Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Leases [Abstract] Lease, Cost Lease, Cost [Table Text Block] Lease supplemental disclosure Lease supplemental disclosure [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of lessee's supplemental lease information. Includes, but is not limited to, location on balance sheet, cash flow impact and lease term data. Lessee, Operating and Finance Leases, Liability Maturity Table Lessee, Operating and Finance Leases, Liability Maturity Table [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of undiscounted cash flows of lessee's operating and finance lease liability. Includes, but is not limited to, reconciliation of undiscounted cash flows to operating and finance lease liability recognized in statement of financial position. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Use of estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of presentation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue recognition Revenue [Policy Text Block] Research and development Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Allowance for bad debts Receivables Trade And Other Accounts Receivable Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block] Describes how an entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts for its trade and other accounts receivable balances, and when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized. The description should identify the factors that influenced management of the entity in establishing the level of the allowance (for example, historical losses and existing economic conditions) and may also include discussion of the risk elements relevant to particular categories of receivables. 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Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Completion and Production Completion And Production [Member] One of two operating segments of the company. This segment consists of Halliburton Production Enhancement, Cementing, Completion Tools, Boots & Coots, and Multi-Chem. Drilling and Evaluation Drilling And Evaluation [Member] One of two operating segments of the company. This segment consists of Halliburton Drill Bits and Services, Wireline and Perforating, Testing and Subsea, Baroid, Sperry Drilling, Landmark Software and Services, and Consulting and Project Management. 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Goodwill and other intangible assets [Abstract] Goodwill and other intangible assets [Abstract] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill Goodwill Current year acquisitions Goodwill, Acquired During Period Purchase price adjustments for previous acquisitions Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Other Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease) Goodwill Finite-lived intangible assets [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets (in years) Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Receivables [Abstract] Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table] Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table] Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis] Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis] Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain] Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain] Class of Financing Receivable [Axis] Class of Financing Receivable [Axis] Class of Financing Receivable [Domain] Class of Financing Receivable [Domain] Collateral [Axis] Collateral [Axis] Collateral [Domain] Collateral [Domain] Type of Borrower [Axis] Type of Borrower [Axis] Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain] Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain] Industry Sector [Axis] Industry Sector [Axis] Industry Sector [Domain] Industry Sector [Domain] Geographic Distribution [Axis] Geographic Distribution [Axis] Geographic Distribution [Domain] Geographic Distribution [Domain] Credit Loss Status [Axis] Credit Loss Status [Axis] Credit Loss Status [Domain] Credit Loss Status [Domain] Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] Rollforward of Allowance for Bad Debts Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Income per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] Revenue Benchmark [Member] Revenue Benchmark [Member] Corporate and shared assets Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of geographic regions Number of geographic regions The number of geographic regions the company's operations are organized. Concentration Risk, Percentage Concentration Risk, Percentage Maximum Percentage Revenue from One Geographic Segment Maximum Percentage Revenue from One Geographic Segment The maximum percentage of revenue from one geographic segment for the periods presented. Maximum Percentage Property Plant and Equipment from One Geographic Segment Maximum Percentage Property Plant and Equipment from One Geographic Segment The maximum percentage of property plant and equipment from one geographic location at balance sheet date. Number of Countries Exceed Revenue Threshold Number of Countries Exceed Revenue Threshold The number of countries that exceed the revenue threshold of 10%. Number of Countries Exceed Property Plant and Equipment Threshold Number of Countries Exceed Property Plant and Equipment Threshold The number of countries that exceed the property, plant and equipment threshold of 10%. Impairments and Other Charges [Abstract] Impairments and Other Charges [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] VENEZUELA VENEZUELA Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Long-lived asset impairments Tangible Asset Impairment Charges Inventory costs and write-downs Inventory Write-down Severance Severance Costs Joint ventures Impairment of Joint Ventures The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the value of joint venture investment. Venezuela investment write-down Write down of remaining investment in Venezuela, pre-tax Write down of remaining investment in Venezuela, pre-tax Other Other Restructuring Costs Total impairments and other charges Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions North America land rig count decline during 2019 North America land rig count decline during 2019 The decline in North America land rig count from its high point in early 2019 to its low point in December 2019. North America land rig count decline in Q4 2019 North America land rig count decline in Q4 2019 The decline in North America land rig count in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the third quarter of 2019. Impairments and other charges Restructuring Charges Impairment of hydraulic fracturing equipment Impairment of hydraulic fracturing equipment The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the carrying value of hydraulic fracturing equipment. Impairment of legacy drilling equipment Impairment of legacy drilling equipment The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the carrying value of legacy drilling equipment. Impairment of real estate facilities Impairment of Real Estate Impairment of right-of-use assets associated with operating leases Operating Lease, Impairment Loss Impairment of intangible