JBT Marel (JBTM) 10-Q 1 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 29, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'John Bean Technologies Corp	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	28,957,777
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001433660	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Revenue	$233.50	$205.30	$646.10	$624.40
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales	179.3	153.3	482.5	468
Selling, general and administrative expense	39.2	37.9	120.6	114.6
Research and development expense	3.7	3.3	10.6	10.5
Other (income) expense, net	-0.3	0.5	-0.6	-0.8
Operating income	11.6	10.3	33	32.1
Interest income	0.6	0.1	1.4	0.2
Interest expense	1.8	1.9	5.6	5.4
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	10.4	8.5	28.8	26.9
Provision for income taxes	3	2.3	8.5	8.8
Income from continuing operations	7.4	6.2	20.3	18.1
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0.6	0.1	0.8	0.4
Net income	$6.80	$6.10	$19.50	$17.70
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.21	$0.69	$0.62
Loss from discontinued operations (in Dollars per share)	($0.02)	$0	($0.02)	($0.01)
Net income (in Dollars per share)	$0.23	$0.21	$0.67	$0.61
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.21	$0.68	$0.61
Loss from discontinued operations (in Dollars per share)	($0.02)	($0.01)	($0.02)	($0.01)
Net income (in Dollars per share)	$0.23	$0.20	$0.66	$0.60
Cash dividends declared per share (in Dollars per share)	$0.09	$0.07	$0.25	$0.21

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$6.80	$6.10	$19.50	$17.70
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3.6	4	-3.5	0.5
Derivatives designated as hedges net of tax	0	0.1	0	0.2
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax	0.8	0.3	1.9	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	4.4	4.4	-1.6	1.7
Comprehensive income	$11.20	$10.50	$17.90	$19.40

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$35.60	$99
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $2.5 and $3.7, respectively	141.3	188.4
Inventories	145	109.2
Other current assets	58.4	51.5
Assets held for sale	3	3
Total current assets	383.3	451.1
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $241.0 and $235.5, respectively	129.1	126.2
Other assets	94.7	100.7
Total Assets	607.1	678
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	5.9	2
Accounts payable, trade and other	83.9	88.7
Advance and progress payments	92.6	74.3
Other current liabilities	79.8	85.8
Total current liabilities	262.2	250.8
Long-term debt, less current portion	102.6	189.1
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits, less current portion	93.3	104.6
Other liabilities	30.2	27.9
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 2013: 28,957,777 issued and 28,957,777 outstanding; 2012: 28,946,413 issued and 28,732,211 outstanding	0.3	0.3
Common stock held in treasury, at cost; 2012: 214,202 shares	0	-3.4
Additional paid-in capital	65.6	66.2
Retained earnings	135.5	123.5
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-82.6	-81
Total stockholders' equity	118.8	105.6
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$607.10	$678

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowances, trade receivables (in Dollars)	$2.50	$3.70
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in Dollars)	$241	$235.50
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in Shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in Shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in Shares)	120,000,000	120,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in Shares)	28,957,777	28,946,413
Common stock, shares outstanding (in Shares)	28,957,777	28,732,211
Common stock held in treasury, at cost; shares (in Shares)	0	214,202

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:	'	'
Net income	$19.50	$17.70
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0.8	0.4
Income from continuing operations	20.3	18.1
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided (required) by operating activities of continuing operations:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	18.8	17.9
Stock-based compensation	5.1	5.4
Other	0.1	3.3
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Trade receivables, net	45.9	42.5
Inventories	-37.2	-18.9
Accounts payable, trade and other	-4.5	-4.5
Advance and progress payments	18.1	33
Other assets and liabilities, net	-17.7	-28.2
Cash provided by continuing operating activities	48.9	68.6
Net cash required by discontinued operating activities	-0.5	-0.5
Cash provided by operating activities	48.4	68.1
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:	'	'
Acquisition	0	-5
Capital expenditures	-20.8	-17.3
Proceeds from disposal of assets	0.7	0.9
Cash required by investing activities	-20.1	-21.4
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:	'	'
Net decrease in short-term debt	-0.5	-0.7
Net (payments) proceeds on credit facilities	-89	37.6
Repayment of long-term debt	-0.1	-1.1
Issuance of long-term debt	8	0.8
Excess tax benefits	0.3	0.6
Tax withholdings on stock-based compensation awards	-2.3	-2.3
Dividends	-7.5	-6.4
Other	-0.3	0.1
Cash (required) provided by financing activities	-91.4	28.6
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-0.3	0.1
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-63.4	75.4
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	99	9
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$35.60	$84.40

