Dover (DOV) 10-Q 19 Oct 21 2021 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Oct. 12, 2021
Cover [Abstract]
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2021
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-4018
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	53-0257888
Entity Address, Address Line One	3005 Highland Parkway
Entity Address, City or Town	Downers Grove,
Entity Address, State or Province	IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	60515
City Area Code	(630)
Local Phone Number	541-1540
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		143,984,653
Entity Registrant Name	DOVER Corp
Entity Central Index Key	0000029905
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Small Business	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Common Stock
Cover [Abstract]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Trading Symbol	DOV
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Trading Symbol	DOV
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
1.250 Notes Due 2026 [Member]
Cover [Abstract]
Title of 12(b) Security	1.250% Notes due 2026
Trading Symbol	DOV 26
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	1.250% Notes due 2026
Trading Symbol	DOV 26
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
0.750 Notes due 2027 [Member]
Cover [Abstract]
Title of 12(b) Security	0.750% Notes due 2027
Trading Symbol	DOV 27
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	0.750% Notes due 2027
Trading Symbol	DOV 27
Security Exchange Name	NYSE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 2,018,269	$ 1,748,256	$ 5,917,846	$ 4,903,370
Cost of goods and services	1,263,690	1,089,527	3,669,547	3,080,800
Gross profit	754,579	658,729	2,248,299	1,822,570
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	412,553	381,831	1,249,593	1,135,512
Operating earnings	342,026	276,898	998,706	687,058
Interest Expense	26,433	27,724	79,917	83,703
Interest Income	(1,466)	(960)	(3,088)	(2,871)
Gain on sale of businesses	0	557	0	(5,213)
Other income, net	(10,460)	(1,420)	(18,236)	(9,887)
Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, before Tax, Total	327,519	250,997	940,113	621,326
Provision for income taxes	63,763	50,697	179,080	119,981
Net earnings	$ 263,756	$ 200,300	$ 761,033	$ 501,345
Net earnings per share:
Net earnings (in dollars per basic share)	$ 1.83	$ 1.39	$ 5.29	$ 3.48
Net earnings (in dollars per diluted share)	$ 1.81	$ 1.38	$ 5.24	$ 3.45
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	143,976,000	144,032,000	143,895,000	144,082,000
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	145,440,000	145,289,000	145,220,000	145,313,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 263,756	$ 200,300	$ 761,033	$ 501,345
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains	(26,155)	29,271	(17,567)	(19,714)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax	5,446	(9,872)	11,669	(12,761)
Total foreign currency translation adjustment	(26,155)	29,271	(17,567)	(19,714)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans [Abstract]
Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost	2,353	1,881	7,080	5,385
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost	214	250	646	794
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, tax	(771)	(421)	(2,320)	(1,408)
Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans	2,567	2,131	7,726	6,179
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax	(212)	(278)	4,107	(3,472)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges [Abstract]
Net losses (gains) reclassified into earnings	(206)	(210)	(3,077)	318
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax	(122)	(139)	302	(896)
Total cash flow hedges	(418)	(488)	1,030	(3,154)
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings	(24,006)	30,914	(8,811)	(16,689)
Comprehensive earnings	$ 239,750	$ 231,214	$ 752,222	$ 484,656

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 739,144	$ 513,075
Receivables, net of allowances	1,351,144	1,137,223
Inventories	1,055,831	835,804
Prepaid and other current assets	153,296	133,085
Total current assets	3,299,415	2,619,187
Property, plant and equipment, net	906,268	897,326
Goodwill	4,153,846	4,072,542
Intangible assets, net	1,036,085	1,083,772
Other assets and deferred charges	507,369	479,247
Total assets	9,902,983	9,152,074
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,047,824	853,942
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	270,944	239,750
Deferred Revenue, Current	195,509	184,845
Accrued insurance	104,000	98,954
Other accrued expenses	350,222	343,637
Federal and other income taxes	37,382	17,670
Total current liabilities	2,005,881	1,738,798
Long-term debt	3,060,184	3,108,829
Deferred Income Taxes	321,610	298,423
Noncurrent income tax payable	48,376	49,937
Other liabilities	575,114	570,314
Stockholders' Equity:
Total stockholders' equity	3,891,818	3,385,773
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 9,902,983	$ 9,152,074

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 41,598	$ 40,474	$ 40,393	$ 29,381

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Earnings
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 3,032,660	$ 258,552	$ 869,719	$ (6,090,842)	$ 8,211,257	$ (216,026)
Net earnings	501,345	0	0	0	501,345	0
Dividends paid	(213,028)	0	0	0	(213,028)	0
Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards	(21,450)	341	(21,791)	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	15,591	0	15,591	0	0	0
Common stock acquired, including accelerated share repurchase program	(52,916)	0	0	(52,916)	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(16,689)	0	0	0	0	(16,689)
Other, net	3,020	0	3,020	0	0	0
Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	3,246,421	258,893	866,539	(6,143,758)	8,497,462	(232,715)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2020	3,089,527	258,768	869,526	(6,143,758)	8,368,620	(263,629)
Net earnings	200,300	0	0	0	200,300	0
Dividends paid	(71,458)	0	0	0	(71,458)	0
Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards	(10,233)	125	(10,358)	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	7,371	0	7,371	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	30,914	0	0	0	0	30,914
Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	3,246,421	258,893	866,539	(6,143,758)	8,497,462	(232,715)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) | Accounting Standards Update 2016-13	(2,112)	0	0	0	(2,112)	0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020	3,385,773	258,982	868,882	(6,197,121)	8,608,284	(153,254)
Net earnings	761,033	0	0	0	761,033	0
Dividends paid	(214,805)	0	0	0	(214,805)	0
Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards	(34,838)	414	(35,252)	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	25,053	0	25,053	0	0	0
Common stock acquired, including accelerated share repurchase program	(21,637)	0	0	(21,637)	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(8,811)	0	0	0	0	(8,811)
Other, net	50	0	50	0	0	0
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021	3,891,818	259,396	858,733	(6,218,758)	9,154,512	(162,065)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2021	3,719,304	259,371	853,887	(6,218,758)	8,962,863	(138,059)
Net earnings	263,756	0	0	0	263,756	0
Dividends paid	(72,107)	0	0	0	(72,107)	0
Common stock issued for the exercise of share-based awards	(1,770)	25	(1,795)	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	6,660	0	6,660	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(24,006)	0	0	0	0	(24,006)
Other, net	(19)	0	(19)	0	0	0
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021	$ 3,891,818	$ 259,396	$ 858,733	$ (6,218,758)	$ 9,154,512	$ (162,065)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.50	$ 0.495	$ 1.49	$ 1.475

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Operating Activities
Net earnings	$ 761,033	$ 501,345
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	218,236	205,844
Share-based compensation expense	25,053	15,591
Gain on sale of businesses	0	5,213
Other, net	(11,969)	(7,731)
Cash effect of changes in assets and liabilities (excluding effects of acquisitions, dispositions and foreign exchange):
Accounts receivable, net	(222,521)	31,631
Inventories	(225,522)	(19,360)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(38,290)	(24,198)
Accounts payable	199,877	(104,571)
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	32,284	(13,136)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	42,084	131,279
Accrued and deferred taxes, net	8,321	(24,562)
Net cash provided by operating activities	788,586	686,919
Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(121,157)	(123,564)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(171,287)	(258,674)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	6,570	5,090
Proceeds from sale of businesses	0	15,400
Other	(768)	(1,250)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(286,642)	(362,998)
Financing Activities
Repurchase of common stock, including prepayment under an accelerated share repurchase program	(21,637)	(52,916)
Change in commercial paper and notes payable	0	5,811
Dividends paid to stockholders	(214,805)	(213,028)
Payments to settle employee tax obligations on exercise of share-based awards	(34,838)	(21,450)
Other	(3,518)	(1,753)
Net cash used in by financing activities	(274,798)	(283,336)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(1,077)	(10,337)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	226,069	30,248
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	513,075	397,253
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 739,144	$ 427,501

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for interim periods and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. These unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should therefore be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for Dover Corporation ("Dover" or the "Company") for the year ended December 31, 2020, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 12, 2021. The year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements. Certain amounts in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of results for these interim periods. The results of operations of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year.

