JBT Marel (JBTM) 10-Q 30 Apr 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 24, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	John Bean Technologies Corp
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		29,226,041
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Central Index Key	1433660
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenue	$225	$198
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales	162	146
Selling, general and administrative expense	45.9	43.6
Research and development expense	3.7	3.5
Restructuring expense		10.2
Other income, net	-0.3	-0.1
Operating income (loss)	13.7	-5.2
Interest income	0.3	0.5
Interest expense	-2.1	-1.8
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	11.9	-6.5
Provision for income taxes	3.9	-1.8
Income (loss) from continuing operations	8	-4.7
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes		-0.1
Net income (loss)	$8	($4.80)
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	$0.27	($0.16)
Loss from discontinued operations (in Dollars per share)
Net income (loss) (in Dollars per share)	$0.27	($0.16)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	$0.27	($0.16)
Loss from discontinued operations (in Dollars per share)
Net income (loss) (in Dollars per share)	$0.27	($0.16)
Cash dividends declared per share (in Dollars per share)	$0.09	$0.09

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Net income (loss)	$8	($4.80)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-16.3	0.7
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax of $0.4 million and $0.3 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively	0.9	0.6
Derivatives designated as hedges, net of tax of ($0.3) million for 2015	-0.4
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-15.8	1.3
Comprehensive loss	($7.80)	($3.50)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, tax	$0.40	$0.30
Derivatives designated as hedges, tax	($0.30)

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$19.80	$33.30
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $2.3 and $3.0, respectively	145.8	176.2
Inventories	118	111.8
Other current assets	70.9	66.6
Total current assets	354.5	387.9
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $220.3 and $232.7, respectively	143.2	147.6
Goodwill	65.9	69.2
Other assets	28.5	33.1
Total Assets	650.2	697.8
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	4	4.2
Accounts payable, trade and other	86.4	89.5
Advance and progress payments	106.5	86.2
Other current liabilities	91.3	106.5
Total current liabilities	288.2	286.4
Long-term debt, less current portion	150.6	173.8
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits, less current portion	82.9	93.1
Other liabilities	24.1	25.3
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued		0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 2015: 29,316,041 issued and 29,226,041 outstanding; 2014: 29,138,162 issued and 29,091,502 outstanding;	0.3	0.3
Common stock held in treasury, at cost; 2015: 90,000 shares; 2014: 46,660 shares	-3.1	-1.5
Additional paid-in capital	68.4	71.1
Retained earnings	171.7	166.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-132.9	-117.1
Total stockholders' equity	104.4	119.2
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	650.2	697.8
Customer Relationships [Member]
Current Assets:
Intangible assets, net	38.4	37.4
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Current Assets:
Intangible assets, net	$19.70	$22.60

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowances, trade receivables (in Dollars)	$2.30	$3
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in Dollars)	220.3	232.7
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	120,000,000	120,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	29,316,041	29,138,162
Common stock, shares outstanding	29,226,041	29,091,502
Common stock held in treasury, shares	90,000	46,660
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in Dollars)	12.9	12.4
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in Dollars)	$33.40	$34.50

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$8	($4.80)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0.1
Income (loss) from continuing operations	8	-4.7
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:
Depreciation and amortization	6.8	5.6
Stock-based compensation	1.4	1.7
Other	4	3.8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables, net	26.2	38.4
Inventories	-11.7	-22.1
Accounts payable, trade and other	0.8	1.4
Advance and progress payments	24.9	6.5
Other assets and liabilities, net	-29.9	-9.5
Cash provided by continuing operating activities	30.5	21.1
Net cash required by discontinued operating activities		-0.1
Cash provided by operating activities	30.5	21
Cash Flows required by Investing Activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		-1.7
Capital expenditures	-7.8	-8.5
Proceeds from disposal of assets	0.3	0.3
Cash required by investing activities	-7.5	-9.9
Cash Flows required by Financing Activities:
Net decrease in short-term debt		-0.6
Cash provided by refinancing of credit facility	183.7
Cash payments to settle existing credit facility	-183.7
Net payments on credit facilities	-22	-14.1
Repayment of long-term debt	-0.3	-2.5
Excess tax benefits	1.8	0.9
Tax withholdings on stock-based compensation awards	-4.3	-2.6
Purchase of stock held in treasury	-3.1
Dividends	-3	-2.8
Cash required by financing activities	-30.9	-21.7
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-5.6	0.3
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-13.5	-10.3
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	33.3	29.4
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$19.80	$19.10

Note_1_Description_of_Business

Note 1 - Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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
	In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules for interim periods, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (the “interim financial statements”) does not include all of the information and notes for complete financial statements as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). As such, the accompanying interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the JBT Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which provides a more complete understanding of the Company’s accounting policies, financial position, operating results, business, properties, and other matters. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements.
	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 interim results and trends in these statements may not be representative of those for the full year or any future period.
	Use of estimates
	Preparation of financial statements that follow U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
	Recently issued accounting standards not yet adopted
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The new standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP. The core principle of the ASU is that an entity should recognize revenue for the transfer of good or services equal to the amount it expects to receive for those goods or services. The ASU requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and estimates, and changes in those estimates. The new standard becomes effective for us as of January 1, 2017, and allows for both retrospective and modified-retrospective methods of adoption. We are currently evaluating the effect, if any, that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30). The core principle of the ASU is that an entity should present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the face amount of that debt in the balance sheet similar to the manner in which a debt discount or premium is presented. Furthermore, debt issuance costs shall not be reflected as a deferred charge or deferred credit. The ASU requires additional disclosure about the nature of and reason for the change in accounting principle, the transition method, a description of the prior-period information that has been retrospectively adjusted and the effect of the change on the financial statement line item (that is, the debt issuance cost asset and the debt liability). The new standard becomes effective for us as of January 1, 2016, and requires retrospective implementation in which the balance sheet of each individual period presented is to be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance, early adoption is permitted. We anticipate a reduction of assets and liabilities of $2.7 million and $1.1 million on our balance sheet as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, and we are currently evaluating the requirements of the standard to determine when we will adopt and implement its provisions.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) -Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. The ASU applies to cloud computing arrangements including software as a service, platform as a service, infrastructure as a service, and other similar hosting arrangements. The ASU was issued to help entities evaluate the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement. The ASU provides guidance about whether the arrangement includes a software license. The core principle of the ASU is that if a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The guidance will not change U.S. GAAP for a customer’s accounting for service contracts. The new standard becomes effective for us as of January 1, 2017, and allows for both retrospective and modified-retrospective methods of adoption. We are currently evaluating the effect, if any, that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Note_2_Acquisitions

