Chart Industries (GTLS) 10-Q 27 Jul 17 2017 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jul. 24, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	CHART INDUSTRIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	892,553
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		30,754,773

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 234,427	$ 281,959
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $9,667 and $10,217	154,319	142,762
Inventories, net	184,291	169,683
Unbilled contract revenue	28,963	26,736
Prepaid expenses	16,924	16,762
Other current assets	16,760	15,075
Total Current Assets	635,684	652,977
Property, plant, and equipment, net	259,791	251,049
Goodwill	228,237	217,970
Identifiable intangible assets, net	97,106	93,443
Other assets	18,491	17,643
TOTAL ASSETS	1,239,309	1,233,082
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	82,351	79,953
Customer advances and billings in excess of contract revenue	72,221	74,702
Accrued salaries, wages, and benefits	33,863	41,746
Current portion of warranty reserve	11,529	15,293
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	6,642	6,487
Other current liabilities	34,246	43,353
Total Current Liabilities	240,852	261,534
Long-term debt	237,894	233,711
Long-term deferred tax liabilities	4,585	4,241
Long-term portion of warranty reserve	2,893	2,978
Accrued pension liabilities	14,051	14,362
Other long-term liabilities	18,609	17,579
Total Liabilities	518,884	534,405
Chart Industries’ shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share – 150,000,000 shares authorized, 30,749,836 and 30,613,166 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively	307	306
Additional paid-in capital	402,851	395,843
Retained earnings	336,199	336,328
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(20,892)	(35,212)
Total Chart Industries, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity	718,465	697,265
Noncontrolling interests	1,960	1,412
Total Equity	720,425	698,677
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 1,239,309	$ 1,233,082

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	30,749,836	30,613,166
Common stock, shares outstanding	30,749,836	30,613,166
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 9,667	$ 10,217

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017		Jun. 30, 2016
Sales	$ 238,213	$ 247,095	$ 442,308		$ 440,852
Cost of sales	174,998	160,144	323,433		301,200
Gross profit	63,215	86,951	118,875		139,652
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	50,205	48,896	102,632		98,432
Amortization expense	3,075	3,116	6,061		6,244
Operating expenses	53,280	52,012	108,693		104,676
Operating income	9,935	34,939	10,182		34,976
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net	3,839	4,171	8,217		8,265
Financing costs amortization	321	321	642		642
Foreign currency loss (gain)	240	(93)	504		113
Other expenses, net	4,400	4,399	9,363		9,020
Income before income taxes	5,535	30,540	819		25,956
Income tax expense	2,203	10,977	439		11,065
Net income	3,332	19,563	380		14,891
Noncontrolling interests, net of taxes	549	(1,590)	509		(1,611)
Net income (loss) attributable to Chart Industries, Inc.	$ 2,783	$ 21,153	$ (129)		$ 16,502
Net income (loss) attributable to Chart Industries, Inc. per common share:
Basic	$ 0.09	$ 0.69	$ 0		$ 0.54
Diluted	$ 0.09	$ 0.68	$ 0	[1]	$ 0.53
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic	30,727	30,582	30,711		30,575
Diluted	31,280	30,939	30,711		30,904
Comprehensive income, net of taxes	$ 15,006	$ 13,471	$ 14,739		$ 15,315
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of taxes	579	(1,708)	548		(1,705)
Comprehensive income attributable to Chart Industries, Inc., net of taxes	$ 14,427	$ 15,179	$ 14,191		$ 17,020
[1]	Zero incremental shares from share-based awards are included in the computation of diluted net loss per share for periods in which a net loss occurs because to do so would be anti-dilutive.

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income		$ 380	$ 14,891
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		18,481	19,186
Interest accretion of convertible notes discount		6,619	6,118
Employee share-based compensation expense		7,986	7,188
Financing costs amortization		642	642
Unrealized foreign currency transaction loss		258	349
Other non-cash operating activities		(268)	1,054
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable		(5,847)	32,529
Inventory		(17,357)	7,052
Unbilled contract revenues and other assets		6,235	30,312
Accounts payable and other liabilities		(16,587)	(39,907)
Customer advances and billings in excess of contract revenue		(3,429)	7,415
Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Operating Activities		(2,887)	86,829
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures		(16,757)	(9,418)
Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities		740	0
Government grants		276	612
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired		(23,162)	(1,383)
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities		(38,903)	(10,189)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities		2,176	3,820
Repayments on revolving credit facilities		(5,097)	(3,816)
Borrowings on term loan		0	13,167
Repayments on term loan		0	1,508
Proceeds from exercise of options		861	17
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation		0	54
Common stock repurchases		(1,843)	(643)
Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities		(3,903)	11,091
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		3,610	1,719
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents		(42,083)	89,450
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	[1]	282,949	123,708
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents at End of Period	[2]	$ 240,866	$ 213,158
[1]	(1) Includes restricted cash of $990 at January 1, 2017 in other assets and no restricted cash at January 1, 2016.
[2]	(2) Includes restricted cash of $6,439 ($5,445 in other current assets and $994 in other assets) at June 30, 2017 and no restricted cash at June 30, 2016.

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Restricted Cash - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 6,439,000		$ 0	$ 0
Other Assets [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	994,000	$ 990,000
Other Current Assets [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 5,445,000

Basis of Preparation

Basis of Preparation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Preparation	Basis of Preparation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Chart Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Chart”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017 . Nature of Operations : Chart Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (herein referred to as the “Company,” “Chart,” or “we”), is a leading diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment for the industrial gas, energy, and biomedical industries. Chart’s equipment and engineered systems are primarily used for low-temperature and cryogenic applications utilizing our expertise in cryogenic systems and equipment which operate at low temperatures sometimes approaching absolute zero (0 Kelvin; -273° Centigrade; -459° Fahrenheit). The Company has domestic operations located across the United States, including principal executive offices located in Ohio, and an international presence in Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America. Principles of Consolidation: The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. These estimates may also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all investments with an initial maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. See the Debt and Credit Arrangements note for additional information about restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, which is included in other current assets and other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Recently Issued Accounting Standards: In May 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting.” The FASB issued the guidance to provide clarity as to when modification accounting should be applied when there is a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award in order to prevent diversity in practice. The ASU requires modification accounting to be applied unless all of the following conditions exist: (1) the fair value (or calculated value or intrinsic value, if such measurement is used) of the modified award is the same as the fair value (or calculated value or intrinsic value, if such measurement is used) of the original award before the original award is modified; if the modification does not affect any of the inputs to the valuation, the entity is not required to estimate the value immediately before and after the modification; (2) the vesting conditions of the modified award are the same as the vesting conditions of the original award before it was modified; and (3) the classification of the modified award as an equity instrument or a liability instrument is the same as the classification of the original award before it was modified. The guidance will be applied prospectively for annual periods and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the effect that the ASU will have on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and disclosures. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, “Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.” The new guidance requires companies with sponsored defined benefit pension and/or other postretirement benefit plans to present the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in the same income statement line item as other compensation costs. The other components of net periodic benefit cost will be presented separately and not included in operating income. In addition, only service costs are eligible to be capitalized as an asset. The standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those years, and the guidance will generally be applied retrospectively, whereas the capitalization of the service cost component will be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted with all of the amendments adopted in the same period. If an entity early adopts the guidance in an interim period, any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The Company is currently assessing the effect that the ASU will have on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” The new guidance eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (Step 2 of the current guidance’s goodwill impairment test) to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (i.e., measure the charge based on current guidance’s Step 1). The guidance will be applied prospectively for annual and interim impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for annual and interim goodwill impairment testing dates after January 1, 2017. The adoption of this ASU would not materially impact the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements unless Step 1 of the annual goodwill impairment test fails. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” The FASB issued the update to clarify how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The new guidance also clarifies how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. The standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those years, and the guidance will generally be applied retroactively. Early adoption is permitted with all of the amendments adopted in the same period. If an entity early adopts the guidance in an interim period, any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The Company is currently assessing the effect that the ASU will have on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” The FASB issued the update to require the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet of lessees. The standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within such fiscal years. The ASU requires a modified retrospective transition method with the option to elect a package of practical expedients. Early adoption is permitted. The Company expects adoption to increase the assets and liabilities recorded on its condensed consolidated balance sheet and increase the level of disclosures related to leases. The Company also expects that adoption of the new standard will require changes to its internal controls to support recognition and disclosure requirements under the new standard. The Company is currently assessing the effect that the ASU will have on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” and subsequently issued additional guidance that modified ASU 2014-09. ASU 2014-09 and the subsequent modifications are identified as “Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606.” ASC 606 replaces existing revenue recognition rules with a comprehensive revenue measurement and recognition standard and provides for expanded disclosure requirements. The update requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 applies to all contracts with customers except those that are within the scope of other topics in the FASB ASC. ASC 606 becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company plans to adopt ASC 606 as of January 1, 2018 and has developed an implementation plan to adopt ASC 606 using the modified retrospective approach through a cumulative adjustment to equity. As part of the implementation plan, the Company has identified its revenue streams and is in the process of performing contract reviews to assess the impact of ASC 606 on its results of operations. The Company expects to complete the contract reviews in the near future. While the Company continues to assess all impacts of the accounting change, the Company currently believes that the most significant impact will relate to the timing of revenue recognition. In addition, the Company is in the process of identifying appropriate changes to its accounting policies, information technology systems, business processes, and related internal controls to support recognition and disclosure requirements under the new standard. The Company expects to design any necessary changes to its business processes, controls and systems in the near future and implement the changes over the remainder of 2017. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards: In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash.” The FASB issued the update to clarify how restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents should be presented in the statement of cash flows. The Company early adopted the amendments provided in ASU 2016-18 effective January 1, 2017 as reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements to provide financial statement users with more transparent disclosure about restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents. The amendments were applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. There was no impact on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 , because there was no restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents at the beginning and end of this period. The cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents balance included $6,439 and $990 of restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents are included in other current assets and other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” The FASB issued the update to change certain aspects of accounting for share-based payments to employees. The update eliminated additional paid-in-capital pools and requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the statements of operations when the awards vest or settle. The Company prospectively recognized the excess income tax effects of awards as income tax expense or benefit in the condensed statements of operations and has elected to continue to estimate the number of share-based awards expected to vest rather than electing to account for forfeitures as they occur. In addition, the Company prospectively recognized the excess tax benefits along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2017. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” The amendments require an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The Company adopted this guidance prospectively for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Inventories (Notes)