Revenue

Revenue	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	2. Revenue A majority of the Company’s revenue is short cycle in nature with shipments within one year from order. A small portion of the Company’s revenue derives from contracts extending over one year. The Company's payment terms generally range between 30 to 90 days and vary by the location of businesses, the type of products manufactured to be sold and the volume of products sold, among other factors. Over 95% of the Company’s performance obligations are recognized at a point in time that relate to the manufacture and sale of a broad range of products and components. Revenue is recognized when control transfers to the customer upon shipment or completion of installation, testing, certification, or other substantive acceptance provisions required under the contract. Less than 5% of the Company’s revenue is recognized over time and relates to the sale of equipment or services in which the Company transfers control of a good or service over time and the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Company's performance as the Company performs, or our performance creates or enhances an asset the customer controls as the asset is created or enhanced, or our performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Company and the Company has an enforceable right to payment for its performance to date plus a reasonable margin. Revenue from contracts with customers is disaggregated by segment and geographic location, as they best depict the nature and amount of the Company’s revenue. See Note 17 — Segment Information for revenue by segment and geographic location. At September 30, 2021, we estimated that $260 million in revenue is expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period. We expect to recognize approximately 48% of our unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) performance obligations as revenue through 2022, with the remaining balance to be recognized in 2023 and thereafter. The following table provides information about contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Contract assets $ 25,454 $ 15,020 $ 14,894 Contract liabilities - current 195,509 184,845 104,901 Contract liabilities - non-current 24,415 13,921 10,921 In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company adjusted its prior year balance sheet classification and footnote disclosure related to certain upfront cash consideration received from customers that should have been classified as contract liabilities (included in deferred revenue or other liabilities) rather than customer deposits (included in accounts payable). The revenue recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 that was included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the period, inclusive of adjustments, amounted to $155,255 and $76,766, respectively.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	3. Acquisitions 2021 Acquisitions During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company acquired six businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $178,556, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Engineered Products, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Fueling Solutions segments. The goodwill recorded as a result of these acquisitions represents the economic benefits expected to be derived from product line expansions and operational synergies. Goodwill of $29,808 is deductible for income tax purposes and $81,561 is non-deductible for income tax purposes for these acquisitions. On September 15, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of The Espy Corporation ("Espy"), a manufacturer of advanced electronic radio frequency sensor systems, for $60,611, net of cash acquired. The Espy acquisition strengthens the Company's offering of complete signal intelligence systems with integrated software within the Engineered Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $29,808 and intangible assets of $20,200, primarily related to customer intangibles. The Espy acquisition will be treated as an asset acquisition for U.S. income tax purposes, classifying the goodwill and intangibles as tax deductible. On July 23, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of CDS Visual, Inc. ("CDS Visual"), a leading provider of 3D visualization solutions tailored for industrial applications, for $29,347, net of cash acquired. The CDS Visual acquisition extends the Company's reach of customer-facing digital capabilities within the Engineered Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $20,337 and intangible assets of $9,930, primarily related to technology. On June 24, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Blue Bite LLC ("Blue Bite"), a leading provider of consumer engagement and brand protection software solutions, for $29,035, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. The Blue Bite acquisition strengthens the Company's offering of product traceability and authentication solutions within the Imaging & Identification segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $19,378 and intangible assets of $13,250, primarily related to technology. On June 23, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Quantex Arc Limited ("Quantex"), a leading provider of single-use, recyclable pumps, for $23,896, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. The Quantex acquisition enhances the offering of single-use pumps for biopharma and other hygienic applications within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $14,476 and intangible assets of $11,034, primarily related to patented technology. On April 19, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of AvaLAN Wireless Systems, Incorporated ("AvaLAN"), a leading provider of secure wireless communications solutions for the convenience and fuel retail industry, for $34,144, net of cash acquired. The AvaLAN acquisition extends the Company's reach into the systems and software offering within the Fueling Solutions segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $26,679 and intangible assets of $14,630, primarily related to customer intangibles. One other immaterial acquisition was completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. The following presents the preliminary allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at their acquisition dates: Total Current assets, net of cash acquired $ 12,343 Property, plant and equipment 8,088 Goodwill 111,369 Intangible assets 69,044 Other assets and deferred charges 4,104 Current liabilities (12,097) Other liabilities (14,295) Net assets acquired $ 178,556 The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications were as follows: Amount allocated Useful life Goodwill - tax deductible $ 29,808 na Goodwill - non-deductible 81,561 na Customer intangibles 33,692 12 - 15 Unpatented technologies 22,680 7 - 12 Patents 6,006 9 Trademarks 6,666 15 $ 180,413 2020 Acquisitions During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company acquired five businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $258,674, net of cash acquired. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Imaging & Identification, Engineered Products and Pumps & Process Solutions segments. The goodwill recorded as a result of these acquisitions represents the economic benefits expected to be derived from product line expansions and operational synergies. Goodwill in the amount of $33,183 is deductible for U.S. income tax purposes and goodwill in the amount of $124,691 is non-deductible for U.S. income tax purposes for these acquisitions. On August 20, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Solaris Laser S.A. ("Solaris"), a global manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions for $18,605, net of cash acquired. The Solaris acquisition enhances the Imaging & Identification segment's growing laser technology product line and further strengthens its position as a leading provider of marking and coding equipment and solutions. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $11,693 and intangible assets of $3,280, primarily related to unpatented technology. On April 30, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of em-tec GmbH ("Em-tec"), a leading designer and manufacturer of flow measurement devices that serve a wide array of medical and biopharmaceutical applications for $30,396, net of cash acquired. The Em-tec acquisition further expands the Company's reach into biopharma and other hygienic applications and enhances its portfolio of flow control technologies within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $19,572 and intangible assets of $8,344, primarily related to customer intangibles. On February 18, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of So. Cal. Soft-Pak, Incorporated ("Soft-Pak"), a leading specialized provider of integrated back office, route management and customer relationship management software solutions to the waste and recycling fleet industry for $45,500, net of cash acquired. The Soft-Pak acquisition strengthens the digital offerings within the Engineered Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $33,183 and intangible assets of $12,800, primarily related to customer intangibles. On January 24, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc. ("Systech"), a leading provider of product traceability, regulatory compliance and brand-protection software and solutions to pharmaceutical and consumer products manufacturers, for $161,830, net of cash acquired. The Systech acquisition strengthens the portfolio of solutions offered by the Imaging & Identification segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $91,493 and intangible assets of $76,100, primarily related to customer intangibles. One other immaterial acquisition was completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment.

Disposed Operations

Disposed Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposed Operations	4. Disposed Operations Management evaluates Dover's businesses periodically for their strategic fit within its operations and may from time to time sell or discontinue certain operations for various reasons. 2021 There were no dispositions for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. See Note 21 — Subsequent Events for information on a definitive agreement to sell Unified Brands business ("Unified Brands") which is part of the Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment. 2020 On March 6, 2020, the Company completed the sale of the Chino, California branch of The AMS Group ("AMS Chino"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company recognized a net consideration of $15,400, which included a working capital adjustment recognized in the second quarter and paid in the third quarter of 2020. This sale resulted in a pre-tax gain on sale of $5,213 included within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and within the Refrigeration & Food Equipment Segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The sale did not represent a strategic shift that had a major effect on operations and financial results and, therefore, did not qualify for presentation as a discontinued operation.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure	5. Inventories, net September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Raw materials $ 624,365 $ 497,604 Work in progress 232,264 152,360 Finished goods 333,021 304,760 Subtotal 1,189,650 954,724 Less reserves (133,819) (118,920) Total $ 1,055,831 $ 835,804

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure	6. Property, Plant and Equipment, net September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Land $ 61,433 $ 60,287 Buildings and improvements 576,597 570,366 Machinery, equipment and other 1,817,417 1,772,772 Property, plant and equipment, gross 2,455,447 2,403,425 Accumulated depreciation (1,549,179) (1,506,099) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 906,268 $ 897,326 Depreciation expense totaled $36,913 and $34,096 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, depreciation expense was $111,152 and $102,016, respectively.

Credit Losses

Credit Losses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Allowance for Credit Losses	7. Credit Losses Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments prospectively. This ASU replaces the incurred loss impairment model with an expected credit loss impairment model for financial instruments, including trade receivables. The amendment requires entities to consider forward-looking information to estimate expected credit losses, resulting in earlier recognition of losses for receivables that are current or not yet due, which were not considered under the previous accounting guidance. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a noncash cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings of $2.1 million, net of $0.6 million of income taxes, on the opening consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2020. The Company is exposed to credit losses primarily through sales of products and services. Due to the short-term nature of such receivables, the estimate of amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected is based on aging of the accounts receivable balances and other historical and forward-looking information on the financial condition of customers. Balances are written off when determined to be uncollectible. The following table provides a roll-forward of the allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of accounts receivable to present the net amount expected to be collected. 2021 2020 Beginning Balance, December 31 of the Prior Year $ 40,474 $ 29,381 Adoption of ASU 2016-13, cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings — 2,706 Provision for expected credit losses, net of recoveries 4,744 10,248 Amounts written off charged against the allowance (3,991) (2,113) Other, including dispositions and foreign currency translation 371 171 Ending balance, September 30 $ 41,598 $ 40,393

