Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) 10-K 7 Feb 14 2013 Q4 Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC/	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001037646	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q4	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	29,389,802	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$6

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales	'	'	'
Product Sales	$1,862,026	$1,852,192	$1,826,891
Service Sales	516,946	489,336	482,437
Total Net Sales	2,378,972	2,341,528	2,309,328
Cost of sales	'	'	'
Products Cost of Sales	794,915	811,204	798,682
Service Cost of Sales	302,031	289,269	292,372
Gross profit	1,282,026	1,241,055	1,218,274
Research and development	116,346	112,530	116,139
Selling, general and administrative	692,788	684,026	703,632
Amortization	24,539	21,357	17,808
Interest Expense	22,711	22,764	23,226
Restructuring Charges	19,830	16,687	5,912
Other Charges (Income), Net	3,103	1,090	2,380
Earnings Before Taxes	402,709	382,601	349,177
Provision for taxes	96,615	91,754	79,684
Net earnings	$306,094	$290,847	$269,493
Basic earnings per common share:	'	'	'
Net earnings	$10.22	$9.37	$8.45
Weighted average number of common shares	29,945,954	31,044,532	31,897,779
Diluted earnings per common share:	'	'	'
Net earnings	$9.96	$9.14	$8.21
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	30,728,482	31,824,077	32,839,365

Statement_of_Comprehensive_Inc

Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net earnings	$306,094	$290,847	$269,493
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	21,903	15,641	-18,731
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedging arrangements:	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	-491	-1,748	-4,028
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax	3,496	2,029	1,911
Net actuarial gains (losses)	30,381	-46,792	-79,947
Plan amendments and prior service cost	2,371	18,017	-274
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses and plan amendments and prior service cost	6,775	4,261	2,326
Defined Benefit Plans, Impact of FX on Current Year Change in OCI, net of tax	-2,010	-1,931	3,604
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	62,425	-10,523	-95,139
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$368,519	$280,324	$174,354

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$111,874	$101,702
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $14,856 in 2013 and $14,120 in 2012	466,703	437,390
Inventories	210,414	198,939
Current deferred tax assets, net	57,934	57,007
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	67,062	69,199
Total current assets	913,987	864,237
Property, plant and equipment, Net	514,438	469,421
Goodwill	455,842	452,351
Other intangible assets, net	114,418	117,564
Non-current deferred tax assets, net	24,121	32,681
Other non-current assets	130,013	86,034
Total assets	2,152,819	2,022,288
Current liabilities:	'	'
Trade accounts payable	145,993	142,362
Accrued and other liabilities	116,831	109,844
Accrued compensation and related items	123,493	117,405
Deferred revenue and customer prepayments	83,083	71,435
Taxes payable	61,502	64,000
Current deferred tax liabilities	16,219	15,348
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	17,067	41,600
Total current liabilities	564,188	561,994
Long-term debt	395,960	347,131
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	64,449	45,058
Other non-current liabilities	193,170	240,886
Total liabilities	1,217,767	1,195,069
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)	'	'
Shareholders’ equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares; issued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares, outstanding 29,487,075 and 30,410,006 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	448	448
Additional paid-in capital	653,250	638,705
Treasury stock at cost (15,298,936 and 14,376,005 shares at December 31, 2013. and 2012, respectively)	-1,721,030	-1,463,924
Retained earnings	2,037,420	1,749,451
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-35,036	-97,461
Total shareholders’ equity	935,052	827,219
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$2,152,819	$2,022,288

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowance For Bad Debt	$14,856	$14,120
Preferred stock - par value per share	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock - authorized shares	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock - par value per share	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock - authorized shares	125,000,000	125,000,000
Common stock - issued shares	44,786,011	44,786,011
Common stock - outstanding shares	29,487,075	30,410,006
Treasury shares	15,298,936	14,376,005

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$771,584	$448	$597,195	($1,057,390)	$1,223,130	$8,201
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'	32,425,315	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares	'	450,613	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, Value	20,770	'	'	36,843	-16,073	'
Repurchases of Common Stock, Shares	'	-1,285,827	'	'	'	'
Repurchases of Common Stock, Value	-204,578	'	'	-204,578	'	'
Tax benefit resulting from exercise of certain employee stock options	6,737	'	6,737	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	12,270	'	12,270	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-95,139	'	'	'	'	-95,139
Net earnings	269,493	'	'	'	269,493	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	781,137	448	616,202	-1,225,125	1,476,550	-86,938
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	31,590,101	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares	457,732	457,732	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, Value	21,927	'	'	39,873	-17,946	'
Repurchases of Common Stock, Shares	-1,637,827	-1,637,827	'	'	'	'
Repurchases of Common Stock, Value	-278,672	'	'	-278,672	'	'
Tax benefit resulting from exercise of certain employee stock options	9,318	'	9,318	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	13,185	'	13,185	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-10,523	'	'	'	'	-10,523
Net earnings	290,847	'	'	'	290,847	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	827,219	448	638,705	-1,463,924	1,749,451	-97,461
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	30,410,006	30,410,006	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares	398,646	398,646	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, Value	19,745	'	'	37,870	-18,125	'
Repurchases of Common Stock, Shares	-1,321,577	-1,321,577	'	'	'	'
Repurchases of Common Stock, Value	-294,976	'	'	-294,976	'	'
Tax benefit resulting from exercise of certain employee stock options	1,906	'	1,906	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	12,639	'	12,639	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	62,425	'	'	'	'	62,425
Net earnings	306,094	'	'	'	306,094	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$935,052	$448	$653,250	($1,721,030)	$2,037,420	($35,036)
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	29,487,075	29,487,075	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net earnings	$306,094	$290,847	$269,493
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation	34,765	33,421	31,689
Amortization	24,539	21,357	17,808
Deferred tax provision	8,816	5,420	2,592
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	-1,847	-9,365	-12,612
Share-based compensation	12,639	13,185	12,270
Other	498	1,455	-524
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:	'	'	'
Trade accounts receivable, net	-28,995	-8,760	-53,964
Inventories	-8,484	46,831	-20,281
Other current assets	1,606	3,583	-301
Trade accounts payable	295	-27,881	27,551
Taxes payable	-3,540	7,482	5,374
Accruals and other	-458	-49,871	1,785
Net cash provided by operating activities	345,928	327,704	280,880
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	211	426	2,485
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-82,349	-95,588	-98,500
Acquisitions	-2,661	-2,098	-35,373
Other investing activities	0	0	-903
Net cash used in investing activities	-84,799	-97,260	-132,291
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from borrowings	556,059	445,425	469,599
Repayments of borrowings	-531,045	-563,109	-647,694
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	19,745	21,927	20,770
Repurchases of common stock	-294,976	-278,672	-204,578
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	1,847	9,365	12,612
Acquisition Contingent Consideration Payment	0	-325	-7,750
Debt issuance costs	-1,522	-363	-3,144
Other financing activities	-1,224	-645	-284
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-251,116	-366,397	-360,469
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	159	2,054	-96
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	10,172	-133,899	-211,976
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Beginning	101,702	235,601	447,577
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, End	111,874	101,702	235,601
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	'	'	'
Interest	16,998	19,252	17,804
Taxes	$83,200	$78,009	$69,656

Business_Description_and_Basis

Business Description and Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]	'
Business Description and Basis of Presentation Disclosure	'
	BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (“Mettler-Toledo” or the “Company”) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The Company manufactures weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial, packaging, logistics and food retailing applications. The Company also manufactures several related analytical instruments and provides automated chemistry solutions used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company manufactures metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging and provides solutions for use in certain process analytics applications. The Company’s primary manufacturing facilities are located in China, Switzerland, the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. The Company’s principal executive offices are located in Columbus, Ohio and Greifensee, Switzerland.
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include all entities in which the Company has control, which are its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
	All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
	Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Disclosure	'
	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of three months or less. The carrying value of these cash equivalents approximates fair value.
	Trade Accounts Receivable
	Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company’s best estimate of probable credit losses in its existing trade accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based upon a review of both specific accounts for collection and the age of the accounts receivable portfolio.
	Inventories
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes direct materials, labor and overhead, is generally determined using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. The estimated net realizable value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing. Adjustments to the cost basis of the Company’s inventory are made for excess and obsolete items based on usage, orders and technological obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, reductions in the value of inventory may be required.
	Long-Lived Assets
	a)	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense as incurred. The Company expenses all internal-use software costs incurred in the preliminary project stage and capitalizes certain direct costs associated with the development and purchase of internal-use software within property, plant and equipment. Capitalized costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the software, generally not exceeding 10 years.
	Depreciation and amortization are charged on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
	Buildings and improvements	15 to 50 years
	Machinery and equipment	3 to 12 years
	Computer software	3 to 10 years
	Leasehold improvements	Shorter of useful life or lease term
	b)	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill, representing the excess of purchase price over the net asset value of companies acquired, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The annual evaluation for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are generally based on an assessment of qualitative and quantitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount.
	Other intangible assets include indefinite-lived assets and assets subject to amortization. Where applicable, amortization is charged on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The Company assesses the initial acquisition of intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805 "Business Combinations" and the continued accounting for previously recognized intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 "Intangible - Goodwill and Other" and ASC 360 "Property, Plant and Equipment."
	Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company assesses the need to record impairment losses on long-lived assets with finite lives when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when future estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from use of the asset are less than the asset’s carrying value, with the loss measured as the difference between carrying value and fair value.
	Taxation
	The Company files tax returns in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in the respective jurisdictions in which the Company operates. In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
	Deferred taxes are not provided on the unremitted earnings of subsidiaries outside of the United States when it is expected that these earnings are permanently reinvested. Such earnings may become taxable upon the sale or liquidation of these subsidiaries or upon the remittance of dividends. Deferred taxes are provided when the Company no longer considers subsidiary earnings to be permanently invested, such as in situations where the Company’s subsidiaries plan to make future dividend distributions.
	The Company recognizes accrued amounts of interest and penalties related to its uncertain tax positions as part of income tax expense within its consolidated statement of operations.
	Currency Translation and Transactions
	The reporting currency for the consolidated financial statements of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency for the Company’s operations is generally the applicable local currency. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of companies whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar are included in the consolidated financial statements by translating the assets and liabilities into the reporting currency at the exchange rates applicable at the end of the reporting period. The statements of operations and cash flows of such non-U.S. dollar functional currency operations are translated at the monthly average exchange rates during the year. Translation gains or losses are accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are included as a component of net earnings.
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when title to a product has transferred and any significant customer obligations have been fulfilled. Standard shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point in most countries and, accordingly, title and risk of loss transfers upon shipment. In countries where title cannot legally transfer before delivery, the Company defers revenue recognition until delivery has occurred. The Company generally maintains the right to accept or reject a product return in its terms and conditions and also maintains appropriate accruals for outstanding credits. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in total net sales and the associated expense is recorded in cost of sales for all periods presented. Other than a few small software applications, the Company does not sell software products without the related hardware instrument as the software is embedded in the instrument. The Company’s products typically require no significant production, modification or customization of the hardware or software that is essential to the functionality of the products. To the extent the Company’s solutions have a post-shipment obligation, such as customer acceptance, revenue is deferred until the obligation has been completed. The Company defers product revenue where installation is required, unless such installation is deemed perfunctory. The Company also sometimes enters into certain arrangements that require the separate delivery of multiple goods and/or services. These deliverables are accounted for separately if the deliverables have standalone value and the performance of undelivered items is probable and within the Company's control. The allocation of revenue between the separate deliverables is typically based on the relative selling price at the time of the sale in accordance with a number of factors including service technician billing rates, time to install and geographic location.
	Further, certain products are also sold through indirect distribution channels whereby the distributor assumes any further obligations to the customer upon title transfer. Revenue is recognized on these products upon transfer of title and risk of loss to its distributors. Distributor discounts are offset against revenue at the time such revenue is recognized.
	Service revenue not under contract is recognized upon the completion of the service performed. Spare parts sold on a stand-alone basis are recognized upon title and risk of loss transfer which is generally at the time of shipment. Revenues from service contracts are recognized ratably over the contract period. These contracts represent an obligation to perform repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification and preventative maintenance on a customer’s pre-defined equipment over the contract period. Service contracts are separately priced and payment is typically received from the customer at the beginning of the contract period.
	Research and Development
	Research and development costs primarily consist of salaries, consulting and other costs. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.
	Warranty
	The Company generally offers one-year warranties on most of its products. Product warranties are recorded at the time revenue is recognized. While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service costs incurred in correcting a product failure.
	Employee Termination Benefits
	In situations where contractual termination benefits exist, the Company records accruals for employee termination benefits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. All other employee termination arrangements are recognized and measured at their fair value at the communication date unless the employee is required to render additional service beyond the legal notification period, in which case the liability is recognized ratably over the future service period.
	Earnings per Common Share
	In accordance with the treasury stock method, the Company has included 782,528, 779,545 and 941,586 common equivalent shares in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares for the years ending December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, relating to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units.
	Outstanding options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 23,951, 241,205 and 197,629 shares of common stock for the years ending December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares as such options and restricted stock units would be anti-dilutive.
	Equity-Based Compensation
	The Company applies the fair value methodology in accounting for its equity-based compensation plan.
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company has only limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and does not use them for trading purposes. As described more fully in Note 5, the Company enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to economically hedge certain short-term intercompany balances involving its international businesses. Such contracts limit the Company’s exposure to currency fluctuations on the items they hedge. These contracts are adjusted to fair market value as of each balance sheet date, with the resulting changes in fair value being recognized in other charges (income), consistent with the underlying hedged item.
	The Company also enters into foreign currency forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, to hedge certain forecasted sales. Such contracts limit the Company’s exposure to currency fluctuations on the items they hedge. Changes in fair value of outstanding foreign currency forward contract agreements that are effective as cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income as incurred.
	The Company also enters into interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates. The differential paid or received on interest rate swap agreements is recognized in interest expense over the life of the agreements as incurred. Floating to fixed interest rate swap agreements are accounted for as cash flow hedges. Changes in fair value of outstanding interest rate swap agreements that are effective as cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income as incurred.
	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company measures or monitors certain assets and liabilities on a fair value basis. Fair value is used on a recurring basis for assets and liabilities in which fair value is the primary basis of accounting, mainly derivative instruments. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. The Company applies the fair value hierarchy established under U.S. GAAP and when possible looks to active and observable markets to price identical assets and liabilities. If identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, the Company looks to market observable data for similar assets and liabilities.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In January 2013, the Company adopted ASU 2013-02, to ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income.” The adoption of the guidance requires the Company to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, the Company is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. The adoption of this guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations or on the financial position.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued amendments to ASC 740 "Income Taxes." The amendments provide further guidance to the balance sheet presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss or similar tax loss carryforwards, or tax credit carryforwards exist. The amendments will be effective for public entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company is currently reviewing the implications of this amendment, but does not believe it will have a material impact out consolidated results of operations or on the financial position.

Acquisitions_and_Divestiture

Acquisitions and Divestiture	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURE [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions and Divestiture Disclosure	'
	ACQUISITIONS
	The Company utilizes the acquisition method to account for all business combinations. Contingent consideration is measured at fair value on the acquisition date with subsequent changes in the fair value of contingent considerations classified as a liability recognized in earnings.
	In August 2011, the Company acquired a vision inspection solutions business located in Germany for an aggregate purchase price of $19.4 million that has been integrated into the Company's product inspection product offering. The Company paid additional cash consideration of $0.3 million during the year ending December 31, 2012 related to an earn-out period. Goodwill recorded in connection with this acquisition totaled $10.9 million, which is included in the Company’s Western European Operations segment. The Company also recorded $13.3 million of identified intangibles primarily pertaining to tradename, customer relationships and technology.
	In March 2011, the Company completed acquisitions totaling $15.4 million, of which $12.0 million related to an x-ray inspection solutions business that has been integrated into the Company's product inspection product offering. Goodwill recorded in connection with these acquisitions totaled $4.4 million, of which $1.9 million is included in the Company's U.S. Operations segment and $2.5 million is included in the Company's Swiss Operations segment. The Company also recorded $9.9 million of identified intangibles pertaining to tradename, customer relationships and technology.
	The weighted average amortization periods for the finite-lived intangibles purchased in 2011 are 15 years for tradename, 10 years for technology and 18 years for customer relationships.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INVENTORIES [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure	'
	INVENTORIES
	Inventory consisted of the following at December 31:
		2013		2012
	Raw materials and parts	$	98,244	$	94,450
	Work-in-progress	38,061		36,899
	Finished goods	74,109		67,590
		$	210,414	$	198,939

