Diebold Nixdorf (DBD) 10-Q12 Nov 132013 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'DIEBOLD INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000028823	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	63,838,305

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$205,921	$368,792
Short-term investments	199,703	261,886
Trade receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts of $25,560 and $27,854, respectively	515,703	488,373
Inventories	480,420	412,996
Deferred income taxes	109,560	143,248
Prepaid expenses	23,544	35,614
Prepaid income taxes	37,344	16,357
Other current assets	134,038	87,591
Total current assets	1,706,233	1,814,857
Securities and other investments	76,865	77,101
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	603,699	661,910
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	439,558	477,565
Property, plant and equipment, net	164,141	184,345
Goodwill	182,862	272,951
Deferred income taxes	11,002	76,375
Other assets	158,634	167,358
Total assets	2,299,737	2,592,987
Current liabilities	'	'
Notes payable	26,773	34,212
Accounts payable	210,472	224,973
Deferred revenue	224,182	222,343
Payroll and other benefits liabilities	76,436	69,814
Other current liabilities	362,038	306,002
Total current liabilities	899,901	857,344
Long-term debt	561,595	617,534
Pensions and other benefits	76,318	198,241
Post-retirement and other benefits	23,229	22,904
Deferred income taxes	20,863	34,250
Other long-term liabilities	40,173	35,892
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Diebold, Incorporated shareholders' equity	'	'
Preferred shares, no par value, 1,000,000 authorized shares, none issued	0	0
Common shares, $1.25 par value, 125,000,000 authorized shares, 78,376,572 and 77,661,118 issued shares, 63,838,305 and 63,240,667 outstanding shares, respectively	97,971	97,076
Additional capital	381,720	358,281
Retained earnings	782,705	978,345
Treasury shares, at cost (14,538,267 and 14,420,451 shares, respectively)	-554,849	-551,189
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-50,913	-91,039
Total Diebold, Incorporated shareholders' equity	656,634	791,474
Noncontrolling interests	21,024	35,348
Total equity	677,658	826,822
Total liabilities and equity	$2,299,737	$2,592,987

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets	'	'
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$25,560	$27,854
Diebold, Incorporated shareholders' equity	'	'
Preferred shares, par value	$0	$0
Preferred shares, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred shares, shares issued	0	0
Common shares, par value	$1.25	$1.25
Common shares, shares authorized	125,000,000	125,000,000
Common shares, shares issued	78,376,572	77,661,118
Common shares, shares outstanding	63,838,305	63,240,667
Treasury shares, at cost, shares	14,538,267	14,420,451

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net sales	'	'	'	'
Services	$405,238	$402,305	$1,200,672	$1,196,079
Products	300,186	307,614	845,376	955,519
Total sales	705,424	709,919	2,046,048	2,151,598
Cost of sales	'	'	'	'
Services	290,121	301,787	904,167	881,275
Products	242,498	236,555	681,646	723,203
Total cost of sales	532,619	538,342	1,585,813	1,604,478
Gross profit	172,805	171,577	460,235	547,120
Selling and administrative expense	111,683	120,892	394,401	359,450
Research, development and engineering expense	21,957	22,167	66,404	61,140
Impairment of assets	70,000	7,930	70,642	14,631
Gain on sale of assets, net	-582	-437	-3,421	-397
Total operating expense	203,058	150,552	528,026	434,824
Operating (loss) profit	-30,253	21,025	-67,791	112,296
Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'
Investment income	6,695	9,298	21,060	29,292
Interest expense	-7,918	-7,615	-22,027	-22,684
Foreign exchange gain (loss) , net	2,977	930	-1,453	2,577
Miscellaneous, net	355	607	-434	948
(Loss) income before taxes	-28,144	24,245	-70,645	122,429
Income tax expense	-7,940	7,394	67,293	34,246
Net (loss) income	-20,204	16,851	-137,938	88,183
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,486	630	2,233	2,722
Net (loss) income attributable to Diebold, Incorporated	($21,690)	$16,221	($140,171)	$85,461
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	63,825	63,211	63,648	63,003
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	63,825	64,134	63,648	63,930
Net (loss) income attributable to Diebold, Incorporated	'	'	'	'
Basic (loss) earnings per share	($0.34)	$0.26	($2.20)	$1.36
Diluted (loss) earnings per share	($0.34)	$0.25	($2.20)	$1.34

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net (loss) income	($20,204)	$16,851	($137,938)	$88,183
Interest rate hedges:	'	'	'	'
Net gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income	66	-133	608	-64
Less: reclassification adjustment for net gains	48	82	159	252
Total interest rate hedges	18	-215	449	-316
Pension and other post-retirement benefits:	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial loss amortization	1,940	4,330	8,875	12,967
Net prior service benefit amortization	-171	-65	-301	-194
Net actuarial gain occurring during the period (note 11)	45,539	0	45,539	0
Curtailment (note 11)	34,558	0	35,257	0
Total pension and other post retirement benefits	81,866	4,265	89,370	12,773
Unrealized gain (loss) on securitites, net:	'	'	'	'
Net gain recognized in other comprehensive income	277	132	2,327	3,049
Less: reclassification adjustment for net gains	1,012	1,728	1,139	3,236
Total unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net	-735	-1,596	1,188	-187
Other	8	2	22	12
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	74,443	7,270	40,481	-23,372
Comprehensive income (loss)	54,239	24,121	-97,457	64,811
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,507	944	2,588	2,806
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Diebold, Incorporated	52,732	23,177	-100,045	62,005
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Translation adjustment and foreign currency hedges	-6,269	2,878	-52,771	-37,460
Net Investment Hedging [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Translation adjustment and foreign currency hedges	($445)	$1,936	$2,223	$1,806

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flow from operating activities:	'	'
Net (loss) income	($137,938)	$88,183
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash flow used in operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	64,085	56,909
Share-based compensation	14,070	9,860
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-378	-1,705
Devaluation of Venezuelan balance sheet	1,584	0
Gain on sale of assets, net	-3,421	-397
Impairment of assets	70,642	14,631
Equity in earnings of an investee	0	-702
Cash flow from changes in certain assets and liabilities:	'	'
Trade receivables	-41,789	-49,683
Inventories	-79,492	-55,397
Prepaid expenses	11,481	-1,698
Prepaid income taxes	-20,987	3,823
Other current assets	-42,544	-28,049
Accounts payable	-10,660	-2,013
Deferred revenue	5,168	-34,053
Deferred income tax	40,164	2,480
Certain other assets and liabilities	70,973	-30,945
Net cash used in operating activities	-59,042	-28,756
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	23,625
Proceeds from maturities of investments	379,889	261,817
Proceeds from sale of investments	22,711	33,437
Payments for purchases of investments	-363,710	-299,265
Proceeds from sale of assets	4,353	1,851
Capital expenditures	-25,648	-35,856
Collections on purchased finance receivables	6,105	12,296
Increase in certain other assets	-10,006	-9,105
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	13,694	-58,450
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Dividends paid	-55,469	-54,573
Revolving debt borrowings, net	11,007	139,000
Other debt borrowings	38,591	94,602
Other debt repayments	-112,140	-139,269
Distributions of affiliates earnings to noncontrolling interest holders	-6,380	-2,092
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	378	1,705
Issuance of common shares	10,264	16,651
Repurchase of common shares	-3,660	-3,076
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-117,409	52,948
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-114	2,888
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-162,871	-31,370
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	368,792	333,920
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	205,921	302,550
Significant noncash investing activities: Accrued holdback for acquisition	$0	$15,000

Consolidated_Financial_Stateme

Consolidated Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
Consolidated Financial Statements	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	'
	CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Diebold, Incorporated and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company) have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); however, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. In addition, some of the Company’s statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q may involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly impact expected future results. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.
	Error Correction and Reclassification The Company continues to work to remediate an internal control weakness pertaining to manufacturing and supply chain processes related to indirect tax incentives in one of its Brazilian subsidiaries. As part of remediation, during the second quarter of 2013, the Company identified an error related to prior year periods for Brazilian indirect tax incentives previously not appropriately recognized in product cost of goods sold. Prior-year amounts of product cost of sales, income tax expense, other current liabilities and retained earnings have been adjusted as management determined that the correction for each respective year is not material to each prior year period. This correction was recorded within the Company's operations in Brazil, included in the Diebold International (DI) reporting segment. As a result of applying the correction retrospectively, previously reported product cost of sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased by $1,633 and $4,899, respectively, and previously reported net income and diluted earnings per share decreased by $1,213 and $0.02 and $3,638 and $0.05, respectively. The aggregated amount of the correction reflected in other current liabilities and retained earnings as of December 31, 2012 was $18,489. There was no impact of the correction on previously reported cash flows from operations for the prior period.
	The Company has also reclassified the presentation of certain prior-year information to conform to the current presentation.

	Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2013-02), which required entities to disclose additional information for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). For items reclassified out of AOCI and into net income in their entirety, entities are required to disclose the effect of the reclassification on each affected net income line item. For AOCI reclassification items that are not reclassified in their entirety into net income, a cross-reference to other required U.S. GAAP disclosures is required. This information may be provided either in the notes or parenthetically on the face of the statement that reports net income as long as all the information is disclosed in a single location. However, an entity is prohibited from providing this information parenthetically on the face of the statement that reports net income if it has items that are not reclassified in their entirety into net income. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements; however, the Company provided additional disclosures as required by ASU 2013-02 in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (ASU 2013-05). The objective of ASU 2013-05 is to resolve the diversity in practice regarding the release into net income of the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of a subsidiary or group of assets within a foreign entity. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2013-05 during the three months ended March 31, 2013, which did not have any impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

	Recently Issued Accounting Guidance
	In July 2013, the FASB issued 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU 2013-11), which requires entities to present an unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss (“NOL”) or tax credit carryforward whenever the NOL or tax credit carryforward would be available to reduce the additional taxable income or tax due if the tax position is disallowed. This accounting standard update requires entities to assess whether to net the unrecognized tax benefit with a deferred tax asset as of the reporting date. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company will early adopt this guidance during the fourth quarter of 2013, and is not anticipating adoption of this update to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Loss_Earnings_Per_Share

(Loss) Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Basic (loss) earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted (loss) earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding. Under the two-class method of computing (loss) earnings per share, non-vested share-based payment awards that contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities. The Company’s participating securities include restricted stock units (RSUs), deferred shares and shares that were vested, but deferred by the employee. The Company calculated basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share under both the treasury stock method and the two-class method. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, there was no impact in the per share amounts calculated under the two methods. Accordingly, the treasury stock method is disclosed below.

	The following represents amounts used in computing (loss) earnings per share and the effect on the weighted-average number of shares of dilutive potential common shares:


		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
	Numerator:
	(Loss) income used in basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Net (loss) income attributable to Diebold, Incorporated	$	(21,690	)	$	16,221	$	(140,171	)	$	85,461

	Denominator:
	Weighted-average number of common shares used in basic earnings per share	63,825			63,211		63,648			63,003

	Effect of dilutive shares (1)	—			923		—			927

	Weighted-average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share	63,825			64,134		63,648			63,930

	Net (loss) income attributable to Diebold, Incorporated:
	Basic (loss) earnings per share	$	(0.34	)	$	0.26	$	(2.20	)	$	1.36

	Diluted (loss) earnings per share	$	(0.34	)	$	0.25	$	(2.20	)	$	1.34

	Anti-dilutive shares (in thousands):
	Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares	2,846			2,174		3,057			2,208


	(1) Incremental shares of 479 thousand and 560 thousand were excluded from the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, because their effect is anti-dilutive due to the net loss attributable to Diebold, Incorporated.