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segments were as follows: Engineered Products Fueling Solutions Imaging & Identification Pumps & Process Solutions Refrigeration & Food Equipment Total Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 682,985 $ 940,973 $ 1,117,589 $ 786,280 $ 544,715 $ 4,072,542 Acquisitions 50,145 26,679 19,378 15,167 — 111,369 Purchase price adjustments — 1,314 (1,926) — — (612) Foreign currency translation (5,037) (2,945) (16,561) (4,230) (680) (29,453) Balance at September 30, 2021 $ 728,093 $ 966,021 $ 1,118,480 $ 797,217 $ 544,035 $ 4,153,846 During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized additions of $111,369 to goodwill as a result of acquisitions as discussed in Note 3 — Acquisitions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded purchase price adjustments that reduced goodwill by $612, principally related to working capital adjustments for 2020 acquisitions within the Fueling Solutions and Imaging & Identification segments. The Company’s definite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets by major asset class were as follows: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortized intangible assets: Customer intangibles $ 1,577,058 $ 900,659 $ 676,399 $ 1,559,771 $ 834,798 $ 724,973 Trademarks 238,121 115,076 123,045 233,205 103,907 129,298 Patents 167,966 143,855 24,111 163,299 141,182 22,117 Unpatented technologies 201,573 121,243 80,330 180,947 113,404 67,543 Distributor relationships 85,861 54,847 31,014 87,028 51,611 35,417 Drawings and manuals 28,233 27,136 1,097 29,198 26,193 3,005 Other 23,486 20,177 3,309 23,901 19,324 4,577 Total 2,322,298 1,382,993 939,305 2,277,349 1,290,419 986,930 Unamortized intangible assets: Trademarks 96,780 — 96,780 96,842 — 96,842 Total intangible assets, net $ 2,419,078 $ 1,382,993 $ 1,036,085 $ 2,374,191 $ 1,290,419 $ 1,083,772

Restructuring Activities

Restructuring Activities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure	9. Restructuring Activities The Company's restructuring charges by segment were as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Engineered Products $ 870 $ 2,342 $ 9,200 $ 6,860 Fueling Solutions 1,620 1,572 3,084 3,958 Imaging & Identification 168 99 1,032 (167) Pumps & Process Solutions 639 1,719 1,526 10,271 Refrigeration & Food Equipment 1,293 534 4,637 3,307 Corporate 200 474 1,182 2,136 Total $ 4,790 $ 6,740 $ 20,661 $ 26,365 These amounts are classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as follows: Cost of goods and services $ 2,194 $ 2,710 $ 10,940 $ 11,809 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,596 4,030 9,721 14,556 Total $ 4,790 $ 6,740 $ 20,661 $ 26,365 The restructuring expenses of $4,790 and $20,661 incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were primarily the result of restructuring pro grams initiated in 2020 and 2021 in response to demand conditions, asset charges related to a product line exit and broad-based operational efficiency initiatives focusing on footprint consolidation and IT centralization. Additional programs, beyond the scope of the announced programs, may be implemented during 2021 with related restructuring charges. The $4,790 of restructuring charges incurred during the third quarter of 2021 primarily included the following items: • The Engineered Products segment recorded $870 of restructuring charges related principally to asset charges related to a product line exit. • The Fueling Solutions segment recorded $1,620 of restructuring charges primarily due to asset charges, headcount reductions and facility exit costs. • The Imaging & Identification segment recorded restructuring charges of $168 primarily related to headcount reductions. • The Pumps & Process Solutions segment recorded $639 of restructuring charges primarily related to asset charges. • The Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment recorded $1,293 of restructuring expense primarily due to asset charges. • Corporate recorded $200 of restructuring charges primarily related to exit costs associated with IT centralization initiatives. The Company’s severance and exit accrual activities were as follows: Severance Exit Total Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 10,547 $ 4,366 $ 14,913 Restructuring charges 7,933 12,728 20,661 Payments (9,625) (4,500) (14,125) Other, including foreign currency translation (190) (9,342) (1) (9,532) Balance at September 30, 2021 $ 8,665 $ 3,252 $ 11,917 (1) Other activity in exit reserves primarily represents asset charges related to a product line exit.

Borrowings

Borrowings	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	10. Borrowings Borrowings consisted of the following: Carrying amount (1) Principal September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Long-term 3.15% 10-year notes due November 15, 2025 $ 400,000 $ 397,221 $ 396,716 1.25% 10-year notes due November 9, 2026 (euro-denominated) € 600,000 697,073 724,310 0.750% 8-year notes due November 4, 2027 (euro denominated) € 500,000 580,355 603,107 6.65% 30-year debentures due June 1, 2028 $ 200,000 199,331 199,255 2.950% 10-year notes due November 4, 2029 $ 300,000 296,934 296,650 5.375% 30-year debentures due October 15, 2035 $ 300,000 296,497 296,309 6.60% 30-year notes due March 15, 2038 $ 250,000 248,137 248,053 5.375% 30-year notes due March 1, 2041 $ 350,000 344,636 344,429 Total long-term debt $ 3,060,184 $ 3,108,829 (1) Carrying amount is net of unamortized debt discount and deferred debt issuance costs. Total unamortized debt discounts were $15.8 million and $17.6 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Total deferred debt issuance costs were $13.0 million and $14.4 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. As of September 30, 2021, the Company maintained a $1.0 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of banks which expires on October 4, 2024. At the Company's election, loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a base rate plus an applicable margin. The Credit Agreement requires the Company to pay a facility fee and imposes various restrictions on the Company such as, among other things, a requirement to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1. The Company uses the Credit Agreement principally as liquidity back-up for it s commercial paper program and for general corporate purposes. The Company was in compliance with all covenants in the Credit Agreement and other long-term debt covenants at September 30, 2021 and had an interest coverage ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of 14.9 to 1. As of September 30, 2021, the Company had approximately $154.8 million outstanding in letters of credit, surety bonds, and performance and other guarantees which expire on various dates through 2029. These letters of credit and bonds are primarily issued as security for insurance, warranty and other performance obligations. In general, we would only be liable for the amount of these guarantees in the event of default in the performance of our obligations.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure	11. Financial Instruments Derivatives The Company is exposed to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates due to the global nature of its operations and certain commodity risks. In order to manage these risks, the Company has hedged portions of its forecasted sales and purchases to occur within the next twelve months that are denominated in non-functional currencies, with currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had contracts with total notional amounts of $178,702 and $173,674, respectively, to exchange currencies, principally Euro, Pound Sterling, Swedish Krona, Chinese Yuan, Canadian Dollar, and Swiss Franc. The Company believes it is probable that all forecasted cash flow transactions will occur. In addition, the Company had outstanding contracts with a total notional amount of $90,088 and $73,755 as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, that are not designated as hedging instruments. These instruments are used to reduce the Company's exposure for operating receivables and payables that are denominated in non-functional currencies. Gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in other income, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The following table sets forth the fair values of derivative instruments held by the Company as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and the balance sheet lines in which they are recorded: Fair Value Asset (Liability) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Balance Sheet Caption Foreign currency forward $ 1,701 $ 2,325 Prepaid and other current assets Foreign currency forward (166) (2,057) Other accrued expenses For a cash flow hedge, the change in estimated fair value of a hedging instrument is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings as a separate component of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and is reclassified into revenues and cost of goods and services in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings during the period in which the hedged transaction is settled. The amount of gains or losses from hedging activity recorded in earnings is not significant, and the amount of unrealized gains and losses from cash flow hedges that are expected to be reclassified to earnings in the next twelve months is not significant; therefore, additional tabular disclosures are not presented. There are no amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and the Company's derivative instruments that are subject to credit risk contingent features were not significant. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the financial instrument contracts held by the Company; however, nonperformance by these counterparties is considered unlikely as the Company’s policy is to contract with highly-rated, diversified counterparties. The Company has designated the €600,000 and €500,000 of euro-denominated notes issued November 9, 2016 and November 4, 2019, respectively, as hedges of a portion of its net investment in euro-denominated operations. Changes in the value of the euro-denominated debt are recognized in foreign currency translation adjustments within other comprehensive earnings of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings to offset changes in the value of the net investment in euro-denominated operations. Amounts recognized in other comprehensive earnings for the gains (losses) on net investment hedges were as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Gain (loss) on euro-denominated debt $ 24,032 $ (45,379) $ 51,571 $ (58,659) Tax (expense) benefit (5,446) 9,872 (11,669) 12,761 Net gain (loss) on net investment hedges, net of tax $ 18,586 $ (35,507) $ 39,902 $ (45,898) Fair Value Measurements ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs include inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of assets or liabilities. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Level 2 Level 2 Assets: Foreign currency cash flow hedges $ 1,701 $ 2,325 Liabilities: Foreign currency cash flow hedges 166 2,057 In addition to fair value disclosure requirements related to financial instruments carried at fair value, accounting standards require interim disclosures regarding the fair value of all of the Company’s financial instruments. The estimated fair value of long-term debt at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 , w as $3,520,716 and $3,635,673, respectively. The estimated fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices for similar instruments and is, therefore, classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, accounts payable and notes payable are reasonable estimates of their fair values as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	12. Income Taxes The effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were 19.5% and 20.2%, r espectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2021 relative to the prior comparable period was primarily driven by favorable audit settlements. The effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were 19.0% and 19.3%, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 relative to the prior year comparable period was primarily driven by favorable audit settlements. Dover and its subsidiaries file tax returns in the U.S., including various state and local returns, and in other foreign jurisdictions. We believe adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties. The Company is routinely audited by taxing authorities in its filing jurisdictions, and a number of these audits are currently underway. The Company believes that within the next twelve months uncertain tax positions may be resolved and statutes of limitations will expire, which could result in a decrease in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits of approximately zero to $9.7 million.

