-completion method.
Contracts Revenue Percentage Of Completion
Contract revenue recognized under the percentage-of-completion method
A source of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States, including FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Standards, FASB Interpretations, FASB Staff Positions, Emerging Issues Task Force Consensuses, other pronouncements of the FASB or other designated bodies, or other forms of GAAP are considered accounting pronouncements.
Amendment to intangibles testing [Member]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Sunquest entity acquisition. Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of the entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity.
Sunquest Acquisition [Member]
Represents the aggregation and reporting of combined amounts of individually immaterial business combinations that were completed during the period.
Other Acquisitions [Member]
Represents the aggregation and reporting of combined amounts of individual business combinations completed in period.
Total Acquisitions [Member]
NDI Holdings Corp. entity acquisition. Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of the entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity.
Ndi Holdings Corp Acquisition [Member]
NDI Holdings Corp Acquisition [Member]
United Controls Group Inc. entity acquisition. Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of the entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity.
United Controls Group Inc Acquisition [Member]
United Controls Group, Inc Acquisition [Member]
Trinity Integrated Systems, Ltd. entity acquisition. Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of the entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity.
Trinity Integrated Systems Ltd Acquisition [Member]
Trinity Integrated Systems, Ltd Acquisition [Member]
Segment of Company which provides or distributes Industrial Technology products and services.
Industrial Technology [Member]
Industrial Technology
Segment of Company which provides or distributes Energy Systems and Controls products and services.
Energy Systems And Controls [Member]
Energy Systems And Controls
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of other intangible assets to the periods expected to benefit from such assets.
Amortization of Other Intangible Assets
Amortization expense of other intangible assets
Segment of Company which provides or distributes Medical and Scentific Imaging products and services.
Medical and Scientific Imaging [Member]
Medical And Scientific Imaging
Segment of Company which provides or distributes RF Technology products and services.
RF Technology [Member]
RF Technology
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table]
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Schedule of Goodwill [Abstract]
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets Type [Axis]
Assets Type
Assets Type [Domain]
Assets subject to amortization. Finite-lived intangible assets have a stated useful life over which their gross carrying value is amortized
Assets Subject To Amortization [Member]
Assets subject to amortization
Assets not subject to amortization. Indefinite intangible assets that are not subject to amortization.
Assets Not Subject To Amortization [Member]
Assets not subject to amortization
This element represents a narrative description of the nature of liabilities related to receivables from administrative fees acquired in a business combination (as defined) including the nature of the receivables (such as loans, capital leases), the fair value of the acquired receivables, the gross contractual amount to be collected, and the amount estimated to be doubtful of collection, if any.
Business Combination, Liability Related to Acquired Receivables, Description
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to a portion of expenses reflected in reserves and accrued liabilities.
Deferred Tax Liabilities Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals
Reserves and accrued expenses
Outstanding guarantees of payment to a beneficiary, or as the source of payment for a specific transaction (for example, wiring funds to a foreign exporter if and when specified merchandise is accepted pursuant to the terms of the letter of credit).
Letters Of Credit Outstanding
Outstanding letters of credit
Senior Notes 2013 [Member]
Senior Notes 2019 [Member]
Senior Notes 2017 [Member]
Senior Notes 2022 [Member]
Credit Facility Member 2012 [Member]
A contractual arrangement with a lender under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time, and under which borrowings outstanding may be either short-term or long-term, depending upon the particulars.
2008 Credit Facility [Member]
Borrowings recorded for a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization and other foreign letter of credit issuances.
Capital Lease Obligations And Foreign Letter Of Credit Issuance [Member]
When presenting a range of interest payment dates, the earliest date when the interest payments are required to be paid.
Debt Instrument Interest Payments Date Range Start
Periodic interest payments, start
Repurchase price of debt obligations expressed as a percentage of principal amount
Extinguishment Of Debt Purchase Price Percentage Of Principal
Extinguishment of debt, purchase price percentage of principal (in hundredths)
Fair value swap adjustment amount for a derivative asset hedge of a debt instrument carrying amount as of period end.