Inventories (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	Inventories In January 2017, the Company prospectively adopted the guidance per ASU 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” The Company previously measured its inventory at the lower of cost or market with cost being determined by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Based on the new guidance, the Company measures its inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value with net realizable value being the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. The following table summarizes the components of inventory: June 30, December 31, Raw materials and supplies $ 72,692 $ 65,719 Work in process 33,369 31,576 Finished goods 78,230 72,388 Total inventories, net $ 184,291 $ 169,683 The allowances for excess and obsolete inventory was $9,370 and $10,069 at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill The following table represents the changes in goodwill by segment: Energy & Chemicals Distribution & Storage BioMedical Total Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 27,873 $ 165,520 $ 24,577 $ 217,970 Foreign currency translation adjustments and other — 1,522 (104 ) 1,418 Goodwill acquired during the year 8,849 — — 8,849 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 36,722 $ 167,042 $ 24,473 $ 228,237 Accumulated goodwill impairment loss at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 $ 64,603 $ — $ 131,243 $ 195,846 Intangible Assets The following table displays the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for finite-lived intangible assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets (exclusive of goodwill) (1)(2) : June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Finite-lived intangible assets: Unpatented technology $ 8,392 $ (3,566 ) $ 8,186 $ (3,132 ) Patents and other 1,394 (444 ) 1,235 (695 ) Trademarks and trade names 5,317 (2,572 ) 4,918 (2,198 ) Customer relationships 125,372 (84,454 ) 119,320 (81,614 ) Land use rights 12,953 (1,010 ) 12,650 (860 ) Total finite-lived intangible assets $ 153,428 $ (92,046 ) $ 146,309 $ (88,499 ) Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks and trade names $ 35,724 — $ 35,633 — Total intangible assets $ 189,152 $ (92,046 ) $ 181,942 $ (88,499 ) _______________ (1) Amounts include the impact of foreign currency translation. Fully amortized amounts are written off. (2) The Company amortizes certain identifiable intangible assets primarily on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from one to 50 years . Expense for intangible assets subject to amortization was $3,075 and $3,116 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, and $6,061 and $6,244 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The Company estimates future amortization expense for its current finite-lived intangible assets as follows: For the Year Ending December 31, 2017 $ 11,700 2018 10,700 2019 10,600 2020 9,100 2021 3,000 Government Grants The Company received $276 in government grants during the first six months of 2017 . The government grants are related to property, plant, and equipment and land use rights related to expansion in China. The grants are recorded in other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and recognized into income over the useful life of the associated assets ( 10 to 50 years). Government grants at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows: June 30, December 31, Current $ 472 $ 446 Long-term 8,300 8,153 Total government grants $ 8,772 $ 8,599