Equity Incentive Program

Equity Incentive Program	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation	13. Equity Incentive Program The Company typically grants equity awards annually at its regularly scheduled first quarter meeting of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued stock-settled appreciation rights ("SARs") covering 413,173 shares, performance share awards of 50,371 and restricted stock units ("RSUs") of 83,993. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of each SAR on the date of grant. Expected volatilities are based on Dover's stock price history, including implied volatilities from traded options on Dover stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate SAR exercise and employee termination patterns within the valuation model. The expected life of SARs granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the average period of time that SARs granted are expected to be outstanding. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the SARs is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The assumptions used in determining the fair value of the SARs awarded during the respective periods were as follows: SARs 2021 2020 Risk-free interest rate 0.59 % 1.44 % Dividend yield 1.62 % 1.65 % Expected life (years) 5.5 5.5 Volatility 30.49 % 22.76 % Grant price $122.73 $119.86 Fair value per share at date of grant $29.08 $22.54 The performance share awards granted in 2021 and 2020 are market condition awards as attainment is based on Dover's performance relative to its peer group (companies listed under the S&P 500 Industrials sector) for the relevant performance period. The performance period and vesting period for these awards is three years. These awards were valued on the date of grant using the Monte Carlo simulation model (a binomial lattice-based valuation model) and are generally recognized ratably over the vesting period, and the fair value is not subject to change based on future market conditions. The assumptions used in determining the fair value of the performance shares granted in the respective periods were as follows: Performance Shares 2021 2020 Risk-free interest rate 0.19 % 1.40 % Dividend yield 1.62 % 1.65 % Expected life (years) 2.9 2.9 Volatility 31.90 % 23.30 % Grant price $122.73 $119.86 Fair value per share at date of grant $148.29 $165.71 The Company also has granted RSUs, and the fair value of these awards was determined using Dover's closing stock price on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation is reported within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The following table summarizes the Company’s compensation expense relating to all stock-based incentive plans: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense $ 6,660 $ 7,371 $ 25,053 $ 15,591 Tax benefit (576) (854) (2,357) (1,822) Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 6,084 $ 6,517 $ 22,696 $ 13,769

Commitments and Contingent Liab

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	14. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Litigation Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings relating to the cleanup of waste disposal sites identified under federal and state statutes that provide for the allocation of such costs among "potentially responsible parties." In each instance, the extent of the Company’s liability appears to be very small in relation to the total projected expenditures and the number of other "potentially responsible parties" involved and is anticipated to be immaterial to the Company. In addition, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are involved in ongoing remedial activities at certain current and former plant sites, in cooperation with regulatory agencies, and appropriate estimated liabilities have been established. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had estimated liabilities totaling $29,887 and $30,431, respectively, for environmental and other matters, including private party claims for exposure to hazardous substances that are probable and estimable. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are also parties to a number of other legal proceedings incidental to their businesses. These proceedings primarily involve claims by private parties alleging injury arising out of use of the Company’s products, patent infringement, employment matters, and commercial disputes. Management and legal counsel, at least quarterly, review the probable outcome of such proceedings, the costs and expenses reasonably expected to be incurred and currently accrued to-date, and the availability and extent of insurance coverage. The Company has estimated liabilities for legal matters that are probable and estimable, and at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, these estimated liabilities were not significant. While it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of these legal actions, in the opinion of management, based on the aforementioned reviews, the Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Warranty Accruals Estimated warranty program claims are provided for at the time of sale of the Company's products. Amounts provided for are based on historical costs and adjusted for new claims and are included within other accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The changes in the carrying amount of product warranties through September 30, 2021 and 2020, were as follows: 2021 2020 Beginning Balance, December 31 of the Prior Year $ 51,088 $ 49,116 Provision for warranties 53,747 42,647 Settlements made (50,350) (44,396) Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation (1,301) 129 Ending balance, September 30 $ 53,184 $ 47,496

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	15. Employee Benefit Plans Retirement Plans The Company sponsors qualified defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, although the U.S. qualified and non-qualified defined benefit plans are closed to new entrants. The plans’ benefits are generally based on years of service and employee compensation. The Company also provides to certain management employees, through non-qualified plans, supplemental retirement benefits in excess of qualified plan limits imposed by federal tax law. The tables below set forth the components of the Company’s net periodic expense (income) relating to retirement benefit plans. The service cost component is recognized within selling, general and administrative expenses and cost of goods and services, depending on the functional area of the underlying employees included in the plans, and the non-operating components of pension costs are included within other income, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Qualified Defined Benefits Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, U.S. Plan Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plan Non-U.S. Plans 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Service cost $ 1,784 $ 1,706 $ 1,398 $ 1,366 $ 5,351 $ 5,118 $ 4,238 $ 3,954 Interest cost 3,401 4,068 674 839 10,204 12,204 2,036 2,460 Expected return on plan assets (7,245) (7,869) (1,793) (1,719) (21,735) (23,607) (5,412) (5,033) Amortization: Prior service cost (credit) 53 57 (163) (126) 159 170 (494) (365) Recognized actuarial loss 2,503 1,884 979 777 7,509 5,652 2,968 2,253 Net periodic expense (income) $ 496 $ (154) $ 1,095 $ 1,137 $ 1,488 $ (463) $ 3,336 $ 3,269 Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Service cost $ 390 $ 318 $ 1,171 $ 954 Interest cost 308 441 924 1,324 Amortization: Prior service cost 383 424 1,148 1,271 Recognized actuarial gain (418) (464) (1,254) (1,393) Net periodic expense $ 663 $ 719 $ 1,989 $ 2,156 Defined Contribution Retirement Plans The Company also offers defined contribution retirement plans which cover the majority of its U.S. employees, as well as employees in certain other countries. The related expense is recognized within selling, general and administrative expenses and cost of goods and services, depending on the functional area of the underlying employees included in the plans. The Company’s expense relating to defined contribution plans was $15,001 and $12,530 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $46,114 and $39,071 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Other Comprehensive Earnings

Other Comprehensive Earnings	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Earnings	16. Other Comprehensive Earnings Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Pension plans: Amortization of actuarial losses $ 3,064 $ 2,194 $ 9,223 $ 6,501 Amortization of prior service costs 274 358 823 1,086 Total before tax 3,338 2,552 10,046 7,587 Tax benefit (771) (421) (2,320) (1,408) Net of tax $ 2,567 $ 2,131 $ 7,726 $ 6,179 Cash flow hedges: Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings $ (267) $ (266) $ (3,977) $ 402 Tax provision (benefit) 61 56 900 (84) Net of tax $ (206) $ (210) $ (3,077) $ 318 The Company recognizes the amortization of net actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs in other income, net within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	17. Segment Information The Company categorizes its operating companies into five reportable segments as follows: • Engineered Products segment is a provider of a wide range of products, software and services that have broad customer applications across a number of markets, including aftermarket vehicle service, solid waste handling, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, industrial winch and hoist, and fluid dispensing. • Fueling Solutions segment is focused on providing components, equipment and software and service solutions enabling safe transport of fuels and other hazardous fluids along the supply chain, as well as the safe and efficient operation of retail fueling and vehicle wash establishments. • Imaging & Identification segment supplies precision marking and coding, product traceability and digital textile printing equipment, as well as related consumables, software and services. • Pumps & Process Solutions segment manufactures specialty industrial pumps, fluid handling components, plastics and polymer processing equipment, single use pumps, flow meters and connectors for biopharma and other hygienic applications, and highly engineered components for rotating and reciprocating machines. • Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment is a provider of innovative and energy-efficient equipment and systems that serve the commercial refrigeration, heating and cooling and food equipment markets. Segment financial information and a reconciliation of segment results to consolidated results was as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Revenue: Engineered Products $ 447,798 $ 386,562 $ 1,318,016 $ 1,137,102 Fueling Solutions 410,561 380,511 1,237,281 1,066,988 Imaging & Identification 292,535 265,690 870,939 750,432 Pumps & Process Solutions 438,240 347,875 1,261,318 976,506 Refrigeration & Food Equipment 429,425 368,395 1,232,008 973,835 Intra-segment eliminations (290) (777) (1,716) (1,493) Total consolidated revenue $ 2,018,269 $ 1,748,256 $ 5,917,846 $ 4,903,370 Net earnings: Segment earnings (EBIT): (1) Engineered Products (2) $ 71,717 $ 64,890 $ 203,216 $ 181,686 Fueling Solutions 65,593 66,601 210,828 167,313 Imaging & Identification 63,419 51,928 181,158 141,456 Pumps & Process Solutions 142,414 89,786 404,691 223,567 Refrigeration & Food Equipment (3) 42,841 40,159 129,929 75,147 Total segment earnings (EBIT) 385,984 313,364 1,129,822 789,169 Corporate expense / other (4) 33,498 35,603 112,880 87,011 Interest expense 26,433 27,724 79,917 83,703 Interest income (1,466) (960) (3,088) (2,871) Earnings before provision for income taxes 327,519 250,997 940,113 621,326 Provision for income taxes 63,763 50,697 179,080 119,981 Net earnings $ 263,756 $ 200,300 $ 761,033 $ 501,345 (1) Segment earnings (EBIT) includes non-operating income and expense directly attributable to the segments. Non-operating income and expense includes gain on sale of a business and other income, net. (2) Q3 2021 includes a $9,078 payment received for previously incurred restructuring costs related to a product line exit. (3) The three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 include a $557 expense and a $5,213 gain on the sale of AMS Chino, respectively. The nine months ended September 30, 2020 also include a $3,640 write-off of assets. (4) Certain expenses are maintained at the corporate level and not allocated to the segments. These expenses include executive and functional compensation costs, non-service pension costs, non-operating insurance expenses, shared business services overhead costs, deal related expenses and various administrative expenses relating to the corporate headquarters. The following table presents revenue disaggregated by geography based on the location of the Company's customer: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Revenue by geography 2021 2020 2021 2020 United States $ 1,108,513 $ 952,548 $ 3,235,542 $ 2,762,187 Europe 452,066 383,867 1,356,435 1,065,109 Asia 222,366 207,474 650,481 525,758 Other Americas 166,230 138,060 468,298 380,104 Other 69,094 66,307 207,090 170,212 Total $ 2,018,269 $ 1,748,256 $ 5,917,846 $ 4,903,370

