Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Period End Date
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Type
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component [Roll Forward]
Asia [Member]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Joint venture liability
Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current
ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,950 in 2016 and $1,747 in 2015
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]
Accrued expenses
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Sales commissions
Unrealized Holding Gains on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes of $325 at June 30, 2016 and $265 at December 31, 2015
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unfunded SERP liability, net of taxes of ($1,223) at June 30, 2016 and ($1,327) at December 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of ($336) at June 30, 2016 and ($336) at December 31, 2015
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Additional paid-in capital
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization expense
Impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Construction in Progress [Member]
Asset under Construction [Member]
Total assets
Total Assets
Assets
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Financial assets accounted at fair value
Current Assets:
Current Assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Available-for-sale securities carrying amount
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Acquisition date
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Acquisition of issued and outstanding capital stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Class of Stock [Domain]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and contingencies
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Class A [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Common share (in dollars per share)
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Class B [Member]
Common Class B [Member]
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)
RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Cost of sales
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
DEBT [Abstract]
Transaction fees
Deferred finance cost net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Deferred income taxes
Long-term deferred income tax assets
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan Name [Axis]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Net amortization
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, pretax [Abstract]
Defined Contribution Plan Name [Domain]
Interest cost
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Compensation expense
Service cost
Components of SERP expense [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Prior service cost
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation expense
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Less dividends declared: [Abstract]
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Europe [Member]
Common share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Net earnings (loss) per common share:
Net earnings (loss) per share [Abstract]
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
Weighted-average shares outstanding [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE [Abstract]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Salaries, bonuses and related benefits
Equity Component [Domain]
Operating EBITDA multiples used
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Asset Class [Axis]
Invested capital control premium
Schedule of underlying assumptions utilized in fair value
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate of fair value inputs
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table]
Net operating revenue multiples used
Revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
Asset Class [Domain]
Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Other intangible assets amortization period
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Components of intangible assets other than goodwill [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains on foreign currency revaluation
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain, before Tax
Foreign Jurisdictions [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Gain on sale of property
Accumulated impairment charges, beginning of period
Accumulated impairment charges, end of period
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, gross beginning of period
Goodwill, gross end of period
Goodwill, Gross
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets
Impairment charges
Impairment charge
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill, net beginning of period
Goodwill, net end of period
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
Impairment charge adjustment amount
Goodwill, Impaired, Adjustment to Initial Estimate Amount
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Intangible assets, impairment charges
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) before (benefit) provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Approach - Discounted Cash Flows [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income tax payments, net of refunds received
Account payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other operating assets/liabilities, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible assets, net
Net Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income and other, net
Interest expense incurred
Interest payments
Components of inventories [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Finished goods
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Work in progress
Raw materials
Land [Member]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Long-term Liabilities:
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Current Liabilities:
Liability for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Liability for uncertain tax positions - current
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Current
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Lender Name [Axis]
Outstanding borrowings
Long-term Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate on borrowings outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Available line of credit
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Fair value of long-term debt
Carrying amount of long-term debt
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated liability
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Market Approach - Multiples of Guideline Companies [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minority interest ownership percentage
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Schedule of warranty accrual account for the period from the acquisition date [Roll Forward]
North America [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Numerator [Abstract]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net (loss) earnings
Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders
Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders
Net earnings (loss)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Summary of Adjustments to Conform to New Guidance [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Number of reportable operating segments
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income (loss) from operations
Income (loss) from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $0 in the three months ended June 30, 2016, ($34) in the three months ended June 30, 2015, $0 in the six months ended June 30, 2016 and ($194) in the six months ended June 30, 2015
Currency translation adjustment, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Change in unfunded SERP liability, net of taxes of $32 in the three months ended June 30, 2016, $28 in the three months ended June 30, 2015, $104 in the six months ended June 30, 2016 and $56 in the six months ended June 30, 2015
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Change in unfunded SERP liability, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Unrealized gain on marketable securities arising during the period, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gains on marketable securities arising during the period, net of taxes of $33 in the three months ended June 30, 2016, ($18) in the three months ended June 30, 2015, $60 in the six months ended June 30, 2016 and $15 in the six months ended June 30, 2015
Gross unrealized gains associated with the investment held in the rabbi trust
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other current liabilities
Other current liabilities
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Other
Net current period other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Payment of deferred financing costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Dividends paid to common stockholders
Payments of Dividends
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Minimum pension obligation and unfunded pension liability
RETIREMENT FUND AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
Reduction in notes payable
Borrowings under revolving credit line
Proceeds from disposal/sale of property, plant and equipment
Consideration received from sale of property
Warranty accrual
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, plant and equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Net book value of property
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Reportable Operating Segments [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Summary of key financial data [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repayments of revolving credit line
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Reclass [Member]
Restructuring charges
Retained earnings
Net sales
Revenues
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Net sales to external customers
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
As Reported [Member]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Components of inventories
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Accrued expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Gross amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of earnings and weighted average shares outstanding used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
Schedule of warranty accrual account for the period from the acquisition date
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Components of SERP expense
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Components of intangible assets other than goodwill
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Changes in carrying value of goodwill classified by reportable operating segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Summary of adjustments made to conform prior period classifications to new guidance
Key financial data
Related Party Transactions [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
SEGMENTS
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
SEGMENTS [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Geographical [Domain]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Stock-based compensation
Beginning balance as of beginning of period
Ending balance as of end of period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Less cash settlements
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Currency translation
Less repair costs incurred
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)
Class of Stock [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) [Abstract]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
SERP [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
SUBSEQUENT EVENT [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Member]
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Unfunded SERP Liability [Member]
SERP [Member]
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Supplementary information:
Trademarks [Member]
Common stock, treasury shares (in shares)
Deferred financing costs
Undistributed earnings (loss)
Undistributed Earnings, Basic
Total undistributed earnings (loss)
Undistributed Earnings, Diluted
Interest and penalties uncertain tax positions recognized
Accrued interest and penalties uncertain tax positions
Reduction relating to settlement with taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Liability for uncertain tax positions
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Common share - basic and diluted (in shares)
Common share - basic and diluted (in shares)
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Expected amount of decrease in unrecognized resulting from the lapse of statute of limitations and settlement.