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments Disclosure	'
	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	The Company has limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and does not use them for trading purposes. As described below, the Company enters into certain interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates. At December 31, 2013, the interest payments associated with 73% of the Company's debt are fixed obligations. The amount of the Company's fixed obligation interest payments may change based upon the expiration dates of its interest rate swap agreement and the level and composition of its debt. The Company also enters into foreign currency forward contracts to limit the Company's exposure to currency fluctuations on the respective hedged items. For additional disclosures on the fair value of financial instruments, see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.
	Cash Flow Hedge
	The Company has an interest rate swap agreement, designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement is a forward-starting swap which had the effect of changing the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments associated with $100 million in forecasted borrowings under the Company’s credit facility to a fixed obligation of 3.24% beginning in October 2010. The swap is recorded at fair value in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $5.3 million and $8.2 million, respectively. The amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were a loss of $0.2 million, $0.1 million net of tax, and a loss of $2.0 million, $1.3 million net of tax, respectively. The effective portion of the loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense was $3.1 million, $1.9 million after tax, for the year ended December 31, 2013 and $3.0 million, $1.9 million after tax for the year ended December 31, 2012, respectively. A derivative loss of $3.0 million, $1.9 million after tax, based upon interest rates on December 31, 2013 is expected to be recognized in earnings in the next twelve months. Through December 31, 2013, the hedge ineffectiveness related to this instrument was not material.
	In June 2013, the Company entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement, designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement will change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments associated with $50 million in forecasted borrowings under the Company's credit agreement to a fixed obligation of 2.52% beginning in October 2015. The swap is recorded in other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheet at its fair value at December 31, 2013 of $1.3 million. The amount recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the year ended December 31, 2013 was a gain of $1.3 million, $0.8 million after tax.
	In July 2012, the Company began entering into foreign currency forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, to hedge certain forecasted intercompany sales denominated in euro with its Swiss-based business. The notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $78.2 million and $78.0 million, respectively. The foreign currency forward contracts are recorded gross at their fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013 in other current assets of $0.3 million and in accrued and other liabilities of $0.1 million, respectively. At December 31, 2012, the foreign currency forward contracts are recorded gross at their fair value in the consolidated balance sheet in accrued and other liabilities of $0.4 million. The Company records the effective portion of the cash flow derivative hedging gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax and reclassifies these amounts into earnings in the period in which the transactions affect earnings. The amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were losses of $1.4 million, $1.1 million after tax, and $0.6 million, $0.5 million after tax. The effective portion of the loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to cost of sales was $2.0 million, $1.6 million after tax, for the year ended December 31, 2013 and $0.2 million, $0.2 million after tax, for the year ended December 31, 2012, respectively. A derivative gain of $0.2 million, $0.1 million after tax, as of December 31, 2013, is expected to be recognized in earnings in the next twelve months. Through December 31, 2013 no hedge ineffectiveness has occurred in relation to this hedge.
	Other Derivatives
	The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts in order to economically hedge short-term intercompany balances largely denominated in Swiss franc and other major European currencies with its foreign businesses. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, these contracts are considered “derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.” Gains or losses on these instruments are reported in current earnings. The foreign currency forward contracts were reported at their fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013 and 2012 in other current assets of $0.7 million and $0.4 million, respectively, and other liabilities of $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The Company recognized in other charges (income), a net gain of $2.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, these contracts had a notional value of $180.3 million and $132.3 million, respectively.
	The Company may be exposed to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to its derivative financial instrument contracts. Counterparties are established banks and financial institutions with high credit ratings. The Company believes that such counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under these contracts.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had derivative assets totaling $2.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, and derivative liabilities totaling $5.8 million and $8.9 million, respectively. The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements, foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges and foreign currency forward contracts that economically hedge short-term intercompany balances are estimated based upon inputs from current valuation information obtained from dealer quotes and priced with observable market assumptions and appropriate valuation adjustments for credit risk. The Company has evaluated the valuation methodologies used to develop the fair values by dealers in order to determine whether such valuations are representative of an exit price in the Company’s principal market. In addition, the Company uses an internally developed model to perform testing on the valuations received from brokers. The Company has also considered both its own credit risk and counterparty credit risk in determining fair value and determined these adjustments were insignificant for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
	The Company had $16.9 million and $13.6 million of cash equivalents at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, the fair value of which is determined through quoted and corroborated prices in active markets. The fair value of cash equivalents approximates cost.
	The difference between the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt is not material and is classified in Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Company's debt is estimated based on either similar issues or other inputs derived from available market information, including interest rates, term of debt and creditworthiness.
	Under U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement consists of observable and unobservable inputs that reflect the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability.
	A fair value hierarchy has been established that categorizes these inputs into three levels:
	Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
	Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
	Level 3: Unobservable inputs
	The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		31-Dec-13								31-Dec-12
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents	$	16,868	$	—	$	16,868	$	—	$	13,636	$	—	$	13,636	$	—
	Interest rate swap agreement	1,269		—		1,269		—		—		—		—		—
	Foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges	268		—		268		—		—		—		—		—
	Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	719		—		719		—		448		—		448		—
	Total	$	19,124	$	—	$	19,124	$	—	$	14,084	$	—	$	14,084	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	5,312	$	—	$	5,312	$	—	$	8,172	$	—	$	8,172	$	—
	Foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedge	103		—		103		—		421		—		421		—
	Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	355		—		355		—		280		—		280		—
	Total	$	5,770	$	—	$	5,770	$	—	$	8,873	$	—	$	8,873	$	—

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure	'
	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following at December 31:
		2013			2012
	Land	$	56,214		$	54,804
	Building and leasehold improvements	212,277			206,744
	Machinery and equipment	361,978			340,834
	Computer software	302,681			247,044
		933,150			849,426
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(418,712		)	(380,005		)
		$	514,438		$	469,421

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure	'
	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The following table shows the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31:
		2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	452,351	$	447,743
	Goodwill acquired	1,049		648
	Foreign currency translation	2,442		3,960
	Balance at year end	$	455,842	$	452,351
	Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter. The Company completed its impairment review and determined that, through December 31, 2013, there had been no impairment of these assets.
	The components of other intangible assets as of December 31 are as follows:
		2013					2012
		Gross		Accumulated			Gross		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Customer relationships	$	98,374	$	(25,313	)	$	96,575	$	(21,928	)
	Proven technology and patents	43,233		(29,763		)	42,960		(28,014		)
	Tradename (finite life)	4,300		(1,619		)	3,972		(1,345		)
	Tradename (indefinite life)	25,108		—			25,061		—
	Other	757		(659		)	745		(462		)
		$	171,772	$	(57,354	)	$	169,313	$	(51,749	)
	The Company recognized amortization expense associated with the above intangible assets of $5.9 million, $7.2 million and $6.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The annual aggregate amortization expense based on the current balance of other intangible assets is estimated at $6.0 million for 2014, $5.4 million for 2015, $5.2 million for 2016, $5.0 million for 2017 and $4.7 million for 2018. The finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from 3 to 45 years. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. Purchased intangibles amortization was $5.3 million, $3.6 million after tax, $6.8 million, $4.5 million after tax and $6.2 million, $4.1 million after tax, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	In addition to the above amortization, the Company recorded amortization expense associated with capitalized software of $18.6 million, $13.9 million and $10.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Warranty

Warranty	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
WARRANTY [Abstract]	'
Product Warranty Disclosure	'
	WARRANTY
	The Company’s accrual for product warranties is included in accrued and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Changes to the Company’s accrual for product warranties for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	16,295		$	16,748
	Accruals for warranties	19,779			17,667
	Payments/utilizations	(19,179		)	(18,343		)
	Foreign currency translation	96			223
	Balance at year end	$	16,991		$	16,295

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure	'
	DEBT
	Debt consisted of the following at December 31:
		2013			2012
	$100 million Senior Notes, interest at 6.30%, due June 25, 2015	$	100,000		$	100,000
	$50 million Senior Notes, interest at 3.67%, due December 17, 2022	50,000			50,000
	$50 million Senior Notes, interest 4.10%, due September 19, 2023	50,000			—
	$800 million Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 75 basis points	195,960			197,131
	Other local arrangements	17,067			41,600
		413,027			388,731
	Less: current portion	(17,067		)	(41,600		)
	Long-term debt	$	395,960		$	347,131
	6.30% Senior Notes
	In 2009, the Company issued and sold $100 million of 6.30% Senior Notes due June 25, 2015 in a private placement. The 6.30% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company.
	Interest on the 6.30% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in June and December. The Company may at any time prepay the 6.30% Senior Notes, in whole or in part (but in an amount not less than 10% of the original aggregate principal amount), at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus a “make-whole” prepayment premium. In the event of a change in control of the Company (as defined in the note purchase agreement), the Company may be required to offer to prepay the 6.30% Senior Notes in whole at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
	The 6.30% Senior Notes contain customary affirmative and negative covenants including, among others, limitations on the Company and its subsidiaries with respect to incurrence of liens and priority indebtedness, disposition of assets, mergers, and transactions with affiliates. The note purchase agreement also requires the Company to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than 3.5 to 1.0 and a consolidated leverage ratio of not more than 3.5 to 1.0. The agreement contains customary events of default with customary grace periods, as applicable. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2013.
	Issuance costs approximating $0.7 million will be amortized to interest expense over the six-year term of the 6.30% Senior Notes.
	3.67% Senior Notes
	In 2012, the Company issued and sold $50 million of 3.67% Senior Notes due December 17, 2022 in a private placement. The 3.67% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Interest is payable semi-annually in June and December.
	The 3.67% Senior Notes contain customary affirmative and negative covenants, change in control and prepayment provisions, that are substantially similar to those contained in the previously issued debt of the Company as described above. The 3.67% Senior Notes also contain customary events of default with customary grace periods, as applicable. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2013.
	Issuance costs approximating $0.4 million will be amortized to interest expense over the ten-year term of the 3.67% Senior Notes.
	4.10% Senior Notes
	In the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued and sold $50 million of 4.10% Senior Notes due September 2023 in a private placement. The 4.10% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Interest on the 4.10% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in March and September of each year, beginning in March 2014.
	The 4.10% Senior Notes contain customary affirmative and negative covenants, change in control and prepayment provisions, that are substantially similar to those contained in the previously issued debt of the Company as described above. The 4.10% Senior Notes also contain customary events of default with customary grace periods, as applicable. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2013.
	Issuance costs approximating $0.4 million will be amortized to interest expense over the ten-year term of the 4.10% Senior Notes.
	Credit Agreement
	In November 2013, the Company entered into an $800 million Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement"), which amended its $880 million Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Prior Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement is provided by a group of financial institutions (similar to the Company's Prior Credit Agreement) and has a maturity date of November 26, 2018. It is a revolving credit facility and is not subject to any scheduled principal payments prior to maturity. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are unsecured.
	Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at current market rates plus a margin based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, which was, as of December 31, 2013, set at LIBOR plus 75 basis points. The Company must also pay facility fees that are tied to its leverage ratio. The Credit Agreement contains covenants that are substantially similar to those contained in the previously issued debt of the Company as described above, with which the Company was in compliance as of December 31, 2013. The Credit Agreement also places certain limitations on the Company, including limiting the ability to incur liens or indebtedness at a subsidiary level. In addition, the Credit Agreement has several events of default. The Company incurred approximately $0.4 million of debt extinguishment costs during 2013 related to the Prior Credit Agreement. The Company capitalized $1.1 million in financing fees during 2013 associated with the Credit Agreement which will be amortized to interest expense through 2018. As of December 31, 2013, approximately $600.0 million was available under the facility.
	The Company’s weighted average interest rate for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was approximately 5% in both years. The carrying value of the Company’s debt obligations approximates fair value.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure	'
	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Common Stock
	The number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock is 125,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.01 per share. Holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to one vote per share. At December 31, 2013, 4,762,751 shares of the Company’s common stock were reserved for issuance pursuant to the Company’s stock option plans.
	Preferred Stock
	The Board of Directors, without further shareholder authorization, is authorized to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share in one or more series and to determine and fix the rights, preferences and privileges of each series, including dividend rights and preferences over dividends on the common stock and one or more series of the preferred stock, conversion rights, voting rights (in addition to those provided by law), redemption rights and the terms of any sinking fund therefore, and rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, including preferences over the common stock and one or more series of the preferred stock. The issuance of shares of preferred stock, or the issuance of rights to purchase such shares, may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company or an unsolicited acquisition proposal.
	Restricted Stock Units
	In 2013 and 2012, the Company granted 29,507 and 43,078 restricted stock units, respectively, to certain employees and directors. The weighted average grant-date fair value of the restricted stock units granted in 2013 and 2012 was $244.90 and $169.37 per unit, respectively, and the restricted units vest ratably primarily over a 5 years-year period. The total fair value of the restricted stock units on the date of grant of $7.2 million for 2013 and $7.3 million for 2012 will be recorded as compensation expense ratably over the vesting period. Approximately $5.5 million and $5.3 million of compensation expense was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Share Repurchase Program
	The Company has a $3 billion share repurchase program, which includes an additional $750 million that was authorized by the Board of Directors during 2013. The Company expects that the authorization will be utilized over the next several years. As of December 31, 2013, there were $892 million of remaining common shares authorized to be repurchased under the program. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from cash balances, borrowings and cash generated from operating activities. Repurchases will be made through open market transactions, and the amount and timing of purchases will depend on business and market conditions, the stock price, trading restrictions, the level of acquisition activity and other factors.
	The Company has purchased 21.5 million shares since the inception of the program through December 31, 2013. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company spent $295.0 million and $278.7 million on the repurchase of 1,321,577 shares and 1,637,827 shares at an average price per share of $223.18 and $170.13, respectively. The Company reissued 398,646 shares and 457,732 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units during 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the period ended December 31, 2013:
		Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax			Net Unrealized			Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items,			Total
					Gain (Loss) on			Net of Tax
					Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements,
					Net of Tax
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	56,012		$	(5,438	)	$	(148,035	)	$	(97,461	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
	Unrealized actuarial gains (loss), prior service costs and plan amendments	—			—			32,752			32,752
	Unrealized gains (loss) on cash flow hedging arrangements	—			(448		)	—			(448		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	21,903			(43		)	(2,010		)	19,850
	Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—			3,496			6,775			10,271
	Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	21,903			3,005			37,517			62,425
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	77,915		$	(2,433	)	$	(110,518	)	$	(35,036	)
	The following table presents amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the twelve months period ended December 31, 2013:
			2013			Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings
	Effective portion of losses on cash flow hedging arrangements:
	Interest rate swap agreements		$	3,081		Interest expense
	Foreign currency forward contracts		2,013			Cost of sales - products
	Total before taxes		5,094
	Provision for taxes		1,598			Provision for taxes
	Total, net of taxes		$	3,496
	Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items:
	Recognition of actuarial losses, plan amendments and prior service cost, before taxes		$	10,426		(a)
	Provision for taxes		3,651			Provision for taxes
	Total, net of taxes		$	6,775
	(a)	These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post-retirement cost. See Note 13 for additional details for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following at December 31:
		2013			2012			2011
	Currency translation adjustment, net of tax	$	77,915		$	56,012		$	40,371
	Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedging arrangements, net of tax	(2,433		)	(5,438		)	(5,719		)
	Pension and post-retirement benefit related items	(154,068		)	(209,775		)	(176,005		)
	Deferred taxes on pension and post-retirement benefit related items	43,550			61,740			54,415
	Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(35,036	)	$	(97,461	)	$	(86,938	)

Equity_Incentive_Plan

Equity Incentive Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN [Abstract]	'
Equity Incentive Disclosure	'
	EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
	The Company’s equity incentive plan provides employees and directors of the Company additional incentives to join and/or remain in the service of the Company as well as to maintain and enhance the long-term performance and profitability of the Company. The Company’s 2013 equity incentive plan was approved by shareholders on May 2, 2013 and provides that 2 million shares of common stock, plus any options outstanding under the Company’s prior option plan that terminate without being exercised, may be the subject of awards. The plan provides for the grant of options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other equity-based awards. The exercise price of options granted shall not be less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of the award. Options primarily vest equally over a five-year period from the date of grant and have a maximum term of up to ten years and six months. Restricted units primarily vest equally over a five-year period from the date of grant. Since 2005, the compensation committee of the Board of Directors has generally granted restricted share units to participating managers and non-qualified stock options to executive officers.
	All share-based compensation arrangements granted to employees, including stock option grants, are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations based on the grant-date fair value of the award over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. Share-based compensation expense is recorded within selling, general and administrative in the consolidated statement of operations with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet.
	The fair values of stock options granted were calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The aggregate intrinsic value of an option is the amount by which the fair value of the underlying stock exceeds its exercise price. The following table summarizes all stock option activity from December 31, 2012 through December 31, 2013:
		Number of			Weighted Average		Aggregate Intrinsic
		Options			Exercise Price		Value (in millions)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	2,104,775			$94.45		$208.90
	Granted	135,858			244.99
	Exercised	(352,602	)		56
	Forfeited	(16,337	)		115.04
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,871,694			$112.57		$243.70
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,377,919			$90.35		$209.80
	The following table details the weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at December 31, 2013 by range of exercise prices:
	Number of Options			Weighted Average				Remaining Contractual		Options
	Outstanding			Exercise Price				Life of Options		Exercisable
								Outstanding
	84,157			$	46.32			1		84,157
	339,250			$	61.57			2.8		339,250
	472,789			$	81.31			5.3		433,569
	298,050			$	108.9			3.9		298,050
	359,084			$	141.51			7.3		181,965
	318,364			$	201.64			9.3		40,928
	1,871,694							5.5		1,377,919
	As of the date granted, the weighted average grant-date fair value of the options granted during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $66.33, $46.72 and $42.43, respectively.
	Such weighted average grant-date fair value was determined using an option pricing model that incorporated the following assumptions:
		2013			2012			2011
	Risk-free interest rate	1.31	%		0.71	%		1.09	%
	Expected life in years	5			5			5
	Expected volatility	28	%		30	%		30	%
	Expected dividend yield	—			—			—
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $60.0 million, $50.9 million and $44.7 million, respectively.
	The total fair value of options vested during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $5.7 million, $6.9 million and $6.8 million, respectively.
	The following table summarizes all restricted stock unit activity from December 31, 2012 through December 31, 2013:
		Number of Restricted			Aggregate Intrinsic
		Stock Units			Value (in millions)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	131,025			$	25.3
	Granted	29,507
	Vested	(46,044	)
	Forfeited	(6,706	)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	107,782			$	26.1
	The total fair value of restricted stock units vested during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $5.6 million, $5.3 million and $4.5 million, respectively.
	At December 31, 2013, a total of 2,753,858 shares of common stock were available for grant in the form of stock options or restricted stock units.
	As of December 31, 2013, the unrecorded deferred share-based compensation balance related to both stock options and restricted stock units was $38.5 million and will be recognized using a straight-line method over an estimated weighted average amortization period of 2.3 years.