Note_1_Description_of_Business

Note 1 - Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
	Description of Business
	John Bean Technologies Corporation and its majority-owned consolidated subsidiaries (“JBT” or “we”) provide global technology solutions for the food processing and air transportation industries. We design, manufacture, test and service technologically sophisticated systems and products for customers through our JBT FoodTech and JBT AeroTech segments. We have manufacturing operations worldwide and are strategically located to facilitate delivery of our products and services to our customers.
	Basis of Presentation
	The preceding condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, together with the notes thereto (the “statements”), of JBT have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes and other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States has been condensed or omitted. Therefore, these statements should be read in conjunction with the audited annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	In the opinion of management, the statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial condition and operating results as of and for the periods presented. Revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities can vary during each quarter of the year. Therefore, the results and trends in these statements may not be representative of those for the full year or any future period.

Note_2_Inventories

Note 2 - Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 2. Inventories
	Inventories consisted of the following:
	(In millions)	30-Sep-13			31-Dec-12
	Raw materials	$	64.7		$	59.9
	Work in process		55			30.6
	Finished goods		90.7			82
	Gross inventories before LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments		210.4			172.5
	LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments		(65.4	)		(63.3	)
	Net inventories	$	145		$	109.2

Note_3_Income_Taxes

Note 3 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 3. INCOME TAXES
	The provision for income taxes for 2013 is based on a 34% effective tax rate and includes favorable discrete adjustments reflecting a lower tax liability for fiscal year 2012 of $0.6 million and $1.3 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, respectively. For 2012, the provision for income taxes is based on a 35% effective tax rate and includes favorable discrete adjustments reflecting a lower tax liability for fiscal year 2011 of $0.7 million and $0.6 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

Note_4_Pension_and_Other_Postr

Note 4 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 4. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
	Components of net periodic benefit cost (income) were as follows:
		Pension Benefits												Other Postretirement Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended						Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,						September 30,						September 30,
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012			2013			2012			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	0.4		$	0.4		$	1.3		$	1.1		$	0.1		$	-		$	0.1		$	-
	Interest cost		3.4			3.4			10.2			10.3			-			0.1			0.2			0.3
	Expected return on assets		(4.5	)		(4.4	)		(13.5	)		(13.2	)		-			-			-			-
	Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)		0.1			-			0.1			0.1			(0.1	)		(0.2	)		(0.3	)		(0.6	)
	Amortization of actuarial losses, net		1.1			0.9			3.2			2.4			-			-			-			-
	Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	0.5		$	0.3		$	1.3		$	0.7		$	-		$	(0.1	)	$	-		$	(0.3	)

Note_5_Accumulated_Other_Compr

Note 5 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Text Block]	'
	Note 5. accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of the balance sheet date. For JBT, AOCI is primarily composed of adjustments related to pension and other postretirement benefits plans and foreign currency translation adjustments. Changes in the AOCI balances for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 by component are shown in the following table:
		Pension and			Foreign			Total
		Other			Currency
		Postretirement			Translation
		Benefits
	(In millions)
	Beginning balance, June 30, 2013	$	(84.3	)	$	(2.7	)	$	(87.0	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassification		-			3.6			3.6
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		0.8			-			0.8
	Net current period other comprehensive income		0.8			3.6			4.4
	Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	(83.5	)	$	0.9		$	(82.6	)
	Reclassification adjustments from AOCI into earnings for pension and other postretirement benefits plans for the three months ended September 30, 2013 were $1.1 million in selling, general and administrative expense and $0.3 million in provision for income taxes.
	Changes in the AOCI balances for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 by component are shown in the following table:
		Pension and			Foreign			Total
		Other			Currency
		Postretirement			Translation
		Benefits
	(In millions)
	Beginning balance, December 31, 2012	$	(85.4	)	$	4.4		$	(81.0	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassification		-			(3.5	)		(3.5	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		1.9			-			1.9
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		1.9			(3.5	)		(1.6	)
	Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	(83.5	)	$	0.9		$	(82.6	)
	Reclassification adjustments from AOCI into earnings for pension and other postretirement benefits plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $3.0 million in selling, general and administrative expense and $1.1 million in provision for income taxes.