Debt and Credit Arrangements

Debt and Credit Arrangements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Credit Arrangements	Debt and Credit Arrangements Summary of Outstanding Borrowings The following table represents the components of the Company’s borrowings: June 30, December 31, Convertible notes, due August 2018, effective interest rate of 7.9% $ 234,734 $ 228,115 Foreign facilities 10,572 13,208 Total debt 245,306 241,323 Unamortized debt issuance costs (770 ) (1,125 ) Total debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs 244,536 240,198 Less: current maturities (6,642 ) (6,487 ) Long-term debt $ 237,894 $ 233,711 Convertible Notes The outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 2.0% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2018 (the “Convertible Notes”) is $250,000 . The Convertible Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.0% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, and will mature on August 1, 2018. The effective interest rate at issuance was 7.9% . The Convertible Notes are senior subordinated unsecured obligations of the Company and are not guaranteed by any of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Convertible Notes are senior in right of payment to the Company’s future subordinated debt, equal in right of payment with the Company’s future senior subordinated debt, and are subordinated in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future senior indebtedness, including indebtedness under the Company’s existing credit agreement. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into privately-negotiated convertible note hedge and capped call transactions with affiliates of certain of the underwriters (the “Option Counterparties”). The convertible note hedge and capped call transactions relate to, collectively, 3,622 shares, which represents the number of shares of the Company’s common stock underlying the Convertible Notes, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the Convertible Notes. These convertible note hedge and capped call transactions are expected to reduce the potential dilution with respect to the Company’s common stock upon conversion of the Convertible Notes and/or reduce the Company’s exposure to potential cash or stock payments that may be required upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, except, in the case of the capped call transactions, to the extent that the market price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeds the cap price of the capped call transactions. The Company also entered into separate warrant transactions with the Option Counterparties initially relating to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock underlying the convertible note hedge transactions, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The warrant transactions will have a dilutive effect with respect to the Company’s common stock to the extent that the price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeds the strike price of the warrants unless the Company elects, subject to certain conditions, to settle the warrants in cash. These warrants were exercisable as of the issuance date of the Convertible Notes. The cap price of the capped call transactions and the strike price of the warrant transactions was initially $84.96 per share. Proceeds received from the issuance of the warrants totaled approximately $48,848 and were recorded as an addition to additional paid-in-capital. The net cost of the convertible note hedge and capped call transactions, taking into account the proceeds from the issuance of the warrants, was approximately $17,638 . In accordance with ASC 815, contracts are initially classified as equity if (1) the contract requires physical settlement or net-share settlement, or (2) the contract gives the entity a choice of net-cash settlement in its own shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement). The Company concluded that the settlement terms of the convertible note hedge, capped call, and warrant transactions permit net-share settlement. As such, the convertible note hedge, capped call, and warrant transactions were recorded in equity. Upon issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company bifurcated the $250,000 principal balance of the Convertible Notes into a liability component of $170,885 , which was recorded as long-term debt, and an equity component of $79,115 , which was initially recorded as additional paid-in-capital. The liability component was recognized at the present value of its associated cash flows using a 7.9% straight-debt rate which represented the Company’s interest rate for similar debt instruments at that time without a conversion feature and is being accreted to interest expense over the term of the Convertible Notes. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the carrying amount of the liability component was $234,734 (less debt issuance costs of $770 ) and $228,115 (less debt issuance costs of $1,125 ), respectively, and the unamortized debt discount of the Convertible Notes was $15,266 and $21,885 , respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , interest expense for the Convertible Notes was $4,592 and $4,339 , respectively, which included $3,342 and $3,089 of non-cash interest accretion expense related to the carrying amount of the Convertible Notes, respectively, and $1,250 of cash interest for both periods. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , interest expense for the Convertible Notes was $9,119 and $8,618 , respectively, which included $6,619 and $6,118 of non-cash interest accretion expense related to the carrying amount of the Convertible Notes, respectively, and $2,500 of 2.0% cash interest for both periods. In accordance with ASC 470-20, which requires issuers to separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion, the Company allocated debt issuance costs to the liability and equity components in proportion to their allocated value. Debt issuance costs were $7,277 , with $2,303 recorded as a reduction in additional paid-in-capital. The remaining balance of $4,974 is being amortized over the term of the Convertible Notes. For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , total expense associated with the amortization of these debt issuance costs was $178 for both periods. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , total expense associated with the amortization of these debt issuance costs was $355 for both periods. Prior to May 1, 2018, the Convertible Notes will be convertible at the option of the holders thereof only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter commencing after September 30, 2011 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the applicable conversion price (currently $69.03 ) for the Convertible Notes on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “Measurement Period”) in which, as determined following a request by a holder of Convertible Notes as provided in the bond indenture (the “Indenture”), the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes for each trading day of such Measurement Period was less than 97% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock and the applicable conversion rate for the Convertible Notes on each such trading day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events pursuant to the terms of the Indenture. On or after May 1, 2018, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of the Convertible Notes, holders of the Convertible Notes may convert their Convertible Notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, the Company will pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be converted and pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of the Company’s common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s common stock, at the Company’s election, in respect of the remainder, if any, of the Company’s conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes being converted. It is the Company’s intention to settle any excess conversion value in shares of the Company’s common stock. The conversion rate on the Convertible Notes will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events, but will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, following the occurrence of a make-whole fundamental change, the Company will, in certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate for a holder that converts its Convertible Notes in connection with such make-whole fundamental change. The Company may not redeem the Convertible Notes prior to maturity. If the Company undergoes a fundamental change, subject to certain conditions, holders may require the Company to purchase the Convertible Notes in whole or in part for cash at a fundamental change purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be purchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change purchase date. For purposes of calculating earnings per share, if the average market price of the Company’s common stock exceeds the applicable conversion price during the periods reported, shares contingently issuable under the Convertible Notes will have a dilutive effect with respect to the Company’s common stock. The Company reassesses the convertibility of the Convertible Notes and the related balance sheet classification on a quarterly basis. At the end of the second quarter of 2017, events for early conversion were not met, and thus the Convertible Notes were not convertible as of and for the fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2017 . There have been no conversions as of the date of this filing. Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility The Company has a five -year $450,000 senior secured revolving credit facility (the “SSRCF”) which matures on October 29, 2019. The SSRCF includes a $25,000 sub-limit for the issuance of swingline loans and a $100,000 sub-limit to be used for letters of credit. There is a foreign currency limit of $100,000 under the SSRCF which can be used for foreign currency denominated letters of credit and borrowings in a foreign currency, in each case in currencies agreed upon with the lenders. In addition, the facility permits borrowings up to $100,000 made by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Chart Industries Luxembourg S.à. r.l. (“Chart Luxembourg”) and Chart Asia Investment Company Limited (“Chart Asia”). The SSRCF also includes an expansion option permitting the Company to add up to an aggregate $200,000 in term loans or revolving credit commitments from its lenders. The Company recorded $2,869 in deferred debt issuance costs associated with the SSRCF which are being amortized over the five -year term of the SSRCF. For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , total expense associated with the amortization of these debt issuance costs was $143 for both periods. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , the related financing costs amortization was $287 for both periods. Revolving loans under the SSRCF bear interest, at the applicable Borrower’s election, at either LIBOR or the greatest of (a) the JPMorgan prime rate in effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 1/2 of 1%, or (c) the Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the SSRCF) for the relative interest period on such day (or if such day is not a business day, the immediately preceding business day) plus 1% (the “Adjusted Base Rate”), plus a margin that varies with the Company’s leverage ratio. In addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.25% and 0.40% of the unused revolver balance and a letter of credit participation fee equal to the daily aggregate letter of credit exposure at the rate per annum equal to the Applicable Margin for Eurocurrency Revolving Facility Borrowings (ranging from 1.5% to 2.75% , depending on the leverage ratio calculated at each fiscal quarter end). A fronting fee must be paid on each letter of credit that is issued equal to 0.125% per annum of the stated dollar amount of the letter of credit. Significant financial covenants for the SSRCF include a minimum liquidity requirement equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Notes outstanding six months prior to the maturity date of the Convertible Notes and when holders of the Convertible Notes have the option to require the Company to repurchase the Convertible Notes, a maximum leverage ratio of 3.25 and a minimum interest coverage to EBITDA ratio of 3.0. The required leverage ratio can be relaxed on up to two occasions, upon notification to the lenders, to 3.75 for up to four consecutive fiscal quarters, for acquisitions and plant expansions of $100,000 or greater. The SSRCF contains a number of other customary covenants including, but not limited to, restrictions on the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens or other encumbrances, sell assets, enter into sale and lease-back transactions, make certain payments, investments, loans, advances or guarantees, make acquisitions and engage in mergers or consolidations, and pay dividends or distributions. At June 30, 2017 , the Company was in compliance with all covenants. As of June 30, 2017 , there were no borrowings outstanding under the SSRCF. The Company had $33,528 in letters of credit and bank guarantees supported by the SSRCF, which had availability of $416,472 at June 30, 2017 . The obligations under the SSRCF are guaranteed by the Company and substantially all of its U.S. subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries and 65% of the capital stock of the Company’s material non-U.S. subsidiaries (as defined by the SSRCF) that are owned by U.S. subsidiaries. Foreign Facilities – China Chart Cryogenic Engineering Systems (Changzhou) Company Limited (“CCESC”), Chart Energy & Chemicals Wuxi Co., Ltd. (“Wuxi”), and Chart Biomedical (Chengdu) Co. Ltd. (“Chengdu”), wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, and Chart Cryogenic Distribution Equipment (Changzhou) Company Limited (“CCDEC”), a joint venture of the Company, maintain joint banking facilities (the “China Facilities”) which include a revolving facility with 50.0 million Chinese yuan (equivalent to $7,381 ) in borrowing capacity which can be utilized for either revolving loans, bonds/guarantees, or bank draft acceptances. Any borrowings made by CCESC, CCDEC, Chengdu, or Wuxi under the China Facilities are guaranteed by the Company. At June 30, 2017 , there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving facility, but CCESC and CCDEC had 2.3 million Chinese yuan (equivalent to $341 ), and 0.05 million Chinese yuan (equivalent to $7 ) in bank guarantees, respectively. CCDEC maintains an unsecured credit facility whereby CCDEC may borrow up to 30.0 million Chinese yuan (equivalent to $4,428 ) for working capital purposes. At June 30, 2017 , there was 15.0 million Chinese yuan (equivalent to $2,213 ) outstanding under this facility, bearing interest at 4.35% . CCDEC was negotiating new terms of this facility including a new maturity date as of the end of the second quarter of 2017. CCESC entered into a term loan during the second quarter of 2016. The term loan is secured by certain CCESC land use rights and allows for up to 86.6 million Chinese yuan (equivalent to $12,787 ) in borrowings. The loan has a term of eight years with semi-annual installment payments of at least 10.0 million Chinese yuan and a final maturity date of May 26, 2024. At June 30, 2017 , there was 56.6 million Chinese yuan (equivalent to $8,359 ) outstanding on this loan, bearing interest at 5.39% . Foreign Facilities – Europe Chart Ferox, a.s. (“Ferox”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, maintains a secured credit facility with capacity of up to 125.0 million Czech koruna (equivalent to $5,445 ) and two secured credit facilities with capacity of up to 5.6 million euros (equivalent to $6,366 ). All three facilities allow Ferox to request bank guarantees and letters of credit. None of these facilities allow revolving credit borrowings. Under two of the facilities, Ferox must pay letter of credit and guarantee fees equal to 0.70% per annum on the face amount of each guarantee or letter of credit, and under one facility, Ferox must pay the letter of credit and guarantee fees equal to 0.50% . Ferox’s land, buildings, and cash collateral secure the credit facilities. As of June 30, 2017 , there were bank guarantees of 158.2 million Czech koruna (equivalent to $6,892 ) supported by the Ferox credit facilities. Chart Luxembourg maintains an overdraft facility with $5,000 in borrowing capacity. There were no borrowings under the Chart Luxembourg facility as of June 30, 2017 . Letters of Credit In August 2016, Chart Energy & Chemicals, Inc. (“Chart E&C”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, deposited $990 in a bank outside of our credit facility to secure a letter of credit which expires in August 2021. In February 2017, an additional amount of $5,445 was deposited into the same bank to secure an additional letter of credit which expires in October 2017. The deposit is treated as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the condensed consolidated balance sheets ( $5,445 in other current assets and $994 in other assets at June 30, 2017 and $990 in other assets at December 31, 2016 ). Fair Value Disclosures The fair value of the Convertible Notes was approximately 99% of their par value and approximately 96% of their par value as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. The Convertible Notes are actively quoted instruments and, accordingly, the fair value of the Convertible Notes was determined using Level 1 inputs as defined in Fair Value Measurements note.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Derivative Financial Instruments The Company utilizes certain derivative financial instruments to enhance its ability to manage foreign currency risk that exists as part of ongoing business operations. Derivative instruments are entered into for periods consistent with related underlying exposures and do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. The Company does not enter into contracts for speculative purposes, nor is it a party to any leveraged derivative instrument. The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk as a result of transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of certain subsidiaries. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward purchase and sale contracts to manage the volatility associated with foreign currency purchases and certain intercompany transactions in the normal course of business. Contracts typically have maturities of less than one year. Principal currencies include the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Japanese yen, the Czech koruna, the Australian dollar, the British pound, the Canadian dollar, and the Chinese yuan. The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts do not qualify as hedges as defined by accounting guidance. Foreign currency forward contracts are measured at fair value and recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as other current assets or liabilities and reported as financial assets and liabilities in the Fair Value Measurements note. Changes in their fair value are recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income as foreign currency gains or losses. The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are not exchange traded instruments and, accordingly, the valuation is performed using Level 2 inputs as defined in the Fair Value Measurements note. Gains or losses on settled or expired contracts are recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income as foreign currency gains or losses. The changes in fair value with respect to the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts generated net gains of $317 and $50 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The changes in fair value with respect to the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts generated a net gain of $202 and a net loss of $98 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

Product Warranties (Notes)

Product Warranties (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]	Product Warranties The Company provides product warranties with varying terms and durations for the majority of its products. The Company estimates its warranty reserve by considering historical and projected warranty claims, historical and projected cost-per-claim, and knowledge of specific product issues that are outside its typical experience. The Company records warranty expense in cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Product warranty claims not expected to occur within one year are recorded in the long-term portion of the warranty reserve in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table represents changes in the Company’s consolidated warranty reserve: Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 18,271 Warranty expense 3,991 Warranty usage (7,840 ) Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 14,422