Note 2 - Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2. Acquisitions
	Fiscal year 2014
	Consistent with our growth strategy, we completed three acquisitions during 2014 focused on strengthening our protein processing and liquid foods portfolios.
	Wolf-Tec Acquisition
	On December 1, 2014, John Bean Technologies Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries JBT Holdings, LLC and John Bean Technologies Limited, acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Wolf-Tec, Inc. (Wolf-Tec) for $53.9 million in cash. Consideration for the transaction was provided by cash on hand supplemented with borrowings under our revolving line of credit. The acquisition enables us to better meet customer needs through an expanded portfolio of protein processing equipment and solutions. Our product lines and those of Wolf-Tec are highly complementary, with equipment of both companies frequently utilized on the same production line. The acquisition also provides us with further entry into the beef, pork, and seafood processing markets. The acquisition is strategic in that Wolf-Tec has a strong brand presence, excellent technology and is renowned for its sales and customer support. The acquisition of Wolf-Tec combined with our global reach will create strong future growth opportunities.
	This acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination. Tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their respective estimated fair values. The excess of the consideration transferred over the estimated fair value of the net assets received has been recorded as goodwill. The factors that contributed to the recognition of goodwill primarily relate to acquisition-driven anticipated cost savings, revenue enhancement synergies in our protein processing business and the acquisition of an assembled workforce. We are currently assessing the amount of goodwill that will be tax deductible.
	Acquisition related costs totaling $0.7 million were recognized as other expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income at the time they were incurred.
	Because the transaction was completed on December 1, 2014, the purchase accounting is preliminary as the valuation of certain assets acquired, including income tax balances and residual goodwill related to this acquisition is not complete; and significant information is still being assembled and reviewed. These amounts are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained within the measurement period (not to exceed 12 months from the acquisition date). In accordance with the 12 month measurement period provisions, the Company refined its estimates of the customer relationship, intellectual property and the non-compete agreement by $2.6 million, ($1.9 million) and $0.8 million, respectively, along with immaterial refinements of accounts receivable, inventory and property, plant and equipment during the quarter ended March 31, 2015. The net impact of these adjustments was reflected as a decrease in goodwill of $1.9 million.
	The following table summarizes the provisional fair values recorded for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Wolf-Tec:
	(In millions)
	Assets:
	Cash	$	0.2
	Accounts receivable		2.2
	Other current assets		0.3
	Inventories		6.5
	Property, plant and equipment		7.7
	Intangible assets:
	Customer relationships		17.2
	Intellectual property		4.3
	Noncompete agreement		0.8
	Backlog & other assets		0.3
	Total assets	$	39.5
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable		1.7
	Deferred revenue		0.3
	Other liabilities		2.5
	Total liabilities	$	4.5
	Total purchase price	$	53.9
	Goodwill	$	18.9
	The customer relationships and intellectual property will be amortized over their estimated useful lives of fifteen and ten years, respectively. The non-compete agreement will be amortized over its term of five years and the backlog asset was amortized over four months, reflecting its pattern of use.
	ICS Solutions Acquisition
	On July 1, 2014, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of ICS Solutions, a subsidiary of Stork Food & Dairy Systems B.V., for cash consideration of $35.7 million, which is net of cash acquired of $10.0 million. We funded this acquisition with cash on hand as well as borrowings against our revolving line of credit. ICS Solutions, located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Gainesville, Georgia, is a worldwide leader in the engineering, installation and servicing of high-capacity food preservation equipment. While the acquisition did not have a material impact to our revenue or earnings in fiscal year 2014, it is strategically important as ICS Solutions’ hydromatic continuous sterilizer is complementary to our product portfolio of fillers, seamers and in-container sterilization technologies. With this acquisition, we will leverage our worldwide presence and provide a complete range of high-capacity, in-container sterilization solutions to our customers in the growing global beverage, dairy and canning industries. In addition, this acquisition is allowing us to improve operational effectiveness as well as enhance sales and service support for our customers through the combination of the businesses.
	This acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination. Tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their respective estimated fair values. The excess of the consideration transferred over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired has been recorded as goodwill. The factors that contributed to the recognition of goodwill primarily relate to expected synergistic benefits from the expansion of our in-container product portfolio. Approximately $4 million of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Acquisition-related costs were recognized in other expense as incurred and totaled $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The primary areas of purchase accounting that are not yet finalized relate to amounts for deferred taxes and residual goodwill. The preliminary fair values recorded were determined based upon a valuation and the estimates and assumptions used in such valuation are subject to change as additional information is obtained within the measurement period (not to exceed 12 months from the acquisition date).
	The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values recorded for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for ICS:
	(In millions)
	Assets:
	Cash	$	10
	Accounts receivable		2.3
	Inventories		0.4
	Property, plant and equipment		0.1
	Intangible assets:
	Customer relationships		15.7
	Other intangible assets		8.2
	Total assets	$	36.7
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable		1.3
	Deferred revenue		2.3
	Other liabilities		2.1
	Deferred taxes		4.1
	Total liabilities		9.8
	Total purchase price	$	45.7
	Goodwill	$	18.8
	The customer relationship and other intangible assets will be amortized over a weighted-average useful life of approximately 12 years.
	Formcook Acquisition
	During the first quarter of 2014, John Bean Technologies AB (JBT AB), our wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired certain assets and liabilities of Formcook AB, a regional leader in designing, manufacturing and servicing custom-built industrial cooking and forming technologies for the food processing industry. This transaction was accounted for as a business combination. The purchase price was less than $2 million. While the acquisition was not material to our 2014 results, it is strategically important to our efforts to strengthen our protein processing portfolio.
	The pro forma impact of these acquisitions is not material individually or in the aggregate and as such, is not presented.