Note_6_Earnings_Per_Share

Note 6 - Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	Note 6. Earnings Per Share
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the respective periods and our basic and dilutive shares outstanding:
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
	(In millions, except per share data)	2013		2012		2013		2012
	Basic earnings per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	7.4	$	6.2	$	20.3	$	18.1
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		29.2		29.2		29.2		29.1
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.25	$	0.21	$	0.69	$	0.62
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	7.4	$	6.2	$	20.3	$	18.1
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		29.2		29.2		29.2		29.1
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Restricted stock		0.5		0.4		0.4		0.4
	Total shares and dilutive securities		29.7		29.6		29.6		29.5
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.25	$	0.21	$	0.68	$	0.61

Note_7_Derivative_Financial_In

Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 7. Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	We hold derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging foreign currency risks for certain identifiable and anticipated transactions.
	We manufacture and sell our products in a number of countries throughout the world and, as a result, are exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. Our major foreign currency exposures involve the markets in Western Europe, South America and Asia. Many of our sales and purchase contracts are written contemplating this risk and therefore contain embedded derivatives, which we take into consideration as part of our risk management policy. The purpose of our foreign currency hedging activities is to manage the economic impact of exchange rate volatility associated with anticipated foreign currency purchases and sales made in the normal course of business. We primarily utilize forward foreign exchange contracts with maturities of less than 2 years. We do not apply hedge accounting for these forward foreign exchange contracts. As of September 30, 2013, we held forward foreign exchange contracts with an aggregate notional value of $486.8 million.
	The following table presents the fair value of foreign currency derivatives included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
			As of September 30, 2013								As of December 31, 2012
	(In millions)		Derivative Assets				Derivative Liabilities				Derivative Assets				Derivative Liabilities
	Other current assets / liabilities		$	3.7			$	3.8			$	5.9			$	6.6
	Other assets / liabilities			2.6				0.5				1.7				0.4
	Total		$	6.3			$	4.3			$	7.6			$	7
	Refer to Note 8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments, for a description of how the values of the above financial instruments are determined.
	A master netting arrangement allows counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other as a result of separate offsetting derivative transactions. We enter into master netting arrangements with our counterparties when possible to mitigate credit risk in derivative transactions by permitting us to net settle for transactions with the same counterparty. However, we do not net settle with such counterparties. We present our derivatives at gross fair values in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, information related to these offsetting arrangements was as follows:
	(in millions)		As of September 30, 2013
	Offsetting of Assets														Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Financial Instruments				Net Amount
	Derivatives		$	6.3			$	-			$	6.3			$	(3.2	)		$	3.1
	Offsetting of Liabilities		As of September 30, 2013
															Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Financial Instruments				Net Amount
	Derivatives		$	4.3			$	-			$	4.3			$	(3.2	)		$	1.1
	(in millions)		As of December 31, 2012
	Offsetting of Assets														Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Financial Instruments				Net Amount
	Derivatives		$	7.6			$	-			$	7.6			$	(3.8	)		$	3.8
	Offsetting of Liabilities		As of December 31, 2012
															Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Financial Instruments				Net Amount
	Derivatives		$	7			$	-			$	7			$	(3.8	)		$	3.2
	The following table presents the location and amount of gains (losses) from derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of income:
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
				Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(In millions)			2013				2012				2013				2012
	Foreign exchange contracts	Revenue		$	(0.6	)		$	1.3			$	0.9			$	3.2
	Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of sales			(0.3	)			(0.6	)			(0.4	)			(1.0	)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income, net			(0.1	)			0.1				(0.5	)			0.2
	Total				(1.0	)			0.8				-				2.4
	Remeasurement of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies				(0.6	)			(0.8	)			(0.6	)			(1.1	)
	Net (loss) gain on foreign currency transactions			$	(1.6	)		$	-			$	(0.6	)		$	1.3
	Credit Risk
	By their nature, financial instruments involve risk including credit risk for non-performance by counterparties. Financial instruments that potentially subject us to credit risk primarily consist of trade receivables and derivative contracts. We manage the credit risk on financial instruments by transacting only with financially secure counterparties, requiring credit approvals and credit limits, and monitoring counterparties’ financial condition. Our maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparty is limited to the amount drawn and outstanding on the financial instrument. Allowances for the losses are established based on collectability assessments.