Equity

Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
EQUITY	'
	EQUITY

	The following table presents changes in shareholders' equity attributable to Diebold, Incorporated and the noncontrolling interests:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Diebold, Incorporated shareholders' equity
	Balance at beginning of period	$	620,122		$	834,674		$	791,474		$	813,348

	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Diebold, Incorporated	52,732			23,177			(100,045		)	62,005

	Common shares	172			45			895			983

	Additional capital	3,850			4,758			23,439			25,527

	Treasury shares	(1,692		)	(180		)	(3,660		)	(3,076		)
	Dividends paid	(18,550		)	(18,260		)	(55,469		)	(54,573		)
	Balance at end of period	$	656,634		$	844,214		$	656,634		$	844,214


	Noncontrolling interests
	Balance at beginning of period	$	32,965		$	32,024		$	35,348		$	31,274

	Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,507			944			2,588			2,806

	Distributions/payable to noncontrolling interest holders	(13,448		)	(980		)	(16,912		)	(2,092		)
	Balance at end of period	$	21,024		$	31,988		$	21,024		$	31,988


	Reclassification adjustments recognized in AOCI for net gains on interest rate hedges and available-for-sale securities are included in interest expense and investment income, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Pension and other postretirement benefits AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (refer to note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION	'
	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
	The Company’s share-based compensation payments to employees are recognized based on their grant-date fair values during the period in which the employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award. Share-based compensation is recognized as a component of selling and administrative expense. Total share-based compensation expense was $3,100 and $4,156 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $14,070 and $9,860 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Share-based compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 included accelerated expense of $2,982 related to executive severance.
	Options outstanding and exercisable as of September 30, 2013 under the Company’s 1991 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (as Amended and Restated as of April 13, 2009) and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, were as follows:


			Number of			Weighted-		Weighted-	Aggregate
			Shares			Average		Average	Intrinsic
						Exercise		Remaining	Value (1)
						Price		Contractual
								Term
			(in thousands)			(per share)		(in years)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013		2,668			$	37.56

	Expired or forfeited		(318	)		36.97

	Exercised		(386	)		26.56

	Granted		338			30.46

	Outstanding at September 30, 2013		2,302			$	38.44	5	$	716

	Options exercisable at September 30, 2013		1,624			$	41.07	3	$	634

	Options vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2013		2,272			$	38.53	5	$	713


	-1	The aggregate intrinsic value (the difference between the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the last trading day of the third quarter of 2013 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of “in-the-money” options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on September 30, 2013. The amount of aggregate intrinsic value will change based on the fair market value of the Company’s common shares.

	-2	The options expected to vest are the result of applying the pre-vesting forfeiture rate assumption to total outstanding non-vested options.

	The following table summarizes information on non-vested RSUs, performance shares and deferred shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:


			Number of			Weighted-Average
			Shares			Grant-Date Fair
						Value
			(in thousands)
	RSUs:
	Non-Vested at January 1, 2013		732			$	33.33

	Forfeited		(107	)		33.72

	Vested		(252	)		32.74

	Granted		238			30.1

	Non-Vested at September 30, 2013		611			$	32.27

	Performance Shares (1):
	Non-Vested at January 1, 2013		729			$	40.41

	Forfeited		(328	)		38

	Vested		(31	)		35.49

	Granted		277			29.15

	Non-Vested at September 30, 2013		647			$	37.04

	Director Deferred Shares:
	Non-Vested at January 1, 2013		20			$	40.54

	Forfeited		(3	)		40.54

Vested		(17	)		40.54

Granted		31			29.73

Non-Vested at September 30, 2013		31			$	29.73

Vested at September 30, 2013		103			$	35.55

Outstanding at September 30, 2013		134			$	34.2


-1	Non-vested performance shares are based on a maximum potential payout. Actual shares granted at the end of the performance period may be less than the maximum potential payout level depending on achievement of performance share objectives.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	INCOME TAXES

	The effective tax rate on the loss for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was 28.2 percent. The effective rate on the the income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was 30.5 percent. The decrease was mainly due to the reduced tax benefit attributable to the non-deductible portion of the Company's Brazil goodwill impairment, partially offset by additional non-recurring discrete tax items recorded in the quarter.

	The effective tax rate on the loss before taxes was (95.3) percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The negative tax rate for 2013 is a result of tax expense of approximately $47,000 related to the repatriation of previously undistributed earnings and the establishment of a valuation allowance of approximately $39,200 on deferred tax assets in the Company's Brazilian manufacturing facility, both in the second quarter of 2013. The tax impact of the goodwill impairment recorded in the third quarter of 2013 offset a portion of the previous quarter discrete tax expense, reducing the negative effective tax rate. The effective tax rate on income was 28.0 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
INVESTMENTS	'
	INVESTMENTS
	The Company’s investments, primarily in Brazil, consist of certificates of deposit and U.S. dollar indexed bond funds, which are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value based upon quoted market prices and net asset values, respectively. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded in AOCI. Realized gains and losses are recognized in investment income and are determined using the specific identification method. Realized gains, net from the sale of securities were $1,533 and $1,728 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1,725 and $3,236 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities were $22,711 and $33,437 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

	The Company’s investments, excluding cash surrender value of insurance contracts of $69,729 and $70,318 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, consist of the following:


		Cost Basis		Unrealized Gain			Fair Value
	As of September 30, 2013
	Short-term investments:
	Certificates of deposit	$	160,286	$	—		$	160,286

	U.S. dollar indexed bond funds	37,498		1,919			39,417

		$	197,784	$	1,919	....	$	199,703

	Long-term investments:
	Assets held in a rabbi trust	$	5,867	$	1,269		$	7,136


	As of December 31, 2012
	Short-term investments:
	Certificates of deposit	$	258,518	$	—		$	258,518

	U.S. dollar indexed bond funds	3,249		119			3,368

		$	261,767	$	119		$	261,886

	Long-term investments:
	Assets held in a rabbi trust	$	6,266	$	517		$	6,783

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses

Allowance for Credit Losses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES	'
	ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
	Trade Receivables The Company evaluates the collectability of trade receivables based on (1) a percentage of sales related to historical loss experience and current trends and (2) periodic adjustments for known events such as specific customer circumstances and changes in the aging of accounts receivable balances. After all efforts at collection have been unsuccessful, the account is deemed uncollectible and is written off.

	Financing Receivables The Company evaluates the collectability of notes and finance lease receivables (collectively, financing receivables) on a customer-by-customer basis and evaluates specific customer circumstances, aging of invoices, credit risk changes and payment patterns and historical loss experience. When the collectability is determined to be at risk based on the above criteria, the Company records the allowance for credit losses, which represents the Company’s current exposure less estimated reimbursement from insurance claims. After all efforts at collection have been unsuccessful, the account is deemed uncollectible and is written off. The following table summarizes the Company’s allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:



		Finance			Notes			Total
		Leases			Receivable
	Allowance for credit losses
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	525		$	2,047		$	2,572

	Provision for credit losses	8			—			8

	Recoveries	3			—			3

	Write-offs	(90		)	(2,047		)	(2,137		)
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	446		$	—		$	446


	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	210		$	2,047		$	2,257

	Provision for credit losses	261			—			261

	Recoveries	48			—			48

	Write-offs	—			—			—

	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	519		$	2,047		$	2,566


	The Company's allowance of $446 and $2,566 at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, all resulted from individual impairment evaluation. As of September 30, 2013, balances of finance leases and notes receivable were $88,216 and $16,343, respectively. As of September 30, 2012, balances of finance leases and notes receivable were $100,436 and $12,882, respectively.
	The Company records interest income and any fees or costs related to financing receivables using the effective interest method over the term of the lease or loan. The Company reviews the aging of its financing receivables to determine past due and delinquent accounts. Credit quality is reviewed at inception and is re-evaluated as needed based on customer-specific circumstances. Receivable balances 60 days to 89 days past due are reviewed and may be placed on nonaccrual status based on customer-specific circumstances. Receivable balances are placed on nonaccrual status upon reaching greater than 89 days past due. Upon receipt of payment on nonaccrual financing receivables, interest income is recognized and accrual of interest is resumed once the account has been made current or the specific circumstances have been resolved.
	As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the recorded investment in past-due financing receivables on nonaccrual status was $2,489 and $2,060, respectively, and there were no recorded investments in finance receivables past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest. The recorded investment in impaired notes receivable was $0 as of September 30, 2013 and was $2,047 as of December 31, 2012 ,which was fully reserved. The following table summarizes the Company’s aging of past-due notes receivable balances:


		30-Sep-13			31-Dec-12
	30-59 days past due	$	—		$	—

	60-89 days past due	—			—

	> 89 days past due	—			1,840

	Total past due	$	—		$	1,840

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
INVENTORIES	'
	INVENTORIES
	Major classes of inventories are summarized as follows:


		30-Sep-13		31-Dec-12
	Finished goods	$	228,931	$	183,286

	Service parts	144,157		151,189

	Raw materials and work in process	107,332		78,521

	Total inventories	$	480,420	$	412,996

Goodwill_and_Other_Assets

Goodwill and Other Assets	9 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Assets	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS	'
	GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
	Goodwill In 2012, goodwill was reviewed for impairment based on a two-step test, which resulted in no impairment in any of the Company's reporting units. Due to deteriorating macro-economic outlook, structural changes to an auction-based purchasing environment and new competitors entering the market over the past several quarters, management reduced its earnings outlook for the Brazil business unit during the third quarter of 2013. As a result, the Company performed an other-than-annual assessment for its Brazil reporting unit based on a two-step impairment test and concluded that the goodwill within the Brazil reporting unit was partially impaired. The Company recorded a $70,000 pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment charge during the third quarter of 2013.
	The two-step impairment test was used to measure the amount of impairment loss to be recognized. In the first step, the Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value. The fair value is determined based upon discounted estimated future cash flows as well as the market approach or guideline public company method. The Company’s Step 1 impairment test of goodwill of a reporting unit is based upon the fair value of the reporting unit, defined as the price that would be received to sell the net assets or transfer the net liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the assessment date. In the event that the net carrying amount exceeds the fair value, a Step 2 test must be performed whereby the fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill must be estimated to determine if it is less than its net carrying amount. In its two-step test, the Company uses the discounted cash flow method and the guideline company method for determining the fair value of its reporting units. Under these methods, the determination of implied fair value of the goodwill for a particular reporting unit is the excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities in the same manner as the allocation in a business combination.
	The techniques used in the Company's qualitative assessment and, if necessary, two-step impairment test have incorporated a number of assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable and to reflect market conditions forecast at the assessment date. Assumptions in estimating future cash flows are subject to a high degree of judgment. The Company makes all efforts to forecast future cash flows as accurately as possible with the information available at the time a forecast is made. To this end, the Company evaluates the appropriateness of its assumptions as well as its overall forecasts by comparing projected results of upcoming years with actual results of preceding years and validating that differences therein are reasonable. Key assumptions, all of which are Level 3 inputs (refer to note 16), relate to price trends, material costs, discount rate, customer demand, and the long-term growth and foreign exchange rates. A number of benchmarks from independent industry and other economic publications were also used. Changes in assumptions and estimates after the assessment date may lead to an outcome where impairment charges would be required in future periods. Specifically, actual results may vary from the Company’s forecasts and such variations may be material and unfavorable, thereby triggering the need for future impairment tests where the conclusions may differ in reflection of prevailing market conditions.
	Other Assets Included in other assets are net capitalized software development costs of $41,674 and $49,513 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Amortization expense on capitalized software of $5,369 and $3,985 was included in product cost of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $16,620 and $12,586 was included in product cost of sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Other long-term assets also consist of patents, trademarks, other intangible assets, and financing receivables. Where applicable, other assets are stated at cost and, if applicable, are amortized ratably over the relevant contract period or the estimated life of the assets. Fees to renew or extend the term of the Company’s intangible assets are expensed when incurred.
	In August 2012, the Company acquired GAS Tecnologia (GAS), a Brazilian Internet banking, online payment and mobile banking security company. At June 30, 2013, the Company finalized the purchase accounting with respect to opening balance sheet valuations. Amortizable intangible assets resulting from the acquisition was $16,000.
	Impairment of long-lived assets is recognized when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the expected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an impairment loss may be recognized at that time to reduce the asset to the lower of its fair value or its net book value.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DEBT	'
	DEBT
	Outstanding debt balances were as follows:


		30-Sep-13		31-Dec-12
	Notes payable:
	Uncommitted lines of credit	$	26,103	$	33,916

	Other	670		296

		$	26,773	$	34,212

	Long-term debt:
	Credit facility	$	320,007	$	300,000

	Senior notes	225,000		300,000

	Industrial development revenue bonds	11,900		11,900

	Other	4,688		5,634

		$	561,595	$	617,534

	As of September 30, 2013, the Company had various international short-term uncommitted lines of credit with borrowing limits of $108,322. The weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings on the short-term uncommitted lines of credit as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was 3.96 percent and 2.81 percent, respectively. The increase in the weighted-average interest rate is attributable to the change in mix of borrowings in foreign entities. Short-term uncommitted lines mature in less than one year. The amount available under the short-term uncommitted lines at September 30, 2013 was $82,219.
	As of September 30, 2013, the Company had borrowing limits under its five-year credit facility totaling $500,000, which expires in June 2016. Under the terms of the credit facility agreement, the Company has the ability, subject to various approvals, to increase the borrowing limits by $250,000. Up to $50,000 of the revolving credit facility is available under a swing line sub-facility. The weighted-average interest rate on outstanding credit facility borrowings as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was 1.34 percent and 1.33 percent, respectively, which is variable based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The amount available under the credit facility as of September 30, 2013 was $179,993.

	In March 2006, the Company issued senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of $300,000 with a weighted-average fixed interest rate of 5.50 percent. Additionally, the Company entered into a derivative transaction to hedge interest rate risk on $200,000 of the senior notes, which was treated as a cash flow hedge. This reduced the effective interest rate from 5.50 percent to 5.36 percent. The Company funded the repayment of $75,000 of the senior notes at maturity in March 2013 using its revolving credit facility. The maturity dates of the remaining senior notes are staggered, with $175,000 and $50,000 due in 2016 and 2018, respectively.
	In 1997, industrial development revenue bonds were issued on behalf of the Company. The proceeds from the bond issuances were used to construct new manufacturing facilities in the United States. The Company guaranteed the payments of principal and interest on the bonds by obtaining letters of credit. The bonds were issued with a 20-year original term and are scheduled to mature in 2017. Each industrial development revenue bond carries a variable interest rate, which is reset weekly by the remarketing agents. The weighted-average interest rate on the bonds was 0.37 percent and 0.49 percent as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	The Company’s debt agreements contain various restrictive financial covenants, including net debt to capitalization and net interest coverage ratios. As of September 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with the financial and other covenants in its debt agreements.

Benefit_Plans

Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
BENEFIT PLANS	'
	BENEFIT PLANS
	Qualified Pension Benefits The Company has pension plans covering certain U.S. employees that have been closed to new participants since July 1, 2003. Plans that cover certain salaried employees provide pension benefits based on the employee’s compensation during the ten years before retirement. The Company’s funding policy for salaried plans is to contribute annually based on actuarial projections and applicable regulations. Plans covering certain hourly employees and union members generally provide benefits of stated amounts for each year of service. The Company’s funding policy for hourly plans is to make at least the minimum annual contributions required by applicable regulations. Employees of the Company’s operations in countries outside of the U.S. participate to varying degrees in local pension plans, which in the aggregate are not significant.
	Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefits The Company has non-qualified pension plans to provide supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP) benefits to certain officers. Benefits are payable at retirement based upon a percentage of the participant's compensation, as defined.
	Plan Freeze and Re-measurement In July 2013, the Company's board of directors approved freezing certain pension and SERP plan benefits effective as of December 31, 2013 for U.S.-based salaried employees. The Company recognized the plan freeze in the three months ended September 30, 2013 as a curtailment, since it eliminates for a significant number of participants the accrual of defined benefits for all of their future services. The impact of the curtailment includes the one-time accelerated recognition of outstanding unamortized pre-tax prior service cost of $809 within general and administrative expense and a pre-tax reduction in AOCI of $52,462, attributable to the decrease in long-term pension liabilities. This curtailment event triggered a re-measurement for the affected benefit plans as of July 31, 2013 using a discount rate of 5.06 percent. The re-measurement resulted in a further reduction of long-term pension liabilities and AOCI (pre-tax) related to the actuarial gain occurring during the year of approximately $71,000. Freezing certain pension and SERP plan benefits, coupled with an anticipated increase in discount rate, is expected to result in a significant reduction of future pension expense.
	Other Benefits In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company provides healthcare and life insurance benefits (referred to as other benefits) for certain retired employees. Eligible employees may be entitled to these benefits based upon years of service with the Company, age at retirement and collective bargaining agreements. Currently, the Company has made no commitments to increase these benefits for existing retirees or for employees who may become eligible for these benefits in the future. There are no plan assets and the Company funds the benefits as the claims are paid.
	The following table sets forth the net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and other benefits for the three months ended September 30:


		Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Components of net periodic benefit cost
	Service cost	$	2,647		$	2,862		$	—		$	—

	Interest cost	6,865			7,957			157			204

	Expected return on plan assets	(9,017		)	(10,205		)	—			—

	Amortization of prior service (benefit) cost	(136		)	65			(122		)	(130		)

	Recognized net actuarial loss	2,529			4,207			105			123

	Curtailment loss	809			—			—			—

	Net periodic pension benefit cost	$	3,697		$	4,886		$	140		$	197






	The following table sets forth the net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and other benefits for the nine months ended September 30:


		Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Components of net periodic benefit cost
	Service cost	$	9,308		$	8,585		$	—		$	—

	Interest cost	20,778			23,873			471			611

	Expected return on plan assets	(26,622		)	(30,616		)	—			—

	Amortization of prior service (benefit) cost	(99		)	194			(366		)	(388		)

	Recognized net actuarial loss	13,385			12,601			317			366

	Curtailment loss (1)	1,968			—			—			—

	Net periodic pension benefit cost	$	18,718		$	14,637		$	422		$	589

	(1) The curtailment recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 resulted from the departure of certain executive officers and the U.S. salary plan benefit freeze and was recorded within selling and administrative expense.
	Contributions
	There have been changes to the expected 2013 plan year contribution amounts previously disclosed. The benefit freeze of the defined-benefit pension plan for U.S.-based employees, coupled with higher discount rates, improved the funded status of the salaried plan and, therefore, the Company has no plans to make contributions to the pension plan for the next twelve months. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, contributions of $2,662 and $14,915, respectively, were made to the qualified and non-qualified pension plans.

Guarantees_and_Product_Warrant

Guarantees and Product Warranties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
GUARANTEES AND PRODUCT WARRANTIES	'
	GUARANTEES AND PRODUCT WARRANTIES
	In 1997, industrial development revenue bonds were issued on behalf of the Company. The Company guaranteed the payments of principal and interest on the bonds (refer to note 10) by obtaining letters of credit. The carrying value of the bonds was $11,900 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
	The Company provides its global operations guarantees and standby letters of credit through various financial institutions to suppliers, customers, regulatory agencies and insurance providers. If the Company is not able to make payment or fulfill contractual obligations, the suppliers, customers, regulatory agencies and insurance providers may draw on the pertinent bank. At September 30, 2013, the maximum future payment obligations related to these various guarantees totaled $86,883, of which $26,035 represented standby letters of credit to insurance providers, and no associated liability was recorded. At December 31, 2012, the maximum future payment obligations relative to these various guarantees totaled $80,662, of which $23,435 represented standby letters of credit to insurance providers, and no associated liability was recorded.
	The Company provides its customers a manufacturer’s warranty and records, at the time of the sale, a corresponding estimated liability for potential warranty costs. Estimated future obligations due to warranty claims are based upon historical factors such as labor rates, average repair time, travel time, number of service calls per machine and cost of replacement parts.
	Changes in the Company’s warranty liability balance are illustrated in the following table:


			2013			2012
	Balance at January 1		$	81,751		$	63,355

	Current period accruals (a)		34,300			45,472

	Current period settlements		(40,564		)	(39,917		)
	Balance at September 30		$	75,487		$	68,910


	(a)	includes the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

	Contractual Obligations
	At September 30, 2013, the Company had purchase commitments due within one year of $15,420 for materials through contract manufacturing agreements at negotiated prices.

	Indirect Tax Contingencies
	The Company accrues non income-tax liabilities for indirect tax matters when management believes that a loss is probable and the amounts can be reasonably estimated, while contingent gains are recognized only when realized. In the event any losses are sustained in excess of accruals, they are charged against income. In evaluating indirect tax matters, management takes into consideration factors such as historical experience with matters of similar nature, specific facts and circumstances, and the likelihood of prevailing. Management evaluates and updates accruals as matters progress over time. It is reasonably possible that some of the matters for which accruals have not been established could be decided unfavorably to the Company and could require recognizing future expenditures. Also, statutes of limitations could expire without the Company paying the taxes for matters for which accruals have been established which could result in the recognition of future gains upon reversal of these accruals at that time.
	At September 30, 2013, the Company was a party to several indirect tax claims from various taxing authorities globally that were incurred in the normal course of business, none of which individually or in the aggregate is considered material by management in relation to the Company’s financial position or results of operations. In management’s opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements would not be materially affected by the outcome of these indirect tax claims and/or proceedings or asserted claims. In addition to these routine indirect tax matters, the Company was a party to the proceeding described below:
	In August 2012, one of the Company's Brazilian subsidiaries was notified of a tax assessment of approximately $133,000, including penalties and interest, regarding certain Brazilian federal indirect taxes (Industrialized Products Tax, Import Tax, Programa de Integração Social and Contribution to Social Security Financing) for 2008 and 2009. The assessment alleges improper importation of certain components into Brazil's free trade zone that would nullify certain indirect tax incentives. On September 10, 2012, the Company filed its administrative defenses with the tax authorities. This proceeding is currently pending an administrative level decision, which could negatively impact Brazilian federal indirect taxes in other years that remain open under statute. It is reasonably possible that the Company could be required to pay taxes, penalties and interest related to this matter, which could be material to the Company's consolidated financial statements. Additionally, in May 2013, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requested that the Company retain certain documents and produce certain records relating to the assessment, and the Company is complying with that request.