Note_3_Inventories

Note 3 - Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3. Inventories
	Inventories consisted of the following:
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Raw materials	$	54.3		$	53.7
	Work in process		51.8			45.3
	Finished goods		78.8			79.2
	Gross inventories before LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments		184.9			178.2
	LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments		(66.9	)		(66.4	)
	Net inventories	$	118		$	111.8

Note_4_Debt

Note 4 - Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4. DEBT
	On February 10, 2015, we entered into a new five-year $450 million revolving credit facility, with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as lead arranger, and repaid our existing revolving credit facility. This credit facility permits borrowings in the U.S. and in The Netherlands. Borrowings bear interest, at our option, at one month U.S. LIBOR subject to a floor rate of zero or an alternative base rate, which is the greater of Wells Fargo’s Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Rate plus 50 basis points, and LIBOR plus 1%, plus, in each case, a margin dependent on our leverage ratio. We must also pay an annual commitment fee of 15.0 to 30.0 basis points dependent on our leverage ratio. The credit agreement evidencing the facility contains customary representations, warranties, and covenants, including a minimum interest coverage ratio and maximum leverage ratio, as well as certain events of default. As of March 31, 2015 we had $72.7 million drawn on the credit facility at a weighted-average interest rate of 1.45%.

Note_5_Pension_and_Other_Postr

Note 5 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
	Components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
		March 31,						March 31,
	(In millions)	2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	0.4		$	0.4		$	-		$	-
	Interest cost		3.4			3.7			0.1			0.1
	Expected return on plan assets		(4.8	)		(4.9	)		-			-
	Amortization of net actuarial losses		1.1			0.7			(0.1	)		-
	Settlements		0.3			0.2			-			-
	Net periodic cost	$	0.4		$	0.1		$	-		$	0.1
	We expect to contribute $15 million to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans in 2015. We contributed $5 million to our U.S. qualified pension plan during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Note_6_Accumulated_Other_Compr

Note 6 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Text Block]	Note 6. 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 benefit plans, derivatives designated as hedges, and foreign currency translation adjustments. Changes in the AOCI balances for the three months ended March 31, 2015 by component are shown in the following table:
		Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits			Derivatives Designated as Hedges			Foreign Currency Translation			Total
	(In millions)
	Beginning balance, December 31, 2014	$	(96.4	)	$	-		$	(20.7	)	$	(117.1	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassification		-			(0.4	)		(16.3	)		(16.7	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		0.9			-			-			0.9
	Ending balance, March 31, 2015	$	(95.5	)	$	(0.4	)	$	(37.0	)	$	(132.9	)
	Reclassification adjustments from AOCI into earnings for pension and other postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended March 31, 2015, were $1.3 million in selling, general and administrative expense net of $0.4 million in provision for income taxes.

Note_7_Stockbased_Compensation

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Note 7. stock-based compensation
	On March 13, 2015, the Company granted 192,589 restricted stock units with a total fair value of $6.7 million to certain employees under an existing stock-based compensation plan. The units will vest three years from the date of grant, in March 2018, and are expected to be amortized over the vesting period.

Note_8_Earnings_Per_Share

Note 8 - Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note 8. 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 diluted shares outstanding:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(In millions, except per share data)	2015		2014
	Basic earnings (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	8	$	(4.7	)
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		29.6		29.4
	Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	0.27	$	(0.16	)
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	8	$	(4.7	)
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		29.6		29.4
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Restricted stock		0.2		-
	Total shares and dilutive securities		29.8		29.4
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	0.27	$	(0.16	)
	Due to the loss from continuing operations generated during the three months ended March 31, 2014, 0.4 million of shares of restricted stock were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as their effect was anti-dilutive.