assets Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived Impairment of other fixed assets Other Asset Impairment Charges Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Description of Company and Significant Accounting Policies Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2021 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2022 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2023 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Domain] Scenario [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Allowance for bad debt Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Shareholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury shares (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] United States Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk, Percentage Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Defined benefit and other postretirement plans adjustments Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax Other Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to company shareholders Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Restructuring and Related Costs Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Benefit Payments [Abstract] Benefit Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Retirement Plan Type [Axis] Retirement Plan Type [Axis] Retirement Plan Type [Domain] Retirement Plan Type [Domain] Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Axis] Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Axis] Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain] Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain] Foreign Plan [Member] Foreign Plan [Member] Retirement Plan Tax Status [Axis] Retirement Plan Tax Status [Axis] Retirement Plan Tax Status [Domain] Retirement Plan Tax Status [Domain] Retirement Plan Funding Status [Axis] Retirement Plan Funding Status [Axis] Retirement Plan Funding Status [Domain] Retirement Plan Funding Status [Domain] Retirement Plan Name [Axis] Retirement Plan Name [Axis] Retirement Plan Name [Domain] Retirement Plan Name [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain] Investment Objective [Axis] Investment Objective [Axis] Investment Objective [Domain] Investment Objective [Domain] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Number of years annual benefit payments Number Of Years Annual Benefit Payments Number of years annual benefit payments are estimated to be made at the current level. 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Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Weighted average shares outstanding and antidilutive shares [Line Items] Weighted average shares outstanding and antidilutive shares [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule for the basic and diluted weighted average common shares oustanding and securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would increase EPS amounts or decrease loss per share amounts for the period presented, by Antidilutive Securities. Weighted average shares outstanding and antidilutive shares Weighted average shares outstanding and antidilutive shares [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block] for Schedule for the basic and diluted weighted average common shares oustanding and securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would increase EPS amounts or decrease loss per share amounts for the period presented, by Antidilutive Securities. Finance lease cost - Amortization of right-of-use assets Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Finance lease cost - Interest on lease liabilities Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability Operating lease cost Operating Lease, Expense Short-term lease cost Short-term Lease, Cost Sublease income Sublease Income Total lease cost Lease, Cost Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Income Statement [Abstract] Interest income Investment Income, Interest Other current liabilities Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other liabilities Other Liabilities [Member] Finance leases - Other assets (non-current) Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Finance leases - Other current liabilities Finance Lease, Liability, Current Finance leases - Other liabilities (non-current) Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Operating lease right-of-use assets (non-current) Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Current portion of operating lease liabliities Operating Lease, Liability, Current Operating lease liabilities (non-current) Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent 2020 - 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Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior Notes due November 2035 Senior Notes due November 2035 [Member] Senior Notes due November 2035 [Member] Senior notes due September 2039 Senior notes due September 2039 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date. Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior notes due August 2043 Senior notes due August 2043 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date. Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior notes due September 2038 Senior Notes Due 2038 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of 6.7 percent. Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, maturing in 2038. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior notes due November 2021 Senior notes due November 2021 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date. Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior notes due November 2041 Senior notes due November 2041 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date. Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior debentures due August 2096 Senior notes due August 2096 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date. Debentures with equal claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation. Senior debentures due February 2021 Senior notes due February 2021 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date. Debentures with equal claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation. Senior notes due February 2027 Senior notes due February 2027 [Member] [Domain] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of 6.75 percent. Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, maturing in February 2027. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Other Debt Obligations Other Debt Obligations [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt Debt, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Debt instrument call feature description Debt Instrument, Call Feature Interest rate (in hundredths) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt instruments non-call feature description Debt Instruments Without Call Feature Description Debt instruments which may not be redeemed prior to maturity. Long-term Line of Credit Long-term Line of Credit Maturity date Debt Instrument Maturity Date Month And Year Date when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid, which may be presented in a variety of ways (year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter, etc.). Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four Long-term Debt, Maturities Repayments of Principal in Year Five Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Revenue [Abstract] Revenue [Abstract] Retirement Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Property, plant, and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Percentages of building and property improvements, and total machinery, and equipment and other, excluding oil and natural gas investments, depreciated over useful lives Percentages Of Property Plant Equipment Depreciated Over Useful Lives [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the percentages that building and property improvements, total machinery, equipment and other, excluding oil and natural gas investments, are depreciated over their useful lives. Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] Guarantor Obligations by Nature [Axis] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain] Financial agreements Financial Guarantee [Member] Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] Guarantee arrangements [Abstract] Guarantee Arrangements [Abstract] Guarantee arrangements outstanding Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted United Kingdom Pension Plan [Member] United Kingdom Pension Plan [Member] This element represents the defined benefit pension plan in the United Kingdom. Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis] Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] Cash and equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] Equity funds Equity Funds [Member] Bond funds Fixed Income Funds [Member] Alternatives fund alternatives fund [Domain] alternatives fund [Domain] Real estate funds Real Estate Funds [Member] Other investments Other asset [Member] Other plan assets based on the nature and risk of assets in an employer's plan(s), not otherwise specified as Equity securities or fixed income securities. 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Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land Land [Member] Building and Building Improvements [Member] Building and Building Improvements [Member] Machinery, equipment and other Machinery and Equipment [Member] Property, plant and equipment useful lives and total depreciated percentages [Abstract] Range of Select Depreciable Years [Axis] Property plant and equipment by range of useful lives. Range of Depreciable Years [Domain] Range of Depreciable Years [Domain] Property plant and equipment by range of useful lives. 1 - 5 years Years Depreciated 1 Through 5 Years [Member] One to five years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. 6 - 10 years Years Depreciated 6 Through 10 Years [Member] Six to ten years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. 1 - 10 years Years Depreciated 1 Through 10 Years [Member] One to ten years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. 11 - 20 years Years Depreciated 11 Through 20 Years [Member] Eleven to twenty years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. 21 - 30 years Years Depreciated 21 Through 30 Years [Member] Twenty one to thirty years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. 31 - 40 years Years Depreciated 31 Through 40 Years [Member] Thirty one to forty years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Gross property, plant and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Net property, plant and equipment Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Property, plant, and equipment useful lives Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Property Plant Equipment Useful Lives Total Depreciated Percentages [Abstract] Property Plant Equipment Useful Lives Total Depreciated Percentages [Abstract] Ratio of depreciation by useful asset life over total depreciation of asset (in hundredths) Ratio Of Depreciation By Useful Asset Life Over Total Depreciation Of Asset The ratio of depreciation by useful asset life in relation to the total depreciation of the asset during the period. Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Stock Incentive Plans Share-based Payment Arrangement [Member] Stock Options Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] Exercise of stock options [Member] Exercise of stock options [Member] Exercise of stock options [Member] Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Stock [Member] Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units [Member] Shares and stock units that an entity has not yet issued because the agreed-upon consideration, such as employee services, has not yet been received. Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] Employee Stock Purchase Plan By Offering [Axis] Employee Stock Purchase Plan By Offering [Axis] Pertinent data describing and reflecting disclosures pertaining to an employee stock purchase plan by offering. Employee Stock Purchase Plan By Offering [Domain] Employee Stock Purchase Plan By Offering [Domain] Pertinent data describing and reflecting disclosures pertaining to an employee stock purchase plan by offering. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Stock-based compensation cost Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense Tax benefit Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit Stock-based compensation cost, net of tax Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, after Tax Number of shares reserved for issuance to recipient (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Number of shares available for future grant (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Expiration from date of award (in years) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Expiration From Date Of Grant Reflects the dating as to when the share-based award expires in relation to the grant date, as specified in the award agreement. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding at beginning of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited/expired Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Outstanding at end of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Outstanding- weighted average exercise price at beginning of period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited/expired Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding- weighted average price per share end of period (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Number of shares exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at the end of the Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Share-based Payment Arrangement, Additional Disclosure [Abstract] Share-based Payment Arrangement, Additional Disclosure [Abstract] Unrecognized compensation cost, non vested awards at period end Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount Weighted average period unrecognized compensation costs to be recognized (in years) Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Proceeds from issuance of common stock Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Expected term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Expected volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected dividend