Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in PBO
Defined Benefit Plan Effect Of Twenty Five Base Point Decrease In Discount Rate In Projected Benefit Obligation
Defined benefit plan, effect of twenty five base point decrease in discount rate in projected benefit obligation
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in ABO
Defined Benefit Plan Effect Of Twenty Five Base Point Decrease In Discount Rate In Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined benefit plan, effect of twenty five base point decrease in discount rate in accumulated benefit obligation
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in pension expense
Defined Benefit Plan Effect Of Twenty Five Base Point Decrease In Discount Rate In Pension Expense
Defined benefit plan, effect of twenty five base point decrease in discount rate in pension expense
25 BP Decrease in Long-Term Rate of Return, Change in pension expense
Defined Benefit Plan Effect Of Twenty Five Base Point Decrease In Long Term Rate Of Return In Pension Expense
Defined benefit plan, effect of twenty five base point decrease in long term rate of return in pension expense
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Unallocated assets [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Flavors [Member]
Flavors [Member]
Flavors
Fragrances [Member]
Fragrances [Member]
Fragrances.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Capital in excess of par value [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, Shares
Shares, Outstanding
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Cumulative translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Gains (losses) on derivatives qualifying as hedges; net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Pension liability and postretirement adjustment; net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Stock options/SSAR's, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock options/SSAR's, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Treasury share repurchases, shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Treasury share repurchases, value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Vested restricted stock units and awards, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Vested restricted stock units and awards, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based compensation, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based compensation, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Balance
Balance, shares
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Shares Used in Computations of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Forward Currency Contracts [Member]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of goods sold [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Interest expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [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]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
SSAR's and Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options And Ssars [Member]
Stock Options and SSARs Member.
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
$26 - $30 [Member]
Range One [Member]
Range One [Member]
$31 - $35 [Member]
Range Two [Member]
Range Two [Member]
$36 - $40 [Member]
Range Three [Member]
Range Three [Member]
$41 - $50 [Member]
Range Four [Member]
Range Four [Member]
$51 - $60 [Member]
Range Five [Member]
Range Five [Member]
$61 - $65 [Member]
Range Six [Member]
Range six [Member]
Over $65 [Member]
Range Seven [Member]
Range Seven [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Outstanding
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Total fair value of vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Price Range, lower limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Price Range, upper limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Service cost for benefits earned
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Net amortization of deferrals
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization And Deferrals Net
Defined benefit plan amortization and deferrals, net.
Settlements and curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined contribution and other retirement plans
Defined Contribution And Other Retirement Plans
Defined contribution and other retirement plans expense.
Total expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Net actuarial loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Actuarial Gain (Loss), before Tax
Recognized actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Recognized prior service cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, before Tax
Currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total recognized in OCI (before tax effects)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Movements in Restructuring and Related Accruals
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee and retiree benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Credit and net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Trademarks and other(2)
Deferred Tax Assets Trademarks And Other
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to trademarks and other.
Amortizable R&D expenses(2)
Deferred Tax Assets, in Process Research and Development
Other, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Trademarks and other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Recognized prior service credit
Other Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Table]
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Table]
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Table]
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Line Items]
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Line Items]
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Line Items]
Derivative instruments outstanding
Derivative, Notional Amount
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Gain on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Pension contributions
Pension Contributions
Pension contributions
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Accruals for incentive compensation
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received (including $15 million of contingent consideration related to the Aromor acquisition in 2014)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from disposal of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Maturity of net investment hedges
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities
Proceeds from life insurance contracts
Proceeds From Termination Of Life Insurance Contracts
Proceeds from termination of life insurance contracts
Net cash 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]
Cash dividends paid to shareholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Increase (decrease) in revolving credit facility borrowings and overdrafts
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Deferred financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Loss on pre-issuance hedges
Gain (Loss) on Hedging Activity
Proceeds from issuance of stock under stock plans
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Excess tax benefits on stock-based payments
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Purchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Cash paid for:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Noncash investing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Other Assets
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Total
Inventory, Net
Actuarial loss recognition
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Prior service cost (credit) recognition
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Income Taxes Disclosure [Table]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Table]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Tax Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Other Tax Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
2014 to 2033 [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen To Two Thousand Thirty Three [Member] [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen To Two Thousand Thirty Three [Member] [Member]
Indefinite [Member]
Indefinite [Member]
Indefinite [Member]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Other liabilities [Member]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Other Liabilities [Member]
Unrecognized tax benefits, other liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Unrecognized tax benefits, other current liabilities [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
U.S. federal tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Amount
Overall Spanish tax settlement
After Tax Charge To Be Recorded For Foreign Tax Settlement
After Tax Charge To Be Recorded For Foreign Tax Settlement
Reversals of liabilities for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Current
Operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Deferred tax assets deferred income
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Percentage of foreign dividend
Percentage Of Foreign Dividend
Percentage of foreign dividend.
Deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation allowance for net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Tax credits established against deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Valuation allowance established against certain other net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Other, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Other, Valuation Allowance
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Reduction in accrual for interest and penalties
Accrued Interest Or Penalties Related To Tax Amounts
Accrued Interest Or Penalties Related To Tax Amounts
Accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Tax benefits credited to Shareholders' equity
Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity, Equity Transactions
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Provision for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Senior Notes - 2007 [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Seven [Member]
Senior notes - 2007.
Senior Notes - 2006 [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Six [Member]
Senior Notes - 2006.
Senior Notes - 2013 [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Thirteen [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Thirteen [Member]
Euro Senior Notes - 2016 [Member]
Euro Senior Notes 2016 [Member]
Euro Senior Notes 2016 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Credit facilities and bank overdrafts
Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Selling and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Restructuring and other charges, net
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and Other Charges
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Gain on sales of fixed assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other (income) expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Taxes on income
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(Losses) gains on derivatives qualifying as hedges
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares at cost
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued payrolls and bonuses
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
VAT payable
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current
Interest payable
Interest Payable, Current
Current pension and other postretirement benefit obligation
Pension and Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Current
Accrued insurance (including workers’ compensation)
Accrued Insurance, Current
Restructuring and other charges
Restructuring Reserve
Litigation accrual
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
Total
Other Liabilities, Current
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes - 2016 [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Revolver Borrowings [Member]
Revolver Borrowings [Member]
Revolver borrowings [Member]
Bank overdrafts and other [Member]
Bank Borrowings And Overdrafts [Member]
Bank borrowings and overdrafts.
Deferred realized gains on interest rate swaps [Member]
Deferred Realized Gains On Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Deferred realized gains on interest rate swaps.
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Maturities
Debt Instrument Maturity
Debt instrument maturity.
Credit facilities
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Bank overdrafts and other
Short-term Debt
Deferred realized gains on interest rate swaps
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Total debt
Long-term Debt
Less: Bank borrowings, overdrafts and current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt, noncurrent
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule Of Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassifications of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Schedule Of Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Additions (deductions) charged to costs and expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Accounts written off
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Translation adjustments
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments
Balance at end of period
Adjustment to foreign net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Foreign currency contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Fair Value, Derivative Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Total Fair Value, Derivative Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Europe, Africa and Middle East [Member]
EMEA [Member]
Greater Asia [Member]
Asia [Member]
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
RSU's [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
PRS [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Cash RSU's [Member]
Cash Restricted Stock Unit [Member]
Cash Restricted Stock Unit [Member]
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]
Balance at December 31, 2013, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited/Cancelled, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Balance at December 31, 2014, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Balance at December 31, 2013, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited/Cancelled, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 2014, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Net actuarial loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Prior service cost (credit)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Total AOCI (before tax effects)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Other assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Other current liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Retirement liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during a prior year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during a prior year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
The amounts of decreases in unrecognized benefits relating to settlements with taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Reduction in unrecognized tax benefits due to the lapse of applicable statute of limitation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits at end of year
Tranches, Type [Axis]
Tranches, Type [Axis]
Tranches, Type [Axis]
Tranches, Type [Domain]
Tranches, Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Tranches, Type [Axis]
Tranche A [Member]
Tranche A [Member]
Tranche A [Member]
Tranche B [Member]
Tranche B [Member]
Tranche B [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Series A Senior Notes [Member]
Series Senior Notes [Member]
Series A Senior Notes [Member]
Series B Notes [Member]
Series B Notes [Member]
Series B Notes [Member]
Series C Notes [Member]
Series C Notes [Member]
Series C Notes [Member]
Series D Notes [Member]
Series D Notes [Member]
Series D Notes [Member]
Swing Line Borrowings [Member]
Swing Line Borrowings [Member]
Swing Line Borrowings [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Loan Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Schedule Of Borrowings [Line Items]
Schedule Of Borrowings [Line Items]
Schedule Of Borrowings [Line Items]
Debt, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Senior notes
Senior Notes
Interest rate of debt
Debt, notice period for redemption
Debt Instrument, Notice Period for Redemption
Debt Instrument, Notice Period for Redemption
Senior notes discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Proceeds related to the issuance of Senior Notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Underwriting discount
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Other deferred financing costs
Other Deferred Financing Costs
Other capitalized costs as of the balance sheet associated with issuance of debt that will be charged against earnings over the life of the debt instruments to which such costs pertain.