Note_9_Derivative_Financial_In

Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 9. Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	We hold derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging foreign currency risks of 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. Some of our sales and purchase contracts contain embedded derivatives due to the nature of doing business in certain jurisdictions, 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 in managing this foreign exchange rate risk. We do not apply hedge accounting for these forward foreign exchange contracts. As of March 31, 2015, we held forward foreign exchange contracts with an aggregate notional value of $354.8 million.
	The following table presents the fair value of foreign currency derivatives included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
		As of March 31, 2015								As of December 31, 2014
	(In millions)	Derivative Assets				Derivative Liabilities				Derivative Assets		Derivative Liabilities
	Other current assets / liabilities	$	8			$	8			$	6.9	$	3.9
	Other assets / liabilities		2.3				0.1				2.2		-
	Total	$	10.3			$	8.1			$	9.1	$	3.9
	Additionally, we have entered into two forward starting interest rate swaps to hedge the cash flow variability related to the interest rate exposure on a portion of our variable rate debt. The first swap is for the period beginning August 10, 2015 through February 10, 2020 for variability in cash flow related to interest expense on $75 million of our borrowings, fixing the annual interest rate at 1.592% plus a margin dependent on our leverage ratio. The second swap is for the period from January 11, 2016 through February 10, 2020 for variability in cash flow related to interest expense on an additional $100 million of our borrowings, fixing the annual interest rate at 1.711% plus a margin dependent on our leverage ratio. We have applied hedge accounting to these swaps and, as such, substantially all changes in their fair value are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the interest expense on the forecasted balances are recognized in earnings. At March 31, 2015 we have $0.7 million recorded in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. For the three month period ended March 31, 2015 the effective portion of these derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, ($0.4) million, has been reported in other comprehensive income (loss) on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
	Ineffectiveness from the cash flow hedges, all of which are interest rates swaps, was immaterial as of March 31, 2015.
	Refer to Note 10. 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. As a result, we present derivatives at their gross fair values in the consolidated balance sheets.
	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, information related to these offsetting arrangements was as follows:
	(in millions)	As of March 31, 2015
	Offsetting of Assets	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amount Subject to Master Netting Agreement			Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	10.3			$	-			$	10.3	$	(6.5	)	$	3.8
		As of March 31, 2015
	Offsetting of Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amount Subject to Master Netting Agreement			Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	8.1			$	-			$	8.1	$	(6.5	)	$	1.6
	(in millions)	As of December 31, 2014
	Offsetting of Assets	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amount Subject to Master Netting Agreement			Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	9.1			$	-			$	9.1	$	(3.8	)	$	5.3
		As of December 31, 2014
	Offsetting of Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amount Subject to Master Netting Agreement			Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	3.9			$	-			$	3.9	$	(3.8	)	$	0.1
	The following table presents the location and amount of the gain (loss) on foreign currency derivatives and on the remeasurement of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, as well as the net impact recognized in the 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
				March 31,
	(In millions)			2015				2014
	Foreign exchange contracts	Revenue		$	0.1			$	(0.3	)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of sales			(0.9	)			0.4
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income, net			0.1				-
	Total				(0.7	)			0.1
	Remeasurement of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies				(0.7	)			0.2
	Net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions			$	(1.4	)		$	0.3
	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 establishing 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 losses are established based on collectability assessments.

Note_10_Fair_Value_of_Financia

Note 10 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 10. 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 March 31, 2015								As of December 31, 2014
	(In millions)		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Investments		$	9.2	$	9.2	$	-	$	-	$	10.7	$	10.7	$	-	$	-
	Derivatives			10.3		-		10.3		-		9.1		-		9.1		-
	Total assets		$	19.5	$	9.2	$	10.3	$	-	$	19.8	$	10.7	$	9.1	$	-
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives		$	8.8	$	-	$	8.8	$	-	$	3.9	$	-	$	3.9	$	-
	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 reported separately on the consolidated balance sheet. Investments include an unrealized gain of $0.1 million as of March 31, 2015 and an unrealized loss of $0.2 million as of December 31, 2014.
	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 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 on the table below:
			As of March 31, 2015				As of December 31, 2014
	(In millions)		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	Senior unsecured notes due July 31, 2015		$	75	$	76.5	$	75	$	77.6
	Five-year revolving credit facility, expires February 10, 2020			72.7		72.7		94.3		94.3
	Brazilian loan due April 15, 2016			1.3		1.2		2		1.8
	Brazilian loan due October 16, 2017			3.6		3.1		4.3		3.7
	Foreign credit facilities			1.9		1.9		2.3		2.3
	Other			-		-		0.1		0.1
	There is no active or observable market for our fixed rate borrowings, which include our senior unsecured notes and our Brazilian loans. Therefore, the estimated fair value of the notes and the Brazilian loans are based on discounted cash flows using current interest rates available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The estimates 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_11_Commitments_and_Contin

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies
	In the normal course of our business, we are at times subject to pending and threatened legal actions, some for which the relief or damages sought may be substantial. Although we are not able to predict the outcome of such actions, after reviewing all pending and threatened actions with counsel and based on information currently available, management believes that the outcome of such actions, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or financial position of our Company. However, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of such matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the results of operations in a particular future period as the time and amount of any resolution of such actions and its relationship to the future results of operations are not currently known.
	Liabilities are established for pending legal claims only when losses associated with the claims are judged to be probable, and the loss can be reasonably estimated. In many lawsuits and arbitrations, it is not considered probable that a liability has been incurred or not possible to estimate the ultimate or minimum amount of that liability until the case is close to resolution, in which case no liability would be recognized until that time.
	We are currently the subject of an audit being conducted by the State of Delaware to determine whether the Company has complied with Delaware unclaimed property (escheat) laws. This audit is being conducted by an outside firm on behalf of the State of Delaware and covers the years from 1986 through the present. In addition to seeking the turnover of unclaimed property subject to escheat laws, the State of Delaware may seek interest, penalties, and other relief. An estimate of a possible loss from this audit cannot be made at this time.
	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 approximately $73.4 million at March 31, 2015, represent guarantees of our future performance. We also have provided approximately $8.4 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; 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 our customers’ financing arrangements. We are responsible for payment of any unpaid amounts but will receive indemnification from third parties for between sixty and ninety-five percent of the contract values. In addition, we generally retain recourse to the equipment sold. As of March 31, 2015, the gross value of such arrangements was $11.3 million, of which our net exposure under such guarantees is $1.6 million.
	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 a warranty liability when additional specific obligations are identified. The warranty obligation reflected in other current liabilities in the 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 is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(In millions)	2015			2014
	Balance at beginning of period	$	10.2		$	10.1
	Expense for new warranties		2.4			2.2
	Adjustments to existing accruals		-			(0.1	)
	Claims paid		(2.4	)		(2.1	)
	Translation		(0.3	)		(0.1	)
	Balance at end of period	$	9.9		$	10

Note_12_Business_Segment_Infor

Note 12 - Business Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 12. 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
			March 31,
	(In millions)		2015			2014
	Revenue
	JBT FoodTech		$	139.2		$	135.5
	JBT AeroTech			86.2			62.7
	Intercompany eliminations			(0.4	)		(0.2	)
	Total revenue		$	225		$	198
	Income (loss) before income taxes
	Segment operating profit:
	JBT FoodTech		$	13.1		$	11.8
	JBT AeroTech			8.4			2.3
	Total segment operating profit			21.5			14.1
	Corporate items:
	Corporate expense (1)			(7.8	)		(9.1	)
	Restructuring expense (2)			-			(10.2	)
	Operating income (loss)			13.7			(5.2	)
	Net interest expense			(1.8	)		(1.3	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		$	11.9		$	(6.5	)
	-1	Corporate expense generally includes corporate staff costs, stock-based compensation, pension and other postretirement benefit expenses not related to service, LIFO adjustments, certain foreign currency-related gains and losses, and the impact of unusual or strategic events not representative of segment operations.
	-2	Refer to Note 13.