Share Repurchases

Share Repurchases	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Share repurchases	18. Share Repurchases In November 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new standing share repurchase authorization, whereby the Company may repurchase up to 20 million shares beginning on January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023. This share repurchase authorization replaced the February 2018 share repurchase authorization. In the nine months ended September 30, 2021 , the Company repurchased 182,951 shares of common stock at a total cost of $21,637 , or $118.27 per share. There were no repurchases during the three months ended September 30, 2021. In the nine months ended September 30, 2020 , the Company repurchased 548,659 shares of common stock at a total cost of $52,916, or $96.45 per share. There were no repurchases during the three months ended September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2021, 19,817,049 shares remain authorized for repurchase under the November 2020 share repurchase authorization.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	19. Earnings per Share The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net earnings $ 263,756 $ 200,300 $ 761,033 $ 501,345 Basic earnings per common share: Net earnings $ 1.83 $ 1.39 $ 5.29 $ 3.48 Weighted average shares outstanding 143,976,000 144,032,000 143,895,000 144,082,000 Diluted earnings per common share: Net earnings $ 1.81 $ 1.38 $ 5.24 $ 3.45 Weighted average shares outstanding 145,440,000 145,289,000 145,220,000 145,313,000 The following table is a reconciliation of the share amounts used in computing earnings per share: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic 143,976,000 144,032,000 143,895,000 144,082,000 Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of SARs and vesting of performance shares and RSUs 1,464,000 1,257,000 1,325,000 1,231,000 Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted 145,440,000 145,289,000 145,220,000 145,313,000 Diluted earnings per share amounts are computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of SARs and vesting of performance shares and RSUs, as determined using the treasury stock method.

Recent Accounting Standards

Recent Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Standards	20. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting and ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform, Scope, respectively. These updates provide optional guidance for a limited time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform, including expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in these updates are elective and are effective upon issuance for all entities. The Company adopted the guidance during the third quarter of 2021. The adoption did not have a material impact the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	21. Subsequent Events On October 11, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Unified Brands business, which is part of the Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment, to Electrolux Professional AB for approximately $244 million, on a cash free and debt free basis, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Unified Brands did not meet the criteria for assets held for sale as of September 30, 2021 and, therefore, is presented as a component of continuing operations. Further, the sale of Unified Brands does not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on Dover's operations or financial results. Therefore, it will not qualify for presentation as a discontinued operation.

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]	The following table provides information about contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Contract assets $ 25,454 $ 15,020 $ 14,894 Contract liabilities - current 195,509 184,845 104,901 Contract liabilities - non-current 24,415 13,921 10,921

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	The following presents the preliminary allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at their acquisition dates: Total Current assets, net of cash acquired $ 12,343 Property, plant and equipment 8,088 Goodwill 111,369 Intangible assets 69,044 Other assets and deferred charges 4,104 Current liabilities (12,097) Other liabilities (14,295) Net assets acquired $ 178,556
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]	The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications were as follows: Amount allocated Useful life Goodwill - tax deductible $ 29,808 na Goodwill - non-deductible 81,561 na Customer intangibles 33,692 12 - 15 Unpatented technologies 22,680 7 - 12 Patents 6,006 9 Trademarks 6,666 15 $ 180,413

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Components of Inventory	September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Raw materials $ 624,365 $ 497,604 Work in progress 232,264 152,360 Finished goods 333,021 304,760 Subtotal 1,189,650 954,724 Less reserves (133,819) (118,920) Total $ 1,055,831 $ 835,804

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Components of property, plant and equipment, net	September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Land $ 61,433 $ 60,287 Buildings and improvements 576,597 570,366 Machinery, equipment and other 1,817,417 1,772,772 Property, plant and equipment, gross 2,455,447 2,403,425 Accumulated depreciation (1,549,179) (1,506,099) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 906,268 $ 897,326

Credit Losses (Tables)

Credit Losses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	The following table provides a roll-forward of the allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of accounts receivable to present the net amount expected to be collected. 2021 2020 Beginning Balance, December 31 of the Prior Year $ 40,474 $ 29,381 Adoption of ASU 2016-13, cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings — 2,706 Provision for expected credit losses, net of recoveries 4,744 10,248 Amounts written off charged against the allowance (3,991) (2,113) Other, including dispositions and foreign currency translation 371 171 Ending balance, September 30 $ 41,598 $ 40,393

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segments were as follows: Engineered Products Fueling Solutions Imaging & Identification Pumps & Process Solutions Refrigeration & Food Equipment Total Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 682,985 $ 940,973 $ 1,117,589 $ 786,280 $ 544,715 $ 4,072,542 Acquisitions 50,145 26,679 19,378 15,167 — 111,369 Purchase price adjustments — 1,314 (1,926) — — (612) Foreign currency translation (5,037) (2,945) (16,561) (4,230) (680) (29,453) Balance at September 30, 2021 $ 728,093 $ 966,021 $ 1,118,480 $ 797,217 $ 544,035 $ 4,153,846
Schedule of Intangible Assets	The Company’s definite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets by major asset class were as follows: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortized intangible assets: Customer intangibles $ 1,577,058 $ 900,659 $ 676,399 $ 1,559,771 $ 834,798 $ 724,973 Trademarks 238,121 115,076 123,045 233,205 103,907 129,298 Patents 167,966 143,855 24,111 163,299 141,182 22,117 Unpatented technologies 201,573 121,243 80,330 180,947 113,404 67,543 Distributor relationships 85,861 54,847 31,014 87,028 51,611 35,417 Drawings and manuals 28,233 27,136 1,097 29,198 26,193 3,005 Other 23,486 20,177 3,309 23,901 19,324 4,577 Total 2,322,298 1,382,993 939,305 2,277,349 1,290,419 986,930 Unamortized intangible assets: Trademarks 96,780 — 96,780 96,842 — 96,842 Total intangible assets, net $ 2,419,078 $ 1,382,993 $ 1,036,085 $ 2,374,191 $ 1,290,419 $ 1,083,772

Restructuring Activities (Table

Restructuring Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	The Company's restructuring charges by segment were as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Engineered Products $ 870 $ 2,342 $ 9,200 $ 6,860 Fueling Solutions 1,620 1,572 3,084 3,958 Imaging & Identification 168 99 1,032 (167) Pumps & Process Solutions 639 1,719 1,526 10,271 Refrigeration & Food Equipment 1,293 534 4,637 3,307 Corporate 200 474 1,182 2,136 Total $ 4,790 $ 6,740 $ 20,661 $ 26,365 These amounts are classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as follows: Cost of goods and services $ 2,194 $ 2,710 $ 10,940 $ 11,809 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,596 4,030 9,721 14,556 Total $ 4,790 $ 6,740 $ 20,661 $ 26,365
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The Company’s severance and exit accrual activities were as follows: Severance Exit Total Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 10,547 $ 4,366 $ 14,913 Restructuring charges 7,933 12,728 20,661 Payments (9,625) (4,500) (14,125) Other, including foreign currency translation (190) (9,342) (1) (9,532) Balance at September 30, 2021 $ 8,665 $ 3,252 $ 11,917 (1) Other activity in exit reserves primarily represents asset charges related to a product line exit.