	At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had an accrual of approximately $26,000 for certain indirect tax positions in both periods. A loss contingency is reasonably possible if it has a more than remote but less than probable chance of occurring. Although management believes the Company has valid defenses with respect to its indirect tax positions, it is reasonably possible that a loss could occur in excess of the estimated accrual, for which the Company estimated the aggregate risk at September 30, 2013 to be up to approximately $381,000 for its material indirect tax matters.

	Legal Contingencies
	At September 30, 2013, the Company was a party to several lawsuits that were incurred in the normal course of business, none of which individually or in the aggregate is considered material by management in relation to the Company’s financial position or results of operations. In addition, the Company has indemnification obligations with certain former employees and costs associated with these indemnifications are expensed as incurred. In management’s opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements would not be materially affected by the outcome of these legal proceedings, commitments or asserted claims. In addition to these routine legal proceedings, the Company was a party to the legal proceedings described below:

	Securities Action
	On June 30, 2010, a shareholder filed a putative class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio alleging violations of the federal securities laws against the Company, certain current and former officers, and the Company's independent auditors (Louisiana Municipal Police Employees Retirement System v. KPMG et al., No. 10-CV-1461). The complaint seeks unspecified compensatory damages on behalf of a class of persons who purchased the Company's stock between June 30, 2005 and January 15, 2008 and fees and expenses related to the lawsuit. The complaint generally relates to the matters set forth in the court documents filed by the SEC in June 2010 finalizing the settlement of civil charges stemming from the investigation of the Company conducted by the Division of Enforcement of the SEC. In the second quarter 2013, the Company recorded a $30,000 pre-tax charge within selling and administrative expense related to an agreement in principle to settle this matter, which is included in other current liabilities. Additionally, the Company recorded an offsetting $12,755 pre-tax credit within selling and administrative expense related to the Company's estimate of anticipated insurance recovery, which is included in other current assets.

	Global Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Review
	During the second quarter of 2010, while conducting due diligence in connection with a potential acquisition in Russia, the Company identified certain transactions and payments by its subsidiary in Russia (primarily during 2005 to 2008) that potentially implicate the FCPA, particularly the books and records provisions of the FCPA. As a result, the Company conducted a global internal review and collected information related to its global FCPA compliance. In the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company identified certain transactions within its Asia Pacific operation that occurred over the past several years that may also potentially implicate the FCPA. The Company continues to monitor its ongoing global compliance with the FCPA.

	The Company voluntarily self-reported its findings to the SEC and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and cooperated with these agencies in their review. The Company was previously informed that the SEC's inquiry had been converted to a formal, non-public investigation. The Company also received a subpoena for documents from the SEC and a voluntary request for documents from the DOJ in connection with the investigation.

	The Company has reached agreement with the DOJ and the SEC to the terms of a settlement of their inquiries, which terms were filed in federal court on October 22, 2013. These terms include combined payments to the U.S. government of $48,000 in disgorgement, penalties, and pre-judgment interest and the appointment of an independent compliance monitor for a minimum period of 18 months. As a result, in the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a $28,000 pre-tax charge within selling and administrative expense for additional estimated losses related to this matter. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the total accrual for estimated losses was $48,000 and $20,000, respectively. The Company remitted the combined payments to the U.S. government in November 2013.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES	'
	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
	The Company uses derivatives to mitigate the economic consequences associated with fluctuations in currencies and interest rates.
	FOREIGN EXCHANGE
	Net Investment Hedges The Company has international subsidiaries with net balance sheet positions that generate cumulative translation adjustments within AOCI. The Company uses derivatives to manage potential changes in value of its net investments in Brazil. The Company uses the forward-to-forward method for its quarterly retrospective and prospective assessments of hedge effectiveness. No ineffectiveness results if the notional amount of the derivative matches the portion of the net investment designated as being hedged because the Company uses derivative instruments with underlying exchange rates consistent with its functional currency and the functional currency of the hedged net investment. Changes in value that are deemed effective are accumulated in AOCI where they will remain until they are reclassified to income together with the gain or loss on the entire investment upon substantial liquidation of the subsidiary. The fair value of the Company’s net investment hedge contracts was $(1,136) and $0 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The net (loss) gain recognized in AOCI on net investment hedge derivative instruments was $(3,764) and $(463) in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $223 and $1,805 in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Non-Designated Hedges A substantial portion of the Company’s operations and revenues are international. As a result, changes in foreign exchange rates can create substantial foreign exchange gains and losses from the revaluation of non-functional currency monetary assets and liabilities. The Company’s policy allows the use of foreign exchange forward contracts with maturities of up to 24 months to mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations on those foreign currency asset and liability balances. The Company elected not to apply hedge accounting to its foreign exchange forward contracts. Thus, spot-based gains/losses offset revaluation gains/losses within foreign exchange loss, net and forward-based gains/losses represent interest expense. The fair value of the Company’s non-designated foreign exchange forward contracts was $(256) and $47 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the (loss) gain recognized on non-designated foreign-exchange derivative instruments:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012

	Interest expense	$	(2,099	)	$	(1,121	)	$	(4,726	)	$	(3,787	)
	Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net	(680		)	(3,108		)	10,275			(2,509		)

		$	(2,779	)	$	(4,229	)	$	5,549		$	(6,296	)

	INTEREST RATE
	Cash Flow Hedges The Company has variable rate debt and is subject to fluctuations in interest related cash flows due to changes in market interest rates. The Company’s policy allows derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges that fix a portion of future variable-rate interest expense. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had two pay-fixed receive-variable interest rate swaps, with a total notional amount of $50,000, to hedge against changes in the LIBOR benchmark interest rate on a portion of the Company’s LIBOR-based borrowings. Changes in value that are deemed effective are accumulated in AOCI and reclassified to interest expense when the hedged interest is accrued. To the extent that it becomes probable that the Company’s variable rate borrowings will not occur, the gains or losses on the related cash flow hedges will be reclassified from AOCI to interest expense. The fair value of the Company’s interest rate contracts was $(2,604) and $(3,558) as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	In December 2005 and January 2006, the Company executed cash flow hedges by entering into receive-variable and pay-fixed interest rate swaps, with a total notional amount of $200,000, related to the senior notes issuance in March 2006. Amounts previously recorded in AOCI related to the pre-issuance cash flow hedges will continue to be reclassified on a straight-line basis through February 2016.

	The gain or loss on designated cash flow hedge derivative instruments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were not material. Gains and losses related to interest rate contracts that are reclassified from AOCI are recorded in interest expense on the statements of operations. The Company anticipates reclassifying $942 from AOCI to interest expense within the next 12 months.

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER CHARGES	'
	RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER CHARGES
	Restructuring Charges
	The following table summarizes the impact of the Company’s restructuring charges (accrual adjustments) on the condensed consolidated statements of operations:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013		2012
	Cost of sales – services	$	2,124		$	956		$	8,983	$	91

	Cost of sales – products	212			(2,064		)	429		(1,959		)

	Selling and administrative expense	1,859			2,454			9,375		5,654

	Research, development and engineering expense	151			1,116			2,617		1,116

	Total	$	4,346		$	2,462		$	21,404	$	4,902


	The following table summarizes the Company’s net restructuring charges for its Diebold North America (DNA) and DI reporting segments:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013		2012
	DNA
	Severance	$	962		$	3,313		$	14,373	$	4,870

	Other	224			—			224		—

	DI
	Severance	2,827			(621		)	6,334		(329		)

	Other	333			(230		)	473		361

	Total	$	4,346		$	2,462		$	21,404	$	4,902


	During the first quarter of 2013, the Company announced a multi-year realignment plan. Certain aspects of this plan were previously disclosed under the Company's global realignment plan and global shared services plan. This multi-year realignment will focus on globalizing the Company's service organization, creating a unified center-led global organization for research and development as well as transform the Company's general and administrative cost structure. All restructuring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 related to the Company's multi-year realignment plan. As of September 30, 2013, the Company anticipates additional restructuring costs of $94,000 to $121,000 to be incurred through the end of 2014, inclusive of $48,000 to $59,000 of non-cash voluntary early retirement program restructuring charges to be incurred in the fourth quarter 2013. As management finalizes certain aspects of the realignment plan, the anticipated future costs related to this plan are subject to change. As of September 30, 2013, cumulative total restructuring costs for the multi-year realignment plan were $26,179 and $13,955 in DNA and DI, respectively.

	The following table summarizes the Company’s restructuring accrual balances:


		2013			2012
	Balance at January 1	$	11,844		$	10,136

	Liabilities incurred	21,404			4,902

	Liabilities paid	(27,239		)	(5,347		)
	Balance at September 30	$	6,009		$	9,691


	Impairment and Other Charges
	During the third quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a $70,000 pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to its Brazil reporting unit (refer to note 9) within DI.
	During the third quarter of 2012, the Company determined an investment related to its 50 percent ownership in Shanghai Diebold King Safe Company, Ltd. was partially impaired and recorded an impairment charge of $7,930, which was allocated to the DNA and DI segments. During the second quarter of 2012, the Company recorded an impairment charge within DNA of $6,701 related to a portion of its global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Previously capitalized software and software-related costs were impaired due to changes in the ERP implementation plan related to configuration and design.
	Other charges consist of items that the Company determines are non-routine in nature. Net non-routine expenses of $56,364 and $1,913 impacted the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Non-routine expenses within selling and administrative expense for the first nine months of 2013 included $28,000 of estimated pre-tax losses related to the potential outcome of the FCPA investigation in addition to related legal fees, a $17,245 pre-tax net charge related to settlement of the securities legal action (refer to note 13), and executive severance costs, including accelerated share-based compensation expense of $2,982 (pre-tax). Non-routine income for 2013 related to a pre-tax gain of $2,191 from the sale of certain U.S. manufacturing operations to a long-time supplier. Net non-routine expenses for 2012 consisted primarily of legal and compliance costs related to the FCPA investigation.

Fair_Value_of_Assets_and_Liabi

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES	'
	FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
	The Company measures its financial assets and liabilities using one or more of the following three valuation techniques:
	Market approach – Prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
	Cost approach – Amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).
	Income approach – Techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based upon market expectations.
	The hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value is divided into three levels:
	Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data.