Note_8_Fair_Value_of_Financial

Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	Note 8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:
		•	Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
		•	Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1. For example, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.
		•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.
	Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
			As of September 30, 2013								As of December 31, 2012
	(In millions)		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Investments		$	11.2	$	11.2	$	-	$	-	$	11.1	$	11.1	$	-	$	-
	Derivatives		$	6.3		-		6.3		-		7.6		-		7.6		-
	Total assets		$	17.5	$	11.2	$	6.3	$	-	$	18.7	$	11.1	$	7.6	$	-
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives		$	4.3	$	-	$	4.3	$	-	$	7	$	-	$	7	$	-
	Investments represent securities held in a trust for the non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Investments are classified as trading securities and are valued based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets that we have the ability to access. Investments are included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investments include an unrealized gain of $0.4 million as of September 30, 2013 and an unrealized gain of $0.4 million as of December 31, 2012.
	We use the income approach to measure the fair value of derivative instruments on a recurring basis. This approach calculates the present value of the future cash flow by measuring the change between the derivative contract rate and the published market indicative currency rate, multiplied by the contract notional values, and applying an appropriate discount rate as well as a factor of credit risk.
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and accounts payables, as well as financial instruments included in other current assets and other current liabilities, approximate fair values because of their short-term maturities.
	The carrying values and the estimated fair values of our debt financial instruments are summarized in the table below:
			As of September 30, 2013				As of December 31, 2012
	(In millions)		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	Senior unsecured notes due July 31, 2015		$	75	$	81.2	$	75	$	83.9
	Revolving credit facility, expires November 30, 2017			24.4		24.4		113.5		113.5
	Brazilian loan due August 20, 2014			4		4		-		-
	Brazilian loan due April 15, 2016			3.5		3		-		-
	Foreign credit facilities			1		1		1.8		1.8
	Other			0.6		0.6		0.8		0.8
	There is no active or observable market for our senior unsecured notes or our Brazilian loans. Therefore, the estimated fair value of the notes and the loans are based on discounted cash flows using current interest rates available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The estimate of the all-in interest rate for discounting the notes and the loans are based on a broker quote for notes and loans with similar terms. We do not have a rate adjustment for risk profile changes, covenant issues or credit rating changes, therefore the broker quote is deemed to be the closest approximation of current market rates. The carrying values of the remaining borrowings approximate their fair values due to their variable interest rates.

Note_9_Commitments_and_Conting

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies
	We are involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Although the results of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the resolution of the proceedings that we are involved in, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
	Under our Separation and Distribution Agreement with FMC Technologies, we have assumed liabilities related to specified legal proceedings arising from our business prior to the spin-off. As a result, although FMC Technologies will remain the named defendant, we will manage the litigation and indemnify FMC Technologies for costs, expenses and judgments arising from litigation. We do not believe that any existing litigation we have assumed will have a material effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
	Guarantees and Product Warranties
	In the ordinary course of business with customers, vendors and others, we issue standby letters of credit, performance bonds, surety bonds and other guarantees. These financial instruments, which totaled $87.0 million at September 30, 2013, represent guarantees of our future performance. We also have provided $5.2 million of bank guarantees and letters of credit to secure a portion of our existing financial obligations. The majority of these financial instruments expire within two years, and we expect to replace them through the issuance of new or the extension of existing letters of credit and surety bonds. In some instances we guarantee a small portion of our customers’ financing arrangements and retain recourse to the equipment sold. As of September 30, 2013, the maximum future payment obligation of such guarantees was $2.7 million. Historically, we have not made significant payments associated with guarantees of our customers’ financing arrangements.
	We provide warranties of various lengths and terms to certain of our customers based on standard terms and conditions and negotiated agreements. We provide for the estimated cost of warranties at the time revenue is recognized for products where reliable, historical experience of warranty claims and costs exists. We also provide warranty liability when additional specific obligations are identified. The obligation reflected in other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets is based on historical experience by product and considers failure rates and the related costs in correcting a product failure. Warranty cost and accrual information were as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of period	$	6.6		$	6.6		$	7.3		$	7.3
	Expense for new warranties		3.2			2.5			8.4			6.3
	Adjustments to existing accruals		-			(0.6	)		(0.6	)		(0.8	)
	Claims paid		(2.7	)		(2.9	)		(8.0	)		(7.2	)
	Balance at end of period	$	7.1		$	5.6		$	7.1		$	5.6