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Carrying amount (1) Principal September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Long-term 3.15% 10-year notes due November 15, 2025 $ 400,000 $ 397,221 $ 396,716 1.25% 10-year notes due November 9, 2026 (euro-denominated) € 600,000 697,073 724,310 0.750% 8-year notes due November 4, 2027 (euro denominated) € 500,000 580,355 603,107 6.65% 30-year debentures due June 1, 2028 $ 200,000 199,331 199,255 2.950% 10-year notes due November 4, 2029 $ 300,000 296,934 296,650 5.375% 30-year debentures due October 15, 2035 $ 300,000 296,497 296,309 6.60% 30-year notes due March 15, 2038 $ 250,000 248,137 248,053 5.375% 30-year notes due March 1, 2041 $ 350,000 344,636 344,429 Total long-term debt $ 3,060,184 $ 3,108,829 (1) Carrying amount is net of unamortized debt discount and deferred debt issuance costs. Total unamortized debt discounts were $15.8 million and $17.6 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Total deferred debt issuance costs were $13.0 million and $14.4 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value of derivative instruments and the balance sheet lines in which they are recorded	The following table sets forth the fair values of derivative instruments held by the Company as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and the balance sheet lines in which they are recorded: Fair Value Asset (Liability) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Balance Sheet Caption Foreign currency forward $ 1,701 $ 2,325 Prepaid and other current assets Foreign currency forward (166) (2,057) Other accrued expenses
Schedule of net investment hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	Amounts recognized in other comprehensive earnings for the gains (losses) on net investment hedges were as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Gain (loss) on euro-denominated debt $ 24,032 $ (45,379) $ 51,571 $ (58,659) Tax (expense) benefit (5,446) 9,872 (11,669) 12,761 Net gain (loss) on net investment hedges, net of tax $ 18,586 $ (35,507) $ 39,902 $ (45,898)
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Level 2 Level 2 Assets: Foreign currency cash flow hedges $ 1,701 $ 2,325 Liabilities: Foreign currency cash flow hedges 166 2,057

Equity Incentive Program (Table

Equity Incentive Program (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based incentive plans compensation expense	Stock-based compensation is reported within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The following table summarizes the Company’s compensation expense relating to all stock-based incentive plans: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense $ 6,660 $ 7,371 $ 25,053 $ 15,591 Tax benefit (576) (854) (2,357) (1,822) Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 6,084 $ 6,517 $ 22,696 $ 13,769
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The assumptions used in determining the fair value of the SARs awarded during the respective periods were as follows: SARs 2021 2020 Risk-free interest rate 0.59 % 1.44 % Dividend yield 1.62 % 1.65 % Expected life (years) 5.5 5.5 Volatility 30.49 % 22.76 % Grant price $122.73 $119.86 Fair value per share at date of grant $29.08 $22.54
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The assumptions used in determining the fair value of the performance shares granted in the respective periods were as follows: Performance Shares 2021 2020 Risk-free interest rate 0.19 % 1.40 % Dividend yield 1.62 % 1.65 % Expected life (years) 2.9 2.9 Volatility 31.90 % 23.30 % Grant price $122.73 $119.86 Fair value per share at date of grant $148.29 $165.71

Commitments and Contingent Li_2

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability	Estimated warranty program claims are provided for at the time of sale of the Company's products. Amounts provided for are based on historical costs and adjusted for new claims and are included within other accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The changes in the carrying amount of product warranties through September 30, 2021 and 2020, were as follows: 2021 2020 Beginning Balance, December 31 of the Prior Year $ 51,088 $ 49,116 Provision for warranties 53,747 42,647 Settlements made (50,350) (44,396) Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation (1,301) 129 Ending balance, September 30 $ 53,184 $ 47,496

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Defined benefit pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures	The tables below set forth the components of the Company’s net periodic expense (income) relating to retirement benefit plans. The service cost component is recognized within selling, general and administrative expenses and cost of goods and services, depending on the functional area of the underlying employees included in the plans, and the non-operating components of pension costs are included within other income, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Qualified Defined Benefits Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, U.S. Plan Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plan Non-U.S. Plans 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Service cost $ 1,784 $ 1,706 $ 1,398 $ 1,366 $ 5,351 $ 5,118 $ 4,238 $ 3,954 Interest cost 3,401 4,068 674 839 10,204 12,204 2,036 2,460 Expected return on plan assets (7,245) (7,869) (1,793) (1,719) (21,735) (23,607) (5,412) (5,033) Amortization: Prior service cost (credit) 53 57 (163) (126) 159 170 (494) (365) Recognized actuarial loss 2,503 1,884 979 777 7,509 5,652 2,968 2,253 Net periodic expense (income) $ 496 $ (154) $ 1,095 $ 1,137 $ 1,488 $ (463) $ 3,336 $ 3,269
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures	Non-Qualified Supplemental Benefits Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Service cost $ 390 $ 318 $ 1,171 $ 954 Interest cost 308 441 924 1,324 Amortization: Prior service cost 383 424 1,148 1,271 Recognized actuarial gain (418) (464) (1,254) (1,393) Net periodic expense $ 663 $ 719 $ 1,989 $ 2,156

Other Comprehensive Earnings (T

Other Comprehensive Earnings (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Pension plans: Amortization of actuarial losses $ 3,064 $ 2,194 $ 9,223 $ 6,501 Amortization of prior service costs 274 358 823 1,086 Total before tax 3,338 2,552 10,046 7,587 Tax benefit (771) (421) (2,320) (1,408) Net of tax $ 2,567 $ 2,131 $ 7,726 $ 6,179 Cash flow hedges: Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings $ (267) $ (266) $ (3,977) $ 402 Tax provision (benefit) 61 56 900 (84) Net of tax $ (206) $ (210) $ (3,077) $ 318

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue and earnings from continuing operations by market segment	Segment financial information and a reconciliation of segment results to consolidated results was as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Revenue: Engineered Products $ 447,798 $ 386,562 $ 1,318,016 $ 1,137,102 Fueling Solutions 410,561 380,511 1,237,281 1,066,988 Imaging & Identification 292,535 265,690 870,939 750,432 Pumps & Process Solutions 438,240 347,875 1,261,318 976,506 Refrigeration & Food Equipment 429,425 368,395 1,232,008 973,835 Intra-segment eliminations (290) (777) (1,716) (1,493) Total consolidated revenue $ 2,018,269 $ 1,748,256 $ 5,917,846 $ 4,903,370 Net earnings: Segment earnings (EBIT): (1) Engineered Products (2) $ 71,717 $ 64,890 $ 203,216 $ 181,686 Fueling Solutions 65,593 66,601 210,828 167,313 Imaging & Identification 63,419 51,928 181,158 141,456 Pumps & Process Solutions 142,414 89,786 404,691 223,567 Refrigeration & Food Equipment (3) 42,841 40,159 129,929 75,147 Total segment earnings (EBIT) 385,984 313,364 1,129,822 789,169 Corporate expense / other (4) 33,498 35,603 112,880 87,011 Interest expense 26,433 27,724 79,917 83,703 Interest income (1,466) (960) (3,088) (2,871) Earnings before provision for income taxes 327,519 250,997 940,113 621,326 Provision for income taxes 63,763 50,697 179,080 119,981 Net earnings $ 263,756 $ 200,300 $ 761,033 $ 501,345 (1) Segment earnings (EBIT) includes non-operating income and expense directly attributable to the segments. Non-operating income and expense includes gain on sale of a business and other income, net. (2) Q3 2021 includes a $9,078 payment received for previously incurred restructuring costs related to a product line exit. (3) The three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 include a $557 expense and a $5,213 gain on the sale of AMS Chino, respectively. The nine months ended September 30, 2020 also include a $3,640 write-off of assets. (4) Certain expenses are maintained at the corporate level and not allocated to the segments. These expenses include executive and functional compensation costs, non-service pension costs, non-operating insurance expenses, shared business services overhead costs, deal related expenses and various administrative expenses relating to the corporate headquarters.
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas	The following table presents revenue disaggregated by geography based on the location of the Company's customer: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Revenue by geography 2021 2020 2021 2020 United States $ 1,108,513 $ 952,548 $ 3,235,542 $ 2,762,187 Europe 452,066 383,867 1,356,435 1,065,109 Asia 222,366 207,474 650,481 525,758 Other Americas 166,230 138,060 468,298 380,104 Other 69,094 66,307 207,090 170,212 Total $ 2,018,269 $ 1,748,256 $ 5,917,846 $ 4,903,370

Earnings per Share (Tables)

Earnings per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share	The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the information used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net earnings $ 263,756 $ 200,300 $ 761,033 $ 501,345 Basic earnings per common share: Net earnings $ 1.83 $ 1.39 $ 5.29 $ 3.48 Weighted average shares outstanding 143,976,000 144,032,000 143,895,000 144,082,000 Diluted earnings per common share: Net earnings $ 1.81 $ 1.38 $ 5.24 $ 3.45 Weighted average shares outstanding 145,440,000 145,289,000 145,220,000 145,313,000
Reconciliation of share amounts used in computing earnings per share	The following table is a reconciliation of the share amounts used in computing earnings per share: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic 143,976,000 144,032,000 143,895,000 144,082,000 Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of SARs and vesting of performance shares and RSUs 1,464,000 1,257,000 1,325,000 1,231,000 Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted 145,440,000 145,289,000 145,220,000 145,313,000

Performance Obligations (Detail

Performance Obligations (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer Performance Obligations [Abstract]
Revenue Recognized Point-in-time, Percent	95.00%
Revenue Recognized Over-time, Percent	5.00%
Unsatisfied Performance Obligations Expected to Recognize as Revenue, Percent	48.00%