	A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

	Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value
	Assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurement are as follows:


		September 30, 2013						December 31, 2012
				Fair Value Measurements Using						Fair Value Measurements Using
		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2
	Assets
	Short-term investments:
	Certificates of deposit	$	160,286	$	160,286	$	—	$	258,518	$	258,518	$	—

	U.S. dollar indexed bond funds	39,417		—		39,417		3,368		—		3,368

	Assets held in a rabbi trust	7,136		7,136		—		6,783		6,783		—

	Foreign exchange forward contracts	469		—		469		960		—		960

	Total	$	207,308	$	167,422	$	39,886	$	269,629	$	265,301	$	4,328

	Liabilities

	Deferred compensation	$	7,136	$	7,136	$	—	$	6,783	$	6,783	$	—

	Foreign exchange forward contracts	1,861		—		1,861		913		—		913

	Interest rate swaps	2,605		—		2,605		3,558		—		3,558

	Total	$	11,602	$	7,136	$	4,466	$	11,254	$	6,783	$	4,471


	The Company uses the end of period when determining the timing of transfers between levels. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, there were no transfers between levels.
	Short-Term Investments The Company has investments in certificates of deposit that are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. Additionally, the Company has investments in U.S. dollar indexed bond funds that are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. U.S. dollar indexed bond funds are reported at net asset value, which is the practical expedient for fair value as determined by banks where funds are held.
	Assets Held in a Rabbi Trust / Deferred Compensation The fair value of the assets held in a rabbi trust is derived from investments in a mix of money market, fixed income and equity funds managed by Vanguard. The related deferred compensation liability is recorded at fair value.
	Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts A substantial portion of the Company’s operations and revenues are international. As a result, changes in foreign exchange rates can create substantial foreign exchange gains and losses from the revaluation of non-functional currency monetary assets and liabilities. The foreign exchange contracts are valued using the market approach based on observable market transactions of forward rates.
	Interest Rate Swaps The Company has variable rate debt and is subject to fluctuations in interest-related cash flows due to changes in market interest rates. The Company’s policy is to periodically enter into derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges to fix some portion of future variable rate-based interest expense. The Company has a pay-fixed receive-variable interest rate swap to hedge against changes in the LIBOR benchmark interest rate on a portion of the Company’s LIBOR-based borrowings. The fair value of the swap is determined using the income approach and is calculated based on LIBOR rates at the reporting date.
	Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	In addition to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company also measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Our non-financial assets, including goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, are measured at fair value when there is an indication of impairment. These assets are recorded at fair value, determined using level 3 inputs, only when an impairment charge is recognized. Further details regarding the Company's goodwill other-than-annual-impairment review appears in note 9.
	Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Carrying Value
	The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and accounts payable, approximates the carrying value due to the relative short maturity of these instruments. The fair value and carrying value of the Company’s debt instruments are summarized as follows:


		September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
		Fair Value		Carrying		Fair Value		Carrying
				Value				Value
	Notes payable	$	26,773	$	26,773	$	34,212	$	34,212

	Long-term debt	567,918		561,595		630,450		617,534

	Total debt instruments	$	594,691	$	588,368	$	664,662	$	651,746

	The fair value of the Company’s industrial development revenue bonds are measured using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets categorized as level 1 inputs. The fair value of the Company’s current notes payable and credit facility debt instruments approximates the carrying value due to the relative short maturity of the revolving borrowings under these instruments. The fair values of the Company’s long-term senior notes were estimated using market observable inputs for the Company’s comparable peers with public debt, including quoted prices in active markets, market indices and interest rate measurements, considered level 2 inputs.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company’s segments are comprised of two sales channels: DNA and DI. The DNA segment sells and services financial and retail systems in the United States and Canada. The DI segment sells and services financial and retail systems over the remainder of the globe as well as voting and lottery solutions in Brazil.
	The reconciliation between segment information and the condensed consolidated financial statements is disclosed. Revenue summaries by geographic area and service and product solutions are also disclosed. Certain information not routinely used in the management of the DNA and DI segments, not allocated back to the segments or information that is impractical to report is not shown. Items not allocated are as follows: investment income; interest expense; equity in the net income of investees accounted for by the equity method; income tax expense or benefit; foreign exchange gains and losses; and miscellaneous, net. The Company has reclassified the presentation of prior-year operating (loss) profit to conform to the current-year presentation due to changes in corporate allocations.







	The following table presents information regarding the Company’s segments:


			Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
			September 30,								September 30,
			2013				2012				2013				2012
	DNA
	Customer revenues		$	356,943			$	395,477			$	1,056,184			$	1,194,294

	Intersegment revenues		21,265				14,737				60,157				41,638

	Operating profit		28,295				22,424				35,831				113,020

	Capital expenditures		4,192				8,262				15,391				20,862

	Depreciation and amortization		16,253				12,940				46,583				40,055

	Property, plant and equipment, at cost		418,562				465,570				418,562				465,570

	Total assets		895,976				1,056,570				895,976				1,056,570

	DI
	Customer revenues		348,481				314,442				989,864				957,304

	Intersegment revenues		3,784				5,414				19,485				39,893

	Operating (loss) profit		(58,548		)		(1,399		)		(103,622		)		(724		)

	Capital expenditures		3,300				6,925				10,257				14,994

	Depreciation and amortization		5,638				5,174				17,502				16,854

	Property, plant and equipment, at cost		185,137				184,287				185,137				184,287

	Total assets		1,403,761				1,539,184				1,403,761				1,539,184

	TOTAL
	Customer revenues		705,424				709,919				2,046,048				2,151,598

	Intersegment revenues		25,049				20,151				79,642				81,531

	Operating (loss) profit		(30,253		)		21,025				(67,791		)		112,296

	Capital expenditures		7,492				15,187				25,648				35,856

	Depreciation and amortization		21,891				18,114				64,085				56,909

	Property, plant and equipment, at cost		603,699				649,857				603,699				649,857

	Total assets		2,299,737				2,595,754				2,299,737				2,595,754


	The following tables present information regarding the Company’s revenue by geography:


		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
Revenue summary by geography		2013				2012				2013				2012
DNA		$	356,943			$	395,477			$	1,056,184			$	1,194,294

DI
Latin America including Brazil		150,525				144,696				410,733				445,693

Asia Pacific		116,102				99,439				346,660				291,788

Europe, Middle East and Africa		81,854				70,307				232,471				219,823

TOTAL		348,481				314,442				989,864				957,304

Total customer revenues		$	705,424			$	709,919			$	2,046,048			$	2,151,598


The following table presents information regarding the Company’s revenue by service and product solution:


		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
Revenue summary by service and product solution		2013				2012				2013				2012
Financial self-service:
Services		$	291,529			$	293,694			$	874,983			$	889,216

Products		244,374				236,994				714,120				792,166

Total financial self-service		535,903				530,688				1,589,103				1,681,382

Security:
Services		113,706				108,611				325,695				306,699

Products		40,496				45,879				115,364				126,692

Total security		154,202				154,490				441,059				433,391

Total financial self-service & security		690,105				685,178				2,030,162				2,114,773

Election and lottery systems		15,319				24,741				15,886				36,825

Total customer revenues		$	705,424			$	709,919			$	2,046,048			$	2,151,598

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_Po

Allowance for Credit Losses (Policies)	9 Months Ended
Allowance for Credit Losses (Policies)	Sep. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Loans and leases receivable	'
Loans and leases receivable	The Company records interest income and any fees or costs related to financing receivables using the effective interest method over the term of the lease or loan. The Company reviews the aging of its financing receivables to determine past due and delinquent accounts. Credit quality is reviewed at inception and is re-evaluated as needed based on customer-specific circumstances. Receivable balances 60 days to 89 days past due are reviewed and may be placed on nonaccrual status based on customer-specific circumstances. Receivable balances are placed on nonaccrual status upon reaching greater than 89 days past due. Upon receipt of payment on nonaccrual financing receivables, interest income is recognized and accrual of interest is resumed once the account has been made current or the specific circumstances have been resolved.

Loss_Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

(Loss) Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computation of earnings per share under the treasury stock method and the effect on the weighted-average number of shares of dilutive potential common stock:	'
	The following represents amounts used in computing (loss) earnings per share and the effect on the weighted-average number of shares of dilutive potential common shares:


		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
	Numerator:
	(Loss) income used in basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Net (loss) income attributable to Diebold, Incorporated	$	(21,690	)	$	16,221	$	(140,171	)	$	85,461

	Denominator:
	Weighted-average number of common shares used in basic earnings per share	63,825			63,211		63,648			63,003

	Effect of dilutive shares (1)	—			923		—			927

	Weighted-average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share	63,825			64,134		63,648			63,930

	Net (loss) income attributable to Diebold, Incorporated:
	Basic (loss) earnings per share	$	(0.34	)	$	0.26	$	(2.20	)	$	1.36

	Diluted (loss) earnings per share	$	(0.34	)	$	0.25	$	(2.20	)	$	1.34

	Anti-dilutive shares (in thousands):
	Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares	2,846			2,174		3,057			2,208


	(1) Incremental shares of 479 thousand and 560 thousand were excluded from the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, because their effect is anti-dilutive due to the net loss attributable to Diebold, Incorporated.

Equity_Tables

Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Changes in shareholders' equity attributable to Diebold, Incorporated and the noncontrolling interests	'
	The following table presents changes in shareholders' equity attributable to Diebold, Incorporated and the noncontrolling interests:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Diebold, Incorporated shareholders' equity
	Balance at beginning of period	$	620,122		$	834,674		$	791,474		$	813,348

	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Diebold, Incorporated	52,732			23,177			(100,045		)	62,005

	Common shares	172			45			895			983

	Additional capital	3,850			4,758			23,439			25,527

	Treasury shares	(1,692		)	(180		)	(3,660		)	(3,076		)
	Dividends paid	(18,550		)	(18,260		)	(55,469		)	(54,573		)
	Balance at end of period	$	656,634		$	844,214		$	656,634		$	844,214


	Noncontrolling interests
	Balance at beginning of period	$	32,965		$	32,024		$	35,348		$	31,274

	Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,507			944			2,588			2,806

	Distributions/payable to noncontrolling interest holders	(13,448		)	(980		)	(16,912		)	(2,092		)
	Balance at end of period	$	21,024		$	31,988		$	21,024		$	31,988

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Options outstanding and exercisable under the Company's 1991 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan	'
	Options outstanding and exercisable as of September 30, 2013 under the Company’s 1991 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (as Amended and Restated as of April 13, 2009) and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, were as follows:


			Number of		Weighted-		Weighted-	Aggregate
			Shares		Average		Average	Intrinsic
					Exercise		Remaining	Value (1)
					Price		Contractual
							Term
			(in thousands)		(per share)		(in years)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013		2,668		$	37.56

	Expired or forfeited		(318	)	36.97

	Exercised		(386	)	26.56

	Granted		338		30.46

	Outstanding at September 30, 2013		2,302		$	38.44	5	$	716

	Options exercisable at September 30, 2013		1,624		$	41.07	3	$	634

	Options vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2013		2,272		$	38.53	5	$	713


	-1	The aggregate intrinsic value (the difference between the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the last trading day of the third quarter of 2013 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of “in-the-money” options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on September 30, 2013. The amount of aggregate intrinsic value will change based on the fair market value of the Company’s common shares.