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	Business Combinations Hudson Products Acquisition On June 30, 2017, Chart Industries, Inc. (“Chart”) and Chart Sully Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chart (“Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with RCHPH Holdings, Inc. (“Hudson Products”), a privately held company based in Beasley, Texas, and R/C Hudson Holdings, L.P., solely in its capacity as the Initial Holder Representative under the Merger Agreement. The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into Hudson Products, with Hudson Products surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Chart (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition purchase price is $410,000 on a cash-free, debt-free basis and subject to a working capital adjustment. The Acquisition will be funded by Chart’s available cash on hand and borrowings under its SSRCF. The Merger Agreement provides for customary representations, warranties, covenants and agreements, including, among others, that each of the parties to the Merger Agreement will use commercially reasonable efforts to complete the Acquisition, that Hudson Products will conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice during the period between the execution of the Merger Agreement and consummation of the Acquisition, and that Hudson Products will not engage in certain kinds of transactions during such period. The Merger Agreement also contains customary termination provisions, including a provision that the Merger Agreement may be terminated by either Chart or Hudson Products if the Acquisition has not been completed by March 31, 2018; provided, however, that such right to terminate the Merger Agreement is not available to any party whose breach of any provision of the Merger Agreement results in the failure of the Acquisition to be completed. The completion of the Acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things, the expiration or termination of waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976. The Acquisition has been approved by the shareholders of Hudson Products pursuant to a written consent delivered to Hudson Products and Chart. The Acquisition is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2017 and will be included in the Company’s Energy & Chemicals (“E&C”) segment. Other than with respect to the Acquisition as described herein, there are no material relationships between Chart or its affiliates and Hudson Products. For further details regarding the Acquisition, see the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 30, 2017. Hetsco, Inc. Acquisition On January 13, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the equity interests in Hetsco, Inc. from Global Power Equipment Group, Inc. for an estimated purchase price of $23,162 , which was paid upon closing. The purchase price allocation reported at March 31, 2017 was preliminary and was based on provisional fair values. During the second quarter, the Company received revised third-party valuations, performed other analyses and recorded $380 in accounts receivable for post-closing adjustments, which resulted in an adjusted net purchase price of $22,782 . The post-closing adjustments and revised fair values resulted in the following adjustments to the net assets acquired, as previously reported at March 31, 2017: June 30, 2017 Adjustments As Previously Reported March 31, 2017 Goodwill $ 8,849 $ (1,271 ) $ 10,120 Identifiable intangible assets 9,240 840 8,400 Other net assets 4,693 51 4,642 Net assets acquired $ 22,782 $ (380 ) $ 23,162 The acquisition was accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. Further analyses and post-close adjustments may result in additional adjustments to the value of net assets acquired. Hetsco, Inc. is headquartered in Franklin, Indiana and provides emergency, specialty welding and construction services to natural gas processing, petrochemical, and air gas separation industries. Hetsco’s results are included in the Company’s E&C segment from the date of acquisition. Contingent Consideration The estimated fair value of contingent consideration relating to the 2015 Distribution & Storage (“D&S”) Thermax acquisition was $1,800 at the date of acquisition and was valued according to a discounted cash flow approach, which includes assumptions regarding the probability of achieving certain earnings targets and a discount rate applied to the potential payments. Potential payments may be paid between July 1, 2017 and July 1, 2019 based on the attainment of certain earnings targets. The potential payments related to Thermax contingent consideration are between $0 and $11,288 . Valuations are performed using Level 3 inputs as defined in the Fair Value Measurements note and are evaluated on a quarterly basis based on forecasted sales and earnings targets. Contingent consideration liabilities are classified as other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value of contingent consideration, including accretion, are recorded as selling, general, and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The following table represents the changes in contingent consideration liabilities: Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 1,923 Decrease in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities (1,622 ) Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 301 For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , the fair value of contingent consideration decreased by $1,623 and $1,622, respectively. The decrease during the three months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily driven by economic circumstances that significantly reduced the likelihood of achieving certain earnings targets for the duration of the remaining potential payout period. For both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2016 , the fair value of contingent consideration increased by $47.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The Company measures its financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis using a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows: Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets. Level 2 — Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 — Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and presented in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: June 30, 2017 Total Level 2 Level 3 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 163 $ 163 $ — Total financial assets $ 163 $ 163 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts $ 15 $ 15 $ — Contingent consideration liabilities 301 — 301 Total financial liabilities $ 316 $ 15 $ 301 December 31, 2016 Total Level 2 Level 3 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 39 $ 39 $ — Total financial assets $ 39 $ 39 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts $ 92 $ 92 $ — Contingent consideration liabilities 1,923 — 1,923 Total financial liabilities $ 2,015 $ 92 $ 1,923 Refer to the Derivative Financial Instruments note for further information regarding derivative financial instruments and the Business Combinations note for further information regarding contingent consideration liabilities.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Text Block]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following tables represent changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component: Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balance at March 31, 2017 $ (22,227 ) $ (10,309 ) $ (32,536 ) Other comprehensive income 11,443 — 11,443 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $109 (1) — 201 201 Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of taxes 11,443 201 11,644 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ (10,784 ) $ (10,108 ) $ (20,892 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balance at March 31, 2016 $ (6,283 ) $ (12,141 ) $ (18,424 ) Other comprehensive loss (6,223 ) — (6,223 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $135 (1) — 249 249 Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes (6,223 ) 249 (5,974 ) Balance at June 30, 2016 $ (12,506 ) $ (11,892 ) $ (24,398 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (24,701 ) $ (10,511 ) $ (35,212 ) Other comprehensive income 13,917 — 13,917 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $217 (2) — 403 403 Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of taxes 13,917 403 14,320 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ (10,784 ) $ (10,108 ) $ (20,892 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (12,513 ) $ (12,391 ) $ (24,904 ) Other comprehensive income 7 — 7 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $269 (2) — 499 499 Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of taxes 7 499 506 Balance at June 30, 2016 $ (12,506 ) $ (11,892 ) $ (24,398 ) _______________ (1) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss were expensed and included in cost of sales ( $122 and $151 ) and selling, general, and administrative expenses ( $188 and $233 ) for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The components in accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic pension expense as reported in the Employee Benefit Plans note. (2) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss were expensed and included in cost of sales ( $244 and $302 ) and selling, general, and administrative expenses ( $376 and $466 ) for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The components in accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic pension expense as reported in the Employee Benefit Plans note.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Equity	lowing table presents calculations of net income (loss) per share of common stock: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net income (loss) attributable to Chart Industries, Inc. $ 2,783 $ 21,153 $ (129 ) $ 16,502 Net income (loss) attributable to Chart Industries, Inc. per common share: Basic $ 0.09 $ 0.69 $ — $ 0.54 Diluted (1) $ 0.09 $ 0.68 $ — $ 0.53 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic 30,727 30,582 30,711 30,575 Incremental shares issuable upon assumed conversion and exercise of share-based awards (1) 553 357 — 329 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — diluted 31,280 30,939 30,711 30,904 (1) Zero incremental shares from share-based awards are included in the computation of diluted net loss per share for periods in which a net loss occurs because to do so would be anti-dilutive. Diluted earnings per share does not reflect the following potential common shares as the effect would be anti-dilutive: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Share-based awards 695 525 1,737 763 Warrants 3,368 3,368 3,368 3,368 Total anti-dilutive securities 4,063 3,893 5,105 4,131

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company recorded income tax expense of $2,203 and $10,977 in the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The Company recorded income tax expense of $439 and $11,065 in the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The effective income tax rate of 39.8% and 53.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to losses incurred by certain of the Company’s Chinese operations for which no benefit was recorded, partially offset by foreign exchange losses realized upon the receipt of previously taxed income, and the effect of income earned by certain of the Company’s international entities operating in lower taxed jurisdictions. The effective income tax rate of 35.9% and 42.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to losses incurred by certain Company’s Chinese operations for which no benefit was recorded. As of both June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company has a liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits of $788 . This amount includes $579 of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2017 , which, if ultimately recognized, would reduce the Company’s annual effective income tax rate. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The Company accrued approximately $98 and $86 for the payment of interest and penalties as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	Employee Benefit Plans The Company has a frozen defined benefit pension plan that covers certain U.S. hourly and salaried employees. The defined benefit plan provides benefits based primarily on the participants’ years of service and compensation. The components of net periodic pension expense are as follows : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest cost $ 542 $ 571 $ 1,084 $ 1,142 Expected return on plan assets (698 ) (697 ) (1,396 ) (1,394 ) Amortization of net loss 310 384 620 768 Total net periodic pension expense $ 154 $ 258 $ 308 $ 516 The Company’s funding policy is to contribute at least the minimum funding amounts required by law. Based upon current actuarial estimates, the Company does not expect to contribute to its defined benefit pension plan until 2018.

Share-based Compensation (Notes

Share-based Compensation (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Share-based Compensation During the six months ended June 30, 2017 , the Company granted 324 stock options, 143 restricted stock units, 7 shares of restricted stock, and 22 performance units. In addition, non-employee directors received 9 stock awards with a fair value of $317 . During the six months ended June 30, 2017 , participants in the Company’s stock option plans exercised options to purchase 34 shares of the Company’s common stock, while 68 stock options were forfeited and 8 stock options expired. Stock options generally vest ratably over a four-year vesting period. Restricted stock and restricted stock units generally vest ratably over a three-year period. Performance units generally vest at the end of a three-year performance period based on the achievement of certain performance conditions. During the six months ended June 30, 2017 , 121 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested while 20 restricted stock units were forfeited. Also, during the six months ended June 30, 2017 , 22 performance units vested while 8 performance units were forfeited. Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2017 , 6 leveraged restricted share units vested. Share-based compensation expense was $1,712 and $1,651 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Share-based compensation expense was $7,986 and $7,188 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Share-based compensation expense is included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. As of June 30, 2017 , total share-based compensation of $8,651 is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of approximately 2.4 years . On May 25, 2017, the Company held its annual meeting of stockholders. At the annual meeting, the Company’s stockholders approved the Chart Industries, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan (the “2017 Omnibus Equity Plan”). As described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting, the Company’s directors, officers and employees (including its principal executive officer, principal financial officer and other “named executive officers”) are eligible to be granted awards under the 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan.