Note_13_Restructuring

Note 13 - Restructuring	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 13. RESTRUCTURING
	Restructuring costs primarily consist of employee separation benefits under our existing severance programs, foreign statutory termination benefits, certain one-time termination benefits, contract termination costs, asset impairment charges and other costs that are associated with restructuring actions. Certain restructuring charges are accrued prior to payments made in accordance with applicable guidance. For such charges, the amounts are determined based on estimates prepared at the time the restructuring actions were approved by management.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we implemented a restructuring plan that included management changes both in the U.S. and in non-U.S. subsidiaries. We incurred severance costs of $1.6 million in connection with this plan in the fourth quarter of 2013. We expect to complete the plan in 2015.
	In the first quarter of 2014, we implemented a plan to optimize the overall JBT cost structure on a global basis. The initiatives under this plan include streamlining operations, consolidating certain facilities and enhancing the Company’s general and administrative infrastructure. Remaining payments required under this plan are expected to be paid during 2015.
	Additional information regarding the restructuring activities is presented in the tables below:
		Charges incurred during the three months ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Severance and related expense	$	-	$	9.3
	Asset write-offs		-		0.5
	Other		-		0.4
		$	-	$	10.2
	While restructuring charges are excluded from our calculation of segment operating profit, the table below presents the restructuring charges associated with each segment and with corporate activities:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(In millions)	2015		2014
	JBT FoodTech	$	-	$	8.6
	JBT AeroTech		-		1.1
	Corporate		-		0.5
		$	-	$	10.2
	Liability balances for restructuring activities are included in other current liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The table below details the activity in the first quarter of 2015:
		Balance as of				Payments Made			Foreign
		December 31,		Charged to		/Charges			Exchange			Balance as of
	(In millions)	2014		Earnings		Applied			Translation			31-Mar-15
	Severance and related expense	$	7.6	$	-	$	(1.4	)	$	(0.2	)	$	6

Accounting_Policies_by_Policy_

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation
	In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules for interim periods, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (the “interim financial statements”) does not include all of the information and notes for complete financial statements as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). As such, the accompanying interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the JBT Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which provides a more complete understanding of the Company’s accounting policies, financial position, operating results, business, properties, and other matters. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements.
	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 interim results and trends in these statements may not be representative of those for the full year or any future period.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of estimates
	Preparation of financial statements that follow U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently issued accounting standards not yet adopted
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The new standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP. The core principle of the ASU is that an entity should recognize revenue for the transfer of good or services equal to the amount it expects to receive for those goods or services. The ASU requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and estimates, and changes in those estimates. The new standard becomes effective for us as of January 1, 2017, and allows for both retrospective and modified-retrospective methods of adoption. We are currently evaluating the effect, if any, that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30). The core principle of the ASU is that an entity should present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the face amount of that debt in the balance sheet similar to the manner in which a debt discount or premium is presented. Furthermore, debt issuance costs shall not be reflected as a deferred charge or deferred credit. The ASU requires additional disclosure about the nature of and reason for the change in accounting principle, the transition method, a description of the prior-period information that has been retrospectively adjusted and the effect of the change on the financial statement line item (that is, the debt issuance cost asset and the debt liability). The new standard becomes effective for us as of January 1, 2016, and requires retrospective implementation in which the balance sheet of each individual period presented is to be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance, early adoption is permitted. We anticipate a reduction of assets and liabilities of $2.7 million and $1.1 million on our balance sheet as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, and we are currently evaluating the requirements of the standard to determine when we will adopt and implement its provisions.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) -Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. The ASU applies to cloud computing arrangements including software as a service, platform as a service, infrastructure as a service, and other similar hosting arrangements. The ASU was issued to help entities evaluate the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement. The ASU provides guidance about whether the arrangement includes a software license. The core principle of the ASU is that if a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The guidance will not change U.S. GAAP for a customer’s accounting for service contracts. The new standard becomes effective for us as of January 1, 2017, and allows for both retrospective and modified-retrospective methods of adoption. We are currently evaluating the effect, if any, that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Note_2_Acquisitions_Tables

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	(In millions)
	Assets:
	Cash	$	0.2
	Accounts receivable		2.2
	Other current assets		0.3
	Inventories		6.5
	Property, plant and equipment		7.7
	Intangible assets:
	Customer relationships		17.2
	Intellectual property		4.3
	Noncompete agreement		0.8
	Backlog & other assets		0.3
	Total assets	$	39.5
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable		1.7
	Deferred revenue		0.3
	Other liabilities		2.5
	Total liabilities	$	4.5
	Total purchase price	$	53.9
	Goodwill	$	18.9
	(In millions)
	Assets:
	Cash	$	10
	Accounts receivable		2.3
	Inventories		0.4
	Property, plant and equipment		0.1
	Intangible assets:
	Customer relationships		15.7
	Other intangible assets		8.2
	Total assets	$	36.7
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable		1.3
	Deferred revenue		2.3
	Other liabilities		2.1
	Deferred taxes		4.1
	Total liabilities		9.8
	Total purchase price	$	45.7
	Goodwill	$	18.8