Benefit_Plans

Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]	'
Benefits Plans Disclosure	'
	BENEFIT PLANS
	The Company maintains a number of retirement and other post-retirement employee benefit plans.
	Certain subsidiaries sponsor defined contribution plans. Benefits are determined and funded annually based upon the terms of the plans. Amounts recognized as cost under these plans amounted to $17.3 million, $15.7 million and $15.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Certain subsidiaries sponsor defined benefit plans. Benefits are provided to employees primarily based upon years of service and employees’ compensation for certain periods during the last years of employment. Prior to 2002, the Company’s U.S. operations also provided post-retirement medical benefits to their employees. Contributions for medical benefits are related to employee years of service.
	The following tables set forth the change in benefit obligation, the change in plan assets, the funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements for the Company’s defined benefit plans and post-retirement plan at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		U.S. Pension Benefits								Non-U.S. Pension Benefits							Other Benefits						Total
		2013				2012				2013			2012				2013			2012			2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	156,804			$	146,492			$	798,657		$	717,503			$	11,267		$	13,257		$	966,728		$	877,252
	Service cost, gross	494				455				30,315			27,312				216			333			31,025			28,100
	Interest cost	5,755				6,093				19,566			22,104				405			539			25,726			28,736
	Actuarial losses (gains)	(18,226		)		10,184				(11,477		)	68,807				(1,988		)	(2,059		)	(31,691		)	76,932
	Plan amendments and other	—				—				293			(21,915		)		(3,733		)	75			(3,440		)	(21,840		)
	Benefits paid	(6,680		)		(6,420		)		(43,271		)	(36,861		)		(872		)	(878		)	(50,823		)	(44,159		)
	Impact of foreign currency	—				—				20,117			21,707				—			—			20,117			21,707
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	138,147			$	156,804			$	814,200		$	798,657			$	5,295		$	11,267		$	957,642		$	966,728
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	94,734			$	87,904			$	731,040		$	665,126			$	—		$	—		$	825,774		$	753,030
	Actual return on plan assets	12,073				9,501				42,480			47,797				—			—			54,553			57,298
	Employer contributions	17,776				3,749				25,147			22,309				723			803			43,646			26,861
	Plan participants’ contributions	—				—				13,255			12,315				149			75			13,404			12,390
	Benefits paid	(6,680		)		(6,420		)		(43,271		)	(36,861		)		(872		)	(878		)	(50,823		)	(44,159		)
	Impact of foreign currency and other	—				—				17,881			20,354				—			—			17,881			20,354
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	117,903			$	94,734			$	786,532		$	731,040			$	—		$	—		904,435			825,774
	Funded status	$	(20,244	)		$	(62,070	)		$	(27,668	)	$	(67,617	)		$	(5,295	)	$	(11,267	)	$	(53,207	)	$	(140,954	)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
		U.S. Pension Benefits								Non-U.S. Pension Benefits							Other Benefits						Total
		2013				2012				2013			2012				2013			2012			2013			2012
	Other non-current assets	$	—			$	—			$	105,132		$	64,183			$	—		$	—		$	105,132		$	64,183
	Pension and other post-retirement liabilities	(20,244		)		(62,070		)		(132,800		)	(131,800		)		(5,295		)	(11,267		)	(158,339		)	(205,137		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	59,013				89,940				110,965			130,776				(15,910		)	(10,941		)	154,068			209,775
	Total	$	38,769			$	27,870			$	83,297		$	63,159			$	(21,205	)	$	(22,208	)	$	100,861		$	68,821
	The prepaid pension asset is recorded in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The short-term and long-term portion of the accrued pension liability is recorded on the consolidated balance sheet within accrued and other liabilities and other non-current liabilities, respectively. The long-term portion of the accrued pension liabilities and other post-retirement liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $20.2 million and $62.0 million, respectively, for the U.S. defined benefit pension plan, $127.8 million and $126.8 million, respectively, for the non-U.S. plans and $4.8 million and $10.3 million, respectively, for the U.S. post-retirement plan. The current portion of accrued pension liabilities was $0.1 million and $5.0 million at both December 31, 2013 and 2012 for the U.S. defined benefit pension plan and the non-U.S. plans, respectively. The current portion of the U.S. post-retirement plan was $0.5 million and $1.0 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following amounts have been recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes, at December 31, 2013 and have not yet been recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost:
		U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				Other Benefits			Total				Total, After Tax
		Benefits				Benefits
	Plan amendments and prior service cost	$	—			$	(25,137	)		$	(3,598	)	$	(28,735	)		$	(22,413	)
	Actuarial losses (gains)	59,013				136,102				(12,312		)	182,803				132,931
	Total	$	59,013			$	110,965			$	(15,910	)	$	154,068			$	110,518
	The following changes in plan assets and benefit obligations were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes, for the year ended December 31, 2013:
		U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				Other Benefits			Total				Total, After Tax
		Benefits				Benefits
	Net actuarial losses (gains)	$	(23,145	)		$	(18,795	)		$	(1,988	)	$	(43,928	)		$	(30,381	)
	Plan amendments and prior service cost, net	—				17				(3,882		)	(3,865		)		(2,371		)
	Amortization of:
	Actuarial (losses) gains	(7,782		)		(7,398		)		988			(14,192		)		(9,821		)
	Plan amendments and prior service cost	—				3,853				(87		)	3,766				3,046
	Impact of foreign currency	—				2,512				—			2,512				2,010
	Total	$	(30,927	)		$	(19,811	)		$	(4,969	)	$	(55,707	)		$	(37,517	)
	The accumulated benefit obligations at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $138.1 million and $156.8 million, respectively, for the U.S. defined benefit pension plan and $785.8 million and $772.9 million, respectively, for all non-U.S. plans. Certain of the plans included within non-U.S. pension benefits have benefit obligations which exceed the fair value of plan assets. The projected benefit obligation, the accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of assets of these plans as of December 31, 2013 were $183.1 million, $168.4 million and $50.3 million, respectively.
	The assumed discount rates and rates of increase in future compensation levels used in calculating the projected benefit obligations vary according to the economic conditions of the country in which the retirement plans are situated. The weighted average rates used for the purposes of the Company’s plans are as follows:
		U.S.									Non-U.S.
		2013			2012			2011			2013		2012			2011
	Discount rate	4.75	%		3.75	%		4.25	%		2.73	%	2.5	%		3.1	%
	Compensation increase rate	n/a			n/a			n/a			1.61	%	1.6	%		1.75	%
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.5	%		7.75	%		8	%		4.87	%	4.89	%		4.8	%
	The assumed discount rates, rates of increase in future compensation levels and the long-term rate of return used in calculating the net periodic pension cost vary according to the economic conditions of the country in which the retirement plans are situated. The weighted average rates used for the purposes of the Company’s plans are as follows:
		U.S.									Non-U.S.
		2013			2012			2011			2013		2012			2011
	Discount rate	3.75	%		4.25	%		5.25	%		2.5	%	3.1	%		3.6	%
	Compensation increase rate	n/a			n/a			n/a			1.6	%	1.75	%		2.2	%
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.75	%		8	%		8	%		4.89	%	4.8	%		4.94	%
	Net periodic pension cost for the defined benefit plans includes the following components for the years ended December 31:
	U.S.											Non-U.S.
	2013				2012				2011			2013				2012			2011
Service cost, net	$	494			$	455			$	331		$	17,386			$	15,011		$	13,699
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	5,755				6,093				6,422			19,566				22,104			24,637
Expected return on plan assets	(7,154		)		(6,965		)		(7,499		)	(35,048		)		(32,989		)	(34,325		)
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains) and prior service costs	7,782				7,664				5,103			3,545				210			(339		)
Net periodic pension cost	$	6,877			$	7,247			$	4,357		$	5,449			$	4,336		$	3,672
Net periodic post-retirement benefit (credit)/cost for the U.S. post-retirement plan includes the following components for the years ended December 31:
	2013				2012				2011
Service cost	$	216			$	333			$	304
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	405				539				731
Net amortization and deferral	(901		)		(753		)		(692		)
Net periodic post-retirement benefit (credit)/cost	$	(280	)		$	119			$	343
The amounts remaining in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that are expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost during 2014 are as follows:
	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S.				Other Benefits			Total
	Benefits				Pension Benefits
Plan amendments and prior service costs	$	—			$	(3,941	)		$	(779	)	$	(4,720	)
Actuarial losses (gains)	4,845				4,246				(1,436		)	7,655
Total	$	4,845			$	305			$	(2,215	)	$	2,935
The projected post-retirement benefit obligation was principally determined using discount rates of 4.75% in 2013, 3.75% in 2012 and 4.25% in 2011. Net periodic post-retirement benefit cost was principally determined using discount rates of 3.75% in 2013 and 4.25% in 2012, and 5.25% in 2011. The health care cost trend rate was 8.00% in 2013 and 2012 and 9.00% in 2011, decreasing to 5.00% in 2020.
The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation and net periodic post-retirement benefit cost. A one-percentage-point change in health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
	One-Percentage-Point				One-Percentage-Point
	Increase				Decrease
Effect on total of service and interest cost components	$	56			$	(50	)
Effect on post-retirement benefit obligation	$	208			$	(190	)
The Company’s overall asset investment strategy is to achieve long-term growth while minimizing volatility by widely diversifying among asset types and strategies. Target asset allocations and investment return criteria are established by the pension committee or designated officers of each plan. Target asset allocation ranges for the U.S. pension plan include 30-50% equity securities, 15-35% fixed income securities and 25-45% other types of investments. International plan assets relate primarily to the Company’s Swiss plan with target allocations of 25-45% in equities, 35-55% in fixed income securities and 15-25% in other types of investments. Actual results are monitored against targets and the trustees are required to report to the members of each plan, including an analysis of investment performance on an annual basis at a minimum. Day-to-day asset management is typically performed by third-party asset managers, reporting to the pension committees or designated officers.
The long-term rate of return on plan asset assumptions used to determine pension expense under U.S. GAAP are generally based on estimated future returns for the target investment mix determined by the trustees as well as historical investment performance.
The following table presents the fair value measurement of the Company’s plan assets by hierarchy level:
	December 31, 2013															December 31, 2012
	Quoted				Observable				Unobservable			Total				Quoted			Observable			Unobservable			Total
	Prices in				Inputs for				Inputs							Prices in			Inputs for			Inputs
	Active				Identical				(Level 3)							Active			Identical			(Level 3)
	Markets for				Assets											Markets for			Assets
	Identical				(Level 2)											Identical			(Level 2)
	Assets															Assets
	(Level 1)															(Level 1)
Asset Category:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	129,932			$	—			$	—		$	129,932			$	141,020		$	—		$	—		$	141,020
Equity Securities:
Mettler-Toledo Stock	3,425				—				—			3,425				3,284			—			—			3,284
Equity Mutual Funds:
U.S.(1)	5,960				27,652				—			33,612				25,880			21,268			—			47,148
International(2)	44,149				54,120				—			98,269				37,982			46,312			—			84,294
Emerging Markets(3)	78,392				5,773				—			84,165				36,449			5,704			—			42,153
Fixed Income Securities:
Corporate/Government	129,155				—				—			129,155				66,331			—			—			66,331
Bonds(4)
Fixed Income Mutual Funds:
Insurance Contracts(5)	—				24,633				1,475			26,108				—			23,015			1,726			24,741
Core Bond(6)	146,857				36,327				—			183,184				147,853			35,980			—			183,833
Real Asset Mutual Funds:
Real Estate(7)	66,431				—				—			66,431				62,172			—			—			62,172
Commodities(8)	23,293				3,323				23,136			49,752				30,976			3,775			22,986			57,737
Other Types of Investments:
Global Allocation Funds(9)	12,002				11,088				—			23,090				29,504			8,572			—			38,076
Multi-Strategy Fund of	—				—				77,312			77,312				—			—			74,985			74,985
Hedge Funds(10)
	$	639,596			$	162,916			$	101,923		$	904,435			$	581,451		$	144,626		$	99,697		$	825,774
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-1	Represents primarily large capitalization equity mutual funds tracking the S&P 500 Index.
-2	Represents all capitalization core and value equity mutual funds located primarily in Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada.
-3	Represents core and growth mutual funds and funds of mutual funds invested in emerging markets primarily in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia.
-4	Represents investments in high-grade corporate and government bonds located in Switzerland and the European Union.
-5	Represents fixed and variable rate annuity contracts provided by insurance companies.
-6	Represents fixed income mutual funds invested in the U.S., the United Kingdom, Switzerland and European government bonds, high-grade corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.
-7	Represents mutual funds invested in real estate located primarily in Switzerland.
-8	Represents commodity funds invested across a broad range of sectors.
-9	Represents mutual funds invested globally in both equities and fixed income securities.
-10	Represents primarily equity investments to profit from long and short equity positions, economic and government driven events and relative value and tactical trading strategies.
The fair value of the Company’s stock and corporate and government bonds are valued at the year end closing price as reported on the securities exchange on which they are traded. Mutual funds are valued at the exchange-listed year end closing price or at the net asset value of shares held by the fund at the end of the year. Insurance contracts are valued by discounting the related cash flows using a current year end market rate or at cash surrender value, which is presumed to equal fair value. Funds of hedge funds are valued at the net asset value of shares held by the fund at the end of the year.
The following table presents a rollforward of activity for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 for level 3 asset categories:
	Multi-				Commodities				Insurance			Convertible				Total
	Strategy								Contract			Preferred
	Fund of											Equity
	Hedge											Certificates
	Funds
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	78,650			$	21,816			$	1,661		$	14,366			$	116,493
Actual return on plan assets:
Related to assets held at end of year	1,099				533				31			—				1,663
Related to assets sold during the year	317				—				3			2,240				2,560
Purchases	8,638				—				161			—				8,799
Sales	(15,418		)		—				(165		)	(16,636		)		(32,219		)
Impact of foreign currency	1,699				637				35			30				2,401
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	74,985			$	22,986			$	1,726		$	—			$	99,697
Actual return on plan assets:
Related to assets held at end of year	1,420				(449		)		69			—				1,040
Purchases	11,792				—				127			—				11,919
Sales	(12,691		)		—				(519		)	—				(13,210		)
Impact of foreign currency	1,806				599				72			—				2,477
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	77,312			$	23,136			$	1,475		$	—			$	101,923
There were no transfers between any asset levels during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
	U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				Other Benefits Net of			Total
	Benefits				Benefits				Subsidy
2014	$	7,082			$	43,703			$	508		$	51,293
2015	7,268				42,903				510			50,681
2016	7,489				44,259				491			52,239
2017	7,842				45,016				493			53,351
2018	8,129				44,480				499			53,108
2019-2023	44,543				224,801				2,516			271,860
The Company made voluntary incremental pension contributions of $17.6 million in 2013 and $1.0 million in 2012 to increase the funded status of its pension plans. The Company does not expect to receive any refunds from its benefit plans during 2014.
In 2014, the Company expects to make employer pension contributions of approximately $21.8 million to its non-U.S. pension plan and employer contributions of approximately $0.5 million to its U.S. post-retirement medical plan.

Taxes

Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
TAXES [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure	'
	TAXES
	The sources of the Company’s earnings before taxes were as follows for the years ending December 31:
		2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	18,119		$	32,296		$	(6,758	)
	Non-United States	384,590			350,305			355,935
	Earnings before taxes	$	402,709		$	382,601		$	349,177
	The provisions for taxes consist of:
		Current			Deferred			Total
	Year ended December 31, 2013:
	United States federal	$	—		$	8,249		$	8,249
	State and local	1,459			965			2,424
	Non-United States	86,340			(398		)	85,942
	Total	$	87,799		$	8,816		$	96,615
	Year ended December 31, 2012:
	United States federal	$	—		$	12,341		$	12,341
	State and local	1,372			87			1,459
	Non-United States	84,962			(7,008		)	77,954
	Total	$	86,334		$	5,420		$	91,754
	Year ended December 31, 2011:
	United States federal	$	—		$	(9,111	)	$	(9,111	)
	State and local	1,512			(482		)	1,030
	Non-United States	75,580			12,185			87,765
	Total	$	77,092		$	2,592		$	79,684
	The provisions for tax expense for the years ending December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 differed from the amounts computed by applying the United States federal income tax rate of 35% to the earnings before taxes as a result of the following:
		2013			2012			2011
	Expected tax	$	140,948		$	133,910		$	122,212
	United States state and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	1,167			1,459			1,030
	Change in valuation allowance	1,178			—			—
	Other non-United States income taxes at other than a 35% rate	(50,041		)	(44,288		)	(36,814		)
	Other, net	3,363			673			(6,744		)
	Total provision for taxes	$	96,615		$	91,754		$	79,684
	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below at December 31, 2013:
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Inventory	$	23,957		$	20,615
	Accrued and other liabilities	74,755			67,426
	Accrued post-retirement benefit and pension costs	48,296			62,980
	Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	43,939			39,018
	Other	12,832			17,938
	Total deferred tax assets	203,779			207,977
	Less valuation allowance	(31,697		)	(23,177		)
	Total deferred tax assets less valuation allowance	172,082			184,800
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventory	4,155			3,788
	Property, plant and equipment	51,763			47,172
	Rainin intangibles amortization	59,889			54,507
	Prepaid post-retirement benefit and pension costs	44,049			39,593
	International earnings	10,838			10,458
	Total deferred tax liabilities	170,694			155,518
	Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$	1,388		$	29,282
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	17,780		$	20,150
	Increases related to current tax positions	2,024			2,470
	Increases related to prior year tax positions	1,137			—
	Decreases related to prior year tax positions	(362		)	(378		)
	Foreign currency translation (decreases) increases to prior year tax positions	101			58
	Decreases relating to taxing authority settlements	(393		)	(128		)
	Decreases resulting from a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations	(1,439		)	(4,392		)
	Unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$	18,848		$	17,780
	Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $15.5 million and $14.0 million, respectively of tax benefits that if recognized, would reduce the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company recognizes accrued amounts of interest and penalties related to its uncertain tax positions as part of its income tax expense within its consolidated statement of operations. The amount of accrued interest and penalties included within other non-current liabilities within the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $1.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively.
	The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the unrecognized tax benefit balance could change over the next twelve months, primarily related to potential disputes raised by the taxing authorities over income and expense recognition. An estimate of the range of these increases cannot currently be made. However, the Company does not expect a change would have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	The Company has recorded valuation allowances related to certain of its deferred income tax assets due to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of future benefits from such assets. The potential decrease or increase of the valuation allowance in the near term is dependent on the future ability of the Company to realize the deferred tax assets that are affected by the future profitability of operations in various worldwide jurisdictions. The $8.5 million increase and $11.6 million decrease in the total valuation allowance during 2013 and 2012, respectively, are primarily attributable to changes in the foreign tax credit carryforward and foreign currency fluctuation differences.
The deferred tax assets and valuation allowance as of December 31, 2013 do not include certain deferred tax assets that arose directly from (or the use of which was postponed by) tax deductions related to equity compensation in excess of compensation expense recorded. Shareholders' equity will be increased by $32.5 million if and when such deferred tax assets are ultimately realized.
Certain adjustments have been made to prior year amounts to correct the presentation of deferred taxes in the consolidated balance sheet.  In the fourth quarter of 2013, we reduced December 31, 2012 non-current deferred tax assets and non-current deferred tax liabilities by $94 million in order to offset deferred tax balances within the same jurisdiction in accordance with ASC 740 (Income Taxes).  This revision did not affect the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for any period.
At December 31, 2013, the Company has various U.S. state net operating losses and various foreign net operating losses that have various expiration periods.
The Company plans to repatriate earnings from China, Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom and certain other countries in future years and believes that there will be no additional cost associated with the repatriation of such foreign earnings other than withholding taxes. All other undistributed earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested.
During the third quarter of 2011, the Company recorded discrete tax items resulting in a net tax benefit $3.8 million, primarily related to the favorable resolution of certain prior year tax matters.
As of December 31, 2013, the major jurisdictions for which the Company is subject to examinations are Germany for years after 2008, the United States after 2009, France after 2010, Switzerland after 2009, the United Kingdom after 2010 and China after 2011. Additionally, the Company is currently under examination in various taxing jurisdictions in which it conducts business operations. While the Company has not yet received any material assessments from these taxing authorities, the Company believes that adequate amounts of taxes and related interest and penalties have been provided for any adverse adjustments as a result of these examinations and that the ultimate outcome of these examinations will not result in a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.