Restructuring Activities (Notes

Restructuring Activities (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Restructuring Activities Due to economic conditions the Company has implemented a number of cost reduction or avoidance actions, including headcount reductions and facility closures and relocations relating to the consolidation of certain of our facilities in China, Buffalo BioMedical respiratory consolidation, and relocation of the corporate headquarters. The Buffalo Biomedical respiratory facility consolidation into Canton, Georgia, was completed during the first quarter of 2017. The E&C Wuxi, China facility consolidation was completed during the second quarter of 2017, and the D&S China facility consolidation is expected to be completed by the end of 2017. Our corporate headquarters move from Cleveland, Ohio to Canton, Georgia is substantially complete. The remainder of the corporate headquarters transition is expected to be finalized in the third quarter of 2017, and the Company’s Cleveland headquarters lease commitment ends December 2017. The following table is a summary of the severance and other restructuring costs, which included employee-related costs, facility rent and exit costs, relocation, recruiting, travel and other, for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Severance: Cost of sales $ 31 $ 981 $ 679 $ 3,342 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 1,155 1,008 1,847 2,339 Total severance costs $ 1,186 $ 1,989 $ 2,526 $ 5,681 Other restructuring: Cost of sales $ 1,968 $ — $ 3,794 $ — Selling, general, and administrative expenses 1,888 35 3,348 317 Total other restructuring costs $ 3,856 $ 35 $ 7,142 $ 317 Total restructuring costs $ 5,042 $ 2,024 $ 9,668 $ 5,998 The Company is closely monitoring its end markets and order rates and will continue to take appropriate and timely actions as necessary. The Company currently expects additional restructuring costs in the remaining six months of 2017 to be approximately $2,900 ( $200 - E&C, $1,300 - D&S, $400 - BioMedical, and $1,000 - Corporate), but further actions may be required based on future business conditions. The following tables summarize the Company’s restructuring activities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 : Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Energy & Chemicals Distribution & Storage BioMedical Corporate Total Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ — $ 2,265 $ 1,439 $ 2,931 $ 6,635 Restructuring costs 1,657 300 1,407 1,678 5,042 Cash payments (1,657 ) (700 ) (1,999 ) (3,116 ) (7,472 ) Balance as of June 30, 2017 $ — $ 1,865 $ 847 $ 1,493 $ 4,205 Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 Energy & Chemicals Distribution & Storage BioMedical Corporate Total Balance as of March 31, 2016 $ 544 $ 5,254 $ 474 $ 1,075 $ 7,347 Restructuring costs 369 1,618 37 — 2,024 Cash payments (369 ) (2,076 ) (143 ) (799 ) (3,387 ) Balance as of June 30, 2016 $ 544 $ 4,796 $ 368 $ 276 $ 5,984 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Energy & Chemicals Distribution & Storage BioMedical Corporate Total Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 127 $ 2,864 $ 1,308 $ 3,025 $ 7,324 Restructuring costs 2,083 437 4,011 3,137 9,668 Cash payments (2,210 ) (1,436 ) (4,472 ) (4,669 ) (12,787 ) Balance as of June 30, 2017 $ — $ 1,865 $ 847 $ 1,493 $ 4,205 Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 Energy & Chemicals Distribution & Storage BioMedical Corporate Total Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 1,106 $ 3,446 $ 430 $ 850 $ 5,832 Restructuring costs 662 3,811 521 1,004 5,998 Cash payments (1,224 ) (2,461 ) (583 ) (1,578 ) (5,846 ) Balance as of June 30, 2016 $ 544 $ 4,796 $ 368 $ 276 $ 5,984

Reportable Segments

Reportable Segments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reportable Segments	Reportable Segments The structure of the Company’s internal organization is divided into the following reportable segments, which are also the Company’s operating segments: E&C, D&S, and BioMedical. Corporate includes operating expenses for executive management, accounting, tax, treasury, human resources, information technology, legal, internal audit, and risk management. The following table represents information for the Company’s reportable segments and its corporate function: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Sales Energy & Chemicals $ 40,018 $ 61,195 $ 79,885 $ 99,154 Distribution & Storage 137,518 129,600 250,776 237,097 BioMedical 60,677 56,300 111,647 104,601 Consolidated $ 238,213 $ 247,095 $ 442,308 $ 440,852 Operating Income (Loss) Energy & Chemicals $ (2,568 ) $ 22,124 $ (2,749 ) $ 19,926 Distribution & Storage 16,577 13,005 28,170 22,835 BioMedical 9,848 10,552 14,848 17,204 Corporate (13,922 ) (10,742 ) (30,087 ) (24,989 ) Consolidated $ 9,935 $ 34,939 $ 10,182 $ 34,976

Basis of Preparation (Policies)

Basis of Preparation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations : Chart Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (herein referred to as the “Company,” “Chart,” or “we”), is a leading diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment for the industrial gas, energy, and biomedical industries. Chart’s equipment and engineered systems are primarily used for low-temperature and cryogenic applications utilizing our expertise in cryogenic systems and equipment which operate at low temperatures sometimes approaching absolute zero (0 Kelvin; -273° Centigrade; -459° Fahrenheit). The Company has domestic operations located across the United States, including principal executive offices located in Ohio, and an international presence in Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation: The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. These estimates may also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all investments with an initial maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. See the Debt and Credit Arrangements note for additional information about restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, which is included in other current assets and other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	Recently Issued Accounting Standards: In May 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting.” The FASB issued the guidance to provide clarity as to when modification accounting should be applied when there is a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award in order to prevent diversity in practice. The ASU requires modification accounting to be applied unless all of the following conditions exist: (1) the fair value (or calculated value or intrinsic value, if such measurement is used) of the modified award is the same as the fair value (or calculated value or intrinsic value, if such measurement is used) of the original award before the original award is modified; if the modification does not affect any of the inputs to the valuation, the entity is not required to estimate the value immediately before and after the modification; (2) the vesting conditions of the modified award are the same as the vesting conditions of the original award before it was modified; and (3) the classification of the modified award as an equity instrument or a liability instrument is the same as the classification of the original award before it was modified. The guidance will be applied prospectively for annual periods and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the effect that the ASU will have on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and disclosures. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, “Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.” The new guidance requires companies with sponsored defined benefit pension and/or other postretirement benefit plans to present the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in the same income statement line item as other compensation costs. The other components of net periodic benefit cost will be presented separately and not included in operating income. In addition, only service costs are eligible to be capitalized as an asset. The standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those years, and the guidance will generally be applied retrospectively, whereas the capitalization of the service cost component will be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted with all of the amendments adopted in the same period. If an entity early adopts the guidance in an interim period, any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The Company is currently assessing the effect that the ASU will have on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” The new guidance eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (Step 2 of the current guidance’s goodwill impairment test) to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (i.e., measure the charge based on current guidance’s Step 1). The guidance will be applied prospectively for annual and interim impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for annual and interim goodwill impairment testing dates after January 1, 2017. The adoption of this ASU would not materially impact the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements unless Step 1 of the annual goodwill impairment test fails. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” The FASB issued the update to clarify how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The new guidance also clarifies how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. The standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those years, and the guidance will generally be applied retroactively. Early adoption is permitted with all of the amendments adopted in the same period. If an entity early adopts the guidance in an interim period, any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The Company is currently assessing the effect that the ASU will have on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” The FASB issued the update to require the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet of lessees. The standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within such fiscal years. The ASU requires a modified retrospective transition method with the option to elect a package of practical expedients. Early adoption is permitted. The Company expects adoption to increase the assets and liabilities recorded on its condensed consolidated balance sheet and increase the level of disclosures related to leases. The Company also expects that adoption of the new standard will require changes to its internal controls to support recognition and disclosure requirements under the new standard. The Company is currently assessing the effect that the ASU will have on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” and subsequently issued additional guidance that modified ASU 2014-09. ASU 2014-09 and the subsequent modifications are identified as “Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606.” ASC 606 replaces existing revenue recognition rules with a comprehensive revenue measurement and recognition standard and provides for expanded disclosure requirements. The update requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 applies to all contracts with customers except those that are within the scope of other topics in the FASB ASC. ASC 606 becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company plans to adopt ASC 606 as of January 1, 2018 and has developed an implementation plan to adopt ASC 606 using the modified retrospective approach through a cumulative adjustment to equity. As part of the implementation plan, the Company has identified its revenue streams and is in the process of performing contract reviews to assess the impact of ASC 606 on its results of operations. The Company expects to complete the contract reviews in the near future. While the Company continues to assess all impacts of the accounting change, the Company currently believes that the most significant impact will relate to the timing of revenue recognition. In addition, the Company is in the process of identifying appropriate changes to its accounting policies, information technology systems, business processes, and related internal controls to support recognition and disclosure requirements under the new standard. The Company expects to design any necessary changes to its business processes, controls and systems in the near future and implement the changes over the remainder of 2017.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards: In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash.” The FASB issued the update to clarify how restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents should be presented in the statement of cash flows. The Company early adopted the amendments provided in ASU 2016-18 effective January 1, 2017 as reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements to provide financial statement users with more transparent disclosure about restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents. The amendments were applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. There was no impact on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 , because there was no restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents at the beginning and end of this period. The cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents balance included $6,439 and $990 of restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents are included in other current assets and other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” The FASB issued the update to change certain aspects of accounting for share-based payments to employees. The update eliminated additional paid-in-capital pools and requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the statements of operations when the awards vest or settle. The Company prospectively recognized the excess income tax effects of awards as income tax expense or benefit in the condensed statements of operations and has elected to continue to estimate the number of share-based awards expected to vest rather than electing to account for forfeitures as they occur. In addition, the Company prospectively recognized the excess tax benefits along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2017. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” The amendments require an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The Company adopted this guidance prospectively for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Product Warranties (Policies)