Note_3_Inventories_Tables

Note 3 - Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	(In millions)	31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Raw materials	$	54.3		$	53.7
	Work in process		51.8			45.3
	Finished goods		78.8			79.2
	Gross inventories before LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments		184.9			178.2
	LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments		(66.9	)		(66.4	)
	Net inventories	$	118		$	111.8

Note_5_Pension_and_Other_Postr1

Note 5 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
		March 31,						March 31,
	(In millions)	2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	0.4		$	0.4		$	-		$	-
	Interest cost		3.4			3.7			0.1			0.1
	Expected return on plan assets		(4.8	)		(4.9	)		-			-
	Amortization of net actuarial losses		1.1			0.7			(0.1	)		-
	Settlements		0.3			0.2			-			-
	Net periodic cost	$	0.4		$	0.1		$	-		$	0.1

Note_6_Accumulated_Other_Compr1

Note 6 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]		Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits			Derivatives Designated as Hedges			Foreign Currency Translation			Total
	(In millions)
	Beginning balance, December 31, 2014	$	(96.4	)	$	-		$	(20.7	)	$	(117.1	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassification		-			(0.4	)		(16.3	)		(16.7	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		0.9			-			-			0.9
	Ending balance, March 31, 2015	$	(95.5	)	$	(0.4	)	$	(37.0	)	$	(132.9	)

Note_8_Earnings_Per_Share_Tabl

Note 8 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(In millions, except per share data)	2015		2014
	Basic earnings (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	8	$	(4.7	)
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		29.6		29.4
	Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	0.27	$	(0.16	)
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	8	$	(4.7	)
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		29.6		29.4
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Restricted stock		0.2		-
	Total shares and dilutive securities		29.8		29.4
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	0.27	$	(0.16	)

Note_9_Derivative_Financial_In1

Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]		As of March 31, 2015								As of December 31, 2014
	(In millions)	Derivative Assets				Derivative Liabilities				Derivative Assets		Derivative Liabilities
	Other current assets / liabilities	$	8			$	8			$	6.9	$	3.9
	Other assets / liabilities		2.3				0.1				2.2		-
	Total	$	10.3			$	8.1			$	9.1	$	3.9
Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block]	(in millions)	As of March 31, 2015
	Offsetting of Assets	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amount Subject to Master Netting Agreement			Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	10.3			$	-			$	10.3	$	(6.5	)	$	3.8
	(in millions)	As of December 31, 2014
	Offsetting of Assets	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amount Subject to Master Netting Agreement			Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	9.1			$	-			$	9.1	$	(3.8	)	$	5.3
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]		As of March 31, 2015
	Offsetting of Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amount Subject to Master Netting Agreement			Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	8.1			$	-			$	8.1	$	(6.5	)	$	1.6
		As of December 31, 2014
	Offsetting of Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets				Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amount Subject to Master Netting Agreement			Net Amount
	Derivatives	$	3.9			$	-			$	3.9	$	(3.8	)	$	0.1
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
				March 31,
	(In millions)			2015				2014
	Foreign exchange contracts	Revenue		$	0.1			$	(0.3	)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of sales			(0.9	)			0.4
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income, net			0.1				-
	Total				(0.7	)			0.1
	Remeasurement of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies				(0.7	)			0.2
	Net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions			$	(1.4	)		$	0.3

Note_10_Fair_Value_of_Financia1

Note 10 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]		As of March 31, 2015								As of December 31, 2014
	(In millions)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Investments	$	9.2	$	9.2	$	-	$	-	$	10.7	$	10.7	$	-	$	-
	Derivatives		10.3		-		10.3		-		9.1		-		9.1		-
	Total assets	$	19.5	$	9.2	$	10.3	$	-	$	19.8	$	10.7	$	9.1	$	-
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	8.8	$	-	$	8.8	$	-	$	3.9	$	-	$	3.9	$	-
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]		As of March 31, 2015				As of December 31, 2014
	(In millions)	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	Senior unsecured notes due July 31, 2015	$	75	$	76.5	$	75	$	77.6
	Five-year revolving credit facility, expires February 10, 2020		72.7		72.7		94.3		94.3
	Brazilian loan due April 15, 2016		1.3		1.2		2		1.8
	Brazilian loan due October 16, 2017		3.6		3.1		4.3		3.7
	Foreign credit facilities		1.9		1.9		2.3		2.3
	Other		-		-		0.1		0.1

Note_11_Commitments_and_Contin1

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(In millions)	2015			2014
	Balance at beginning of period	$	10.2		$	10.1
	Expense for new warranties		2.4			2.2
	Adjustments to existing accruals		-			(0.1	)
	Claims paid		(2.4	)		(2.1	)
	Translation		(0.3	)		(0.1	)
	Balance at end of period	$	9.9		$	10

Note_12_Business_Segment_Infor1

Note 12 - Business Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(In millions)	2015			2014
	Revenue
	JBT FoodTech	$	139.2		$	135.5
	JBT AeroTech		86.2			62.7
	Intercompany eliminations		(0.4	)		(0.2	)
	Total revenue	$	225		$	198
	Income (loss) before income taxes
	Segment operating profit:
	JBT FoodTech	$	13.1		$	11.8
	JBT AeroTech		8.4			2.3
	Total segment operating profit		21.5			14.1
	Corporate items:
	Corporate expense (1)		(7.8	)		(9.1	)
	Restructuring expense (2)		-			(10.2	)
	Operating income (loss)		13.7			(5.2	)
	Net interest expense		(1.8	)		(1.3	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	11.9		$	(6.5	)