Expected Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reductions Resulting From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations and Settlement
The annual accrual of the amount expected to be recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date.
Annual accrual for liability for uncertain tax positions
Relates to reduction relating to interest and penalties uncertain tax positions.
Reduction Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Expense
Reduction relating to interest and penalties uncertain tax positions
Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity.
Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions [Member]
Connectivity Solutions [Member]
Element represent class of finite-lived intangible assets, i.e. patents, licenses and technology.
Patents, licenses and technology [Member]
Patents, Licenses and Technology [Member]
Number of industry in which entity operates with its reportable operating segments.
Number of industry in which entity operates
Represents the companies acquired in a business combination.
Acquired Companies [Member]
2014 Acquisitions [Member]
The Company's non-defined retirement fund covering substantially all of their Hong Kong-based full-time employees.
Non Defined Retirement Fund [Member]
The defined contribution plan that is intended to meet the applicable requirements for tax-qualification under section 401(a) and (k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Bel Fuse Inc Employees Savings Plan [Member]
Number of shares of the company's common stock owned by the plan.
Shares Held in Plan
Shares owned by plan (in shares)
Senior Credit and Security Agreement entered by the entity.
New Secured Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit and Security Agreement "CSA" [Member]
Refers to monetary loan that is repaid in regular payments over a set period of time.
Term Loan [Member]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Denominator [Abstract]
Undistributed earnings allocation basic and diluted [Abstract]
Undistributed earnings (loss) allocation - basic and diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings allocation basic and diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss) allocation - basic and diluted [Abstract]
Earning Per Share Two Class Method [Abstract]
Earnings and weighted average shares outstanding [Abstract]
Dividends Paid Per Share [Abstract]
Dividends paid per common share:
Inventory purchased from the joint venture during the period.
Inventory purchases from joint venture
Inventory purchase payment from joint venture
Represents liability for a standard product warranty adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates).
Standard Product Warranty Accrual Adjustments Related to Pre-existing Warranties Including changes in Estimates
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)
Represents the aggregate increase in the charges and costs accrued of the standard product warranty.
Standard Product Warranty Accrual Charges and Costs Accrued
Charges and costs accrued
Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to subcontracting labor. Used to reflect current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Accrued subcontracting labor
Subcontracting labor
Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity.
Arezzo Revenue Agency [Member]
Number of subsidiary in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Number of subsidiary entity against lawsuit
Number of subsidiary entity against lawsuit
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) as a percentage of net sales, used as an input to measure fair value.
Fair Value Inputs, Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization, Percent
2016 EBITDA (b)
Represents percentage of cost of equity capital, used an input to measure fair value.
Fair Value Inputs Cost of Equity Capital
Cost of equity capital
Represents percentage of cost of debt capital, used an input to measure fair value.
Fair Value Inputs Cost of Debt Capital
Cost of debt capital
Represents percentage of weighted average cost of capital, used an input to measure fair value.
Fair Value Inputs Weighted average cost of capital
Weighted average cost of capital
Estimated fair royalty rate, used as an input to measure fair value.
Fair Value Inputs, Estimated Fair Royalty Rate, Percent
Estimated fair royalty rate
The percentage weighting used for the valuation method.
Fair Value Inputs, Weighting of Valuation Method, Percent
Weighting of valuation method
The amount of the transfers of assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis between different levels of the fair value hierarchy.
Transfers in out between levels
Value of investment in a trust (for example, a 'rabbi trust') set up specifically to accumulate stock for the sole purpose of distribution to participating employees.
Investments held in Rabbi Trust [Member]
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of impairment charge.
Increase Decrease In Impairment Charge
Decrease in impairment charge
Reduction of impairment charge
Refers to connectivity solutions product which is one of the product groups of the company.
Connectivity solution [Member]
Connectivity Solution [Member]
Cash Paid During Period For [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Tabular disclosure of changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component [Table Text Block]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component
Tax effect of accumulated appreciation or loss in value of foreign currency translation adjustment at the end of an accounting period.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Tax Effect
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax
Tax portion in relation to net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Effect
Unfunded SERP liability, tax
Tax effect of accumulated appreciation or loss in value of total available-for-sale securities at the end of an accounting period.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Tax Effect
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tax Effect [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, tax [Abstract]
Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity.
Power Solutions [Member]
Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity.
Emerson [Member]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]