Note_10_Business_Segment_Infor

Note 10 - Business Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 10. Business Segment Information
	Segment operating profit is defined as total segment revenue less segment operating expenses. Business segment information was as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Revenue
	JBT FoodTech	$	138.2		$	117.1		$	395.3		$	370.9
	JBT AeroTech		97			88			250.9			251.5
	Other revenue (1) and intercompany eliminations		(1.7	)		0.2			(0.1	)		2
	Total revenue	$	233.5		$	205.3		$	646.1		$	624.4
	Income before income taxes
	Segment operating profit:
	JBT FoodTech	$	12.3		$	9		$	39.9		$	29.8
	JBT AeroTech		8.8			8.4			16.9			21.2
	Total segment operating profit		21.1			17.4			56.8			51
	Corporate items:
	Corporate expense (2)		(5.5	)		(4.0	)		(15.0	)		(12.3	)
	Other expense, net (1)		(4.0	)		(3.1	)		(8.8	)		(6.6	)
	Net interest expense		(1.2	)		(1.8	)		(4.2	)		(5.2	)
	Total corporate items		(10.7	)		(8.9	)		(28.0	)		(24.1	)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	10.4		$	8.5		$	28.8		$	26.9
	1) Other revenue comprises certain gains and losses on derivatives related to foreign exchange exposure. Other expense, net, generally includes stock-based compensation, other employee benefits, LIFO adjustments, restructuring costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and the impact of unusual or strategic transactions not representative of segment operations.
	● In the first quarter of 2012, we released $0.3 million of restructuring reserves recorded in 2010 related to JBT AeroTech.
	(2) Corporate expense primarily includes corporate staff expenses.
	In the fourth quarter of 2011, we implemented a cost reduction plan designed to grow margins by lowering costs in JBT FoodTech across the developed world. The cost reduction plan consisted primarily of a net workforce reduction of approximately 115 positions. We paid $0.9 million, $0.2 million and $0.3 million related to the plan in the first, second and third quarters of 2013, respectively. We expect to pay approximately $0.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 to complete the plan.

Note_2_Inventories_Tables

Note 2 - Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
	(In millions)	30-Sep-13			31-Dec-12
	Raw materials	$	64.7		$	59.9
	Work in process		55			30.6
	Finished goods		90.7			82
	Gross inventories before LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments		210.4			172.5
	LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments		(65.4	)		(63.3	)
	Net inventories	$	145		$	109.2

Note_4_Pension_and_Other_Postr1

Note 4 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
		Pension Benefits												Other Postretirement Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended						Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,						September 30,						September 30,
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012			2013			2012			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	0.4		$	0.4		$	1.3		$	1.1		$	0.1		$	-		$	0.1		$	-
	Interest cost		3.4			3.4			10.2			10.3			-			0.1			0.2			0.3
	Expected return on assets		(4.5	)		(4.4	)		(13.5	)		(13.2	)		-			-			-			-
	Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)		0.1			-			0.1			0.1			(0.1	)		(0.2	)		(0.3	)		(0.6	)
	Amortization of actuarial losses, net		1.1			0.9			3.2			2.4			-			-			-			-
	Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	0.5		$	0.3		$	1.3		$	0.7		$	-		$	(0.1	)	$	-		$	(0.3	)

Note_5_Accumulated_Other_Compr1

Note 5 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
		Pension and			Foreign			Total
		Other			Currency
		Postretirement			Translation
		Benefits
	(In millions)
	Beginning balance, June 30, 2013	$	(84.3	)	$	(2.7	)	$	(87.0	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassification		-			3.6			3.6
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		0.8			-			0.8
	Net current period other comprehensive income		0.8			3.6			4.4
	Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	(83.5	)	$	0.9		$	(82.6	)
		Pension and			Foreign			Total
		Other			Currency
		Postretirement			Translation
		Benefits
	(In millions)
	Beginning balance, December 31, 2012	$	(85.4	)	$	4.4		$	(81.0	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassification		-			(3.5	)		(3.5	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		1.9			-			1.9
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		1.9			(3.5	)		(1.6	)
	Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	(83.5	)	$	0.9		$	(82.6	)

Note_6_Earnings_Per_Share_Tabl

Note 6 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
	(In millions, except per share data)	2013		2012		2013		2012
	Basic earnings per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	7.4	$	6.2	$	20.3	$	18.1
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		29.2		29.2		29.2		29.1
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.25	$	0.21	$	0.69	$	0.62
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	7.4	$	6.2	$	20.3	$	18.1
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		29.2		29.2		29.2		29.1
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Restricted stock		0.5		0.4		0.4		0.4
	Total shares and dilutive securities		29.7		29.6		29.6		29.5
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.25	$	0.21	$	0.68	$	0.61