Note_13_Restructuring_Tables

Note 13 - Restructuring (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]		Charges incurred during the three months ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Severance and related expense	$	-	$	9.3
	Asset write-offs		-		0.5
	Other		-		0.4
		$	-	$	10.2
Restructuring and Related Costs, by Operating Segment [Table Text Block]		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(In millions)	2015		2014
	JBT FoodTech	$	-	$	8.6
	JBT AeroTech		-		1.1
	Corporate		-		0.5
		$	-	$	10.2
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]		Balance as of				Payments Made			Foreign
		December 31,		Charged to		/Charges			Exchange			Balance as of
	(In millions)	2014		Earnings		Applied			Translation			31-Mar-15
	Severance and related expense	$	7.6	$	-	$	(1.4	)	$	(0.2	)	$	6

Note_1_Description_of_Business1

Note 1 - Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Adjustment at March 31, 2015 [Member]
Note 1 - Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items]
Anticipated Reduction in Assets and Liabilities Upon Adoption of New Accounting Standard	$2.70
Adjustment at December 31, 2014 [Member]
Note 1 - Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items]
Anticipated Reduction in Assets and Liabilities Upon Adoption of New Accounting Standard	$1.10

Note_2_Acquisitions_Details

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Jul. 01, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] | Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	$0.70
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] | ICS Solutions [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs		0.9
Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Purchase Accounting Adjustments			2.6
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	15 years
Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member] | Intellectual Property [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Purchase Accounting Adjustments			-1.9
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	10 years
Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Purchase Accounting Adjustments			0.8
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years
Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member] | Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	4 months
Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	53.9			35.7
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments			-1.9
Cash Acquired from Acquisition				10
ICS Solutions [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life				12 years
ICS Solutions [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life				12 years
ICS Solutions [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired				100.00%
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount				4
Formcook [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred					$2

Note_2_Acquisitions_Details_Pu

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocations and Provisional Fair Values (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 01, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocations and Provisional Fair Values [Line Items]
Goodwill			$65.90	$69.20
Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocations and Provisional Fair Values [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired	17.2
Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member] | Intellectual Property [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocations and Provisional Fair Values [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired	4.3
Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocations and Provisional Fair Values [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired	0.8
Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member] | Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocations and Provisional Fair Values [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired	0.3
Wolf-Tec, Inc. [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocations and Provisional Fair Values [Line Items]
Cash	0.2
Accounts receivable	2.2
Other current assets	0.3
Inventories	6.5
Property, plant and equipment	7.7
Total assets	39.5
Accounts payable	1.7
Deferred revenue	0.3
Other liabilities	2.5
Total liabilities	4.5
Total purchase price	53.9
Goodwill	18.9
ICS Solutions [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocations and Provisional Fair Values [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired	15.7
ICS Solutions [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocations and Provisional Fair Values [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired	8.2
ICS Solutions [Member]
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price Allocations and Provisional Fair Values [Line Items]
Cash	10
Accounts receivable	2.3
Inventories	0.4
Property, plant and equipment	0.1
Total assets	36.7
Accounts payable	1.3
Deferred revenue	2.3
Other liabilities	2.1
Deferred taxes	4.1
Total liabilities	9.8
Total purchase price		45.7
Goodwill		$18.80

Note_3_Inventories_Details_Sum

Note 3 - Inventories (Details) - Summary of Inventories (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials	$54.30	$53.70
Work in process	51.8	45.3
Finished goods	78.8	79.2
Gross inventories before LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments	184.9	178.2
LIFO reserves and valuation adjustments	-66.9	-66.4
Net inventories	$118	$111.80

Note_4_Debt_Details

Note 4 - Debt (Details) (Wells Fargo Securities, LLC [Member], Revolving Credit Facility [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 10, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Feb. 10, 2015
Note 4 - Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$450		$450
Long-term Line of Credit		$72.70
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period		1.45%
Minimum [Member]
Note 4 - Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.15%
Maximum [Member]
Note 4 - Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.30%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Note 4 - Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Floor Rate	0.00%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.00%
Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Note 4 - Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.50%

Note_5_Pension_and_Other_Postr2

Note 5 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	$15
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$5

Note_5_Pension_and_Other_Postr3

Note 5 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension Plan [Member]
Note 5 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs [Line Items]
Service cost	$0.40	$0.40
Interest cost	3.4	3.7
Expected return on plan assets	-4.8	-4.9
Amortization of net actuarial losses	1.1	0.7
Settlements	0.3	0.2
Net periodic cost	0.4	0.1
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Note 5 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs [Line Items]
Interest cost	0.1	0.1
Amortization of net actuarial losses	-0.1
Net periodic cost		$0.10

Note_6_Accumulated_Other_Compr2

Note 6 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Note 6 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	$0.90
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Note 6 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) [Line Items]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	1.3
Provision for Income Taxes [Member]
Note 6 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	$0.40

Note_6_Accumulated_Other_Compr3

Note 6 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - Changes in AOCI Balances (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Changes in AOCI Balances [Abstract]
Beginning balance, December 31, 2014	($96.40)
Beginning balance, December 31, 2014	-20.7
Beginning balance, December 31, 2014	-117.1
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	-0.4
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	-16.3
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	-16.7
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.9
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0.9
Ending balance, March 31, 2015	-95.5
Ending balance, March 31, 2015	-0.4
Ending balance, March 31, 2015	-37
Ending balance, March 31, 2015	($132.90)

Note_7_Stockbased_Compensation1

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 13, 2015
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	192,589
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted in Period, Fair Value	$6.70
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years

Note_8_Earnings_Per_Share_Deta

Note 8 - Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	0.4

Note_8_Earnings_Per_Share_Deta1

Note 8 - Earnings Per Share (Details) - Basic and Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in Dollars)	$8	($4.70)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	29.6	29.4
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	$0.27	($0.16)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in Dollars)	$8	($4.70)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	29.6	29.4
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock	0.2
Total shares and dilutive securities	29.8	29.4
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations (in Dollars per share)	$0.27	($0.16)