	-2	The options expected to vest are the result of applying the pre-vesting forfeiture rate assumption to total outstanding non-vested options.
Summarized information on unvested restricted stock units (RSUs), performance shares and deferred shares	'
	The following table summarizes information on non-vested RSUs, performance shares and deferred shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:


			Number of		Weighted-Average
			Shares		Grant-Date Fair
					Value
			(in thousands)
	RSUs:
	Non-Vested at January 1, 2013		732		$	33.33

	Forfeited		(107	)	33.72

	Vested		(252	)	32.74

	Granted		238		30.1

	Non-Vested at September 30, 2013		611		$	32.27

	Performance Shares (1):
	Non-Vested at January 1, 2013		729		$	40.41

	Forfeited		(328	)	38

	Vested		(31	)	35.49

	Granted		277		29.15

	Non-Vested at September 30, 2013		647		$	37.04

	Director Deferred Shares:
	Non-Vested at January 1, 2013		20		$	40.54

	Forfeited		(3	)	40.54

	Vested		(17	)	40.54

	Granted		31		29.73

	Non-Vested at September 30, 2013		31		$	29.73

	Vested at September 30, 2013		103		$	35.55

	Outstanding at September 30, 2013		134		$	34.2


	-1	Non-vested performance shares are based on a maximum potential payout. Actual shares granted at the end of the performance period may be less than the maximum potential payout level depending on achievement of performance share objectives.

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Investments	'
	The Company’s investments, excluding cash surrender value of insurance contracts of $69,729 and $70,318 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, consist of the following:


		Cost Basis		Unrealized Gain			Fair Value
	As of September 30, 2013
	Short-term investments:
	Certificates of deposit	$	160,286	$	—		$	160,286

	U.S. dollar indexed bond funds	37,498		1,919			39,417

		$	197,784	$	1,919	....	$	199,703

	Long-term investments:
	Assets held in a rabbi trust	$	5,867	$	1,269		$	7,136


	As of December 31, 2012
	Short-term investments:
	Certificates of deposit	$	258,518	$	—		$	258,518

	U.S. dollar indexed bond funds	3,249		119			3,368

		$	261,767	$	119		$	261,886

	Long-term investments:
	Assets held in a rabbi trust	$	6,266	$	517		$	6,783

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_Ta

Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'
Allowance for credit losses	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:



		Finance			Notes			Total
		Leases			Receivable
	Allowance for credit losses
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	525		$	2,047		$	2,572

	Provision for credit losses	8			—			8

	Recoveries	3			—			3

	Write-offs	(90		)	(2,047		)	(2,137		)
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	446		$	—		$	446


	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	210		$	2,047		$	2,257

	Provision for credit losses	261			—			261

	Recoveries	48			—			48

	Write-offs	—			—			—

	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	519		$	2,047		$	2,566

Aging of past-due notes receivable	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s aging of past-due notes receivable balances:


		30-Sep-13			31-Dec-12
	30-59 days past due	$	—		$	—

	60-89 days past due	—			—

	> 89 days past due	—			1,840

	Total past due	$	—		$	1,840

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Major classes of inventories	'
	Major classes of inventories are summarized as follows:


		30-Sep-13		31-Dec-12
	Finished goods	$	228,931	$	183,286

	Service parts	144,157		151,189

	Raw materials and work in process	107,332		78,521

	Total inventories	$	480,420	$	412,996

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Outstanding Debt Balances	'
	Outstanding debt balances were as follows:


		30-Sep-13		31-Dec-12
	Notes payable:
	Uncommitted lines of credit	$	26,103	$	33,916

	Other	670		296

		$	26,773	$	34,212

	Long-term debt:
	Credit facility	$	320,007	$	300,000

	Senior notes	225,000		300,000

	Industrial development revenue bonds	11,900		11,900

	Other	4,688		5,634

		$	561,595	$	617,534

Benefit_Plans_Tables

Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	The following table sets forth the net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and other benefits for the three months ended September 30:


		Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Components of net periodic benefit cost
	Service cost	$	2,647		$	2,862		$	—		$	—

	Interest cost	6,865			7,957			157			204

	Expected return on plan assets	(9,017		)	(10,205		)	—			—

	Amortization of prior service (benefit) cost	(136		)	65			(122		)	(130		)

	Recognized net actuarial loss	2,529			4,207			105			123

	Curtailment loss	809			—			—			—

	Net periodic pension benefit cost	$	3,697		$	4,886		$	140		$	197






	The following table sets forth the net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and other benefits for the nine months ended September 30:


		Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Components of net periodic benefit cost
	Service cost	$	9,308		$	8,585		$	—		$	—

	Interest cost	20,778			23,873			471			611

	Expected return on plan assets	(26,622		)	(30,616		)	—			—

	Amortization of prior service (benefit) cost	(99		)	194			(366		)	(388		)

	Recognized net actuarial loss	13,385			12,601			317			366

	Curtailment loss (1)	1,968			—			—			—

	Net periodic pension benefit cost	$	18,718		$	14,637		$	422		$	589

	(1) The curtailment recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 resulted from the departure of certain executive officers and the U.S. salary plan benefit freeze and was recorded within selling and administrative expense.

Guarantees_and_Product_Warrant1

Guarantees and Product Warranties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in warranty liability balance	'
	Changes in the Company’s warranty liability balance are illustrated in the following table:


			2013			2012
	Balance at January 1		$	81,751		$	63,355

	Current period accruals (a)		34,300			45,472

	Current period settlements		(40,564		)	(39,917		)
	Balance at September 30		$	75,487		$	68,910


	(a)	includes the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Gain (loss) recognized on non-designated derivative instruments	'
	The following table summarizes the (loss) gain recognized on non-designated foreign-exchange derivative instruments:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012

	Interest expense	$	(2,099	)	$	(1,121	)	$	(4,726	)	$	(3,787	)
	Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net	(680		)	(3,108		)	10,275			(2,509		)

		$	(2,779	)	$	(4,229	)	$	5,549		$	(6,296	)

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O1

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	'
	The following table summarizes the impact of the Company’s restructuring charges (accrual adjustments) on the condensed consolidated statements of operations:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013		2012
	Cost of sales – services	$	2,124		$	956		$	8,983	$	91

	Cost of sales – products	212			(2,064		)	429		(1,959		)

	Selling and administrative expense	1,859			2,454			9,375		5,654

	Research, development and engineering expense	151			1,116			2,617		1,116

	Total	$	4,346		$	2,462		$	21,404	$	4,902

Restructuring charges (accrual adjustments) within continuing operations for DNA and DI reporting segments	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s net restructuring charges for its Diebold North America (DNA) and DI reporting segments:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013		2012
	DNA
	Severance	$	962		$	3,313		$	14,373	$	4,870

	Other	224			—			224		—

	DI
	Severance	2,827			(621		)	6,334		(329		)

	Other	333			(230		)	473		361

	Total	$	4,346		$	2,462		$	21,404	$	4,902

Restructuring accrual balances and related activity	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s restructuring accrual balances:


		2013			2012
	Balance at January 1	$	11,844		$	10,136

	Liabilities incurred	21,404			4,902

	Liabilities paid	(27,239		)	(5,347		)
	Balance at September 30	$	6,009		$	9,691

Fair_Value_of_Assets_and_Liabi1

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Market Value	'
	Assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurement are as follows:


		September 30, 2013						December 31, 2012
				Fair Value Measurements Using						Fair Value Measurements Using
		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2
	Assets
	Short-term investments:
	Certificates of deposit	$	160,286	$	160,286	$	—	$	258,518	$	258,518	$	—

	U.S. dollar indexed bond funds	39,417		—		39,417		3,368		—		3,368

	Assets held in a rabbi trust	7,136		7,136		—		6,783		6,783		—

	Foreign exchange forward contracts	469		—		469		960		—		960

	Total	$	207,308	$	167,422	$	39,886	$	269,629	$	265,301	$	4,328

	Liabilities

	Deferred compensation	$	7,136	$	7,136	$	—	$	6,783	$	6,783	$	—

	Foreign exchange forward contracts	1,861		—		1,861		913		—		913

	Interest rate swaps	2,605		—		2,605		3,558		—		3,558

	Total	$	11,602	$	7,136	$	4,466	$	11,254	$	6,783	$	4,471

Fair value and carrying value of the Company's debt instruments	'
	The fair value and carrying value of the Company’s debt instruments are summarized as follows:


		September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
		Fair Value		Carrying		Fair Value		Carrying
				Value				Value
	Notes payable	$	26,773	$	26,773	$	34,212	$	34,212

	Long-term debt	567,918		561,595		630,450		617,534

	Total debt instruments	$	594,691	$	588,368	$	664,662	$	651,746

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Summary of Segment Information	'
	he following table presents information regarding the Company’s segments:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	DNA
	Customer revenues	$	356,943		$	395,477		$	1,056,184		$	1,194,294

	Intersegment revenues	21,265			14,737			60,157			41,638

	Operating profit	28,295			22,424			35,831			113,020

	Capital expenditures	4,192			8,262			15,391			20,862

	Depreciation and amortization	16,253			12,940			46,583			40,055

	Property, plant and equipment, at cost	418,562			465,570			418,562			465,570

	Total assets	895,976			1,056,570			895,976			1,056,570

	DI
	Customer revenues	348,481			314,442			989,864			957,304

	Intersegment revenues	3,784			5,414			19,485			39,893

	Operating (loss) profit	(58,548		)	(1,399		)	(103,622		)	(724		)

	Capital expenditures	3,300			6,925			10,257			14,994

	Depreciation and amortization	5,638			5,174			17,502			16,854

	Property, plant and equipment, at cost	185,137			184,287			185,137			184,287

	Total assets	1,403,761			1,539,184			1,403,761			1,539,184

	TOTAL
	Customer revenues	705,424			709,919			2,046,048			2,151,598

	Intersegment revenues	25,049			20,151			79,642			81,531

	Operating (loss) profit	(30,253		)	21,025			(67,791		)	112,296

	Capital expenditures	7,492			15,187			25,648			35,856

	Depreciation and amortization	21,891			18,114			64,085			56,909

	Property, plant and equipment, at cost	603,699			649,857			603,699			649,857

	Total assets	2,299,737			2,595,754			2,299,737			2,595,754

Revenue summary by geography	'
	The following tables present information regarding the Company’s revenue by geography:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	Revenue summary by geography	2013			2012			2013			2012
	DNA	$	356,943		$	395,477		$	1,056,184		$	1,194,294

	DI
	Latin America including Brazil	150,525			144,696			410,733			445,693

	Asia Pacific	116,102			99,439			346,660			291,788

	Europe, Middle East and Africa	81,854			70,307			232,471			219,823

	TOTAL	348,481			314,442			989,864			957,304

	Total customer revenues	$	705,424		$	709,919		$	2,046,048		$	2,151,598

Revenue summary by service and product solution	'
	The following table presents information regarding the Company’s revenue by service and product solution:


		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	Revenue summary by service and product solution	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Financial self-service:
	Services	$	291,529		$	293,694		$	874,983		$	889,216

	Products	244,374			236,994			714,120			792,166

	Total financial self-service	535,903			530,688			1,589,103			1,681,382

	Security:
	Services	113,706			108,611			325,695			306,699

	Products	40,496			45,879			115,364			126,692

	Total security	154,202			154,490			441,059			433,391

	Total financial self-service & security	690,105			685,178			2,030,162			2,114,773