yield Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Risk-free interest rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Weighted average grant-date fair value per share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Nonvested shares at the beginning of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Non vested shares at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value per Share, Non vested shares at the beginning of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share, Nonvested shares at the end of the period Total fair value of shares vested during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Shares available for future issuance through the plan Shares available for future issuance through the plan Shares available for future issuance through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Abstract] Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Percentage of earnings eligible employees may have withheld under the employee stock purchase plan Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate Number of offering periods Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Offering Periods Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Offering Periods Number of months each offering period lasts beginning January 1 and July 1 each year (in months) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Compensation Plan Number Of Months Of Each Offering Period This element represents the number of months that each offering period lasts beginning on January 1 and July 1 of each fiscal year. Percentage of the lower of fair market value of the unit on the commencement date or the fair market value of unit on the last trading day of the offering period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Offering Date Number of shares sold through the plan (in shares) Cumulative Number Of Shares Sold Through Plan The cumulative number of shares sold through the plan as of the balance sheet date. Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Inventory, Current [Table] Inventory, Current [Table] Inventory [Axis] Inventory [Axis] Inventory [Domain] Inventory [Domain] Inventory [Line Items] Inventory [Line Items] Inventory, net [Abstract] Inventory, Net [Abstract] Finished products and parts Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Raw materials and supplies Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross Work in process Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Total Obsolescence reserves Inventory Valuation Reserves Receivables SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets Reclassification of Capital Leases to Other Assets Reclassification of Capital Leases to Other Assets The total amount of capital leases reclassified from property, plant and equipment to other assets on our balance sheet upon adoption of the new lease accounting standard on January 1, 2019. Reclassification of Capital Leases to Other Liabilities Reclassification of Capital Leases to Other Liabilities The total amount of capital leases reclassified from long0term debt to other liabilities on our balance sheet upon adoption of the new lease accounting standard on January 1, 2019. Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis] Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis] Deferred Tax Asset [Domain] Deferred Tax Asset [Domain] Deferred tax assets [Member] Deferred tax assets [Member] Deferred tax assets Tax credits [Member] Tax credits [Member] Tax credits All Other Countries [Domain] All Other Countries [Domain] All Other Countries [Domain] Nature of Uncertainty [Axis] Nature of Uncertainty [Axis] Unrecognized tax benefit covered by indemnification asset [Domain] Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain] Tax Period [Axis] Tax Period [Axis] Tax Period [Domain] Tax Period [Domain] Years 2020-2024 Years2020-2024 [Domain] Taxable years Years 2025-2029 Years 2025-2029 [Domain] Taxable years Years 2030-2040 Years 2030-2040 [Domain] Taxable years Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Foreign Foreign Tax Authority [Member] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current income taxes: Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income taxes: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total deferred Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax provision Income Tax Expense (Benefit) The United States and foreign components of income from continuing operations before income taxes [Abstract] Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] United States Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Foreign Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Reconciliations between the actual provision for income taxes on continuing operations [Abstract] Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract] United States statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Impact of impairments and other charges Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Percent Adjustments of prior year taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Percent Valuation allowance against tax assets Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent State income taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent Impact of foreign income taxed at different rates Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent Venezuela adjustment Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Exchange Loss, Percent Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from foreign exchange transactions that creates unbenefited losses which the company will never receive a tax benefit. Impact of U.S. tax reform Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent Undistributed foreign earnings Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent Other items, net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent Total effective tax rate on continuing operations Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Gross deferred tax assets: Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract] Net operating loss carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Foreign tax credit carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign Research and development tax credit carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research Employee compensation and benefits Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits Accrued Liabilities Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Total gross deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Gross deferred tax liabilities: Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Operating lease right-of-use assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements Undistributed Foreign Earnings Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Total gross deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Valuation allowances Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Net deferred income tax asset Deferred Tax Assets, Net Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease) Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease) Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract] Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Unrecognized