Remaining Performance Obligatio

Remaining Performance Obligation (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 260

Contract Balances (Details)

Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Abstract]
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period	$ (155,255)	$ (76,766)
Contract assets balance	25,454		$ 15,020	$ 14,894
Contract liabilities - current	195,509		184,845	104,901
Contract liabilities - non-current	$ 24,415		$ 13,921	$ 10,921

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	$ 178,556	$ 258,674
Current Assets	12,343
Property, Plant, and Equipment	8,088
Goodwill - tax deductible	29,808	33,183
Goodwill Acquired	111,369
Intangibles	69,044
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets	4,104
Current Liabilities	12,097
Goodwill and intangible assets	180,413
Other assets and deferred charges	14,295
Goodwill Acquired During Period, Non-deductible for Income Tax	81,561	124,691
Patents [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles	$ 6,006
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	9 years
Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles	$ 6,666
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	15 years
Customer-Related Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles	$ 33,692
Unpatented Technologies [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles	22,680
Systech [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		161,830
Goodwill Acquired		91,493
Intangibles		76,100
Soft-Pak [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		45,500
Goodwill - tax deductible		33,183
Intangibles		12,800
Em-tec [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		30,396
Goodwill - tax deductible		19,572
Intangibles		8,344
Blue Bite
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	29,035
Goodwill Acquired	19,378
Intangibles	13,250
Quantex
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	23,896
Goodwill Acquired	14,476
Intangibles	11,034
AvaLAN
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	34,144
Goodwill Acquired	26,679
Intangibles	14,630
Espy
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	60,611
Goodwill Acquired	29,808
Intangibles	20,200
CDS Visual
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	29,347
Goodwill Acquired	20,337
Intangibles	$ 9,930
Solaris [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		18,605
Goodwill - tax deductible		11,693
Intangibles		$ 3,280
Minimum [Member] | Customer-Related Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	12 years
Minimum [Member] | Unpatented Technologies [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	7 years
Maximum [Member] | Customer-Related Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	15 years
Maximum [Member] | Unpatented Technologies [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	12 years

Disposed Operations (Details)

Disposed Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Gain on sale of businesses	$ 0	$ 557	$ 0	$ (5,213)
Proceeds from sale of businesses		$ 15,400	$ 0	$ 15,400

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 624,365	$ 497,604
Work in progress	232,264	152,360
Finished goods	333,021	304,760
Subtotal	1,189,650	954,724
Less reserves	(133,819)	(118,920)
Total	$ 1,055,831	$ 835,804

Property, Plant and Equipment_2

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	$ 2,455,447		$ 2,455,447		$ 2,403,425
Accumulated depreciation	(1,549,179)		(1,549,179)		(1,506,099)
Total	906,268		906,268		897,326
Depreciation expense	36,913	$ 34,096	111,152	$ 102,016
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	61,433		61,433		60,287
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	576,597		576,597		570,366
Machinery, equipment and other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	$ 1,817,417		$ 1,817,417		$ 1,772,772

Credit Losses (Details)

Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Jan. 01, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 41,598	$ 40,393	$ 40,474		$ 29,381
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, before Tax	0	2,706
Provision for Other Credit Losses	4,744	10,248
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)	(3,991)	(2,113)
Accounts Receivable, Other, Including Dispositions and Foreign Currency	371	171
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)		$ (2,112)		$ 2,100
Retained Earnings Effect, Tax	$ 600

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill Balance	$ 4,153,846	$ 4,072,542
Goodwill Acquired	111,369
Purchase Price Adjustments	(612)
Foreign Currency Translation	(29,453)
Balance	4,153,846
Engineered Products Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill Balance	728,093	682,985
Goodwill Acquired	50,145
Purchase Price Adjustments	0
Foreign Currency Translation	(5,037)
Balance	728,093
Fueling Solutions Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill Balance	966,021	940,973
Goodwill Acquired	26,679
Purchase Price Adjustments	1,314
Foreign Currency Translation	(2,945)
Balance	966,021
Imaging & Identification Segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill Balance	1,118,480	1,117,589
Goodwill Acquired	19,378
Purchase Price Adjustments	(1,926)
Foreign Currency Translation	(16,561)
Balance	1,118,480
Pumps & Process Solutions Segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill Balance	797,217	786,280
Goodwill Acquired	15,167
Purchase Price Adjustments	0
Foreign Currency Translation	(4,230)
Balance	797,217
Refrigeration and Food Equipment Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill Balance	544,035	$ 544,715
Goodwill Acquired	0
Purchase Price Adjustments	0
Foreign Currency Translation	(680)
Balance	$ 544,035

Goodwill and Other Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets and Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 2,322,298		$ 2,322,298		$ 2,277,349
Accumulated amortization	1,382,993		1,382,993		1,290,419
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	939,305		939,305		986,930
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	2,419,078		2,419,078		2,374,191
Intangible assets, net	1,036,085		1,036,085		1,083,772
Amortization expense	35,998	$ 35,393	107,084	$ 103,828
Acquisition-related amortization expense	35,587	$ 34,797	105,808	$ 102,443
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated amortization	0		0		0
Customer Intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	1,577,058		1,577,058		1,559,771
Accumulated amortization	900,659		900,659		834,798
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	676,399		676,399		724,973
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	238,121		238,121		233,205
Accumulated amortization	115,076		115,076		103,907
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	123,045		123,045		129,298
Patents [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	167,966		167,966		163,299
Accumulated amortization	143,855		143,855		141,182
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	24,111		24,111		22,117
Unpatented Technologies [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	201,573		201,573		180,947
Accumulated amortization	121,243		121,243		113,404
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	80,330		80,330		67,543
Distributor Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	85,861		85,861		87,028
Accumulated amortization	54,847		54,847		51,611
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	31,014		31,014		35,417
Drawings and Manuals [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	28,233		28,233		29,198
Accumulated amortization	27,136		27,136		26,193
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	1,097		1,097		3,005
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	23,486		23,486		23,901
Accumulated amortization	20,177		20,177		19,324
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 3,309		$ 3,309		$ 4,577

Goodwill and Other Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Indefinite-lived Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Trademarks [Member]
Unamortized Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount	$ 96,780	$ 96,842

Restructuring Activities (Detai

Restructuring Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ (4,790)	$ (6,740)	$ (20,661)	$ (26,365)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Severance and other restructuring reserve, beginning balance			14,913
Provision			20,661
Payments			(14,125)
Other, including foreign currency translation			(9,532)
Severance and other restructuring reserve, ending balance	11,917		11,917
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	(5,446)	9,872	(11,669)	12,761
Engineered Products Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(870)	(2,342)	(9,200)	(6,860)
Fueling Solutions Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(1,620)	(1,572)	(3,084)	(3,958)
Imaging & Identification Segment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(168)	99	(1,032)	(167)
Pumps & Process Solutions Segment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(639)	(1,719)	(1,526)	(10,271)
Refrigeration and Food Equipment Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(1,293)	(534)	(4,637)	(3,307)
Corporate expense / other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(200)	(474)	(1,182)	(2,136)
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Severance and other restructuring reserve, beginning balance			10,547
Provision			7,933
Payments			(9,625)
Other, including foreign currency translation			(190)
Severance and other restructuring reserve, ending balance	8,665		8,665
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Severance and other restructuring reserve, beginning balance			4,366
Provision			12,728
Payments			(4,500)
Other, including foreign currency translation			(9,342)
Severance and other restructuring reserve, ending balance	3,252		3,252
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(2,194)	(2,710)	(10,940)	(11,809)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ (2,596)	$ (4,030)	$ (9,721)	$ (14,556)

Borrowings (Details)

Borrowings (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Net long-term debt	$ 3,060,184		$ 3,108,829
Unamortized debt discounts	15,800		17,600
Deferred debt issuance costs	13,000		14,400
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Unsecured revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance	The Company was in compliance with all covenants in the Credit Agreement and other long-term debt covenants at September 30, 2021 and had an interest coverage ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of 14.9 to 1.
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 154,800
Note due 2025 [Member]
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.15%	3.15%
Debt Instrument, Term	10 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Nov. 15, 2025
Long-term debt	$ 397,221		396,716
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 400,000
Note due 2026 [Member]
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.25%	1.25%
Debt Instrument, Term	10 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Nov. 9, 2026
Long-term debt	$ 697,073		724,310
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | €		€ 600,000
Note due 2027 [Member]
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	0.75%	0.75%
Debt Instrument, Term	8 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Nov. 4, 2027
Long-term debt	$ 580,355		603,107
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | €		€ 500,000
Debentures due 2028 [Member]
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.65%	6.65%
Debt Instrument, Term	30 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jun. 1, 2028
Long-term debt	$ 199,331		199,255
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 200,000
Note due 2029
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.95%	2.95%
Debt Instrument, Term	10 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Nov. 4, 2029
Long-term debt	$ 296,934		296,650
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 300,000
Debenture due 2035 [Member]
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.375%	5.375%
Debt Instrument, Term	30 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Oct. 15, 2035
Long-term debt	$ 296,497		296,309
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 300,000
Note due 2038 [Member]
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.60%	6.60%
Debt Instrument, Term	30 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Mar. 15, 2038
Long-term debt	$ 248,137		248,053
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 250,000
Note due 2041 [Member]
Long-term borrowings [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.375%	5.375%
Debt Instrument, Term	30 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Mar. 1, 2041
Long-term debt	$ 344,636		$ 344,429
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 350,000