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset Net Debt Insturment Adjustment
Fair value swap adjustment
Amount of subordinated convertible notes issued. Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders.
Senior Notes Offering
Subordinated convertible notes, original public offering amount
The issue discount rate for the issuance of subordinated convertible notes.
Subordinated Convertible Notes Issue Discount Percentage
Original issue discount (in hundredths)
Describes the minimum term over which holders of subordinated convertible notes become eligible for contingent interest.
Subordinated Convertible Notes Holding Period Description
Subordinated convertible note holding period for contingent cash interest
The number of trading days used to determine the average market price of convertible subordinated notes used to calculate the contingent cash interest rate.
Number Of Days Used To Establish Average Market Price Of Convertible Subordinated Notes
Trading days the average price of subordinated convertible note must meet threshold within six months measurement period
Percentage of common stock price threshold that must be met within a specific period of consecutive trading period to trigger conversion price.
Common Stock Sales Price Percentage Threshold
Subordinated convertible note average trading price threshold of the sum of issue price accrued issue discount and accrued cash interest in the measurement period preceding applicable six month period
The contingent cash interest payable per note if the notes become convertible.
Subordinated Convertible Notes Contingent Cash Interest Percentage
Contingent cash interest payable annual rate if threshold is met (in hundredths)
Second date established on which the debt instrument can be converted into equity, which may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, (year only, month and year, day, month and year, quarter).
Debt Instrument Convertible Second Conversion Date
Next conversion date
The price per share of the conversion feature embedded in the debt instrument for the third conversion date.
Debt Instrument Convertible Conversion Price Third Conversion Date
Convertible notes purchase price on January 15, 2019 (third conversion date)
Third date established on which the debt instrument can be converted into equity, which may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, (year only, month and year, day, month and year, quarter).
Debt Instrument Convertible Third Conversion Date
Third conversion date
The price per share of the conversion feature embedded in the debt instrument for the fourth conversion date.
Debt Instrument Convertible Conversion Price Fourth Conversion Date
Convertible notes purchase price on January 15, 2024 (fourth conversion date)
Fourth date established on which the debt instrument can be converted into equity, which may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, (year only, month and year, day, month and year, quarter).
Debt Instrument Convertible Fourth Conversion Date
Fourth conversion date
The price per share of the conversion feature embedded in the debt instrument for the fifth conversion date.
Debt Instrument Convertible Conversion Price Fifth Conversion Date
Convertible notes purchase price on January 15, 2029 (fifth conversion date)
Fifth date established on which the debt instrument can be converted into equity, which may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, (year only, month and year, day, month and year, quarter).
Debt Instrument Convertible Fifth Conversion Date
Fifth conversion date
The date the convertible note became convertible as a result of stock price being traded above trigger price during the required consecutive trading days.
Subordinated Convertible Notes Date Converted
Date convertible notes became convertible as a result of stock trading above the trigger price during the required consecutive trading days
The minimum number of trading days within a number of consecutive trading days in a quarter that the common stock price must meet a specified threshold to trigger conversion price.
Minimum Number Of Trading Days To Trigger Conversion Price
Minimum number of trading days in the consecutive trading period that the common stock sale price above threshold to trigger conversion (in days)
The number of consecutive trading days in a quarter that the minimum number of trading days must fall within that the common stock price has met a specified threshold to trigger conversion price.
Number Of Consecutive Trading Days In Quarter To Trigger Conversion Price
Number of consecutive trading days in the preceding quarter the minimum trading days must occur in for the sale price to reach threshold to trigger conversion (in days)
The price per share of the conversion feature embedded in the debt instrument for the first conversion date.
Debt Instrument Convertible Conversion Price First Conversion Date
Debt Instrument Convertible Price Next Conversion Date
Senior Notes 2018 [Member]
Senior Notes Total [Member]
Notes Payable not collateralized by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders.
Senior notes due 2017 [Member]
Notes Payable not collateralized by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders.
Senior Notes due 2019 [Member]
Notes Payable not collateralized by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders.
Senior notes due 2022 [Member]
Number of defined contribution plans maintained by the company.