Tax Benefits Change in prior year tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Change in prior year tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Change in current year tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Cash settlements with taxing authorities Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Lapse of statute of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Ending balance Interest and Penalties Reconciliation Of Interest And Penalties [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Beginning balance Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Change in prior year tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued Increase Decrease Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions This element represents the increase (decrease) during the period in the total of accruals for interest and penalties recognized for an underpayment of income taxes, resulting from prior period tax positions. Change in current year tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued Increase Decrease Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions This element represents the increase (decrease) during the period in the total of accruals for interest and penalties recognized for an underpayment of income taxes, resulting from current period tax positions. Cash settlements with taxing authorities Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued Decreases Resulting From Settlements With Taxing Authorities The gross amount of decreases in accrued interest and penalties resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Lapse of statute of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued Reductions Resulting From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations The gross amount of decreases in accrued interest and penalties resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations. Ending balance Remaining balance if resolved in our favor would positively impact the effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Portion of unrecognized tax benefits that could be resolved within the next 12 months Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit Impairments and other charges Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Award Date [Axis] Award Date [Axis] Award Date [Domain] Award Date [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Stock-based Compensation Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block] Impairments and Other Charges Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Maximum Percentage Gross Trade Receivables From One Geographic Segment Maximum Percentage Gross Trade Receivables From One Geographic Segment The maximum percentage of gross trade receivables from one geographic segment at balance sheet date. Maximum Percentage Gross Trade Receivables From One Customer Maximum Percentage Gross Trade Receivables From One Customer The maximum percentage of gross trade receivables from one customer at balance sheet date. NumberOfCountriesExceedReceivablesThreshold NumberOfCountriesExceedReceivablesThreshold Number Of Countries Exceed Receivables Threshold of 10% NumberOfCustomersExceedReceivablesThreshold NumberOfCustomersExceedReceivablesThreshold Number Of Customers Exceed Receivables Threshold of 10% Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] Balance at Beginning of Period SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount Provision (a) SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense Other (b) SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction Balance at End of Period (c) Share-based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan Share-based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan [Table Text Block] Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Shareholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] North America [Member] North America [Member] Latin America [Member] Latin America [Member] Europe/Africa/CIS [Member] Europe/Africa/CIS [Member] Europe/Africa/CIS region Middle East/Asia [Member] Middle East/Asia [Member] Middle East/Asia region Reporting segment [Domain] Total operations Operating Segments [Member] Corporate and other Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Revenue: Revenues [Abstract] Revenue Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax Operating income: Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] Total operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Interest expense, net of interest income Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Capital expenditures: Segment Reporting Information Capital Expenditures [Abstract] Total capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Depreciation, depletion and amortization: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract] Total depreciation, depletion and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Total assets: Total assets Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Product and Service [Domain] Services [Member] Service [Member] Product sales [Member] Product [Member] Operating costs and expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Cost of services and sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Impairments and other charges General and administrative General and Administrative Expense Total operating costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Operating income (loss) Interest expense, net of interest income Income tax benefit (provision) Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Loss from discontinued operations, net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to company Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Amounts attributable to company shareholders: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Loss from discontinued operations, net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) attributable to company Basic and diluted income (loss) per share attributable to company shareholders: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Loss from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Basic weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Business Segment and Geographic Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Revenue Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] Schedule of shares of common stock Schedule of Shares of Common Stock [Table Text Block] This table represents the period end balances of common stock outstanding and details of shares issued and in treasury. Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Class of Stock [Line Items] Class of Stock [Line Items] Issued In treasury Total shares of common stock outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Defined benefit and other postretirement liability adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax Cumulative translation adjustment Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Pretax Accumulated pretax adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains or losses. Other Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Other Net Of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Other Net Of Tax Total accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated change in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax (except for foreign currency translation items), at fiscal year-end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions with owners. Includes pre-tax foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities and changes in fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Net actuarial losses Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Stock authorized to repurchase Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Number of shares of common stock repurchased from inception (in shares) Treasury Stock Shares Acquired From Inception Number of shares that have been repurchased from inception of the stock repurchase program and are being held in treasury. Approximate value of shares of common stock repurchased from inception Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method From Inception Equity impact of the cost of common stock that were repurchased from inception of the stock repurchase program. Recorded using the cost method. Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Number of shares of preferred stock that are authorized for issuance (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Number of shares preferred stock that are issued at period end (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Axis] Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Axis] Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Domain] Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Domain] Contract with Customer, Duration [Axis] Contract with Customer, Duration [Axis] Contract with Customer, Duration [Domain] Contract with Customer, Duration [Domain] Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis] Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis] Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain] Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain] Contract with Customer, Sales Channel [Axis] Contract with Customer, Sales Channel [Axis] Contract with Customer, Sales Channel [Domain] Contract with Customer, Sales Channel [Domain] Customer [Axis] Customer [Axis] Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Revenue, Performance Obligation, Description of Payment Terms Revenue, Performance Obligation, Description of Payment Terms Revenue, Performance Obligation, Description of Timing Revenue, Performance Obligation, Description of Timing Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract] Discount rate Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Rate of compensation increase Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Discount rate Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate Expected long-term return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets Rate of compensation increase Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase Leases Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Information on business segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of assets from segment to consolidated Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Schedule of revenue from external customers and long-lived assets, by geographical areas Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Dividends declared (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Schedule of debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash impact of impairments and other charges - severance payments Payments for Restructuring Depreciation, depletion and amortization Deferred income tax provision (benefit), continuing operations Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Other operating activities Other Noncash Income (Expense) Total cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Other investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Total cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Dividends to shareholders Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Stock repurchase program Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments on long-term borrowings Repayments of Long-term Debt Other financing activities Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Total cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and equivalents at beginning of year Cash and equivalents at end of year Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash payments (receipts) during the period for: Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities Income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Retained earnings adjustment for new accounting standard Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Other comprehensive income (loss) Cash dividends Dividends Cash dividends - Noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Stock plans Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture Stock repurchase program Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Other Stockholders' Equity, Other Ending balance Document And Enity Information [Abstract] Document And Enity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Document Annual Report Document Annual Report Document Transition Report Document Transition Report Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Entity File Number Entity File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Security Exchange Name Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive shares: Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Dilutive effect of awards granted under our stock incentive plans Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Options with exercise price greater than the average market price Potentially Dilutive Securities During Period Securities that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would have been antidilutive for the period presented. Options which are antidilutive due to net loss position Ordinarily Dilutive Shares Dilutive securities in net income position, but not considered dilutive for period presented due to net loss position. Total antidilutive shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Operating cash flows from operating leases Operating Lease, Payments Operating cash flows from finance leases Financing cash flows from finance leases Finance Lease, Principal Payments Right-of-Use Assets Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Components of the (provision)/benefit for income taxes on continuing operations Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] United States and foreign components of income from continuing operations before income taxes Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Reconciliations between the actual provision for income taxes on continuing operations and that computed by applying the US statutory rate to income from continuing operations before income taxes Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Primary components of deferred tax assets and liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Rollforward of unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest and penalties Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] Disaggregation of Revenue Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]