Note_7_Derivative_Financial_In1

Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
			As of September 30, 2013								As of December 31, 2012
	(In millions)		Derivative Assets				Derivative Liabilities				Derivative Assets				Derivative Liabilities
	Other current assets / liabilities		$	3.7			$	3.8			$	5.9			$	6.6
	Other assets / liabilities			2.6				0.5				1.7				0.4
	Total		$	6.3			$	4.3			$	7.6			$	7
Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
	(in millions)		As of September 30, 2013
	Offsetting of Assets														Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Financial Instruments				Net Amount
	Derivatives		$	6.3			$	-			$	6.3			$	(3.2	)		$	3.1
	(in millions)		As of December 31, 2012
	Offsetting of Assets														Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Financial Instruments				Net Amount
	Derivatives		$	7.6			$	-			$	7.6			$	(3.8	)		$	3.8
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
	Offsetting of Liabilities		As of September 30, 2013
															Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Financial Instruments				Net Amount
	Derivatives		$	4.3			$	-			$	4.3			$	(3.2	)		$	1.1
	Offsetting of Liabilities		As of December 31, 2012
															Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Financial Instruments				Net Amount
	Derivatives		$	7			$	-			$	7			$	(3.8	)		$	3.2
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]	'
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
				Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(In millions)			2013				2012				2013				2012
	Foreign exchange contracts	Revenue		$	(0.6	)		$	1.3			$	0.9			$	3.2
	Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of sales			(0.3	)			(0.6	)			(0.4	)			(1.0	)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income, net			(0.1	)			0.1				(0.5	)			0.2
	Total				(1.0	)			0.8				-				2.4
	Remeasurement of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies				(0.6	)			(0.8	)			(0.6	)			(1.1	)
	Net (loss) gain on foreign currency transactions			$	(1.6	)		$	-			$	(0.6	)		$	1.3

Note_8_Fair_Value_of_Financial1

Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
		As of September 30, 2013								As of December 31, 2012
	(In millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Investments	$	11.2	$	11.2	$	-	$	-	$	11.1	$	11.1	$	-	$	-
	Derivatives	$	6.3		-		6.3		-		7.6		-		7.6		-
	Total assets	$	17.5	$	11.2	$	6.3	$	-	$	18.7	$	11.1	$	7.6	$	-
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	4.3	$	-	$	4.3	$	-	$	7	$	-	$	7	$	-
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
		As of September 30, 2013				As of December 31, 2012
	(In millions)	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	Senior unsecured notes due July 31, 2015	$	75	$	81.2	$	75	$	83.9
	Revolving credit facility, expires November 30, 2017		24.4		24.4		113.5		113.5
	Brazilian loan due August 20, 2014		4		4		-		-
	Brazilian loan due April 15, 2016		3.5		3		-		-
	Foreign credit facilities		1		1		1.8		1.8
	Other		0.6		0.6		0.8		0.8

Note_9_Commitments_and_Conting1

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of period	$	6.6		$	6.6		$	7.3		$	7.3
	Expense for new warranties		3.2			2.5			8.4			6.3
	Adjustments to existing accruals		-			(0.6	)		(0.6	)		(0.8	)
	Claims paid		(2.7	)		(2.9	)		(8.0	)		(7.2	)
	Balance at end of period	$	7.1		$	5.6		$	7.1		$	5.6

Note_10_Business_Segment_Infor1

Note 10 - Business Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	(In millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Revenue
	JBT FoodTech	$	138.2		$	117.1		$	395.3		$	370.9
	JBT AeroTech		97			88			250.9			251.5
	Other revenue (1) and intercompany eliminations		(1.7	)		0.2			(0.1	)		2
	Total revenue	$	233.5		$	205.3		$	646.1		$	624.4
	Income before income taxes
	Segment operating profit:
	JBT FoodTech	$	12.3		$	9		$	39.9		$	29.8
	JBT AeroTech		8.8			8.4			16.9			21.2
	Total segment operating profit		21.1			17.4			56.8			51
	Corporate items:
	Corporate expense (2)		(5.5	)		(4.0	)		(15.0	)		(12.3	)
	Other expense, net (1)		(4.0	)		(3.1	)		(8.8	)		(6.6	)
	Net interest expense		(1.2	)		(1.8	)		(4.2	)		(5.2	)
	Total corporate items		(10.7	)		(8.9	)		(28.0	)		(24.1	)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	10.4		$	8.5		$	28.8		$	26.9

Note_2_Inventories_Details_Inv

Note 2 - Inventories (Details) - Inventories (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventories [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$64.70	$59.90
Work in process	55	30.6
Finished goods	90.7	82
Gross inventories before LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments	210.4	172.5
LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments	-65.4	-63.3
Net inventories	$145	$109.20