Restructuring_Charges

Restructuring Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure	'
	RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
	During 2012 and 2013, we initiated additional cost reduction measures in response to global economic conditions. For the years ending December 31, 2013 and 2012, we have incurred $19.8 million and $16.7 million, respectively, of restructuring expenses which primarily comprise employee related costs. Liabilities related to restructuring activities are included in accrued and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.
	A rollforward of the Company’s accrual for restructuring activities for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		Employee			Other			Total
		Related
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	7,469		$	100		$	7,569
	Restructuring charges	14,652			2,035			16,687
	Cash payments / utilization	(10,746		)	(1,845		)	(12,591		)
	Impact of foreign currency	280			—			280
	Balance at December 31, 2012	11,655			290			11,945
	Restructuring charges	15,196			4,634			19,830
	Cash payments / utilization	(14,156		)	(4,793		)	(18,949		)
	Impact of foreign currency	359			—			359
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	13,054		$	131		$	13,185

Other_Charges_Income_Net

Other Charges (Income), Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET [Abstract]	'
Other Charges (Income), Net Disclosure	'
	OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET
	Other charges (income), net consists primarily of (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions, interest income and other items.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Operating Leases
	The Company leases certain of its facilities and equipment under operating leases. The future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows at December 31, 2013:
	2014	$	33,028
	2015	24,980
	2016	16,063
	2017	10,024
	2018	7,418
	Thereafter	10,004
	Total	$	101,517
	Rent expense for operating leases amounted to $37.0 million, $36.7 million and $34.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Legal
	The Company is party to various legal proceedings, including certain environmental matters, incidental to the normal course of business. Management does not expect that any of such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure	'
	SEGMENT REPORTING
	The Company has five reportable segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations and Other. U.S. Operations represent certain of the Company’s marketing and producing organizations located in the United States. Western European Operations include the Company’s marketing and producing organizations in Western Europe, excluding operations located in Switzerland. Swiss Operations include marketing and producing organizations located in Switzerland as well as extensive R&D operations that are responsible for the development, production and marketing of precision instruments, including weighing, analytical and measurement technologies for use in a variety of industrial and laboratory applications. Chinese Operations represent the Company’s marketing and producing organizations located in China. The Company’s market organizations are geographically focused and are responsible for all aspects of the Company’s sales and service. Operating segments that exist outside these reportable segments are included in Other.
	The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates performance based on segment profit for segment reporting (gross profit less research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses, before amortization, interest expense, restructuring charges, other charges (income), net and taxes). Inter-segment sales and transfers are priced to reflect consideration of market conditions and the regulations of the countries in which the transferring entities are located.
	The following tables show the operations of the Company’s operating segments:
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013		Net Sales to			Net Sales to				Total Net				Segment				Depreciation		Total Assets			Purchase of			Goodwill
			External			Other				Sales				Profit									Property, Plant
			Customers			Segments																	and Equipment
	U.S. Operations		$	720,568		$	81,283			$	801,851			$	138,366			$	6,223	$	1,242,501		$	(6,297	)	$	307,933
	Swiss Operations		127,031			440,177				567,208				151,743				6,576		1,090,353			(6,801		)	24,288
	Western European Operations		674,620			111,707				786,327				111,828				4,708		1,059,525			(6,096		)	108,662
	Chinese Operations		407,131			149,084				556,215				122,214				6,527		731,650			(6,200		)	746
	Other(a)		449,622			6,308				455,930				49,228				2,694		257,141			(7,172		)	14,213
	Eliminations and Corporate(b)		—			(788,559		)		(788,559		)		(100,487		)		8,037		(2,228,351		)	(49,783		)	—
	Total		$	2,378,972		$	—			$	2,378,972			$	472,892			$	34,765	$	2,152,819		$	(82,349	)	$	455,842
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012		Net Sales to			Net Sales to				Total Net				Segment				Depreciation		Total Assets			Purchase of			Goodwill
			External			Other				Sales				Profit									Property, Plant
			Customers			Segments																	and Equipment
	U.S. Operations		$	699,361		$	78,759			$	778,120			$	138,894			$	5,799	$	1,128,902		$	(10,988	)	$	307,933
	Swiss Operations		124,362			406,485				530,847				133,691				7,194		922,620			(5,529		)	23,684
	Western European Operations		644,361			101,952				746,313				95,523				4,947		975,174			(5,504		)	105,522
	Chinese Operations		432,255			123,669				555,924				125,217				5,567		631,075			(9,872		)	717
	Other(a)		441,189			6,538				447,727				48,857				2,653		237,232			(5,542		)	14,495
	Eliminations and Corporate(b)		—			(717,403		)		(717,403		)		(97,683		)		7,261		(1,872,715		)	(58,153		)	—
	Total		$	2,341,528		$	—			$	2,341,528			$	444,499			$	33,421	$	2,022,288		$	(95,588	)	$	452,351
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011		Net Sales to			Net Sales to				Total Net				Segment				Depreciation		Total Assets			Purchase of			Goodwill
			External			Other				Sales				Profit									Property, Plant
			Customers			Segments																	and Equipment
	U.S. Operations		$	665,245		$	80,013			$	745,258			$	121,398			$	5,757	$	1,037,238		$	(6,926	)	$	307,485
	Swiss Operations		143,520			411,788				555,308				113,997				7,581		795,828			(8,178		)	22,986
	Western European Operations		692,348			107,585				799,933				99,969				5,065		963,563			(4,962		)	101,899
	Chinese Operations		388,592			126,550				515,142				120,857				4,920		366,442			(15,601		)	710
	Other(a)		419,623			6,348				425,971				50,045				2,161		328,867			(4,088		)	14,663
	Eliminations and Corporate(b)		—			(732,284		)		(732,284		)		(107,763		)		6,205		(1,377,028		)	(58,745		)	—
	Total		$	2,309,328		$	—			$	2,309,328			$	398,503			$	31,689	$	2,114,910		$	(98,500	)	$	447,743
	_______________________________________
	(a)	Other includes reporting units in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and other countries.
	(b)	Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions as well as certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.
	A reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit follows:
		2013			2012				2011
	Earnings before taxes	$	402,709		$	382,601			$	349,177
	Amortization	24,539			21,357				17,808
	Interest expense	22,711			22,764				23,226
	Restructuring charges	19,830			16,687				5,912
	Other charges (income), net	3,103			1,090				2,380
	Segment profit	$	472,892		$	444,499			$	398,503
	During 2013 restructuring charges of $19.8 million were recognized, of which $1.7 million, $8.0 million, $7.7 million, $2.0 million, and $0.4 million relate to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese, and Other Operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $16.7 million were recognized in 2012, of which $1.7 million, $5.7 million, $7.8 million, $1.1 million, and $0.4 million relate to the Company's U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese, and Other Operations, respectively.
	The Company sells precision instruments, including weighing instruments and certain analytical and measurement technologies, and related services to a variety of customers and industries. None of these customers account for more than 1% of net sales. Service revenues are primarily derived from repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification and preventative maintenance.
	A breakdown of the Company's sales by product category for the years ended December 31 follows:
		2013			2012				2011
	Laboratory	$	1,100,632		$	1,071,299			$	1,047,319
	Industrial	1,065,605			1,063,653				1,038,871
	Retail	212,735			206,576				223,138
	Total net sales	$	2,378,972		$	2,341,528			$	2,309,328
	In certain circumstances, our operating segments sell directly into other geographies. A breakdown of net sales to external customers by geographic customer destination and property, plant and equipment, net for the years ended December 31 follows:
		Net Sales											Property, Plant and
													Equipment, Net
		2013			2012				2011				2013				2012
	United States	$	664,665		$	643,902			$	612,643			$	133,323			$	66,978
	Other Americas	168,347			161,853				159,756				4,831				4,074
	Total Americas	833,012			805,755				772,399				138,154				71,052
	Germany	195,521			183,859				200,062				29,008				26,404
	France	122,658			123,007				136,589				6,737				6,781
	United Kingdom	65,922			62,389				66,321				6,001				6,103
Switzerland	74,574			65,430				79,376				243,697				275,944
Other Europe	377,353			355,266				379,784				7,936				6,767
Total Europe	836,028			789,951				862,132				293,379				321,999
China	396,620			422,894				379,791				74,546				69,784
Rest of World	313,312			322,928				295,006				8,359				6,586
Total Asia/Rest of World	709,932			745,822				674,797				82,905				76,370
Total	$	2,378,972		$	2,341,528			$	2,309,328			$	514,438			$	469,421

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure	'
	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
	Quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	2013
	Net sales	$	524,353		$	578,680		$	591,686		$	684,253
	Gross profit	279,253			308,843			318,573			375,357
	Net earnings	$	52,544		$	69,062		$	74,326		$	110,162
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Net earnings	$	1.73		$	2.29		$	2.49		$	3.72
	Weighted average number of common shares	30,299,569			30,119,889			29,818,218			29,596,949
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Net earnings	$	1.69		$	2.24		$	2.43		$	3.63
	Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	31,101,979			30,849,934			30,579,954			30,366,603
	Market price per share:
	High	$	221.56		$	228		$	242.56		$	253.27
	Low	$	196.72		$	197.91		$	205.55		$	233.71
	2012
	Net sales	$	535,400		$	570,283		$	578,553		$	657,292
	Gross profit	277,102			299,008			308,157			356,788
	Net earnings	$	52,327		$	61,704		$	72,183		$	104,633
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Net earnings	$	1.66		$	1.97		$	2.34		$	3.43
	Weighted average number of common shares	31,531,915			31,267,660			30,846,062			30,532,491
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Net earnings	$	1.62		$	1.93		$	2.28		$	3.35
	Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	32,386,924			32,038,928			31,599,081			31,271,377
	Market price per share:
	High	$	189.67	185.08	$	185.08	195	$	177.44	185.08	$	195
	Low	$	152.19	150.57	$	150.57	161.8	$	148.68	150.57	$	161.8

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure	'
	Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (in thousands)
	Column A	Column B		Column C					Column D		Column E
				Additions
				-1		-2
		Balance at the		Charged to		Charged to					Balance at End
		Beginning of		Costs and Expenses		Other Accounts					of Period
	Description	Period							-Deductions-
						Note (A)			Note (B)
	Accounts receivable — allowance for doubtful accounts:
	Year ended December 31, 2013	$	14,120	$	1,775	$	115		$	1,154	$	14,856
	Year ended December 31, 2012	$	12,317	$	2,106	$	267		$	570	$	14,120
	Year ended December 31, 2011	$	11,536	$	1,933	$	(220	)	$	932	$	12,317
	Deferred tax valuation allowance:
	Year ended December 31, 2013	$	23,177	$	—	$	10,131		$	1,611	$	31,697
	Year ended December 31, 2012	$	34,738	$	—	$	4,764		$	16,325	$	23,177
	Year ended December 31, 2011	$	44,669	$	—	$	912		$	10,843	$	34,738
	_______________________________________
	Note (A)
	For accounts receivable, amounts comprise currency translation adjustments.
	For deferred tax valuation allowance in 2013, 2012 and 2011, amounts relate primarily to changes in foreign tax credit carryforwards and foreign currency differences recorded through other comprehensive income.
	Note (B)
	For accounts receivable, amounts represent excess of uncollectible balances written off over recoveries of accounts previously written off.
	For deferred tax valuation allowance, the decrease in 2013 relates primarily to decreases in foreign tax loss carryforwards, while in 2012 and 2011 the reductions relate primarily to a decrease of recorded foreign tax credit and research and development tax credits.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of three months or less. The carrying value of these cash equivalents approximates fair value.
Trade Accounts Receivable, Policy	'
	Trade Accounts Receivable
	Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company’s best estimate of probable credit losses in its existing trade accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based upon a review of both specific accounts for collection and the age of the accounts receivable portfolio.
Inventories, Policy	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes direct materials, labor and overhead, is generally determined using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. The estimated net realizable value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing. Adjustments to the cost basis of the Company’s inventory are made for excess and obsolete items based on usage, orders and technological obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, reductions in the value of inventory may be required.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy	'
	Long-Lived Assets
	a)	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense as incurred. The Company expenses all internal-use software costs incurred in the preliminary project stage and capitalizes certain direct costs associated with the development and purchase of internal-use software within property, plant and equipment. Capitalized costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the software, generally not exceeding 10 years.
	Depreciation and amortization are charged on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
	Buildings and improvements	15 to 50 years
	Machinery and equipment	3 to 12 years
	Computer software	3 to 10 years
	Leasehold improvements	Shorter of useful life or lease term
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy	'
	b)	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill, representing the excess of purchase price over the net asset value of companies acquired, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The annual evaluation for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are generally based on an assessment of qualitative and quantitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount.
	Other intangible assets include indefinite-lived assets and assets subject to amortization. Where applicable, amortization is charged on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The Company assesses the initial acquisition of intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805 "Business Combinations" and the continued accounting for previously recognized intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 "Intangible - Goodwill and Other" and ASC 360 "Property, Plant and Equipment."
Accounting for Impairment of Long Lived Assets, Policy	'
	Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company assesses the need to record impairment losses on long-lived assets with finite lives when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when future estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from use of the asset are less than the asset’s carrying value, with the loss measured as the difference between carrying value and fair value.
Income Tax, Policy	'
	Taxation
	The Company files tax returns in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in the respective jurisdictions in which the Company operates. In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
	Deferred taxes are not provided on the unremitted earnings of subsidiaries outside of the United States when it is expected that these earnings are permanently reinvested. Such earnings may become taxable upon the sale or liquidation of these subsidiaries or upon the remittance of dividends. Deferred taxes are provided when the Company no longer considers subsidiary earnings to be permanently invested, such as in situations where the Company’s subsidiaries plan to make future dividend distributions.
	The Company recognizes accrued amounts of interest and penalties related to its uncertain tax positions as part of income tax expense within its consolidated statement of operations.
Currency Transactions and Translations Policy	'
	Currency Translation and Transactions
	The reporting currency for the consolidated financial statements of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency for the Company’s operations is generally the applicable local currency. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of companies whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar are included in the consolidated financial statements by translating the assets and liabilities into the reporting currency at the exchange rates applicable at the end of the reporting period. The statements of operations and cash flows of such non-U.S. dollar functional currency operations are translated at the monthly average exchange rates during the year. Translation gains or losses are accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are included as a component of net earnings.
Revenue Recognition, Policy	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when title to a product has transferred and any significant customer obligations have been fulfilled. Standard shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point in most countries and, accordingly, title and risk of loss transfers upon shipment. In countries where title cannot legally transfer before delivery, the Company defers revenue recognition until delivery has occurred. The Company generally maintains the right to accept or reject a product return in its terms and conditions and also maintains appropriate accruals for outstanding credits. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in total net sales and the associated expense is recorded in cost of sales for all periods presented. Other than a few small software applications, the Company does not sell software products without the related hardware instrument as the software is embedded in the instrument. The Company’s products typically require no significant production, modification or customization of the hardware or software that is essential to the functionality of the products. To the extent the Company’s solutions have a post-shipment obligation, such as customer acceptance, revenue is deferred until the obligation has been completed. The Company defers product revenue where installation is required, unless such installation is deemed perfunctory. The Company also sometimes enters into certain arrangements that require the separate delivery of multiple goods and/or services. These deliverables are accounted for separately if the deliverables have standalone value and the performance of undelivered items is probable and within the Company's control. The allocation of revenue between the separate deliverables is typically based on the relative selling price at the time of the sale in accordance with a number of factors including service technician billing rates, time to install and geographic location.
	Further, certain products are also sold through indirect distribution channels whereby the distributor assumes any further obligations to the customer upon title transfer. Revenue is recognized on these products upon transfer of title and risk of loss to its distributors. Distributor discounts are offset against revenue at the time such revenue is recognized.
	Service revenue not under contract is recognized upon the completion of the service performed. Spare parts sold on a stand-alone basis are recognized upon title and risk of loss transfer which is generally at the time of shipment. Revenues from service contracts are recognized ratably over the contract period. These contracts represent an obligation to perform repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification and preventative maintenance on a customer’s pre-defined equipment over the contract period. Service contracts are separately priced and payment is typically received from the customer at the beginning of the contract period.
Research and Development Expense, Policy	'
	Research and Development
	Research and development costs primarily consist of salaries, consulting and other costs. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.
Warranty, Policy	'
	Warranty
	The Company generally offers one-year warranties on most of its products. Product warranties are recorded at the time revenue is recognized. While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service costs incurred in correcting a product failure.
Employee Termination Benefits, Policy	'
	Employee Termination Benefits
	In situations where contractual termination benefits exist, the Company records accruals for employee termination benefits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. All other employee termination arrangements are recognized and measured at their fair value at the communication date unless the employee is required to render additional service beyond the legal notification period, in which case the liability is recognized ratably over the future service period.
Earnings per Common Share, Policy	'
	Earnings per Common Share
	In accordance with the treasury stock method, the Company has included 782,528, 779,545 and 941,586 common equivalent shares in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares for the years ending December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, relating to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units.
	Outstanding options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 23,951, 241,205 and 197,629 shares of common stock for the years ending December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares as such options and restricted stock units would be anti-dilutive.
Equity Based Compensation, Policy	'
	Equity-Based Compensation
	The Company applies the fair value methodology in accounting for its equity-based compensation plan.
Derivatives Financial Instruments, Policy	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company has only limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and does not use them for trading purposes. As described more fully in Note 5, the Company enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to economically hedge certain short-term intercompany balances involving its international businesses. Such contracts limit the Company’s exposure to currency fluctuations on the items they hedge. These contracts are adjusted to fair market value as of each balance sheet date, with the resulting changes in fair value being recognized in other charges (income), consistent with the underlying hedged item.
	The Company also enters into foreign currency forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, to hedge certain forecasted sales. Such contracts limit the Company’s exposure to currency fluctuations on the items they hedge. Changes in fair value of outstanding foreign currency forward contract agreements that are effective as cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income as incurred.
	The Company also enters into interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates. The differential paid or received on interest rate swap agreements is recognized in interest expense over the life of the agreements as incurred. Floating to fixed interest rate swap agreements are accounted for as cash flow hedges. Changes in fair value of outstanding interest rate swap agreements that are effective as cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income as incurred.
Fair Value Measurements, Policy	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company measures or monitors certain assets and liabilities on a fair value basis. Fair value is used on a recurring basis for assets and liabilities in which fair value is the primary basis of accounting, mainly derivative instruments. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. The Company applies the fair value hierarchy established under U.S. GAAP and when possible looks to active and observable markets to price identical assets and liabilities. If identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, the Company looks to market observable data for similar assets and liabilities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In January 2013, the Company adopted ASU 2013-02, to ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income.” The adoption of the guidance requires the Company to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, the Company is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. The adoption of this guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations or on the financial position.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued amendments to ASC 740 "Income Taxes." The amendments provide further guidance to the balance sheet presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss or similar tax loss carryforwards, or tax credit carryforwards exist. The amendments will be effective for public entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company is currently reviewing the implications of this amendment, but does not believe it will have a material impact out consolidated results of operations or on the financial position.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'
	Buildings and improvements	15 to 50 years
	Machinery and equipment	3 to 12 years
	Computer software	3 to 10 years
	Leasehold improvements	Shorter of useful life or lease term