Product Warranties (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The Company provides product warranties with varying terms and durations for the majority of its products. The Company estimates its warranty reserve by considering historical and projected warranty claims, historical and projected cost-per-claim, and knowledge of specific product issues that are outside its typical experience. The Company records warranty expense in cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Product warranty claims not expected to occur within one year are recorded in the long-term portion of the warranty reserve in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the components of inventory: June 30, December 31, Raw materials and supplies $ 72,692 $ 65,719 Work in process 33,369 31,576 Finished goods 78,230 72,388 Total inventories, net $ 184,291 $ 169,683

Goodwill and Intangible Asset25

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	The following table represents the changes in goodwill by segment: Energy & Chemicals Distribution & Storage BioMedical Total Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 27,873 $ 165,520 $ 24,577 $ 217,970 Foreign currency translation adjustments and other — 1,522 (104 ) 1,418 Goodwill acquired during the year 8,849 — — 8,849 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 36,722 $ 167,042 $ 24,473 $ 228,237 Accumulated goodwill impairment loss at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 $ 64,603 $ — $ 131,243 $ 195,846
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	The following table displays the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for finite-lived intangible assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets (exclusive of goodwill) (1)(2) : June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Finite-lived intangible assets: Unpatented technology $ 8,392 $ (3,566 ) $ 8,186 $ (3,132 ) Patents and other 1,394 (444 ) 1,235 (695 ) Trademarks and trade names 5,317 (2,572 ) 4,918 (2,198 ) Customer relationships 125,372 (84,454 ) 119,320 (81,614 ) Land use rights 12,953 (1,010 ) 12,650 (860 ) Total finite-lived intangible assets $ 153,428 $ (92,046 ) $ 146,309 $ (88,499 ) Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks and trade names $ 35,724 — $ 35,633 — Total intangible assets $ 189,152 $ (92,046 ) $ 181,942 $ (88,499 )
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	The Company estimates future amortization expense for its current finite-lived intangible assets as follows: For the Year Ending December 31, 2017 $ 11,700 2018 10,700 2019 10,600 2020 9,100 2021 3,000
Schedule of Government Grants [Table Text Block]	Government grants at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows: June 30, December 31, Current $ 472 $ 446 Long-term 8,300 8,153 Total government grants $ 8,772 $ 8,599

Debt and Credit Arrangements (T

Debt and Credit Arrangements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	The following table represents the components of the Company’s borrowings: June 30, December 31, Convertible notes, due August 2018, effective interest rate of 7.9% $ 234,734 $ 228,115 Foreign facilities 10,572 13,208 Total debt 245,306 241,323 Unamortized debt issuance costs (770 ) (1,125 ) Total debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs 244,536 240,198 Less: current maturities (6,642 ) (6,487 ) Long-term debt $ 237,894 $ 233,711

Product Warranties (Tables)

Product Warranties (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	The following table represents changes in the Company’s consolidated warranty reserve: Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 18,271 Warranty expense 3,991 Warranty usage (7,840 ) Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 14,422

Business Combinations (Tables)

Business Combinations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	June 30, 2017 Adjustments As Previously Reported March 31, 2017 Goodwill $ 8,849 $ (1,271 ) $ 10,120 Identifiable intangible assets 9,240 840 8,400 Other net assets 4,693 51 4,642 Net assets acquired $ 22,782 $ (380 ) $ 23,162
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]	The following table represents the changes in contingent consideration liabilities: Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 1,923 Decrease in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities (1,622 ) Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 301

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and presented in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: June 30, 2017 Total Level 2 Level 3 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 163 $ 163 $ — Total financial assets $ 163 $ 163 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts $ 15 $ 15 $ — Contingent consideration liabilities 301 — 301 Total financial liabilities $ 316 $ 15 $ 301 December 31, 2016 Total Level 2 Level 3 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 39 $ 39 $ — Total financial assets $ 39 $ 39 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts $ 92 $ 92 $ — Contingent consideration liabilities 1,923 — 1,923 Total financial liabilities $ 2,015 $ 92 $ 1,923

Accumulated Other Comprehensi30

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The following tables represent changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component: Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balance at March 31, 2017 $ (22,227 ) $ (10,309 ) $ (32,536 ) Other comprehensive income 11,443 — 11,443 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $109 (1) — 201 201 Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of taxes 11,443 201 11,644 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ (10,784 ) $ (10,108 ) $ (20,892 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balance at March 31, 2016 $ (6,283 ) $ (12,141 ) $ (18,424 ) Other comprehensive loss (6,223 ) — (6,223 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $135 (1) — 249 249 Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes (6,223 ) 249 (5,974 ) Balance at June 30, 2016 $ (12,506 ) $ (11,892 ) $ (24,398 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (24,701 ) $ (10,511 ) $ (35,212 ) Other comprehensive income 13,917 — 13,917 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $217 (2) — 403 403 Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of taxes 13,917 403 14,320 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ (10,784 ) $ (10,108 ) $ (20,892 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes Accumulated other comprehensive loss Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (12,513 ) $ (12,391 ) $ (24,904 ) Other comprehensive income 7 — 7 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $269 (2) — 499 499 Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of taxes 7 499 506 Balance at June 30, 2016 $ (12,506 ) $ (11,892 ) $ (24,398 )

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table presents calculations of net income (loss) per share of common stock: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net income (loss) attributable to Chart Industries, Inc. $ 2,783 $ 21,153 $ (129 ) $ 16,502 Net income (loss) attributable to Chart Industries, Inc. per common share: Basic $ 0.09 $ 0.69 $ — $ 0.54 Diluted (1) $ 0.09 $ 0.68 $ — $ 0.53 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic 30,727 30,582 30,711 30,575 Incremental shares issuable upon assumed conversion and exercise of share-based awards (1) 553 357 — 329 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — diluted 31,280 30,939 30,711 30,904
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Diluted earnings per share does not reflect the following potential common shares as the effect would be anti-dilutive: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Share-based awards 695 525 1,737 763 Warrants 3,368 3,368 3,368 3,368 Total anti-dilutive securities 4,063 3,893 5,105 4,131

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	The components of net periodic pension expense are as follows : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Interest cost $ 542 $ 571 $ 1,084 $ 1,142 Expected return on plan assets (698 ) (697 ) (1,396 ) (1,394 ) Amortization of net loss 310 384 620 768 Total net periodic pension expense $ 154 $ 258 $ 308 $ 516

Restructuring Activities (Table

Restructuring Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	The following table is a summary of the severance and other restructuring costs, which included employee-related costs, facility rent and exit costs, relocation, recruiting, travel and other, for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Severance: Cost of sales $ 31 $ 981 $ 679 $ 3,342 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 1,155 1,008 1,847 2,339 Total severance costs $ 1,186 $ 1,989 $ 2,526 $ 5,681 Other restructuring: Cost of sales $ 1,968 $ — $ 3,794 $ — Selling, general, and administrative expenses 1,888 35 3,348 317 Total other restructuring costs $ 3,856 $ 35 $ 7,142 $ 317 Total restructuring costs $ 5,042 $ 2,024 $ 9,668 $ 5,998
Schedule of Restructuring Accrual by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	The following tables summarize the Company’s restructuring activities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 : Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Energy & Chemicals Distribution & Storage BioMedical Corporate Total Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ — $ 2,265 $ 1,439 $ 2,931 $ 6,635 Restructuring costs 1,657 300 1,407 1,678 5,042 Cash payments (1,657 ) (700 ) (1,999 ) (3,116 ) (7,472 ) Balance as of June 30, 2017 $ — $ 1,865 $ 847 $ 1,493 $ 4,205 Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 Energy & Chemicals Distribution & Storage BioMedical Corporate Total Balance as of March 31, 2016 $ 544 $ 5,254 $ 474 $ 1,075 $ 7,347 Restructuring costs 369 1,618 37 — 2,024 Cash payments (369 ) (2,076 ) (143 ) (799 ) (3,387 ) Balance as of June 30, 2016 $ 544 $ 4,796 $ 368 $ 276 $ 5,984 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Energy & Chemicals Distribution & Storage BioMedical Corporate Total Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 127 $ 2,864 $ 1,308 $ 3,025 $ 7,324 Restructuring costs 2,083 437 4,011 3,137 9,668 Cash payments (2,210 ) (1,436 ) (4,472 ) (4,669 ) (12,787 ) Balance as of June 30, 2017 $ — $ 1,865 $ 847 $ 1,493 $ 4,205 Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 Energy & Chemicals Distribution & Storage BioMedical Corporate Total Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 1,106 $ 3,446 $ 430 $ 850 $ 5,832 Restructuring costs 662 3,811 521 1,004 5,998 Cash payments (1,224 ) (2,461 ) (583 ) (1,578 ) (5,846 ) Balance as of June 30, 2016 $ 544 $ 4,796 $ 368 $ 276 $ 5,984