	Election and lottery systems	15,319			24,741			15,886			36,825

	Total customer revenues	$	705,424		$	709,919		$	2,046,048		$	2,151,598

Consolidated_Financial_Stateme1

Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated Financial Statements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Retrospective Correction of an Error in Prior Year Income, Net of Tax	$1,213	$3,638	'
Impact of Retrospective Correction of an Error on Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$0.02	$0.05	'
Impact of Retrospective Correction of an Error on Opening Retained Earnings, Net of Tax	'	'	18,489
Cost of Goods, Product Line [Member]	'	'	'
Retrospective Correction of an Error in Prior Year Income, Gross	$1,633	$4,899	'

Loss_Earnings_Per_Share_Detail

(Loss) Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
(Loss) income used in basic and diluted earnings per share:	'		'	'		'
Net (loss) income attributable to Diebold, Incorporated	($21,690)		$16,221	($140,171)		$85,461
Denominator (in thousands):	'		'	'		'
Weighted-average number of common shares used in basic earnings per share	63,825		63,211	63,648		63,003
Effect of dilutive shares (1)	0	[1]	923	0	[1]	927
Weighted-average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share	63,825		64,134	63,648		63,930
Net (loss) income attributable to Diebold, Incorporated	'		'	'		'
Basic (loss) earnings per share	($0.34)		$0.26	($2.20)		$1.36
Diluted (loss) earnings per share	($0.34)		$0.25	($2.20)		$1.34
Anti-dilutive shares (in thousands):	'		'	'		'
Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares	2,846		2,174	3,057		2,208
Incremental Shares, Excluded From Dilutive Calculation, Due To Resulting in Operating Loss	479		'	560		'

[1]	Incremental shares of 479 thousand and 560 thousand were excluded from the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share for the three and nine months ended SeptemberB 30, 2013, respectively, because their effect is anti-dilutive due to the net loss attributable to Diebold, Incorporated.

Equity_Details

Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Diebold, Incorporated shareholders' equity	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$620,122	$834,674	$791,474	$813,348
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Diebold, Incorporated	52,732	23,177	-100,045	62,005
Common shares	172	45	895	983
Additional capital	3,850	4,758	23,439	25,527
Treasury shares	-1,692	-180	-3,660	-3,076
Dividends paid	-18,550	-18,260	-55,469	-54,573
Balance at end of period	656,634	844,214	656,634	844,214
Noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	32,965	32,024	35,348	31,274
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,507	944	2,588	2,806
Distributions/payable to noncontrolling interest holders	-13,448	-980	-16,912	-2,092
Balance at end of period	$21,024	$31,988	$21,024	$31,988

ShareBased_Compensation_Stock_

Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'	'		'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$3,100		$4,156	$14,070		$9,860
Options outstanding and exercisable under the Company's 1991 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan	'		'	'		'
Outstanding, Shares, Beginning balance	'		'	2,668		'
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Beginning balance	'		'	$37.56		'
Expired or forfeited, Shares	'		'	-318		'
Expired or forfeited, Weighted average exercise price	'		'	$36.97		'
Exercised, Shares	'		'	-386		'
Exercised, Weighted average exercise price	'		'	$26.56		'
Granted, Shares	'		'	338		'
Granted, Weighted average exercise price	'		'	$30.46		'
Outstanding, Shares, Ending balance	2,302		'	2,302		'
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price, Ending balance	$38.44		'	$38.44		'
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'		'	'5 years		'
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	716	[1]	'	716	[1]	'
Options exercisable, Shares	1,624		'	1,624		'
Options exercisable, Weighted average exercise price	$41.07		'	$41.07		'
Option exercisable, Weighted average remaining contractual term	'		'	'3 years		'
Option exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	634	[1]	'	634	[1]	'
Options vested and expected to vest, Shares	2,272	[2]	'	2,272	[2]	'
Options vested and expected to vest, Weighted average exercise price	$38.53	[2]	'	$38.53	[2]	'
Options vested and expected to vest, Weighted average remaining contractual term	'		'	'5 years	[2]	'
Options vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value	713	[1],[2]	'	713	[1],[2]	'
Accelerated stock compensation expense related to executive severance [Member]	'		'	'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'	'		'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	'		'	$2,982		'

[1]	The aggregate intrinsic value (the difference between the closing price of the Companybs common shares on the last trading day of the third quarter of 2013 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of bin-the-moneyb options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on SeptemberB 30, 2013. The amount of aggregate intrinsic value will change based on the fair market value of the Companybs common shares.
[2]	The options expected to vest are the result of applying the pre-vesting forfeiture rate assumption to total outstanding non-vested options.

ShareBased_Compensation_Compen

Share-Based Compensation - Compensation Expense and Information on Non-Vested Shares (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
RSUs [Member]	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unvested, Shares, Beginning balance	732
Unvested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Beginning balance	$33.33
Forfeited, Shares	-107
Forfeited, Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$33.72
Vested, Shares	-252
Vested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$32.74
Granted, Shares	238
Granted, Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$30.10
Unvested, Shares, Ending balance	611
Unvested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Ending balance	$32.27
Performance Shares [Member]	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unvested, Shares, Beginning balance	729	[1]
Unvested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Beginning balance	$40.41
Forfeited, Shares	-328
Forfeited, Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$38
Vested, Shares	-31
Vested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$35.49
Granted, Shares	277
Granted, Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$29.15
Unvested, Shares, Ending balance	647	[1]
Unvested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Ending balance	$37.04
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member]	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unvested, Shares, Beginning balance	20
Unvested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Beginning balance	$40.54
Forfeited, Shares	-3
Forfeited, Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$40.54
Vested, Shares	-17
Vested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$40.54
Granted, Shares	31
Granted, Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$29.73
Unvested, Shares, Ending balance	31
Unvested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Ending balance	$29.73
Vested, Shares, Ending Balance	103
Vested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Ending balance	$35.55
Outstanding, Shares, End Balance	134
Outstanding, Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Ending balance	$34.20

[1]	Non-vested performance shares are based on a maximum potential payout. Actual shares granted at the end of the performance period may be less than the maximum potential payout level depending on achievement of performance share objectives.

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Taxes (Textuals)	'	'	'	'
Effective tax rate on continuing operations	28.20%	30.50%	-95.30%	28.00%
Income Tax Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings	$47,000	'	$47,000	'
Valuation Allowance, Amount	$39,200	'	$39,200	'

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Short-term investments:	'	'
Investments, Cost Basis	$197,784	$261,767
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)	1,919	119
Short-term investments, Fair Value	199,703	261,886
Certificates Of Deposit [Member]	'	'
Short-term investments:	'	'
Investments, Cost Basis	160,286	258,518
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)	0	0
Short-term investments, Fair Value	160,286	258,518
U.S. dollar indexed bond funds [Member]	'	'
Short-term investments:	'	'
Investments, Cost Basis	37,498	3,249
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)	1,919	119
Short-term investments, Fair Value	39,417	3,368
Assets held in rabbi trust [Member]	'	'
Long-term investments:	'	'
Long-term investments, Cost Basis	5,867	6,266
Long-term investments, Unrealized Gain (Loss)	1,269	517
Fair Value Of Assets Held Under Trust	$7,136	$6,783

Investments_Details_Textuals

Investments (Details Textuals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Investments (Textuals)	'	'	'	'	'
Realized net gains (losses) from sale of securities	$1,533	$1,728	$1,725	$3,236	'
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities	'	'	22,711	33,437	'
Cash surrender value of insurance contracts	$69,729	'	$69,729	'	$70,318

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_Su

Allowance for Credit Losses - Summary of Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in financing receivables	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Provisions	$8	$261	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recoveries	3	48	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Charge-offs	-2,137	0	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	446	2,566	2,572	2,257
Finance Leases Financing Receivable [Member]	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in financing receivables	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Provisions	8	261	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recoveries	3	48	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Charge-offs	-90	0	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	446	519	525	210
Balance individually evaluated for impairment	88,216	100,436	'	'
Notes Receivable [Member]	'	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in financing receivables	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Provisions	0	0	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recoveries	0	0	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Charge-offs	-2,047	0	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	0	2,047	2,047	2,047
Balance individually evaluated for impairment	$16,343	$12,882	'	'

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_Ag

Allowance for Credit Losses - Aging of Past-Due Receivables (Details) (Notes Receivable [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Notes Receivable [Member]	'	'
Summarizes the Company's aging of past-due notes receivable	'	'
30-59 days past due	$0	$0
60-89 days past due	0	0
> 89 days past due	0	1,840
Total past due	$0	$1,840

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_De

Allowance for Credit Losses (Details Textuals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	$446	$2,572	$2,566	$2,257	'	'
Allowance for credit losses (Textuals)	'	'	'	'	'	'
Period required for considering financing receivable as non accrual status	'	'	'	'	'60 days	'89 days
Period for placing financing receivables on non-accrual status	'	'	'	'	'89 days	'
The recorded investment in past-due finance lease receivables on nonaccrual status	2,489	2,060	'	'	'	'
Past Due Period Of Financing Receivable Accruing Interest	'	'	'	'	'90 days	'
Interest accrued in the recorded investment in finance lease receivable	0	0	'	'	'	'
The recorded investment in impaired notes receivable	0	2,047	'	'	'	'
The recorded investment in impaired notes related allowance	$0	$2,047	'	'	'	'

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Major classes of inventories	'	'
Finished goods	$228,931	$183,286
Service parts	144,157	151,189
Raw materials and work in process	107,332	78,521
Total inventories	$480,420	$412,996

Goodwill_and_Other_Assets_Deta

Goodwill and Other Assets (Details Textuals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill and Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$70,000	'	'	'	'
Capitalized Computer Software, Net	41,674	'	41,674	'	49,513
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization	5,369	3,985	16,620	12,586	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets	$16,000	'	$16,000	'	'

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Notes payable - current:	'	'
Uncommitted lines of credit	$26,103	$33,916
Other	670	296
Short-term Debt	26,773	34,212
Long-term debt:	'	'
Credit facility	320,007	300,000
Senior notes	225,000	300,000
Industrial development revenue bonds	11,900	11,900
Other	4,688	5,634
Long-term debt	$561,595	$617,534

Debt_Details_Textuals

Debt (Details Textuals) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2006	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Sep. 30, 2013	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]	Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member]	Industrial development revenue bonds [Member]	Industrial development revenue bonds [Member]	Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Swing Line Sub-Facility [Member]	Uncommitted Line of Credit [Member]	Uncommitted Line of Credit [Member]
Debt (Textuals)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Borrowing limit of short term uncommitted line of credit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$108,322	'
Weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3.96%	2.81%
Maturity time of short term uncommitted lines	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'less than one year	'
Amount available under credit facility	'	'	'	'	'	'	179,993	'	'	82,219	'
Credit facility maturity period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'5 years	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	'	'	'	'	'	'	500,000	'	'	'	'
Increase in borrowing limits under credit facility agreement	'	'	'	'	'	'	250,000	'	50,000	'	'
Weighted average interest rate on credit facility borrowings outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.34%	1.33%	'	'	'
Line of credit facility description of variable rate basis	'	'	'	'	'	'	'LIBOR	'	'	'	'
Issuance of Senior Notes, Principal amount	'	300,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notional Amount Of Senior Notes Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives	'	200,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	'	5.50%	'	'	0.37%	0.49%	'	'	'	'	'
Effective interest rate before cash flow hedge	'	5.50%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Effective interest rate after cash flow hedge	'	5.36%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Repayments of Long-term Debt	75,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior Notes Maturity Schedule	'	'	$175,000	$50,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maturity of bonds issued	'	'	'	'	1-Jun-17	'	'	'	'	'	'
Bond maturity period	'	'	'	'	'20 years	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	'As of September 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants in its debt agreements.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Benefit_Plans_Details

Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Jul. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Pension Benefits [Member]

Other Benefits [Member]

Components of net periodic benefit cost

Service cost

$2,647

$2,862

$9,308

$8,585

Interest cost

6,865

7,957

20,778

23,873

157

204

471

611

Expected return on plan assets

-9,017

-10,205

-26,622

-30,616

Amortization of prior service (benefit) cost

-136

-99

194

-122

-130

-366

-388

Recognized net actuarial loss

2,529

4,207

13,385

12,601

105

123

317

366

Curtailment loss (1)

809

1,968

[1]

Net periodic pension benefit cost

3,697

4,886

18,718

14,637

140

197

422

589

Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments

52,462

Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate

5.06%

Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)

71,000

Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year

Contributions to qualified and non qualified pension plans

$2,662

$14,915

[1]

The curtailment recognized during the nine months ended SeptemberB 30, 2013 resulted from the departure of certain executive officers and the U.S. salary plan benefit freeze and was recorded within selling and administrative expense.