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INVENTORIES [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
		2013		2012
	Raw materials and parts	$	98,244	$	94,450
	Work-in-progress	38,061		36,899
	Finished goods	74,109		67,590
		$	210,414	$	198,939

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	'
		31-Dec-13								31-Dec-12
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents	$	16,868	$	—	$	16,868	$	—	$	13,636	$	—	$	13,636	$	—
	Interest rate swap agreement	1,269		—		1,269		—		—		—		—		—
	Foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges	268		—		268		—		—		—		—		—
	Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	719		—		719		—		448		—		448		—
	Total	$	19,124	$	—	$	19,124	$	—	$	14,084	$	—	$	14,084	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	5,312	$	—	$	5,312	$	—	$	8,172	$	—	$	8,172	$	—
	Foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedge	103		—		103		—		421		—		421		—
	Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	355		—		355		—		280		—		280		—
	Total	$	5,770	$	—	$	5,770	$	—	$	8,873	$	—	$	8,873	$	—

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N1

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
		2013			2012
	Land	$	56,214		$	54,804
	Building and leasehold improvements	212,277			206,744
	Machinery and equipment	361,978			340,834
	Computer software	302,681			247,044
		933,150			849,426
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(418,712		)	(380,005		)
		$	514,438		$	469,421

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	'
		2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	452,351	$	447,743
	Goodwill acquired	1,049		648
	Foreign currency translation	2,442		3,960
	Balance at year end	$	455,842	$	452,351
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table Text Block]	'
		2013					2012
		Gross		Accumulated			Gross		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Customer relationships	$	98,374	$	(25,313	)	$	96,575	$	(21,928	)
	Proven technology and patents	43,233		(29,763		)	42,960		(28,014		)
	Tradename (finite life)	4,300		(1,619		)	3,972		(1,345		)
	Tradename (indefinite life)	25,108		—			25,061		—
	Other	757		(659		)	745		(462		)
		$	171,772	$	(57,354	)	$	169,313	$	(51,749	)

Warranty_Tables

Warranty (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
WARRANTY [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	'
		2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	16,295		$	16,748
	Accruals for warranties	19,779			17,667
	Payments/utilizations	(19,179		)	(18,343		)
	Foreign currency translation	96			223
	Balance at year end	$	16,991		$	16,295

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt	'
		2013			2012
	$100 million Senior Notes, interest at 6.30%, due June 25, 2015	$	100,000		$	100,000
	$50 million Senior Notes, interest at 3.67%, due December 17, 2022	50,000			50,000
	$50 million Senior Notes, interest 4.10%, due September 19, 2023	50,000			—
	$800 million Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 75 basis points	195,960			197,131
	Other local arrangements	17,067			41,600
		413,027			388,731
	Less: current portion	(17,067		)	(41,600		)
	Long-term debt	$	395,960		$	347,131

Shareholders_Equity_Tables

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY [Abstract]	'
Rollforward Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'
		Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax			Net Unrealized			Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items,			Total
					Gain (Loss) on			Net of Tax
					Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements,
					Net of Tax
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	56,012		$	(5,438	)	$	(148,035	)	$	(97,461	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
	Unrealized actuarial gains (loss), prior service costs and plan amendments	—			—			32,752			32,752
	Unrealized gains (loss) on cash flow hedging arrangements	—			(448		)	—			(448		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	21,903			(43		)	(2,010		)	19,850
	Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—			3,496			6,775			10,271
	Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	21,903			3,005			37,517			62,425
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	77,915		$	(2,433	)	$	(110,518	)	$	(35,036	)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'
			2013			Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings
	Effective portion of losses on cash flow hedging arrangements:
	Interest rate swap agreements		$	3,081		Interest expense
	Foreign currency forward contracts		2,013			Cost of sales - products
	Total before taxes		5,094
	Provision for taxes		1,598			Provision for taxes
	Total, net of taxes		$	3,496
	Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items:
	Recognition of actuarial losses, plan amendments and prior service cost, before taxes		$	10,426		(a)
	Provision for taxes		3,651			Provision for taxes
	Total, net of taxes		$	6,775
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
		2013			2012			2011
	Currency translation adjustment, net of tax	$	77,915		$	56,012		$	40,371
	Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedging arrangements, net of tax	(2,433		)	(5,438		)	(5,719		)
	Pension and post-retirement benefit related items	(154,068		)	(209,775		)	(176,005		)
	Deferred taxes on pension and post-retirement benefit related items	43,550			61,740			54,415
	Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(35,036	)	$	(97,461	)	$	(86,938	)

Equity_Incentive_Plan_Tables

Equity Incentive Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stock Options, Activity	'
		Number of			Weighted Average		Aggregate Intrinsic
		Options			Exercise Price		Value (in millions)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	2,104,775			$94.45		$208.90
	Granted	135,858			244.99
	Exercised	(352,602	)		56
	Forfeited	(16,337	)		115.04
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,871,694			$112.57		$243.70
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,377,919			$90.35		$209.80
Schedule Shares Outstanding under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range	'
	Number of Options			Weighted Average				Remaining Contractual		Options
	Outstanding			Exercise Price				Life of Options		Exercisable
								Outstanding
	84,157			$	46.32			1		84,157
	339,250			$	61.57			2.8		339,250
	472,789			$	81.31			5.3		433,569
	298,050			$	108.9			3.9		298,050
	359,084			$	141.51			7.3		181,965
	318,364			$	201.64			9.3		40,928
	1,871,694							5.5		1,377,919
Schedule of Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	'
		2013			2012			2011
	Risk-free interest rate	1.31	%		0.71	%		1.09	%
	Expected life in years	5			5			5
	Expected volatility	28	%		30	%		30	%
	Expected dividend yield	—			—			—
Schedule Restricted Stock Units, Activity	'
		Number of Restricted			Aggregate Intrinsic
		Stock Units			Value (in millions)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	131,025			$	25.3
	Granted	29,507
	Vested	(46,044	)
	Forfeited	(6,706	)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	107,782			$	26.1

Benefit_Plans_Tables

Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures	'
		U.S. Pension Benefits								Non-U.S. Pension Benefits							Other Benefits						Total
		2013				2012				2013			2012				2013			2012			2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	156,804			$	146,492			$	798,657		$	717,503			$	11,267		$	13,257		$	966,728		$	877,252
	Service cost, gross	494				455				30,315			27,312				216			333			31,025			28,100
	Interest cost	5,755				6,093				19,566			22,104				405			539			25,726			28,736
	Actuarial losses (gains)	(18,226		)		10,184				(11,477		)	68,807				(1,988		)	(2,059		)	(31,691		)	76,932
	Plan amendments and other	—				—				293			(21,915		)		(3,733		)	75			(3,440		)	(21,840		)
	Benefits paid	(6,680		)		(6,420		)		(43,271		)	(36,861		)		(872		)	(878		)	(50,823		)	(44,159		)
	Impact of foreign currency	—				—				20,117			21,707				—			—			20,117			21,707
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	138,147			$	156,804			$	814,200		$	798,657			$	5,295		$	11,267		$	957,642		$	966,728
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	94,734			$	87,904			$	731,040		$	665,126			$	—		$	—		$	825,774		$	753,030
	Actual return on plan assets	12,073				9,501				42,480			47,797				—			—			54,553			57,298
	Employer contributions	17,776				3,749				25,147			22,309				723			803			43,646			26,861
	Plan participants’ contributions	—				—				13,255			12,315				149			75			13,404			12,390
	Benefits paid	(6,680		)		(6,420		)		(43,271		)	(36,861		)		(872		)	(878		)	(50,823		)	(44,159		)
	Impact of foreign currency and other	—				—				17,881			20,354				—			—			17,881			20,354
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	117,903			$	94,734			$	786,532		$	731,040			$	—		$	—		904,435			825,774
	Funded status	$	(20,244	)		$	(62,070	)		$	(27,668	)	$	(67,617	)		$	(5,295	)	$	(11,267	)	$	(53,207	)	$	(140,954	)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	'
		U.S. Pension Benefits								Non-U.S. Pension Benefits							Other Benefits						Total
		2013				2012				2013			2012				2013			2012			2013			2012
	Other non-current assets	$	—			$	—			$	105,132		$	64,183			$	—		$	—		$	105,132		$	64,183
	Pension and other post-retirement liabilities	(20,244		)		(62,070		)		(132,800		)	(131,800		)		(5,295		)	(11,267		)	(158,339		)	(205,137		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	59,013				89,940				110,965			130,776				(15,910		)	(10,941		)	154,068			209,775
	Total	$	38,769			$	27,870			$	83,297		$	63,159			$	(21,205	)	$	(22,208	)	$	100,861		$	68,821
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized	'
		U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				Other Benefits			Total				Total, After Tax
		Benefits				Benefits
	Plan amendments and prior service cost	$	—			$	(25,137	)		$	(3,598	)	$	(28,735	)		$	(22,413	)
	Actuarial losses (gains)	59,013				136,102				(12,312		)	182,803				132,931
	Total	$	59,013			$	110,965			$	(15,910	)	$	154,068			$	110,518
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations	'
		U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				Other Benefits			Total				Total, After Tax
		Benefits				Benefits
	Net actuarial losses (gains)	$	(23,145	)		$	(18,795	)		$	(1,988	)	$	(43,928	)		$	(30,381	)
	Plan amendments and prior service cost, net	—				17				(3,882		)	(3,865		)		(2,371		)
	Amortization of:
	Actuarial (losses) gains	(7,782		)		(7,398		)		988			(14,192		)		(9,821		)
	Plan amendments and prior service cost	—				3,853				(87		)	3,766				3,046
	Impact of foreign currency	—				2,512				—			2,512				2,010
	Total	$	(30,927	)		$	(19,811	)		$	(4,969	)	$	(55,707	)		$	(37,517	)
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Computing Benefit Obligation	'
		U.S.									Non-U.S.
		2013			2012			2011			2013		2012			2011
	Discount rate	4.75	%		3.75	%		4.25	%		2.73	%	2.5	%		3.1	%
	Compensation increase rate	n/a			n/a			n/a			1.61	%	1.6	%		1.75	%
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.5	%		7.75	%		8	%		4.87	%	4.89	%		4.8	%
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Computing Pension Cost	'
		U.S.									Non-U.S.
		2013			2012			2011			2013		2012			2011
	Discount rate	3.75	%		4.25	%		5.25	%		2.5	%	3.1	%		3.6	%
	Compensation increase rate	n/a			n/a			n/a			1.6	%	1.75	%		2.2	%
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.75	%		8	%		8	%		4.89	%	4.8	%		4.94	%
Schedule of Net Pension Costs	'
		U.S.											Non-U.S.
		2013				2012				2011			2013				2012			2011
	Service cost, net	$	494			$	455			$	331		$	17,386			$	15,011		$	13,699
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	5,755				6,093				6,422			19,566				22,104			24,637
	Expected return on plan assets	(7,154		)		(6,965		)		(7,499		)	(35,048		)		(32,989		)	(34,325		)
	Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains) and prior service costs	7,782				7,664				5,103			3,545				210			(339		)
	Net periodic pension cost	$	6,877			$	7,247			$	4,357		$	5,449			$	4,336		$	3,672
Schedule of Net Postretirement Costs	'
		2013				2012				2011
	Service cost	$	216			$	333			$	304
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	405				539				731
	Net amortization and deferral	(901		)		(753		)		(692		)
	Net periodic post-retirement benefit (credit)/cost	$	(280	)		$	119			$	343
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year	'
		U.S. Pension				Non-U.S.				Other Benefits			Total
		Benefits				Pension Benefits
	Plan amendments and prior service costs	$	—			$	(3,941	)		$	(779	)	$	(4,720	)
	Actuarial losses (gains)	4,845				4,246				(1,436		)	7,655
	Total	$	4,845			$	305			$	(2,215	)	$	2,935
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates	'
		One-Percentage-Point				One-Percentage-Point
		Increase				Decrease
	Effect on total of service and interest cost components	$	56			$	(50	)
	Effect on post-retirement benefit obligation	$	208			$	(190	)
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	'
		December 31, 2013															December 31, 2012
		Quoted				Observable				Unobservable			Total				Quoted			Observable			Unobservable			Total
		Prices in				Inputs for				Inputs							Prices in			Inputs for			Inputs
		Active				Identical				(Level 3)							Active			Identical			(Level 3)
		Markets for				Assets											Markets for			Assets
		Identical				(Level 2)											Identical			(Level 2)
		Assets															Assets
		(Level 1)															(Level 1)
	Asset Category:
	Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	129,932			$	—			$	—		$	129,932			$	141,020		$	—		$	—		$	141,020
	Equity Securities:
	Mettler-Toledo Stock	3,425				—				—			3,425				3,284			—			—			3,284
	Equity Mutual Funds:
	U.S.(1)	5,960				27,652				—			33,612				25,880			21,268			—			47,148
	International(2)	44,149				54,120				—			98,269				37,982			46,312			—			84,294
	Emerging Markets(3)	78,392				5,773				—			84,165				36,449			5,704			—			42,153
	Fixed Income Securities:
	Corporate/Government	129,155				—				—			129,155				66,331			—			—			66,331
	Bonds(4)
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds:
	Insurance Contracts(5)	—				24,633				1,475			26,108				—			23,015			1,726			24,741
	Core Bond(6)	146,857				36,327				—			183,184				147,853			35,980			—			183,833
	Real Asset Mutual Funds:
	Real Estate(7)	66,431				—				—			66,431				62,172			—			—			62,172
	Commodities(8)	23,293				3,323				23,136			49,752				30,976			3,775			22,986			57,737
	Other Types of Investments:
	Global Allocation Funds(9)	12,002				11,088				—			23,090				29,504			8,572			—			38,076
	Multi-Strategy Fund of	—				—				77,312			77,312				—			—			74,985			74,985
	Hedge Funds(10)
		$	639,596			$	162,916			$	101,923		$	904,435			$	581,451		$	144,626		$	99,697		$	825,774
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	'
		Multi-				Commodities				Insurance			Convertible				Total
		Strategy								Contract			Preferred
		Fund of											Equity
		Hedge											Certificates
		Funds
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	78,650			$	21,816			$	1,661		$	14,366			$	116,493
	Actual return on plan assets:
	Related to assets held at end of year	1,099				533				31			—				1,663
	Related to assets sold during the year	317				—				3			2,240				2,560
	Purchases	8,638				—				161			—				8,799
	Sales	(15,418		)		—				(165		)	(16,636		)		(32,219		)
	Impact of foreign currency	1,699				637				35			30				2,401
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	74,985			$	22,986			$	1,726		$	—			$	99,697
	Actual return on plan assets:
	Related to assets held at end of year	1,420				(449		)		69			—				1,040
	Purchases	11,792				—				127			—				11,919
	Sales	(12,691		)		—				(519		)	—				(13,210		)
	Impact of foreign currency	1,806				599				72			—				2,477
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	77,312			$	23,136			$	1,475		$	—			$	101,923
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	'
		U.S. Pension				Non-U.S. Pension				Other Benefits Net of			Total
		Benefits				Benefits				Subsidy
	2014	$	7,082			$	43,703			$	508		$	51,293
	2015	7,268				42,903				510			50,681
	2016	7,489				44,259				491			52,239
	2017	7,842				45,016				493			53,351
	2018	8,129				44,480				499			53,108
	2019-2023	44,543				224,801				2,516			271,860