Note_9_Derivative_Financial_In2

Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	$0.10
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	-0.4
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	0.7
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount	354.8
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held	2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	-0.4
First Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item	75
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	1.59%
Second Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) [Line Items]
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item	$100
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	1.71%

Note_9_Derivative_Financial_In3

Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Fair Value of Derivatives Included Within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value of Derivatives Included Within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Other current assets / liabilities	$8	$6.90
Other current assets / liabilities	8	3.9
Other assets / liabilities	2.3	2.2
Other assets / liabilities	0.1
Total	10.3	9.1
Total	$8.10	$3.90

Note_9_Derivative_Financial_In4

Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Derivative Assets at Fair Value (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Assets at Fair Value [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$10.30	$9.10
Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	10.3	9.1
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Financial Instruments	-6.5	-3.8
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Net Amount	$3.80	$5.30

Note_9_Derivative_Financial_In5

Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	$8.10	$3.90
Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	8.1	3.9
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Financial Instruments	-6.5	-3.8
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Net Amount	$1.60	$0.10

Note_9_Derivative_Financial_In6

Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts	($0.70)	$0.10
Remeasurement of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies	-0.7	0.2
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions	-1.4	0.3
Sales [Member]
Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts	0.1	-0.3
Cost of Sales [Member]
Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts	-0.9	0.4
Other Income [Member]
Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Line Items]
Foreign exchange contracts	$0.10

Note_10_Fair_Value_of_Financia2

Note 10 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Trading Securities, Change in Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss)	$0.10	($0.20)

Note_10_Fair_Value_of_Financia3

Note 10 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets:
Derivatives	$10.30	$9.10
Liabilities:
Derivatives	8.1	3.9
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Investments	9.2	10.7
Total assets	9.2	10.7
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Derivatives	10.3	9.1
Total assets	10.3	9.1
Liabilities:
Derivatives	8.8	3.9
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets:
Investments	9.2	10.7
Derivatives	10.3	9.1
Total assets	19.5	19.8
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$8.80	$3.90

Note_10_Fair_Value_of_Financia4

Note 10 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Carrying Values and the Estimated Fair Values of Debt Financial Instruments (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$75	$75
Estimated Fair Value	76.5	77.6
Revolving Credit Facility1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	72.7	94.3
Estimated Fair Value	72.7	94.3
First Brazilian Real Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	1.3	2
Estimated Fair Value	1.2	1.8
Second Brazilian Real Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	3.6	4.3
Estimated Fair Value	3.1	3.7
Foreign Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	1.9	2.3
Estimated Fair Value	1.9	2.3
Other Debt Financial Instrument [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value		0.1
Estimated Fair Value		$0.10

Note_11_Commitments_and_Contin2

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Performance Guarantee [Member]
Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	$73.40
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	8.4
Customers' Financing Arrangements Guarantee [Member]
Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	11.3
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted, Net	$1.60

Note_11_Commitments_and_Contin3

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Product Warranty Cost and Accrual Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Product Warranty Cost and Accrual Information [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$10.20	$10.10
Expense for new warranties	2.4	2.2
Adjustments to existing accruals		-0.1
Claims paid	-2.4	-2.1
Translation	-0.3	-0.1
Balance at end of period	$9.90	$10

Note_12_Business_Segment_Infor2

Note 12 - Business Segment Information (Details) - Segment Revenue and Segment Operating Profit (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Revenue
Segment revenue and intercompany eliminations	$225		$198
Segment operating profit:
Segment operating profit	21.5		14.1
Corporate items:
Restructuring expense (2)			-10.2
Operating income (loss)	13.7		-5.2
Net interest expense	-2.1		-1.8
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	11.9		-6.5
JBT FoodTech [Member]
Revenue
Segment revenue and intercompany eliminations	139.2		135.5
Segment operating profit:
Segment operating profit	13.1		11.8
JBT AeroTech [Member]
Revenue
Segment revenue and intercompany eliminations	86.2		62.7
Segment operating profit:
Segment operating profit	8.4		2.3
Other Revenue and Intercompany Eliminations [Member]
Revenue
Segment revenue and intercompany eliminations	-0.4		-0.2
Corporate Segment [Member]
Corporate items:
Corporate expense (1)	-7.8	[1]	-9.1	[1]
Restructuring expense (2)		[2]	-10.2	[2]
Operating income (loss)	13.7		-5.2
Net interest expense	($1.80)		($1.30)
[1]	Corporate expense generally includes corporate staff costs, stock-based compensation, pension and other postretirement benefit expenses not related to service, LIFO adjustments, certain foreign currency-related gains and losses, and the impact of unusual or strategic events not representative of segment operations.
[2]	Refer to Note 13.

Note_13_Restructuring_Details

Note 13 - Restructuring (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Severance Plan Costs	$1.60

Note_13_Restructuring_Details_

Note 13 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Charges for All Ongoing Activities (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Charges for All Ongoing Activities [Abstract]
Severance and related expense	$9.30
Asset write-offs	0.5
Other	0.4
	$10.20

Note_13_Restructuring_Details_1

Note 13 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Charges by Segment (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Note 13 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Charges by Segment [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$10.20
JBT FoodTech [Member]
Note 13 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Charges by Segment [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	8.6
JBT AeroTech [Member]
Note 13 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Charges by Segment [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	1.1
Corporate Segment [Member]
Note 13 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Charges by Segment [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$0.50

Note_13_Restructuring_Details_2

Note 13 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Reserves Included in Other Current Liabilities (Employee Severance [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Note 13 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Reserves Included in Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]
Severance and related expense	($1.40)
Severance and related expense	-0.2
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Note 13 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Reserves Included in Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]
Severance and related expense		7.6
Severance and related expense	$6	$7.60