Defined Contribution Plan Number
Number of defined contribution plans maintained by the company
The Roper Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Incentive Plan ("2006 Plan").
Incentive Plan 2006 [Member]
2006 Plan [Member]
The Roper Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated 2000 Incentive Plan ("2000 Plan").
Incentive Plan 2000 [Member]
2000 Plan [Member]
For administrative fee receivables acquired in a business combination, this element represents the fair value of the liability related to the receivable acquired.
Business Combination, Liability Related to Acquired Receivables, Fair Value
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award expires, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Award Expiration Period
Stock options expiration period
This element represents exercise price range 1 of shares authorized and outstanding at the end of period.
Exercise Price Range 1 [Member]
This element represents exercise price range 2 of shares authorized and outstanding at the end of period.
Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
This element represents exercise price range 3 of shares authorized and outstanding at the end of period.
Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
This element represents exercise price range 4 of shares authorized and outstanding at the end of period.
Exercise Price Range 4 [Member]
This element represents exercise price range 5 of shares authorized and outstanding at the end of period.
Exercise Price Range 5 [Member]
This element represents exercise price range 6 of shares authorized and outstanding at the end of period.
Exercise Price Range 6 [Member]
This element represents exercise price range 7 of shares authorized and outstanding at the end of period.
Exercise Price Range 7 [Member]
This element represents exercise price range 8 of shares authorized and outstanding at the end of period.
Exercise Price Range 8 [Member]
This element represents exercise price range 9 of shares authorized and outstanding at the end of period.
Exercise Price Range 9 [Member]
Exercise price range total shares [Member]
Shares Exercised in period
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options Exercised (whole shares)
Options Exercised
Product Warranty Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Line Items]
Total assets [Abstract]
Assets:
Total operating assets for a company, which typically excludes intangible assets and other assets.
Segment Reporting Operating Assets
Operating assets
Segment information for operations in the United States.
United States[Member]
Segment information for sales attributed to Canada based upon the location where the product is ultimately shipped.
Canada [Member]
Segment information for operations not in the United States.
Non US [Member]
Non-U.S. [Member]
Segment information for sales attributed to the rest of the world based upon the location where the product is ultimately shipped.
Rest of the World [Member]
Segment information for sales attributed to other countries not specifically listed based upon the location where the product is ultimately shipped.
Other Geographical Area [Member]
Schedule of Entity Wide Information About Geographic Areas [Line Items]
Amount of total revenue between geographic areas of the same entity.
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue between geographic areas
Sales between geographic areas
Amount of long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets.
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Long Lived Assets Sched
Long Lived Assets
Export sales [Abstract]
Revenues from export sales outside the company's country of domicile.
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Revenue From External Customers Not Located In Country Of Domicile
Sales to Customers Outside the US
Percent of revenues from export sales outside the company's country of domicile.
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Revenue From External Customers Not Located In Entitys Country Of Domicile Attributed To Entitys Country Of Domicile
Export sales from the United States
Minimum percentage of revenue from external customers attributed to a particular foreign country.
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Revenue From External Customers Attributed To Individual Foreign Country Percent Minimum
Minimum percent of total sales generated in Canada
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Revenue From External Customers Not Located In Entitys Country Of Domicile Attributed To Entitys Country Of Domicile as a Percent of revenue
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Revenue From External Customers Not Located In Entitys Country Of Domicile Attributed To Entitys Country Of Domicile (Percent)
Export sales from the United States (in hundredths)
Allowance established for amounts due that are unlikely to be received and for the estimate of customer returns, exchanges, discounts or other forms of anticipated concessions that are treated as a reduction of revenue.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts And Sales Allowances [Member]
Managed Health Care Associates Acquisition member
MHA Acquisition [Member]
Advanced Sensors, Ltd. acquisition member
Advanced Sensors Acquisition [Member]
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options, offset by the cash outflow paid by the company to cover an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award.
Proceeds from stock based compensation, net
The net amount, including income tax payments, of deferred income taxes and income tax credits less the tax benefit from exercise of stock options.
Income taxes
Income taxes payable