Note_3_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 3 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	'	'	34.00%	35.00%
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions	$0.60	$0.70	$1.30	$0.60

Note_4_Pension_and_Other_Postr2

Note 4 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) - Components of net periodic benefit cost (income) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$0.40	$0.40	$1.30	$1.10
Interest cost	3.4	3.4	10.2	10.3
Expected return on assets	-4.5	-4.4	-13.5	-13.2
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)	0.1	'	0.1	0.1
Amortization of actuarial losses, net	1.1	0.9	3.2	2.4
Net periodic benefit cost (income)	0.5	0.3	1.3	0.7
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	0.1	'	0.1	'
Interest cost	'	0.1	0.2	0.3
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)	-0.1	-0.2	-0.3	-0.6
Net periodic benefit cost (income)	'	($0.10)	'	($0.30)

Note_5_Accumulated_Other_Compr2

Note 5 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'
Note 5 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	$1.10	$3
Provision for Income Taxes [Member]	'	'
Note 5 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	$0.30	$1.10

Note_5_Accumulated_Other_Compr3

Note 5 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - Changes in the AOCI balances (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance	($87)	'	($81)	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	3.6	'	-3.5	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.8	'	1.9	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	4.4	4.4	-1.6	1.7
Balance	-82.6	'	-82.6	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance	-84.3	'	-85.4	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.8	'	1.9	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	0.8	'	1.9	'
Balance	-83.5	'	-83.5	'
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance	-2.7	'	4.4	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	3.6	'	-3.5	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	3.6	'	-3.5	'
Balance	$0.90	'	$0.90	'

Note_6_Earnings_Per_Share_Deta

Note 6 - Earnings Per Share (Details) - Basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in Dollars)	$7.40	$6.20	$20.30	$18.10
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	29.2	29.2	29.2	29.1
Effect of dilutive securities:	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4
Total shares and dilutive securities	29.7	29.6	29.6	29.5
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.21	$0.68	$0.61
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.21	$0.69	$0.62

Note_7_Derivative_Financial_In2

Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) (Forward Contracts [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Forward Contracts [Member]	'
Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) [Line Items]	'
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount	$486.80

Note_7_Derivative_Financial_In3

Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Fair value of foreign exchange derivatives included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair value of foreign exchange derivatives included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets [Abstract]	'	'
Other current assets / liabilities	$3.70	$5.90
Other current assets / liabilities	3.8	6.6
Other assets / liabilities	2.6	1.7
Other assets / liabilities	0.5	0.4
Total	6.3	7.6
Total	$4.30	$7

Note_7_Derivative_Financial_In4

Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Offsetting of derivative financial instruments, assets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Offsetting of derivative financial instruments, assets [Abstract]	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$6.30	$7.60
Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	6.3	7.6
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Financial Instruments	-3.2	-3.8
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Net Amount	$3.10	$3.80

Note_7_Derivative_Financial_In5

Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Offsetting of derivative financial instruments, liabilities (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Offsetting of derivative financial instruments, liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	$4.30	$7
Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	4.3	7
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Financial Instruments	-3.2	-3.8
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Net Amount	$1.10	$3.20

Note_7_Derivative_Financial_In6

Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign exchange contracts	($1)	$0.80	'	$2.40
Remeasurement of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies	-0.6	-0.8	-0.6	-1.1
Net (loss) gain on foreign currency transactions	-1.6	'	-0.6	1.3
Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign exchange contracts	-0.6	1.3	0.9	3.2
Cost of Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign exchange contracts	-0.3	-0.6	-0.4	-1
Other Income [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign exchange contracts	($0.10)	$0.10	($0.50)	$0.20

Note_8_Fair_Value_of_Financial2

Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Trading Securities, Change in Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss)	$0.40	$0.40

Note_8_Fair_Value_of_Financial3

Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Assets	$17.50	$18.70
Liabilities:	'	'
Derivatives	4.3	7
Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Assets	11.2	11.1
Investments [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Assets	11.2	11.1
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Assets	6.3	7.6
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Assets	6.3	7.6
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Assets	11.2	11.1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Assets	6.3	7.6
Liabilities:	'	'
Derivatives	$4.30	$7