Financial Instruments (Details)

Financial Instruments (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on euro-denominated debt	$ 24,032	$ (45,379)	$ 51,571	$ (58,659)
Tax (expense) benefit	(5,446)	9,872	(11,669)	12,761
Net gain (loss) on net investment hedge, net of tax	18,586	$ (35,507)	39,902	$ (45,898)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	178,702		178,702			$ 173,674
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	90,088		90,088			73,755
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value - Asset	1,701		1,701			2,325
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Accrued Expenses [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value - Liability	$ 166		$ 166			$ 2,057
Note due 2026 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | €					€ 600,000
Note due 2026 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | €					600,000
Note due 2027 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | €					500,000
Note due 2027 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | €					€ 500,000

Financial Instruments - Balance

Financial Instruments - Balance Sheet Location (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Assets [Abstract]
Foreign currency cash flow hedges - asset	$ 1,701	$ 2,325
Liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency cash flow hedges - liability	$ 166	$ 2,057

Financial Instruments - Fair Va

Financial Instruments - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 3,060,184	$ 3,108,829
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	3,520,716	3,635,673
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Foreign currency cash flow hedges - asset	1,701	2,325
Foreign currency cash flow hedges - liability	$ (166)	$ (2,057)

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Effective tax rate (in hundredths)	19.50%	20.20%	19.00%	19.30%
Minimum [Member]
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, estimated range of change, lower bound	$ 0		$ 0
Maximum [Member]
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, estimated range of change, lower bound	$ 9,700		$ 9,700

Equity Incentive Program (Detai

Equity Incentive Program (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Stock-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$ 6,660	$ 7,371	$ 25,053	$ 15,591
Tax benefit	(576)	(854)	(2,357)	(1,822)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$ 6,084	$ 6,517	$ 22,696	$ 13,769
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity awards issued during period (in shares)			413,173
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)			0.59%	1.44%
Dividend yield (in hundredths)			1.62%	1.65%
Expected life (in years)			5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months
Volatility (in hundredths)			30.49%	22.76%
Grant price (in dollars per share)			$ 122.73	$ 119.86
Fair value at date of grant (in dollars per share)			$ 29.08	$ 22.54
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity awards issued during period (in shares)			50,371
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)			0.19%	1.40%
Dividend yield (in hundredths)			1.62%	1.65%
Expected life (in years)			2 years 10 months 24 days	2 years 10 months 24 days
Volatility (in hundredths)			31.90%	23.30%
Grant price (in dollars per share)			$ 122.73	$ 119.86
Fair value at date of grant (in dollars per share)			$ 148.29	$ 165.71
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity awards issued during period (in shares)			83,993

Commitments and Contingent Li_3

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies	$ 29,887		$ 30,431
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	51,088	$ 49,116
Provision for warranties	53,747	42,647
Settlements made	(50,350)	(44,396)
Other adjustments, including acquisitions and currency translation	(1,301)	129
Ending balance	$ 53,184	$ 47,496

Employee Benefit Plans (Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Defined contribution plan expense	$ 15,001	$ 12,530	$ 46,114	$ 39,071
Qualified Plan [Member] | Defined benefit pension plans | United States
Net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	1,784	1,706	5,351	5,118
Interest cost	3,401	4,068	10,204	12,204
Expected return on plan assets	(7,245)	(7,869)	(21,735)	(23,607)
Prior service cost (credit)	53	57	159	170
Recognized actuarial loss	2,503	1,884	7,509	5,652
Net periodic (income)/expense	496	(154)	1,488	(463)
Qualified Plan [Member] | Defined benefit pension plans | Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	1,398	1,366	4,238	3,954
Interest cost	674	839	2,036	2,460
Expected return on plan assets	(1,793)	(1,719)	(5,412)	(5,033)
Prior service cost (credit)	(163)	(126)	(494)	(365)
Recognized actuarial loss	979	777	2,968	2,253
Net periodic (income)/expense	1,095	1,137	3,336	3,269
Nonqualified Plan [Member] | Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	390	318	1,171	954
Interest cost	308	441	924	1,324
Prior service cost (credit)	383	424	1,148	1,271
Recognized actuarial loss	(418)	(464)	(1,254)	(1,393)
Net periodic (income)/expense	$ 663	$ 719	$ 1,989	$ 2,156

Other Comprehensive Earnings (D

Other Comprehensive Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Of Tax Abstract [Abstract]
Amortization of actuarial losses	$ 3,064	$ 2,194	$ 9,223	$ 6,501
Amortization of prior service costs	274	358	823	1,086
Total before tax	3,338	2,552	10,046	7,587
Tax (benefit) provision	(771)	(421)	(2,320)	(1,408)
Net of tax	2,567	2,131	7,726	6,179
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Derivatives Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	267	266	3,977	(402)
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax	61	56	900	(84)
Net of tax	$ (206)	$ (210)	$ (3,077)	$ 318

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)segments	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segments			5
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 2,018,269,000	$ 1,748,256,000	$ 5,917,846,000	$ 4,903,370,000
Interest Expense	26,433,000	27,724,000	79,917,000	83,703,000
Interest Income	(1,466,000)	(960,000)	(3,088,000)	(2,871,000)
Earnings before provision for income taxes	327,519,000	250,997,000	940,113,000	621,326,000
Provision for income taxes	63,763,000	50,697,000	179,080,000	119,981,000
Net earnings	263,756,000	200,300,000	761,033,000	501,345,000
Gain on sale of businesses	0	557,000	0	(5,213,000)
Asset Impairment Charges				3,640
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	(290,000)	(777,000)	(1,716,000)	(1,493,000)
United States
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	1,108,513,000	952,548,000	3,235,542,000	2,762,187,000
Europe [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	452,066,000	383,867,000	1,356,435,000	1,065,109,000
Asia [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	222,366,000	207,474,000	650,481,000	525,758,000
Other Americas [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	166,230,000	138,060,000	468,298,000	380,104,000
Other [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	69,094,000	66,307,000	207,090,000	170,212,000
Engineered Products Segment [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	447,798,000	386,562,000	1,318,016,000	1,137,102,000
Earnings before provision for income taxes	71,717,000	64,890,000	203,216,000	181,686,000
Fueling Solutions Segment [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	410,561,000	380,511,000	1,237,281,000	1,066,988,000
Earnings before provision for income taxes	65,593,000	66,601,000	210,828,000	167,313,000
Imaging & Identification Segment
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	292,535,000	265,690,000	870,939,000	750,432,000
Earnings before provision for income taxes	63,419,000	51,928,000	181,158,000	141,456,000
Pumps & Process Solutions Segment
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	438,240,000	347,875,000	1,261,318,000	976,506,000
Earnings before provision for income taxes	142,414,000	89,786,000	404,691,000	223,567,000
Refrigeration and Food Equipment Segment [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue	429,425,000	368,395,000	1,232,008,000	973,835,000
Earnings before provision for income taxes	42,841,000	40,159,000	129,929,000	75,147,000
Total segments [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Earnings before provision for income taxes	385,984,000	313,364,000	1,129,822,000	789,169,000
Corporate expense / other [Member]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract]
Earnings before provision for income taxes	$ 33,498,000	$ 35,603,000	$ 112,880,000	$ 87,011,000

Share Repurchases (Details)

Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Purchase of common stock	$ 21,637	$ 52,916
February 2018 Authorization [Member]
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Share repurchases		548,659
Purchase of common stock		$ 52,916
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$ 96.45
November 2020 Authorization
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased	20,000,000
Share repurchases	182,951
Purchase of common stock	$ 21,637
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 118.27
Remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased	19,817,049

Earnings per Share (Details)

Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 263,756	$ 200,300	$ 761,033	$ 501,345
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Net earnings (in dollars per basic share)	$ 1.83	$ 1.39	$ 5.29	$ 3.48
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	143,976,000	144,032,000	143,895,000	144,082,000
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Net earnings (in dollars per diluted share)	$ 1.81	$ 1.38	$ 5.24	$ 3.45
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	145,440,000	145,289,000	145,220,000	145,313,000
Reconciliation Of Share Amounts Used In Computing Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	143,976,000	144,032,000	143,895,000	144,082,000
Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of SAR's and vesting of performance shares (in shares)	1,464,000	1,257,000	1,325,000	1,231,000
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	145,440,000	145,289,000	145,220,000	145,313,000
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	1,000	36,000	57,000	95,000

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details)	Oct. 15, 2021EUR (€)	Oct. 11, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired				$ 178,556,000	$ 258,674,000
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired				178,556,000	258,674,000
Proceeds from sale of businesses			$ 15,400,000	$ 0	$ 15,400,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | €	€ 20
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | €	€ 20
Proceeds from sale of businesses		$ 244