Reportable Segments (Tables)

Reportable Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The following table represents information for the Company’s reportable segments and its corporate function: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Sales Energy & Chemicals $ 40,018 $ 61,195 $ 79,885 $ 99,154 Distribution & Storage 137,518 129,600 250,776 237,097 BioMedical 60,677 56,300 111,647 104,601 Consolidated $ 238,213 $ 247,095 $ 442,308 $ 440,852 Operating Income (Loss) Energy & Chemicals $ (2,568 ) $ 22,124 $ (2,749 ) $ 19,926 Distribution & Storage 16,577 13,005 28,170 22,835 BioMedical 9,848 10,552 14,848 17,204 Corporate (13,922 ) (10,742 ) (30,087 ) (24,989 ) Consolidated $ 9,935 $ 34,939 $ 10,182 $ 34,976

Basis of Preparation (Details)

Basis of Preparation (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 6,439,000		$ 0	$ 0
Other Assets [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 994,000	$ 990,000

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials and supplies	$ 72,692	$ 65,719
Work in process	33,369	31,576
Finished goods	78,230	72,388
Inventories, net	184,291	169,683
Inventory Valuation Reserves	$ 9,370	$ 10,069

Goodwill and Intangible Asset37

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, Goodwill	$ 217,970
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments	1,418
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	8,849
Ending Balance, Goodwill	228,237
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	195,846	$ 195,846
Energy & Chemicals [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, Goodwill	27,873
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments	0
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	8,849
Ending Balance, Goodwill	36,722
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	64,603	64,603
Distribution & Storage [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, Goodwill	165,520
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments	1,522
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0
Ending Balance, Goodwill	167,042
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	0	0
BioMedical [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, Goodwill	24,577
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments	104
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0
Ending Balance, Goodwill	24,473
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	$ 131,243	$ 131,243

Goodwill and Intangible Asset38

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	[1],[2]	$ 153,428		$ 153,428		$ 146,309
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	[1],[2]	(92,046)		(92,046)		(88,499)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)		189,152		189,152		181,942
Amortization expense		3,075	$ 3,116	6,061	$ 6,244
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year		11,700		11,700
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months		10,700		10,700
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two		10,600		10,600
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three		9,100		9,100
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four		3,000		3,000
Trademarks and trade names
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)		35,724		35,724		35,633
Unpatented technology
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross		8,392		8,392		8,186
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization		(3,566)		(3,566)		(3,132)
Patents and other
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross		1,394		1,394		1,235
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization		(444)		(444)		(695)
Trademarks and trade names
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross		5,317		5,317		4,918
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization		(2,572)		(2,572)		(2,198)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross		125,372		125,372		119,320
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization		(84,454)		(84,454)		(81,614)
Land use rights
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross		12,953		12,953		12,650
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization		$ (1,010)		$ (1,010)		$ (860)
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		1 year
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		50 years
[1]	Amounts include the impact of foreign currency translation. Fully amortized amounts are written off.
[2]	The Company amortizes certain identifiable intangible assets primarily on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from one to 50 years.

Goodwill and Intangible Asset39

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Government Grants (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Government grants during period		$ 276	$ 612
Government Grants	$ 8,772	8,772		$ 8,599
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	50 years
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Government Grants	$ 472	472		446
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Government Grants	$ 8,300	$ 8,300		$ 8,153
Government grants [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Government grants [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	50 years

Debt and Credit Arrangements Su

Debt and Credit Arrangements Summary of Outstanding Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 234,734	$ 228,115
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	6,642	6,487
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	245,306	241,323
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount, Net of Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs	244,536	240,198
Current Maturities Of Long Term Debt Including Short Term Debt	6,642	6,487
Long-term debt	237,894	233,711
Foreign Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	10,572	13,208
Convertible Debt [Member] | Convertible Notes, Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$ 770	$ 1,125

Debt and Credit Arrangements Co

Debt and Credit Arrangements Convertible Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest accretion of convertible notes discount			$ 6,619,000	$ 6,118,000
Financing costs amortization	$ 321,000	$ 321,000	642,000	642,000
Convertible Notes, Due 2018 [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 250,000,000		$ 250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.00%		2.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Effective Interest Rate	7.90%		7.90%
Number Of Shares Of Convertible Debt Hedged And Capped Call	3,622		3,622
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights	$ 84.96		$ 84.96
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants			$ 48,848,000
Net Cost Of Convertible Note Hedge And All Capped Transactions			17,638,000
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent	$ 234,734,000		234,734,000		$ 228,115,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	770,000		770,000		1,125,000
Unamortized discount	15,266,000		15,266,000		$ 21,885,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Interest Expense	4,592,000	4,339,000	9,119,000	8,618,000
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization	1,250,000	1,250,000	2,500,000	2,500,000
Interest accretion of convertible notes discount	3,342,000	3,089,000	6,619,000	6,118,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross	7,277,000		7,277,000
Financing costs amortization	$ 178,000	$ 178,000	$ 355,000	$ 355,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days			20 days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days			30
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger			130.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price	$ 69.03		$ 69.03
Maximum Days After Any Five Trading Day Period In Which Trading Price Was Less Than 97 Percent Of Last Reported Sale Price of Common Stock Times Conversion Rate			5 days
Convertible Notes Principal Amount Denominator For Trading Price	$ 1,000		$ 1,000
Maximum Allowable Percentage Of The Product Of Last Reported Sale Price of Common Stock And Conversion Rate For Convertible Notes Payable	97.00%		97.00%
Percent Of The Principal Amount Of The Convertible Notes Plus Accrued Interest To Be Purchased By The Company Subject Company Undergoing A Fundamental Change	100.00%		100.00%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure, Narrative			The fair value of the Convertible Notes was approximately 99% of their par value and approximately 96% of their par value as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
Liability Component [Member] | Convertible Notes, Due 2018 [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 170,885,000		$ 170,885,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross	4,974,000		4,974,000
Equity Component [Member] | Convertible Notes, Due 2018 [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	79,115,000		79,115,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross	$ 2,303,000		$ 2,303,000

Debt and Credit Arrangements S

Debt and Credit Arrangements Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Financing costs amortization	$ 321	$ 321	$ 642	$ 642
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	6,642		$ 6,642		$ 6,487
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term			5 years
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	450,000		$ 450,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	2,869		2,869
Financing costs amortization	$ 143	$ 143	$ 287	$ 287
Fronting Fee Percentage Charged For Issuance Of Letters Of Credit	0.125%		0.125%
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description			Revolving loans under the SSRCF bear interest, at the applicable Borrower’s election, at either LIBOR or the greatest of (a) the JPMorgan prime rate in effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 1/2 of 1% or (c) the Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the SSRCF) for the relative interest period on such day (or if such day is not a business day, the immediately preceding business day) plus 1% (the “Adjusted Base Rate”), plus a margin that varies with the Company’s leverage ratio.
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms			Significant financial covenants for the SSRCF include a minimum liquidity requirement equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Notes outstanding six months prior to the maturity date of the Convertible Notes and when holders of the Convertible Notes have the option to require the Company to repurchase the Convertible Notes, a maximum leverage ratio of 3.25 and a minimum interest coverage to EBITDA ratio of 3.0. The required leverage ratio can be relaxed on up to two occasions, upon notification to the lenders, to 3.75 for up to four consecutive fiscal quarters, for acquisitions and plant expansions of $100,000 or greater. The SSRCF contains a number of other customary covenants,including, but not limited to, restrictions on the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens or other encumbrances, sell assets, enter into sale and lease-back transactions, make certain payments, investments, loans, advances or guarantees, make acquisitions and engage in mergers or consolidations and pay dividends or distributions.
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance			At June 30, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 33,528		$ 33,528
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 416,472		$ 416,472
Maximum Percentage Of Capital Stock Guaranteed By Company's Material Non-U.S. Subsidiaries For Obligations Under The Senior Credit Facility	65.00%		65.00%
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Sub-limit - Swingline [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 25,000		$ 25,000
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Sub-limit - Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	100,000		100,000
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Sub-limit - Foreign Currency [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	100,000		100,000
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Sub-limit - Foreign Borrower [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	100,000		100,000
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility - Expansion Option [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 200,000		$ 200,000
Minimum [Member] | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage			0.25%
Line of Credit Facility, Participation Fee Percentage			1.50%
Maximum [Member] | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage			0.40%
Line of Credit Facility, Participation Fee Percentage			2.75%