Taxes_Tables

Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
TAXES [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	'
		2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	18,119		$	32,296		$	(6,758	)
	Non-United States	384,590			350,305			355,935
	Earnings before taxes	$	402,709		$	382,601		$	349,177
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
		Current			Deferred			Total
	Year ended December 31, 2013:
	United States federal	$	—		$	8,249		$	8,249
	State and local	1,459			965			2,424
	Non-United States	86,340			(398		)	85,942
	Total	$	87,799		$	8,816		$	96,615
	Year ended December 31, 2012:
	United States federal	$	—		$	12,341		$	12,341
	State and local	1,372			87			1,459
	Non-United States	84,962			(7,008		)	77,954
	Total	$	86,334		$	5,420		$	91,754
	Year ended December 31, 2011:
	United States federal	$	—		$	(9,111	)	$	(9,111	)
	State and local	1,512			(482		)	1,030
	Non-United States	75,580			12,185			87,765
	Total	$	77,092		$	2,592		$	79,684
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
		2013			2012			2011
	Expected tax	$	140,948		$	133,910		$	122,212
	United States state and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	1,167			1,459			1,030
	Change in valuation allowance	1,178			—			—
	Other non-United States income taxes at other than a 35% rate	(50,041		)	(44,288		)	(36,814		)
	Other, net	3,363			673			(6,744		)
	Total provision for taxes	$	96,615		$	91,754		$	79,684
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Inventory	$	23,957		$	20,615
	Accrued and other liabilities	74,755			67,426
	Accrued post-retirement benefit and pension costs	48,296			62,980
	Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	43,939			39,018
	Other	12,832			17,938
	Total deferred tax assets	203,779			207,977
	Less valuation allowance	(31,697		)	(23,177		)
	Total deferred tax assets less valuation allowance	172,082			184,800
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventory	4,155			3,788
	Property, plant and equipment	51,763			47,172
	Rainin intangibles amortization	59,889			54,507
	Prepaid post-retirement benefit and pension costs	44,049			39,593
	International earnings	10,838			10,458
	Total deferred tax liabilities	170,694			155,518
	Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$	1,388		$	29,282
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	'
		2013			2012
	Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	17,780		$	20,150
	Increases related to current tax positions	2,024			2,470
	Increases related to prior year tax positions	1,137			—
	Decreases related to prior year tax positions	(362		)	(378		)
	Foreign currency translation (decreases) increases to prior year tax positions	101			58
	Decreases relating to taxing authority settlements	(393		)	(128		)
	Decreases resulting from a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations	(1,439		)	(4,392		)
	Unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$	18,848		$	17,780

Restructuring_Charges_Tables

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	'
		Employee			Other			Total
		Related
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	7,469		$	100		$	7,569
	Restructuring charges	14,652			2,035			16,687
	Cash payments / utilization	(10,746		)	(1,845		)	(12,591		)
	Impact of foreign currency	280			—			280
	Balance at December 31, 2012	11,655			290			11,945
	Restructuring charges	15,196			4,634			19,830
	Cash payments / utilization	(14,156		)	(4,793		)	(18,949		)
	Impact of foreign currency	359			—			359
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	13,054		$	131		$	13,185

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]	'
	2014	$	33,028
	2015	24,980
	2016	16,063
	2017	10,024
	2018	7,418
	Thereafter	10,004
	Total	$	101,517

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Net Sales, Segment Profit, Depreciation, Total Assets, and Purchases of PPE, and Goodwil by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013		Net Sales to			Net Sales to				Total Net				Segment				Depreciation		Total Assets			Purchase of			Goodwill
			External			Other				Sales				Profit									Property, Plant
			Customers			Segments																	and Equipment
	U.S. Operations		$	720,568		$	81,283			$	801,851			$	138,366			$	6,223	$	1,242,501		$	(6,297	)	$	307,933
	Swiss Operations		127,031			440,177				567,208				151,743				6,576		1,090,353			(6,801		)	24,288
	Western European Operations		674,620			111,707				786,327				111,828				4,708		1,059,525			(6,096		)	108,662
	Chinese Operations		407,131			149,084				556,215				122,214				6,527		731,650			(6,200		)	746
	Other(a)		449,622			6,308				455,930				49,228				2,694		257,141			(7,172		)	14,213
	Eliminations and Corporate(b)		—			(788,559		)		(788,559		)		(100,487		)		8,037		(2,228,351		)	(49,783		)	—
	Total		$	2,378,972		$	—			$	2,378,972			$	472,892			$	34,765	$	2,152,819		$	(82,349	)	$	455,842
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012		Net Sales to			Net Sales to				Total Net				Segment				Depreciation		Total Assets			Purchase of			Goodwill
			External			Other				Sales				Profit									Property, Plant
			Customers			Segments																	and Equipment
	U.S. Operations		$	699,361		$	78,759			$	778,120			$	138,894			$	5,799	$	1,128,902		$	(10,988	)	$	307,933
	Swiss Operations		124,362			406,485				530,847				133,691				7,194		922,620			(5,529		)	23,684
	Western European Operations		644,361			101,952				746,313				95,523				4,947		975,174			(5,504		)	105,522
	Chinese Operations		432,255			123,669				555,924				125,217				5,567		631,075			(9,872		)	717
	Other(a)		441,189			6,538				447,727				48,857				2,653		237,232			(5,542		)	14,495
	Eliminations and Corporate(b)		—			(717,403		)		(717,403		)		(97,683		)		7,261		(1,872,715		)	(58,153		)	—
	Total		$	2,341,528		$	—			$	2,341,528			$	444,499			$	33,421	$	2,022,288		$	(95,588	)	$	452,351
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011		Net Sales to			Net Sales to				Total Net				Segment				Depreciation		Total Assets			Purchase of			Goodwill
			External			Other				Sales				Profit									Property, Plant
			Customers			Segments																	and Equipment
	U.S. Operations		$	665,245		$	80,013			$	745,258			$	121,398			$	5,757	$	1,037,238		$	(6,926	)	$	307,485
	Swiss Operations		143,520			411,788				555,308				113,997				7,581		795,828			(8,178		)	22,986
	Western European Operations		692,348			107,585				799,933				99,969				5,065		963,563			(4,962		)	101,899
	Chinese Operations		388,592			126,550				515,142				120,857				4,920		366,442			(15,601		)	710
	Other(a)		419,623			6,348				425,971				50,045				2,161		328,867			(4,088		)	14,663
	Eliminations and Corporate(b)		—			(732,284		)		(732,284		)		(107,763		)		6,205		(1,377,028		)	(58,745		)	—
	Total		$	2,309,328		$	—			$	2,309,328			$	398,503			$	31,689	$	2,114,910		$	(98,500	)	$	447,743
	_______________________________________
	(a)	Other includes reporting units in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and other countries.
	(b)	Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions as well as certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.
Reconciliation Of Operating Profit Loss From Segments To Consolidated Earnings Before Taxes [Table Text Block]	'
		2013			2012				2011
	Earnings before taxes	$	402,709		$	382,601			$	349,177
	Amortization	24,539			21,357				17,808
	Interest expense	22,711			22,764				23,226
	Restructuring charges	19,830			16,687				5,912
	Other charges (income), net	3,103			1,090				2,380
	Segment profit	$	472,892		$	444,499			$	398,503
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]	'
		2013			2012				2011
	Laboratory	$	1,100,632		$	1,071,299			$	1,047,319
	Industrial	1,065,605			1,063,653				1,038,871
	Retail	212,735			206,576				223,138
	Total net sales	$	2,378,972		$	2,341,528			$	2,309,328
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	'
	In certain circumstances, our operating segments sell directly into other geographies. A breakdown of net sales to external customers by geographic customer destination and property, plant and equipment, net for the years ended December 31 follows:
		Net Sales											Property, Plant and
													Equipment, Net
		2013			2012				2011				2013				2012
	United States	$	664,665		$	643,902			$	612,643			$	133,323			$	66,978
	Other Americas	168,347			161,853				159,756				4,831				4,074
	Total Americas	833,012			805,755				772,399				138,154				71,052
	Germany	195,521			183,859				200,062				29,008				26,404
	France	122,658			123,007				136,589				6,737				6,781
	United Kingdom	65,922			62,389				66,321				6,001				6,103
	Switzerland	74,574			65,430				79,376				243,697				275,944
	Other Europe	377,353			355,266				379,784				7,936				6,767
	Total Europe	836,028			789,951				862,132				293,379				321,999
	China	396,620			422,894				379,791				74,546				69,784
	Rest of World	313,312			322,928				295,006				8,359				6,586
	Total Asia/Rest of World	709,932			745,822				674,797				82,905				76,370
	Total	$	2,378,972		$	2,341,528			$	2,309,328			$	514,438			$	469,421

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	'
		First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	2013
	Net sales	$	524,353		$	578,680		$	591,686		$	684,253
	Gross profit	279,253			308,843			318,573			375,357
	Net earnings	$	52,544		$	69,062		$	74,326		$	110,162
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Net earnings	$	1.73		$	2.29		$	2.49		$	3.72
	Weighted average number of common shares	30,299,569			30,119,889			29,818,218			29,596,949
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Net earnings	$	1.69		$	2.24		$	2.43		$	3.63
	Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	31,101,979			30,849,934			30,579,954			30,366,603
	Market price per share:
	High	$	221.56		$	228		$	242.56		$	253.27
	Low	$	196.72		$	197.91		$	205.55		$	233.71
	2012
	Net sales	$	535,400		$	570,283		$	578,553		$	657,292
	Gross profit	277,102			299,008			308,157			356,788
	Net earnings	$	52,327		$	61,704		$	72,183		$	104,633
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Net earnings	$	1.66		$	1.97		$	2.34		$	3.43
	Weighted average number of common shares	31,531,915			31,267,660			30,846,062			30,532,491
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Net earnings	$	1.62		$	1.93		$	2.28		$	3.35
	Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	32,386,924			32,038,928			31,599,081			31,271,377
	Market price per share:
	High	$	189.67	185.08	$	185.08	195	$	177.44	185.08	$	195
	Low	$	152.19	150.57	$	150.57	161.8	$	148.68	150.57	$	161.8

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block]	'
	Column A	Column B		Column C					Column D		Column E
				Additions
				-1		-2
		Balance at the		Charged to		Charged to					Balance at End
		Beginning of		Costs and Expenses		Other Accounts					of Period
	Description	Period							-Deductions-
						Note (A)			Note (B)
	Accounts receivable — allowance for doubtful accounts:
	Year ended December 31, 2013	$	14,120	$	1,775	$	115		$	1,154	$	14,856
	Year ended December 31, 2012	$	12,317	$	2,106	$	267		$	570	$	14,120
	Year ended December 31, 2011	$	11,536	$	1,933	$	(220	)	$	932	$	12,317
	Deferred tax valuation allowance:
	Year ended December 31, 2013	$	23,177	$	—	$	10,131		$	1,611	$	31,697
	Year ended December 31, 2012	$	34,738	$	—	$	4,764		$	16,325	$	23,177
	Year ended December 31, 2011	$	44,669	$	—	$	912		$	10,843	$	34,738
	_______________________________________
	Note (A)
	For accounts receivable, amounts comprise currency translation adjustments.
	For deferred tax valuation allowance in 2013, 2012 and 2011, amounts relate primarily to changes in foreign tax credit carryforwards and foreign currency differences recorded through other comprehensive income.
	Note (B)
	For accounts receivable, amounts represent excess of uncollectible balances written off over recoveries of accounts previously written off.

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'	'	'
StandardWarrantyPeriod	'one	'	'
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	782,528	779,545	941,586
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	23,951	241,205	197,629
Capitalized Software Costs [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'10 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Capitalized Software Costs [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'10 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'15 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'3 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Software	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Capitalized Software Costs [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'50 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'50 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'12 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Software	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'10 years	'	'

Acquisitions_and_Divestiture_D

Acquisitions and Divestiture (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Aug. 01, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Trade Names [Member]

Technology Member

Customer Relationships

Purchase of Pharmacontrol Electronic GmbH [Member]

Purchase of Pharmacontrol Electronic GmbH [Member]

Purchase of Pharmacontrol Electronic GmbH [Member]

Purchase of Smiths Detection PID

U.S. Operations Segment

Swiss Operations Segment

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

'

'

$15,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

$19,400,000

'

$12,000,000

'

'

Goodwill

455,842,000

452,351,000

447,743,000

4,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

10,900,000

'

1,900,000

2,500,000

Acquisition Contingent Consideration Payment

0

-325,000

-7,750,000

'

'

'

'

-325,000

'

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill

'

'

'

$9,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

$13,300,000

'

'

'

Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life

'

'

'

'

'15 years

'10 years

'18 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
INVENTORIES [Abstract]	'	'
Raw Materials and Supplies	$98,244	$94,450
Work in Process	38,061	36,899
Finished Goods	74,109	67,590
Inventory, Net	$210,414	$198,939

Financial_Instruments_Details

Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	$5,800,000	$8,900,000	'
Long Term Debt Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest Percentage	73.00%	'	'
Interest Rate Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	-491,000	-1,748,000	-4,028,000
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	1,269,000	0	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	268,000	0	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	103,000	421,000	'
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | 3.24% $100 Million Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'	'
Interest Rate Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount	100,000,000	'	'
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	3.24%	'	'
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	5,312,000	8,172,000	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	-200,000	-2,000,000	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	-136,000	-1,252,000	'
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	-3,100,000	-3,000,000	'
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net, Net of Tax	-1,900,000	-1,900,000	'
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net	-3,000,000	'	'
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss To Be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Net of Tax	-1,900,000	'	'
Gain/Loss on IR Effectiveness	0	0	'
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | 2.52% $50 Million Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'	'
Interest Rate Derivatives [Abstract]	'	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount	50,000,000	'	'
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	2.52%	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	1,300,000	'	'
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	1,269,000	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, After Tax	800,000	'	'
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	78,200,000	78,000,000	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	268,000	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	103,000	400,000	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax	-1,400,000	-600,000	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, After Tax	-1,100,000	-500,000	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	-2,000,000	-200,000	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss Reclassified To Earnings,Net, After Tax	-1,600,000	-200,000	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	200,000	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss To Be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Net of Tax	100,000	'	'
Gain/Loss on FX Effectiveness	0	0	'
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	180,300,000	132,300,000	'
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	719,000	448,000	'
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	355,000	280,000	'
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$2,110,000	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$2.30	$0.40
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	5.8	8.9
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$16.90	$13.60

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Detail 1) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$16,900	$13,600
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	1,269	0
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	268	0
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	103	421
Level 1	'	'
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	0	0
Level 2	'	'
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	103	421
Level 3	'	'
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'	'
ASSETS	'	'
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	16,868	13,636
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	719	448
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	19,124	14,084
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	5,312	8,172
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	355	280
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	5,770	8,873
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1	'	'
ASSETS	'	'
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	0	0
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	0	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0	'
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2	'	'
ASSETS	'	'
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	16,868	13,636
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	1,269	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	268	'
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	719	448
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	19,124	14,084
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	5,312	8,172
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	355	280
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	5,770	8,873
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3	'	'
ASSETS	'	'
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	0	0
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	0	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0	'
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instrument	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$0	$0

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N2

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$933,150	$849,426
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	-418,712	-380,005
Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	514,438	469,421
Land [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	56,214	54,804
Building and Building Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	212,277	206,744
Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	361,978	340,834
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$302,681	$247,044

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Goodwill, Beginning	$452,351	$447,743	$4,400
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	1,049	648	'
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	2,442	3,960	'
Goodwill, Ending	$455,842	$452,351	$4,400

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Details 1 (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets	'	'
Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Gross	$171,772	$169,313
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	-57,354	-51,749
Customer Relationships	'	'
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	98,374	96,575
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-25,313	-21,928
Proven technology and patents	'	'
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	43,233	42,960
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-29,763	-28,014
Tradename (Finite Life)	'	'
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	4,300	3,972
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-1,619	-1,345
Tradename (Indefinite Life)	'	'
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets	'	'
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	25,108	25,061
Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Finite Life and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	757	745
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	($659)	($462)

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$5.90	$7.20	$6.80
Future Amortization Expense, Year One	6	'	'
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two	5.4	'	'
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three	5.2	'	'
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four	5	'	'
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five	4.7	'	'
Amortization Of Acquired Intangible Asset Net Of Tax	5.3	6.8	6.2
Purchased Intangibles, Net of Tax	3.6	4.5	4.1
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization	$18.60	$13.90	$10.80
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum	'45 years	'	'