Guarantees_and_Product_Warrant2

Guarantees and Product Warranties (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in warranty liability balance	'		'		'
Beginning Balance	$81,751		$63,355		'
Current period accruals	34,300	[1]	45,472	[1]	'
Current period settlements	-40,564		-39,917		'
Ending Balance	75,487		68,910		'
Guarantees and Product Warranties (Textuals)	'		'		'
Carrying value of the bonds	11,900		'		11,900
Maximum future payment obligations	86,883		'		80,662
Standby letters of credit	26,035		'		23,435
Liability associated with guarantee	$0		'		$0

[1]	includes the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2009	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified		Indirect Tax Liability [Member]	Indirect Tax Liability [Member]	Brazilian Federal Indirect Tax Assessment [Member]	Securities Action [Member]	FCPA [Member]	FCPA [Member]	Minimum [Member]
								FCPA [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months	$15,420	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	'	'	'	133,000	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value	'	26,000	26,000	'	'	48,000	20,000	'
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued	'	381,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	'	'	'	'	30,000	'	'	'
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period	'	'	'	'	17,245	28,000	'	'
Loss Contingency, Related Receivable Carrying Value, Additions	'	'	'	'	12,755	'	'	'
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Consideration	'	'	'	'	'	$48,000	'	'
Period Required for Compliance Monitor	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'18 months

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (Foreign Exchange Contract [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Gain (loss) recognized on non-designated derivative instruments:	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized on non-designated derivative instruments, total	($2,779)	($4,229)	$5,549	($6,296)
Interest expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized on non-designated derivative instruments:	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized on non-designated derivative instruments, total	-2,099	-1,121	-4,726	-3,787
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net [Member]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized on non-designated derivative instruments:	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized on non-designated derivative instruments, total	($680)	($3,108)	$10,275	($2,509)

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textuals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2006
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textuals)	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of investment hedge contracts	($1,136)	'	($1,136)	'	$0	'
Gain (loss) on investment hedge derivative	-3,764	-463	223	1,805	'	'
Maximum maturities of Foreign exchange forward contracts	'	'	'24 months	'	'	'
Fair value of non-designated foreign exchange forward contracts	-256	'	-256	'	47	'
Notional amount of pay-fixed receive-variable interest rate swap	'	'	'	'	'	200,000
Fair value of interest rate contracts	-2,604	'	-2,604	'	-3,558	'
Anticipated reclassification from other comprehensive income to interest expense within the next 12 months	942	'	942	'	'	'
Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textuals)	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notional amount of pay-fixed receive-variable interest rate swap	$50,000	'	$50,000	'	'	'

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O2

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Restructuring Charges By Statement of Income Account (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Schedule of restructuring and related costs	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	$4,346	$2,462	$21,404	$4,902
Cost Of Sales Services [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of restructuring and related costs	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	2,124	956	8,983	91
Cost Of Sales Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of restructuring and related costs	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	212	-2,064	429	-1,959
Selling and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of restructuring and related costs	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	1,859	2,454	9,375	5,654
Research and Development Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of restructuring and related costs	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	$151	$1,116	$2,617	$1,116

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O3

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Restructuring Charges By Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	$4,346	$2,462	$21,404	$4,902
Diebold North America [Member] \| Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	962	3,313	14,373	4,870
Diebold North America [Member] \| Other Restructuring Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	224	0	224	0
Diebold International [Member] \| Employee Severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	2,827	-621	6,334	-329
Diebold International [Member] \| Other Restructuring Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	$333	($230)	$473	$361

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O4

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Restructuring Charges By Plan (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	$4,346	$2,462	$21,404	$4,902
Diebold North America [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	'	'	26,179	'
Diebold International [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	'	'	13,955	'
Minimum [Member] \| Expected Non-Cash Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	'	'	48,000	'
Minimum [Member] \| Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	'	'	94,000	'
Maximum [Member] \| Expected Non-Cash Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	'	'	59,000	'
Maximum [Member] \| Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	'	'	$121,000	'

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O5

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Restructuring Reserve Activity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, beginning of period	'	'	$11,844	$10,136
Liabilities incurred	4,346	2,462	21,404	4,902
Liabilities paid	'	'	-27,239	-5,347
Restructuring Reserve, end of period	$6,009	$9,691	$6,009	$9,691

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O6

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges (Details Textuals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Unusual or Infrequent Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$70,000	'	'	'
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments	'	'	'	7,930
Non routine expenses net	'	'	56,364	1,913
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	3,100	4,156	14,070	9,860
Accelerated stock compensation expense related to executive severance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Unusual or Infrequent Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	'	'	2,982	'
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Assets [Member]	'	'	'	'
Unusual or Infrequent Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Non routine expenses net	'	'	2,191	'
FCPA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Unusual or Infrequent Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period	'	'	28,000	'
Securities Action [Member]	'	'	'	'
Unusual or Infrequent Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period	'	'	17,245	'
DNA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Unusual or Infrequent Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Impairment of assets	'	'	'	$6,701

Fair_Value_of_Assets_and_Liabi2

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities - Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Assets held in a rabbi trust	$7,136	$6,783
Total	207,308	269,629
Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Deferred compensation	7,136	6,783
Total	11,602	11,254
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Assets held in a rabbi trust	7,136	6,783
Total	167,422	265,301
Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Deferred compensation	7,136	6,783
Total	7,136	6,783
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Assets held in a rabbi trust	0	0
Total	39,886	4,328
Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Deferred compensation	0	0
Total	4,466	4,471
Forward Contracts [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Foreign exchange forward contracts	469	960
Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,861	913
Forward Contracts [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Foreign exchange forward contracts	0	0
Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Forward Contracts [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Foreign exchange forward contracts	469	960
Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,861	913
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	2,605	3,558
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	2,605	3,558
Certificates Of Deposit [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	160,286	258,518
Certificates Of Deposit [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	160,286	258,518
Certificates Of Deposit [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
U.S. dollar indexed bond funds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	39,417	3,368
U.S. dollar indexed bond funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	39,417	3,368
U.S. dollar indexed bond funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis	'	'
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$0	$0

Fair_Value_of_Assets_and_Liabi3

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities - Summary of Liabilities Recorded at Carrying Value (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair value and carrying value of the Company's debt instruments	'	'
Current notes payable - Fair value	$26,773	$34,212
Notes payable - Carrying value	26,773	34,212
Long-term debt - Fair Value	567,918	630,450
Long-term debt - Carrying value	561,595	617,534
Total debt instruments - Fair value	594,691	664,662
Total debt instruments - Carrying value	$588,368	$651,746

Segment_Information_Summary_of

Segment Information - Summary of Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Segment Information	'	'	'	'	'
Total sales	$705,424	$709,919	$2,046,048	$2,151,598	'
Intersegment revenue	25,049	20,151	79,642	81,531	'
Operating (loss) profit	-30,253	21,025	-67,791	112,296	'
Capital expenditures	7,492	15,187	25,648	35,856	'
Depreciation and amortization	21,891	18,114	64,085	56,909	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	603,699	649,857	603,699	649,857	661,910
Total assets	2,299,737	2,595,754	2,299,737	2,595,754	2,592,987
Diebold North America [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of Segment Information	'	'	'	'	'
Total sales	356,943	395,477	1,056,184	1,194,294	'
Intersegment revenue	21,265	14,737	60,157	41,638	'
Operating (loss) profit	28,295	22,424	35,831	113,020	'
Capital expenditures	4,192	8,262	15,391	20,862	'
Depreciation and amortization	16,253	12,940	46,583	40,055	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	418,562	465,570	418,562	465,570	'
Total assets	895,976	1,056,570	895,976	1,056,570	'
Diebold International [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of Segment Information	'	'	'	'	'
Total sales	348,481	314,442	989,864	957,304	'
Intersegment revenue	3,784	5,414	19,485	39,893	'
Operating (loss) profit	-58,548	-1,399	-103,622	-724	'
Capital expenditures	3,300	6,925	10,257	14,994	'
Depreciation and amortization	5,638	5,174	17,502	16,854	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	185,137	184,287	185,137	184,287	'
Total assets	$1,403,761	$1,539,184	$1,403,761	$1,539,184	'

Segment_Information_Revenue_By

Segment Information - Revenue By Geography (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Revenue summary by geography	'	'	'	'
Total sales	$705,424	$709,919	$2,046,048	$2,151,598
Latin America including Brazil [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue summary by geography	'	'	'	'
Total sales	150,525	144,696	410,733	445,693
Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue summary by geography	'	'	'	'
Total sales	116,102	99,439	346,660	291,788
EMEA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue summary by geography	'	'	'	'
Total sales	81,854	70,307	232,471	219,823
Diebold North America [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue summary by geography	'	'	'	'
Total sales	356,943	395,477	1,056,184	1,194,294
Diebold International [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue summary by geography	'	'	'	'
Total sales	$348,481	$314,442	$989,864	$957,304

Segment_Information_Revenue_By1

Segment Information - Revenue By Service and Product Solution (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Services	$405,238	$402,305	$1,200,672	$1,196,079
Products	300,186	307,614	845,376	955,519
Revenue, Net	705,424	709,919	2,046,048	2,151,598
Financial self-service [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Services	291,529	293,694	874,983	889,216
Products	244,374	236,994	714,120	792,166
Revenue, Net	535,903	530,688	1,589,103	1,681,382
Security [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Services	113,706	108,611	325,695	306,699
Products	40,496	45,879	115,364	126,692
Revenue, Net	154,202	154,490	441,059	433,391
Financial Self Service And Security [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, Net	690,105	685,178	2,030,162	2,114,773
Election And Lottery Systems [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, Net	$15,319	$24,741	$15,886	$36,825

Segment_Information_Details_Te

Segment Information (Details Textuals)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
	segments
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of reporting segments	2