Debt and Credit Arrangements Fo

Debt and Credit Arrangements Foreign Facilities (Details) CZK in Thousands, $ in Thousands, € in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017CNY (¥)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017CZK	Jun. 30, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Short-term Debt		$ 6,642			$ 6,487
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | China Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	¥ 50,000,000	7,381
Short-term Debt	0	0
Unsecured Debt [Member] | CCDEC Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	30,000,000	4,428
Short-term Debt	¥ 15,000,000	$ 2,213
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.35%	4.35%	4.35%	4.35%
Long-term Debt [Member] | CCESC Facility Maturing May 26, 2024 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	¥ 86,624,000	$ 12,787
Long-term Debt	¥ 56,624,000	$ 8,359
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	5.39%	5.39%	5.39%	5.39%
Required Semi-Annual Installment Payments | ¥	¥ 10,000,000
Debt Instrument, Term	8 years
Secured Debt [Member] | Ferox Secured Facility A (1 Facility) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 5,445	CZK 125,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Ferox Secured Facility A (1 Facility) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letter Of Credit And Guarantee Fees Percentage Of Face Amount For Maturities Up To One Year	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%
Secured Debt [Member] | Ferox Secured Facility B (2 Facilities) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 6,366		€ 5.6
Secured Debt [Member] | Ferox Secured Facility B (2 Facilities) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letter Of Credit And Guarantee Fees Percentage Of Face Amount For Maturities Up To One Year	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%
Secured Debt [Member] | Ferox Secured Facilities A and B [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Short-term Debt		$ 0	CZK 0
Bank Guarantees Supported By Credit Facilities		6,892	CZK 158,200
Overdraft Facility [Member] | Chart Luxembourg Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		5,000
Short-term Debt		0
Chart Cryogenic Engineering Systems Co., Ltd. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | China Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Bank Guarantees Supported By Credit Facilities	¥ 2,300,000	341
Chart Cryogenic Distribution Equipment Co. Ltd. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | China Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Bank Guarantees Supported By Credit Facilities	¥ 50,000	$ 7

Debt and Credit Arrangements Le

Debt and Credit Arrangements Letters of Credit (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Letters of Credit [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 6,439,000		$ 0	$ 0
Other Current Assets [Member]
Letters of Credit [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	5,445,000
Other Assets [Member]
Letters of Credit [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	994,000	$ 990,000
Subsequent Deposit [Member]
Letters of Credit [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 5,445,000

Derivative Financial Instrume45

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Losses) Gains on Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	$ 317	$ 50	$ 202	$ (98)

Product Warranties (Details)

Product Warranties (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance Standard Product Warranty Accrual	$ 18,271
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued	3,991
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments	(7,840)
Ending Balance Standard Product Warranty Accrual	$ 14,422

Business Combinations Hudson Pr

Business Combinations Hudson Products (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)
Hudson Products [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Estimated Consideration To Be Transferred	$ 410,000

Business Combinations Hetsco Ac

Business Combinations Hetsco Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Jan. 13, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 228,237	$ 228,237			$ 217,970
Hetsco [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired				100.00%
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		23,162
Other Receivables	380	380
Goodwill	8,849	8,849	$ 10,120
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	9,240	9,240	8,400
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	4,693	4,693	4,642
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	22,782	$ 22,782	$ 23,162
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Goodwill	(1,271)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles	840
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	51
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	$ (380)

Business Combinations Contingen

Business Combinations Contingent Consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ (1,623)	$ 47	$ (1,622)	$ 47
Thermax [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Inception Amount Recorded During Reporting Period			1,800
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Beginning Balance			1,923
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability			(1,622)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Ending Balance	301		301
Thermax [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment	0		0
Thermax [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment	$ 11,288		$ 11,288

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 163	$ 39
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	163	39
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	15	92
Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	301	1,923
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	316	2,015
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	163	39
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	163	39
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	15	92
Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	15	92
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	301	1,923
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 301	$ 1,923

Accumulated Other Comprehensi51

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017		Jun. 30, 2016		Jun. 30, 2017		Jun. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	$ (22,227)		$ (6,283)		$ (24,701)		$ (12,513)
Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	11,443		(6,223)		13,917		7
Ending Balance, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(10,784)		(12,506)		(10,784)		(12,506)
Beginning Balance, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	(10,309)		(12,141)		(10,511)		(12,391)
Other Comprehensive Income, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	201	[1]	249	[1]	403	[2]	499	[2]
Ending Balance, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	(10,108)		(11,892)		(10,108)		(11,892)
Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	(32,536)		(18,424)		(35,212)		(24,904)
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	11,644		(5,974)		14,320		506
Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	(20,892)		(24,398)		(20,892)		(24,398)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	109		135		217		269
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	188		233		376		466
Cost of Sales [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	$ 122		$ 151		$ 244		$ 302
[1]	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss were expensed and included in cost of sales ($122 and $151) and selling, general, and administrative expenses ($188 and $233) for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The components in accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic pension expense as reported in the Employee Benefit Plans note.
[2]	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss were expensed and included in cost of sales ($244 and $302) and selling, general, and administrative expenses ($376 and $466) for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The components in accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic pension expense as reported in the Employee Benefit Plans note.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earni

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017		Jun. 30, 2016
Calculations of net income per share of common stock
Net income attributable to Chart Industries, Inc.	$ 2,783	$ 21,153	$ (129)		$ 16,502
Basic	$ 0.09	$ 0.69	$ 0		$ 0.54
Diluted	$ 0.09	$ 0.68	$ 0	[1]	$ 0.53
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic	30,727	30,582	30,711		30,575
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	553	357	0	[1]	329
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted	31,280	30,939	30,711		30,904
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	4,063	3,893	5,105		4,131
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Calculations of net income per share of common stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	695	525	1,737		763
Warrant [Member]
Calculations of net income per share of common stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	3,368	3,368	3,368		3,368
[1]	Zero incremental shares from share-based awards are included in the computation of diluted net loss per share for periods in which a net loss occurs because to do so would be anti-dilutive.

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income tax expense	$ 2,203	$ 10,977	$ 439	$ 11,065
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	39.80%	35.90%	53.60%	42.60%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 788		$ 788		$ 788
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	579		579		579
Accrual for interest and penalties	$ 98		$ 98		$ 86

Employee Benefit Plans (Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Components of net periodic pension expense:
Interest cost	$ 542	$ 571	$ 1,084	$ 1,142
Expected return on plan assets	(698)	(697)	(1,396)	(1,394)
Amortization of net loss	310	384	620	768
Total net periodic pension expense	$ 154	$ 258	$ 308	$ 516

Share-based Compensation (Detai

Share-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 1,712	$ 1,651	$ 7,986	$ 7,188
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 8,651		$ 8,651
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			2 years 161 days
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			324,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period			34,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period			68,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period			8,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			4 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			143,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period			20,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			7,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period			121,000
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			22,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period			22,000
Performance Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period			8,000
Leveraged Restricted Share Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period			6,000
Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			9,000
Shares Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Granted In Period Total Fair Value			$ 317

Restructuring Activities Restru

Restructuring Activities Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs, Expected Cost Remaining	$ 2,900		$ 2,900
Severance Costs	1,186	$ 1,989	2,526	$ 5,681
Restructuring and Other	3,856	35	7,142	317
Restructuring Costs	5,042	2,024	9,668	5,998
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs	31	981	679	3,342
Restructuring and Other	1,968	0	3,794	0
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs	1,155	1,008	1,847	2,339
Restructuring and Other	1,888	35	3,348	317
Energy & Chemicals [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs, Expected Cost Remaining	200		200
Restructuring Costs	1,657	369	2,083	662
Distribution & Storage [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs, Expected Cost Remaining	1,300		1,300
Restructuring Costs	300	1,618	437	3,811
BioMedical [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs, Expected Cost Remaining	400		400
Restructuring Costs	1,407	37	4,011	521
Corporate [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs, Expected Cost Remaining	1,000		1,000
Restructuring Costs	$ 1,678	$ 0	$ 3,137	$ 1,004

Restructuring Activities Rest57

Restructuring Activities Restructuring Accruals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, Restructuring Accrual	$ 6,635	$ 7,347	$ 7,324	$ 5,832
Restructuring Costs	5,042	2,024	9,668	5,998
Payments for Restructuring	(7,472)	(3,387)	(12,787)	(5,846)
Ending Balance, Restructuring Reserve	4,205	5,984	4,205	5,984
Energy & Chemicals [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, Restructuring Accrual	0	544	127	1,106
Restructuring Costs	1,657	369	2,083	662
Payments for Restructuring	(1,657)	(369)	(2,210)	(1,224)
Ending Balance, Restructuring Reserve	0	544	0	544
Distribution & Storage [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, Restructuring Accrual	2,265	5,254	2,864	3,446
Restructuring Costs	300	1,618	437	3,811
Payments for Restructuring	(700)	(2,076)	(1,436)	(2,461)
Ending Balance, Restructuring Reserve	1,865	4,796	1,865	4,796
BioMedical [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, Restructuring Accrual	1,439	474	1,308	430
Restructuring Costs	1,407	37	4,011	521
Payments for Restructuring	(1,999)	(143)	(4,472)	(583)
Ending Balance, Restructuring Reserve	847	368	847	368
Corporate [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, Restructuring Accrual	2,931	1,075	3,025	850
Restructuring Costs	1,678	0	3,137	1,004
Payments for Restructuring	(3,116)	(799)	(4,669)	(1,578)
Ending Balance, Restructuring Reserve	$ 1,493	$ 276	$ 1,493	$ 276

Reportable Segments (Details)

Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 238,213	$ 247,095	$ 442,308	$ 440,852
Operating Income (Loss)	9,935	34,939	10,182	34,976
Energy & Chemicals [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	40,018	61,195	79,885	99,154
Operating Income (Loss)	(2,568)	22,124	(2,749)	19,926
Distribution & Storage [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	137,518	129,600	250,776	237,097
Operating Income (Loss)	16,577	13,005	28,170	22,835
BioMedical [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	60,677	56,300	111,647	104,601
Operating Income (Loss)	9,848	10,552	14,848	17,204
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	$ (13,922)	$ (10,742)	$ (30,087)	$ (24,989)