Warranty_Details

Warranty (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]	'	'
Warranty Accrual, Beginning	$16,295	$16,748
Warranties Issued	19,779	17,667
Warranty Payments	-19,179	-18,343
Warranty Accrual, Currency Translation, Increase (Decrease)	96	223
Warranty Accrual, Ending	$16,991	$16,295

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument	'	'
Total Debt, Long-term and Short-term	$413,027,000	$388,731,000
Less: current portion	-17,067,000	-41,600,000
Long-term debt	395,960,000	347,131,000
6.3% Senior Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'
Senior Notes	100,000,000	100,000,000
Senior Notes, Stated Interest Rate	6.30%	'
Maturity Date	25-Jun-15	'
3.67% Percent Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'
Senior Notes	50,000,000	50,000,000
Senior Notes, Stated Interest Rate	3.67%	'
Maturity Date	17-Dec-22	'
4.10% Senior Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'
Senior Notes	50,000,000	0
Senior Notes, Stated Interest Rate	4.10%	'
Maturity Date	19-Sep-23	'
$800 Credit Agreement	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'
$800 million Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 75 basis points	195,960,000	197,131,000
Maturity Date	26-Nov-18	'
Credit Agreement Borrowing Capacity	800,000,000	'
$800 million Credit Agreement, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.75%	'
Other Local Arrangements	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'
Other Local Arrangements	$17,067,000	$41,600,000

Debt_Textuals_Details

Debt Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument	'	'	'
Minimum Prepayment Percent	10.00%	'	'
Percent of Price of Repayment	100.00%	'	'
Percent of Principal Balance Paid due to Change in Control of Company	100.00%	'	'
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio Covenant	'3.5 to 1.0	'	'
Consolidated Leverage Ratio Covenant	'3.5 to 1.0	'	'
Debt issuance costs	$1,522,000	$363,000	$3,144,000
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.00%	'	'
6.3% Senior Notes	'	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'	'
Senior Notes, Stated Interest Rate	6.30%	'	'
Senior Notes	100,000,000	100,000,000	'
Maturity Date	25-Jun-15	'	'
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	'The Company was in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2013.	'	'
Debt issuance costs	700,000	'	'
Amortized Issuance Costs Period	'six	'	'
3.67% Percent Notes	'	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'	'
Senior Notes, Stated Interest Rate	3.67%	'	'
Senior Notes	50,000,000	50,000,000	'
Maturity Date	17-Dec-22	'	'
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	'The Company was in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2013.	'	'
Debt issuance costs	400,000	'	'
Amortized Issuance Costs Period	'ten	'	'
4.10% Senior Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'	'
Senior Notes, Stated Interest Rate	4.10%	'	'
Senior Notes	50,000,000	0	'
Maturity Date	19-Sep-23	'	'
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	'The Company was in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2013.	'	'
Debt issuance costs	400,000	'	'
Amortized Issuance Costs Period	'ten	'	'
$800 Credit Agreement	'	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'	'
Maturity Date	26-Nov-18	'	'
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	'the Company was in compliance as of December 31, 2013	'	'
Amortized Issuance Costs Period	'2018	'	'
Credit Agreement Borrowing Capacity	800,000,000	'	'
$800 million Credit Agreement, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.75%	'	'
Interest Costs, Capitalized During Period	1,100,000	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	600,000,000	'	'
$880 Credit Agreement	'	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'	'
Credit Agreement Borrowing Capacity	880,000,000	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	($400,000)	'	'

Shareholders_Equity_Details_1_

Shareholders' Equity Details 1 (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	($35,036)	($97,461)	($86,938)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	32,752	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	-448	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	19,850	'	'
Amounts Recognized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax	10,271	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	62,425	'	'
Currency Translation Adjustment, Net Of Tax [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	77,915	56,012	'
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	0	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	0	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	21,903	'	'
Amounts Recognized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax	0	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	21,903	'	'
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net Of Tax [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-2,433	-5,438	'
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	0	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	-448	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-43	'	'
Amounts Recognized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax	3,496	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	3,005	'	'
Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net Of Tax [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-110,518	-148,035	'
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	32,752	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	0	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-2,010	'	'
Amounts Recognized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax	6,775	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$37,517	'	'

Shareholders_Equity_Details

Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'	'	'
Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	$77,915	$56,012	$40,371
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedging arrangements, net of tax	-2,433	-5,438	-5,719
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Before Tax, Total	-154,068	-209,775	-176,005
Deferred Taxes on pension and post-retirement benefit related items	43,550	61,740	54,415
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	($35,036)	($97,461)	($86,938)

Shareholders_Equity_Textuals_D

Shareholders' Equity Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	125,000,000	125,000,000	'
Common Stock, Par Value	$0.01	$0.01	'
Common Stock, Voting Rights	'one	'	'
Common Stock Reserved for Issuance to the Stock Option Plans	4,762,751	'	'
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000	'
Preferred Stock, Par Value	$0.01	$0.01	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock Units, Grants in Period	29,507	43,078	'
Restricted Stock Units, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$244.90	$169.37	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'5 years	'	'
Restricted Stock Units, Intrinsic Value	$7,200,000	$7,300,000	'
Share-based Compensation Expense for Restricted Stock Units	$5,500,000	$5,300,000	'
Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock [Abstract]	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	3,000,000,000	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Amount	750,000,000	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	892,000,000	'	'
Shares Repurchased Under Share Repurchase Program	21,500,000	'	'
Repurchases of Common Stock, Value	($294,976,000)	($278,672,000)	($204,578,000)
Repurchases of Common Stock, Shares	-1,321,577	-1,637,827	'
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$223.18	$170.13	'
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares	398,646	457,732	'

Shareholders_Equity_Details_2_

Shareholders' Equity Details 2 (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	$3,651	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	5,094	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax	1,598	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax	3,496	2,029	1,911
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses and plan amendments and prior service cost	10,426	'	'
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	6,775	'	'
Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	3,081	'	'
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	$2,013	'	'

Equity_Incentive_Plan_Details

Equity Incentive Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$243.70	$208.90
Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$209.80	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Number, Beginning	2,104,775	'
Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	135,858	'
Options, Exercises in Period	-352,602	'
Options, Forfeitures in Period	-16,337	'
Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending	1,871,694	'
Options, Exercisable, Number	1,377,919	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning	$94.45	'
Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$244.99	'
Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$56	'
Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$115.04	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending	$112.57	'
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$90.35	'

Equity_Incentive_Plan_Details_

Equity Incentive Plan Details 1 (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Number	1,871,694	2,104,775
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$112.57	$94.45
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'5 years 6 months 18 days	'
Options, Exercisable, Number	1,377,919	'
$0.0-$50.0 Range of Exercise Price	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Number	84,157	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$46.32	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'1 year	'
Options, Exercisable, Number	84,157	'
$50.0-$70.0 Range of Exercise Price	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Number	339,250	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$61.57	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'2 years 9 months 18 days	'
Options, Exercisable, Number	339,250	'
$70.0-$100.0 Range of Exercise Price	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Number	472,789	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$81.31	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'5 years 3 months 18 days	'
Options, Exercisable, Number	433,569	'
$100.0-$125.0 Range of Exercise Price	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Number	298,050	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$108.90	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'3 years 10 months 24 days	'
Options, Exercisable, Number	298,050	'
$125.0-$150.0 Range of Exercise Price	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Number	359,084	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$141.51	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'7 years 3 months 18 days	'
Options, Exercisable, Number	181,965	'
Greater than $150.0 Exercise Price	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'
Options, Outstanding, Number	318,364	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$201.64	'
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'9 years 3 months 18 days	'
Options, Exercisable, Number	40,928	'

Equity_Incentive_Plan_Details_1

Equity Incentive Plan Details 2 (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Option Pricing Model Assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Risk Free Interest Rate	1.31%	0.71%	1.09%
Expected Term	'5 years	'5 years	'5 years
Expected Volatility Rate	28.00%	30.00%	30.00%
Expected Dividend Rate	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Equity_Incentive_Plan_Details_2

Equity Incentive Plan Details 3 (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted Stock Units, Nonvested, Intrinsic Value	$26,100,000	$25,300,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restricted Stock Units, Nonvested, Number, Beginning	131,025	'
Restricted Stock Units, Grants in Period	29,507	43,078
Restricted Stock Units, Vested in Period	-46,044	'
Restricted Stock Units, Forfeited in Period	-6,706	'
Restricted Stock Units, Nonvested, Number, Ending	107,782	131,025

Equity_Incentive_Plan_Textuals

Equity Incentive Plan Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN [Abstract]	'	'	'
Number of Shares Authorized for Stock Option Plan	2,000,000	'	'
Options, Award Vesting Period	'5 years	'	'
Restricted Stock Units, Vesting Period	'five	'	'
Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$66.33	$46.72	$42.43
Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	$60	$50.90	$44.70
Stock Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value	5.7	6.9	6.8
Restricted Stock Units, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value	5.6	5.3	4.5
Number of Shares Available for Grant	2,753,858	'	'
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent	$38.50	'	'
Estimated Weighted Average Amortization Period	'2 years 3 months 18 days	'	'

Benefit_Plans_Benefit_Plans_De

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 1) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit Obligation, Beginning	$966,728	$877,252	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Service Cost and Other	31,025	28,100	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	25,726	28,736	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	-31,691	76,932	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	-3,440	-21,840	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	-50,823	-44,159	'
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation	20,117	21,707	'
Benefit Obligation, Ending	957,642	966,728	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	825,774	753,030	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	54,553	57,298	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	43,646	26,861	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	13,404	12,390	'
Defined Benefits Plan, Benefits Paid and Other Charges	-50,823	-44,159	'
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	17,881	20,354	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	904,435	825,774	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	-53,207	-140,954	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit Obligation, Beginning	156,804	146,492	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Service Cost and Other	494	455	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	5,755	6,093	6,422
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	-18,226	10,184	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	-6,680	-6,420	'
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation	0	0	'
Benefit Obligation, Ending	138,147	156,804	146,492
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	94,734	87,904	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	12,073	9,501	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	17,776	3,749	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	0	0	'
Defined Benefits Plan, Benefits Paid and Other Charges	-6,680	-6,420	'
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	0	0	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	117,903	94,734	87,904
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	-20,244	-62,070	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit Obligation, Beginning	798,657	717,503	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Service Cost and Other	30,315	27,312	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	19,566	22,104	24,637
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	-11,477	68,807	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	293	-21,915	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	-43,271	-36,861	'
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation	20,117	21,707	'
Benefit Obligation, Ending	814,200	798,657	717,503
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	731,040	665,126	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	42,480	47,797	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	25,147	22,309	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	13,255	12,315	'
Defined Benefits Plan, Benefits Paid and Other Charges	-43,271	-36,861	'
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	17,881	20,354	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	786,532	731,040	665,126
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	-27,668	-67,617	'
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit Obligation, Beginning	11,267	13,257	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Service Cost and Other	216	333	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	405	539	731
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	-1,988	-2,059	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	-3,733	75	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	-872	-878	'
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation	0	0	'
Benefit Obligation, Ending	5,295	11,267	13,257
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	723	803	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	149	75	'
Defined Benefits Plan, Benefits Paid and Other Charges	-872	-878	'
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	0	0	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	($5,295)	($11,267)	'

Benefit_Plans_Benefit_Plans_De1

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 2) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Other Non-current Assets for Plan Benefits	$105,132	$64,183
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities	-158,339	-205,137
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	154,068	209,775
Net amount recognized	100,861	68,821
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Other Non-current Assets for Plan Benefits	0	0
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities	-20,244	-62,070
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	59,013	89,940
Net amount recognized	38,769	27,870
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Other Non-current Assets for Plan Benefits	105,132	64,183
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities	-132,800	-131,800
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	110,965	130,776
Net amount recognized	83,297	63,159
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Other Non-current Assets for Plan Benefits	0	0
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities	-5,295	-11,267
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	-15,910	-10,941
Net amount recognized	($21,205)	($22,208)

Benefit_Plans_Benefit_Plans_De2

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 3) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'
Plan amendments and prior service cost	($28,735)	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Prior Service Cost Credit, after Tax	-22,413	'
Actuarial losses (gains)	182,803	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), after tax	132,931	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	154,068	209,775
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	110,518	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'
Plan amendments and prior service cost	0	'
Actuarial losses (gains)	59,013	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	59,013	89,940
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'
Plan amendments and prior service cost	-25,137	'
Actuarial losses (gains)	136,102	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	110,965	130,776
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'
Plan amendments and prior service cost	-3,598	'
Actuarial losses (gains)	-12,312	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	($15,910)	($10,941)

Benefit_Plans_Benefit_Plans_De3

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 4) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net actuarial losses (gains)	($43,928)	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax	-30,381	46,792	79,947
Prior service costs	-3,865	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Plan Amendments and Prior Service Costs arising during the period, net of tax	-2,371	-18,017	274
Defined Benefit Plans, Amortization of Gains, Losses and Other Expenses	-14,192	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax	-9,821	'	'
Amortization of Prior service costs in Net Periodic Benefits Costs, before tax	3,766	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, after tax	3,046	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Impact of FX on Current Year Change in OCI	2,512	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Impact of FX on Current Year Change in OCI, net of tax	2,010	1,931	-3,604
Defined Benefit Plan, Changes in OCI Arising During the Period	-55,707	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Changes in OCI Arising During the Period, net of tax	-37,517	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net actuarial losses (gains)	-23,145	'	'
Prior service costs	0	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Amortization of Gains, Losses and Other Expenses	-7,782	'	'
Amortization of Prior service costs in Net Periodic Benefits Costs, before tax	0	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Impact of FX on Current Year Change in OCI	0	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Changes in OCI Arising During the Period	-30,927	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net actuarial losses (gains)	-18,795	'	'
Prior service costs	17	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Amortization of Gains, Losses and Other Expenses	-7,398	'	'
Amortization of Prior service costs in Net Periodic Benefits Costs, before tax	3,853	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Impact of FX on Current Year Change in OCI	2,512	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Changes in OCI Arising During the Period	-19,811	'	'
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net actuarial losses (gains)	-1,988	'	'
Prior service costs	-3,882	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Amortization of Gains, Losses and Other Expenses	988	'	'
Amortization of Prior service costs in Net Periodic Benefits Costs, before tax	-87	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Impact of FX on Current Year Change in OCI	0	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Changes in OCI Arising During the Period	($4,969)	'	'

Benefit_Plans_Benefit_Plans_De4

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 5) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount Rate	4.75%	3.75%	4.25%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating the projected benefit obligation, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.50%	7.75%	8.00%
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount Rate	2.73%	2.50%	3.10%
Compensation increase rate	1.61%	1.60%	1.75%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating the projected benefit obligation, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	4.87%	4.89%	4.80%

Benefit_Plans_Benefit_Plans_De5

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 6) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount Rate	3.75%	4.25%	5.25%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.75%	8.00%	8.00%
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount Rate	2.50%	3.10%	3.60%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	1.60%	1.75%	2.20%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	4.89%	4.80%	4.94%
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount Rate	3.75%	4.25%	5.25%

Benefit_Plans_Benefit_Plans_De6

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 7) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	$25,726	$28,736	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service Cost	494	455	331
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	5,755	6,093	6,422
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	-7,154	-6,965	-7,499
Amortization of Gains (Losses)	7,782	7,664	5,103
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	6,877	7,247	4,357
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service Cost	17,386	15,011	13,699
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	19,566	22,104	24,637
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	-35,048	-32,989	-34,325
Amortization of Gains (Losses)	3,545	210	-339
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	$5,449	$4,336	$3,672

Benefit_Plans_Benefit_Plans_De7

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 8) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	$25,726	$28,736	'
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service Cost	216	333	304
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	405	539	731
Amortization of Gains (Losses)	-901	-753	-692
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	($280)	$119	$343

Benefit_Plans_Benefit_Plans_De8

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 9) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	($4,720)
Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	7,655
Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	2,935
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	0
Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	4,845
Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	4,845
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	-3,941
Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	4,246
Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	305
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	-779
Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	-1,436
Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	($2,215)

Benefit_Plans_Benefit_Plans_De9

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 10) (Details) (United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components	$56
Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	208
Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components	-50
Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	($190)