Note_8_Fair_Value_of_Financial4

Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Carrying Values and the Estimated Fair Values of Debt Financial Instruments (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Senior Unsecured Notes Due July 31, 2015 [Member]	'	'
Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Carrying Values and the Estimated Fair Values of Debt Financial Instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Debt - Carrying Value	$75	$75
Debt - Estimated Fair Value	81.2	83.9
Revolving Credit Facility, Expires November 30, 2017 [Member]	'	'
Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Carrying Values and the Estimated Fair Values of Debt Financial Instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Credit Facilities - Carrying Value	24.4	113.5
Credit Facilities - Estimated Fair Value	24.4	113.5
Brazilian Loan Due August 20, 2014 [Member]	'	'
Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Carrying Values and the Estimated Fair Values of Debt Financial Instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Debt - Carrying Value	4	'
Debt - Estimated Fair Value	4	'
Brazilian Loan Due April 15, 2016 [Member]	'	'
Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Carrying Values and the Estimated Fair Values of Debt Financial Instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Debt - Carrying Value	3.5	'
Debt - Estimated Fair Value	3	'
Foreign credit facilities [Member]	'	'
Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Carrying Values and the Estimated Fair Values of Debt Financial Instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Credit Facilities - Carrying Value	1	1.8
Credit Facilities - Estimated Fair Value	1	1.8
Other Debt [Member]	'	'
Note 8 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Carrying Values and the Estimated Fair Values of Debt Financial Instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Debt - Carrying Value	0.6	0.8
Debt - Estimated Fair Value	$0.60	$0.80

Note_9_Commitments_and_Conting2

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$5.20
Performance Guarantee [Member]	'
Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]	'
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	87
Financial Guarantee [Member]	'
Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]	'
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	$2.70

Note_9_Commitments_and_Conting3

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Warranty cost and accrual information (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Warranty cost and accrual information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$6.60	$6.60	$7.30	$7.30
Expense for new warranties	3.2	2.5	8.4	6.3
Adjustments to existing accruals	'	-0.6	-0.6	-0.8
Claims paid	-2.7	-2.9	-8	-7.2
Balance at end of period	$7.10	$5.60	$7.10	$5.60

Note_10_Business_Segment_Infor2

Note 10 - Business Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
		JBT AeroTech [Member]	JBT FoodTech [Member]	JBT FoodTech [Member]	JBT FoodTech [Member]	JBT FoodTech [Member]
Note 10 - Business Segment Information (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	'	($0.30)	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	115	'	'	'	'	'
Payments for Restructuring	'	'	0.3	0.2	0.9	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	'	'	'	'	'	$0.20

Note_10_Business_Segment_Infor3

Note 10 - Business Segment Information (Details) - Segment Reporting Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Revenue	'		'		'		'
Revenue	$233.50		$205.30		$646.10		$624.40
Segment operating profit:	'		'		'		'
Operating Profit	21.1		17.4		56.8		51
Corporate items:	'		'		'		'
Corporate Item Expenses	-10.7		-8.9		-28		-24.1
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	10.4		8.5		28.8		26.9
JBT FoodTech [Member]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	'		'		'		'
Revenue	138.2		117.1		395.3		370.9
Segment operating profit:	'		'		'		'
Operating Profit	12.3		9		39.9		29.8
JBT AeroTech [Member]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	'		'		'		'
Revenue	97		88		250.9		251.5
Segment operating profit:	'		'		'		'
Operating Profit	8.8		8.4		16.9		21.2
Other Revenue and Intercompany Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	'		'		'		'
Revenue	-1.7	[1]	0.2	[1]	-0.1	[1]	2	[1]
Corporate Expense [Member]	'		'		'		'
Corporate items:	'		'		'		'
Corporate Item Expenses	-5.5	[2]	-4	[2]	-15	[2]	-12.3	[2]
Other Expense, Net [Member]	'		'		'		'
Corporate items:	'		'		'		'
Corporate Item Expenses	-4	[1]	-3.1	[1]	-8.8	[1]	-6.6	[1]
Net Interest Expense [Member]	'		'		'		'
Corporate items:	'		'		'		'
Corporate Item Expenses	($1.20)		($1.80)		($4.20)		($5.20)
[1]	Other revenue comprises certain gains and losses on derivatives related to foreign exchange exposure. Other expense, net, generally includes stock-based compensation, other employee benefits, LIFO adjustments, restructuring costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and the impact of unusual or strategic transactions not representative of segment operations. In the first quarter of 2012, we released $0.3 million of restructuring reserves recorded in 2010 related to JBT AeroTech.
[2]	Corporate expense primarily includes corporate staff expenses.