Recovered_Sheet1

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 11) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$904,435	$825,774	$753,030
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	129,932	141,020	'
Company Stock	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	3,425	3,284	'
U.S. Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	33,612	47,148	'
International Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	98,269	84,294	'
Emerging Markets Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	84,165	42,153	'
Fixed Income Securities, Corporate and Government Bonds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	129,155	66,331	'
Fixed Income Mutual Funds, Insurance Contracts	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	26,108	24,741	'
Fixed Income Mutual Funds, Core Bond	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	183,184	183,833	'
Real Estate	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	66,431	62,172	'
Real Asset Mutual Funds, Commodities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	49,752	57,737	'
Other Types of Investments, Global Allocation Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	23,090	38,076	'
Other Types of Investments, Multi-Strategy Fund of Hedge Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	77,312	74,985	'
Level 1	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	639,596	581,451	'
Level 1 | Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	129,932	141,020	'
Level 1 | Company Stock	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	3,425	3,284	'
Level 1 | U.S. Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	5,960	25,880	'
Level 1 | International Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	44,149	37,982	'
Level 1 | Emerging Markets Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	78,392	36,449	'
Level 1 | Fixed Income Securities, Corporate and Government Bonds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	129,155	66,331	'
Level 1 | Fixed Income Mutual Funds, Insurance Contracts	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 1 | Fixed Income Mutual Funds, Core Bond	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	146,857	147,853	'
Level 1 | Real Estate	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	66,431	62,172	'
Level 1 | Real Asset Mutual Funds, Commodities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	23,293	30,976	'
Level 1 | Other Types of Investments, Global Allocation Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	12,002	29,504	'
Level 1 | Other Types of Investments, Multi-Strategy Fund of Hedge Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 2	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	162,916	144,626	'
Level 2 | Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | Company Stock	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | U.S. Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	27,652	21,268	'
Level 2 | International Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	54,120	46,312	'
Level 2 | Emerging Markets Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	5,773	5,704	'
Level 2 | Fixed Income Securities, Corporate and Government Bonds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | Fixed Income Mutual Funds, Insurance Contracts	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	24,633	23,015	'
Level 2 | Fixed Income Mutual Funds, Core Bond	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	36,327	35,980	'
Level 2 | Real Estate	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | Real Asset Mutual Funds, Commodities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	3,323	3,775	'
Level 2 | Other Types of Investments, Global Allocation Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	11,088	8,572	'
Level 2 | Other Types of Investments, Multi-Strategy Fund of Hedge Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 3	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	101,923	99,697	116,493
Level 3 | Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Company Stock	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | U.S. Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | International Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Emerging Markets Equity Mutual Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Fixed Income Securities, Corporate and Government Bonds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Fixed Income Mutual Funds, Insurance Contracts	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,475	1,726	1,661
Level 3 | Fixed Income Mutual Funds, Core Bond	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Real Estate	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Real Asset Mutual Funds, Commodities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	23,136	22,986	21,816
Level 3 | Other Types of Investments, Global Allocation Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Other Types of Investments, Multi-Strategy Fund of Hedge Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	77,312	74,985	78,650
Level 3 | Other Types of Investments, Convertible Preferred Equity Certificates	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$0	$0	$14,366

Recovered_Sheet2

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 12) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Rollforward of Activity for Level 3 Asset Categories [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	$825,774	$753,030
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	17,881	20,354
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	904,435	825,774
Level 3	'	'
Rollforward of Activity for Level 3 Asset Categories [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	99,697	116,493
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	1,040	1,663
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period	'	2,560
Defined Benefit Plan,Purchases, Total	11,919	8,799
Defined Benefit Plan Sales, Total	-13,210	-32,219
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	2,477	2,401
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	101,923	99,697
Other Types of Investments, Multi-Strategy Fund of Hedge Funds	'	'
Rollforward of Activity for Level 3 Asset Categories [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	77,312	74,985
Other Types of Investments, Multi-Strategy Fund of Hedge Funds | Level 3	'	'
Rollforward of Activity for Level 3 Asset Categories [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	74,985	78,650
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	1,420	1,099
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period	'	317
Defined Benefit Plan,Purchases, Total	11,792	8,638
Defined Benefit Plan Sales, Total	-12,691	-15,418
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	1,806	1,699
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	77,312	74,985
Real Asset Mutual Funds, Commodities	'	'
Rollforward of Activity for Level 3 Asset Categories [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	49,752	57,737
Real Asset Mutual Funds, Commodities | Level 3	'	'
Rollforward of Activity for Level 3 Asset Categories [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	22,986	21,816
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	-449	533
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period	'	0
Defined Benefit Plan,Purchases, Total	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan Sales, Total	0	0
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	599	637
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	23,136	22,986
Fixed Income Mutual Funds, Insurance Contracts	'	'
Rollforward of Activity for Level 3 Asset Categories [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	26,108	24,741
Fixed Income Mutual Funds, Insurance Contracts | Level 3	'	'
Rollforward of Activity for Level 3 Asset Categories [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	1,726	1,661
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	69	31
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period	'	3
Defined Benefit Plan,Purchases, Total	127	161
Defined Benefit Plan Sales, Total	-519	-165
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	72	35
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	1,475	1,726
Other Types of Investments, Convertible Preferred Equity Certificates | Level 3	'	'
Rollforward of Activity for Level 3 Asset Categories [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	0	14,366
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period	'	2,240
Defined Benefit Plan,Purchases, Total	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan Sales, Total	0	-16,636
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	0	30
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	$0	$0

Recovered_Sheet3

Benefit Plans Benefit Plans (Detail 13) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One	$51,293
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two	50,681
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three	52,239
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four	53,351
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five	53,108
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	271,860
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One	7,082
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two	7,268
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three	7,489
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four	7,842
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five	8,129
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	44,543
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One	43,703
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two	42,903
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three	44,259
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four	45,016
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five	44,480
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	224,801
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One	508
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two	510
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three	491
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four	493
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five	499
Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	$2,516

Benefit_Plans_Textuals_Details

Benefit Plans Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Cost	$17.30	$15.70	$15.50
Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation	183.1	'	'
Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation	168.4	'	'
Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets	50.3	'	'
Voluntary Benefit Payments for Defined Benedit Plans	17.6	1	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent	20.2	62	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities	0.1	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	138.1	156.8	'
Discount Rate	4.75%	3.75%	4.25%
Discount Rate	3.75%	4.25%	5.25%
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent	127.8	126.8	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities	'	5	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	785.8	772.9	'
Discount Rate	2.73%	2.50%	3.10%
Discount Rate	2.50%	3.10%	3.60%
Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	21.8	'	'
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent	4.8	10.3	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities	0.5	1	'
Discount Rate	4.75%	3.75%	4.25%
Discount Rate	3.75%	4.25%	5.25%
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year	8.00%	'	'
Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Minimum	'	'	9.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate	5.00%	'	'
Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	$0.50	'
Debt Securities [Member] | United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Minimum	15.00%	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Maximum	35.00%	'	'
Debt Securities [Member] | Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Minimum	35.00%	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Maximum	55.00%	'	'
Equity Securities [Member] | United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Minimum	30.00%	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Maximum	50.00%	'	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Minimum	25.00%	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Maximum	45.00%	'	'
Other [Member] | United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Minimum	25.00%	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Maximum	45.00%	'	'
Other [Member] | Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Minimum	15.00%	'	'
Equity Securities, Range Maximum	25.00%	'	'

Taxes_Details_1

Taxes (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'	'	'
Earnings Before Taxes, Domestic	$18,119	$32,296	($6,758)
Earnings Before Taxes, Foreign	384,590	350,305	355,935
Earnings Before Taxes	$402,709	$382,601	$349,177

Taxes_Details_2

Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)	$0	$0	$0
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)	1,459	1,372	1,512
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)	86,340	84,962	75,580
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	87,799	86,334	77,092
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	8,249	12,341	-9,111
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	965	87	-482
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-398	-7,008	12,185
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	8,816	5,420	2,592
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	8,249	12,341	-9,111
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	2,424	1,459	1,030
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	85,942	77,954	87,765
Provision for taxes	$96,615	$91,754	$79,684

Taxes_Details_3

Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	$140,948	$133,910	$122,212
State and Local Income Taxes	1,167	1,459	1,030
Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	1,178	0	0
Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential	-50,041	-44,288	-36,814
Other Adjustments	3,363	673	-6,744
Provision for taxes	$96,615	$91,754	$79,684
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	'	35.00%	'

Taxes_Details_4

Taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Inventory	$23,957	$20,615
Accrued and other liabilities	74,755	67,426
Accrued post-retirement benefit and pension costs	48,296	62,980
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	43,939	39,018
Other	12,832	17,938
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	203,779	207,977
Valuation Allowance	-31,697	-23,177
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	172,082	184,800
Inventory	4,155	3,788
Property, Plant and Equipment	51,763	47,172
Rainin Intangible Amortization	59,889	54,507
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pension	44,049	39,593
International earnings	10,838	10,458
Deferred Tax Liabilities	170,694	155,518
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net	$1,388	$29,282

Taxes_Details_5

Taxes (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$17,780	$20,150
Increases related to current tax positions	2,024	2,470
Decreases related to prior year tax positions	-362	-378
Foreign currency translation (decreases) increases to prior year tax positions	101	58
Decrease relating to taxing authority settlements	-393	-128
Decreases resulting from a lapse of the applicable statue of limitations	-1,439	-4,392
Ending Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$18,848	$17,780

Taxes_Textuals_Details

Taxes (Textuals) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
TAXES [Abstract]	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	'	35.00%	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$15.50	$14	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	1.6	1.3	'
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	8.5	11.6	'
Deferred Tax Asset and related Valuation Allowance impact on Shareholder's Equity	32.5	'	'
Discrete Tax Items	'	'	$3.80

Restructuring_Charges_Details

Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning	$11,945	$7,569	'
Restructuring Charges	19,830	16,687	5,912
Payments for Restructuring	-18,949	-12,591	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	359	280	'
Restructuring Reserve, Ending	13,185	11,945	7,569
Employee Severance	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning	11,655	7,469	'
Restructuring Charges	15,196	14,652	'
Payments for Restructuring	-14,156	-10,746	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	359	280	'
Restructuring Reserve, Ending	13,054	11,655	'
Other Restructuring Charges	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning	290	100	'
Restructuring Charges	4,634	2,035	'
Payments for Restructuring	-4,793	-1,845	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	0	0	'
Restructuring Reserve, Ending	$131	$290	'

Restructuring_Charges_Textuals

Restructuring Charges Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	$19,830	$16,687	$5,912

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies Detail 1 (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future Minimum Lease Payments Schedule [Abstract]	'
Future Minimum Payments Due, Current	$33,028
Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	24,980
Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	16,063
Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	10,024
Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	7,418
Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	10,004
Future Minimum Payments Due	$101,517

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$37	$36.70	$34.30

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Net Sales to External Customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,378,972

$2,341,528

$2,309,328

'

Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Total Net Sales

684,253

591,686

578,680

524,353

657,292

578,553

570,283

535,400

2,378,972

2,341,528

2,309,328

'

Total Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

472,892

444,499

398,503

'

Depreciation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,765

33,421

31,689

'

Assets

2,152,819

'

'

'

2,022,288

'

'

'

2,152,819

2,022,288

2,114,910

'

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-82,349

-95,588

-98,500

'

Goodwill

455,842

'

'

'

452,351

'

'

'

455,842

452,351

447,743

4,400

U.S. Operations Segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Sales to External Customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

720,568

699,361

665,245

'

Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

81,283

78,759

80,013

'

Total Net Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

801,851

778,120

745,258

'

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

138,366

138,894

121,398

'

Depreciation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,223

5,799

5,757

'

Assets

1,242,501

'

'

'

1,128,902

'

'

'

1,242,501

1,128,902

1,037,238

'

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,297

-10,988

-6,926

'

Goodwill

307,933

'

'

'

307,933

'

'

'

307,933

307,933

307,485

'

Swiss Operations Segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Sales to External Customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

127,031

124,362

143,520

'

Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

440,177

406,485

411,788

'

Total Net Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

567,208

530,847

555,308

'

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

151,743

133,691

113,997

'

Depreciation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,576

7,194

7,581

'

Assets

1,090,353

'

'

'

922,620

'

'

'

1,090,353

922,620

795,828

'

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,801

-5,529

-8,178

'

Goodwill

24,288

'

'

'

23,684

'

'

'

24,288

23,684

22,986

'

Western European Operations Segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Sales to External Customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

674,620

644,361

692,348

'

Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

111,707

101,952

107,585

'

Total Net Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

786,327

746,313

799,933

'

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

111,828

95,523

99,969

'

Depreciation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,708

4,947

5,065

'

Assets

1,059,525

'

'

'

975,174

'

'

'

1,059,525

975,174

963,563

'

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,096

-5,504

-4,962

'

Goodwill

108,662

'

'

'

105,522

'

'

'

108,662

105,522

101,899

'

Chinese Operations Segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Sales to External Customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

407,131

432,255

388,592

'

Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

149,084

123,669

126,550

'

Total Net Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

556,215

555,924

515,142

'

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

122,214

125,217

120,857

'

Depreciation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,527

5,567

4,920

'

Assets

731,650

'

'

'

631,075

'

'

'

731,650

631,075

366,442

'

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,200

-9,872

-15,601

'

Goodwill

746

'

'

'

717

'

'

'

746

717

710

'

Other Operations Segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Sales to External Customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

449,622

441,189

419,623

'

Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,308

6,538

6,348

'

Total Net Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

455,930

447,727

425,971

'

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49,228

48,857

50,045

'

Depreciation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,694

2,653

2,161

'

Assets

257,141

'

'

'

237,232

'

'

'

257,141

237,232

328,867

'

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,172

-5,542

-4,088

'

Goodwill

14,213

'

'

'

14,495

'

'

'

14,213

14,495

14,663

'

Eliminations and Corporate Segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Sales to External Customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-788,559

-717,403

-732,284

'

Total Net Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-788,559

-717,403

-732,284

'

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-100,487

-97,683

-107,763

'

Depreciation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,037

7,261

6,205

'

Assets

-2,228,351

'

'

'

-1,872,715

'

'

'

-2,228,351

-1,872,715

-1,377,028

'

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-49,783

-58,153

-58,745

'

Goodwill

$0

'

'

'

$0

'

'

'

$0

$0

$0

'

Segment_Reporting_Details_1_De

Segment Reporting Details 1 (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'
Earnings Before Taxes	$402,709	$382,601	$349,177
Amortization	24,539	21,357	17,808
Interest Expense	22,711	22,764	23,226
Restructuring Charges	19,830	16,687	5,912
Other Charges (Income), Net	3,103	1,090	2,380
Total Segment Profit	$472,892	$444,499	$398,503

Segment_Reporting_Detail_2_Det

Segment Reporting Detail 2 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Sales Information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	$684,253	$591,686	$578,680	$524,353	$657,292	$578,553	$570,283	$535,400	$2,378,972	$2,341,528	$2,309,328
Laboratory Product and Service Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Sales Information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,100,632	1,071,299	1,047,319
Industrial Product and Service Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Sales Information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,065,605	1,063,653	1,038,871
Retail Product and Service Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Sales Information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$212,735	$206,576	$223,138

Segment_Reporting_Details_3_De

Segment Reporting Details 3 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	$684,253	$591,686	$578,680	$524,353	$657,292	$578,553	$570,283	$535,400	$2,378,972	$2,341,528	$2,309,328
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	514,438	'	'	'	469,421	'	'	'	514,438	469,421	'
UNITED STATES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	664,665	643,902	612,643
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	133,323	'	'	'	66,978	'	'	'	133,323	66,978	'
OTHER AMERICAS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	168,347	161,853	159,756
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	4,831	'	'	'	4,074	'	'	'	4,831	4,074	'
TOTAL AMERICAS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	833,012	805,755	772,399
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	138,154	'	'	'	71,052	'	'	'	138,154	71,052	'
GERMANY	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	195,521	183,859	200,062
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	29,008	'	'	'	26,404	'	'	'	29,008	26,404	'
FRANCE	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	122,658	123,007	136,589
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	6,737	'	'	'	6,781	'	'	'	6,737	6,781	'
UNITED KINGDOM	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	65,922	62,389	66,321
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	6,001	'	'	'	6,103	'	'	'	6,001	6,103	'
SWITZERLAND	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	74,574	65,430	79,376
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	243,697	'	'	'	275,944	'	'	'	243,697	275,944	'
OTHER EUROPE	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	377,353	355,266	379,784
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	7,936	'	'	'	6,767	'	'	'	7,936	6,767	'
TOTAL EUROPE	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	836,028	789,951	862,132
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	293,379	'	'	'	321,999	'	'	'	293,379	321,999	'
CHINA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	396,620	422,894	379,791
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	74,546	'	'	'	69,784	'	'	'	74,546	69,784	'
REST OF WORLD	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	313,312	322,928	295,006
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	8,359	'	'	'	6,586	'	'	'	8,359	6,586	'
TOTAL ASIA REST OF WORLD	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Net Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	709,932	745,822	674,797
Total Segments Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$82,905	'	'	'	$76,370	'	'	'	$82,905	$76,370	'

Segment_Reporting_Textuals_Det

Segment Reporting Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Charges	$19,830	$16,687	$5,912
Maximum Customer Percentage	1.00%	'	'
U.S. Operations Segment	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	1,700	1,700	'
Swiss Operations Segment	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	8,000	5,700	'
Western European Operations Segment	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	7,700	7,800	'
Chinese Operations Segment	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	2,000	1,100	'
Other Operations Segment	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	$400	$400	'

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud2

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Net Sales	$684,253	$591,686	$578,680	$524,353	$657,292	$578,553	$570,283	$535,400	$2,378,972	$2,341,528	$2,309,328
Gross profit	375,357	318,573	308,843	279,253	356,788	308,157	299,008	277,102	1,282,026	1,241,055	1,218,274
Net earnings	$110,162	$74,326	$69,062	$52,544	$104,633	$72,183	$61,704	$52,327	$306,094	$290,847	$269,493
Basic earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	$3.72	$2.49	$2.29	$1.73	$3.43	$2.34	$1.97	$1.66	$10.22	$9.37	$8.45
Weighted average number of common shares	29,596,949	29,818,218	30,119,889	30,299,569	30,532,491	30,846,062	31,267,660	31,531,915	29,945,954	31,044,532	31,897,779
Diluted earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	$3.63	$2.43	$2.24	$1.69	$3.35	$2.28	$1.93	$1.62	$9.96	$9.14	$8.21
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	30,366,603	30,579,954	30,849,934	31,101,979	31,271,377	31,599,081	32,038,928	32,386,924	30,728,482	31,824,077	32,839,365
Market price per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock Value During The Period Maximum	$253.27	$242.56	$228	$221.56	$195	$177.44	$185.08	$189.67	'	'	'
Common Stock Value During The Period Mimimum	$233.71	$205.55	$197.91	$196.72	$161.80	$148.68	$150.57	$152.19	'	'	'

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual2

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning	$14,120	$12,317	$11,536
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense	1,775	2,106	1,933
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts	115	267	-220
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	1,154	570	932
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Ending	14,856	14,120	12,317
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning	23,177	34,738	44,669
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense	0	0	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts	10,131	4,764	912
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	1,611	16,325	10,843
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Ending	$31,697	$23,177	$34,738