Senior notes interest payable description
Interest Payable Description
Interest Payable Description
Notice to holders of the Senior Notes
Notice Period For Note Redemption
Notice Period For Note Redemption
Redemptions of the Senior Notes
Redemption Of Senior Notes
Redemption Of Senior Notes
Repurchase price of principal amount of Senior Notes in percentage
Repurchase Price As Percentage Of Principal Amount Of Senior Notes
Repurchase Price As Percentage Of Principal Amount Of Senior Notes
Repayment of debt
Repayments of Debt
Revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Borrowing terms under new facility
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Margin on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Covenant terms under new facility
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms
Ratio of net debt
Ratio Of Debt To Earnings
Ratio of debt to earnings.
Amount still available for additional borrowings
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Long-term debt
Current portion of long-term debt
Bank overdrafts outstanding
Bank Overdrafts
Weighted average interest rate of bank loans
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Average interest rate on outstanding borrowings
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Maturities on debt outstanding, 2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Maturities on debt outstanding, 2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Maturities on debt outstanding, 2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Maturities on debt outstanding, 2019 and thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Number of interest rate swap agreements
Number Of Interest Rate Swap Agreements
The number of interest rate swaps entered into during the period.
Realized gain on termination of interest rate swap
Realized Gain On Terminated Interest Rate Swap
The realized gain on terminated interest rate swap.
Debt Issuance Cost
Debt Issuance Cost
Other Deferred Costs, Gross
Other Deferred Costs, Gross
Gain (Loss) on Hedging Activity
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt Instrument, Term
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Equity-based awards [Member]
Equity Based Awards [Member]
Equity-based awards [Member]
Liability-based awards [Member]
Liability Based Awards [Member]
Liability-based awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Less tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Total stock-based compensation, net of tax
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Employee Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables:
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Trade
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total Current Assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Bank borrowings, overdrafts and current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Dividends payable
Dividends Payable, Current
Other current liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other Liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred gains
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Net
Retirement liabilities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total Other Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 18)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock 12 1/2¢ par value; authorized 500,000,000 shares; issued 115,858,190 shares as of December 31, 2016 and 2015; and outstanding 79,213,037 and 80,022,291 shares as of December 31, 2016 and 2015
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Cumulative translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated gains on derivatives qualifying as hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost - 36,645,153 and 35,835,899 shares as of December 31, 2016 and 2015
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Shareholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Shareholders’ Equity including noncontrolling interest
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Adjustments for expense/tax contained in service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Adjustments For Expense Or Tax Contained In Service Cost
Defined benefit plan, adjustments for expense or tax contained in service cost
Plan participants’ contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Curtailments / settlements
Defined Benefit Plan Curtailments And Settlements Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments And Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Translation adjustments
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Acquisitions/Transferred Liabilities
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets Transferred to (from) Plan
Benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Benefits paid
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Translation adjustments
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Acquisitions/Transferred Liabilities
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded status at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Vesting percentage granted in cash to eligible employees
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Vesting Percentage Granted In Cash To Eligible Employees
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, vesting percentage granted in cash to eligible employees
Vesting percentage
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Vesting Percentage
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, vesting percentage
Vesting period, in years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted, weighted average period, in years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
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]
Balance at December 31, 2013, Shares Subject to SSAR's/Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Exercised, Shares Subject to SSAR's/Options
Cancelled, Shares Subject to SSAR's/Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Balance at December 31, 2014, Shares Subject to SSAR's/Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Balance at December 31, 2013, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Cancelled, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance at December 31, 2014, Weighted Average Exercise Price
SSARs/ Options Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Provision for income taxes [Member]
Provision For Income Taxes [Member]
Provision For Income Taxes [Member]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
(Losses) gains on derivatives qualifying as hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Provision for income taxes for (Losses) gains on derivatives qualifying as hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
(Losses) gains on derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Settlements/Curtailments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Valuation, before Tax
Prior service cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Actuarial losses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Provision for income taxes for gains (Losses) on pension and postretirement liability adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment On Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Included In Net Income Tax
Tax effect of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of settlements/curtailments, actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost (credit) realized in net income.
(Losses) gains on pension and postretirement liability adjustments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment On Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Included In Net Income Net Of Tax
Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost (credit) from pension and other postretirement benefit plans realized in net income.
Reportable Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Capital Expenditure and Depreciation and Amortization by Segment
Reconciliation Of Capital Expenditures Depreciation And Amortization From Segment To Consolidated Capital Expenditures Depreciation And Amortization [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of reconciliation of capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization from segments to consolidated capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization.
Net Sales by Geographic Area
Schedule Of Revenue From External Customers By Geographical Areas Table [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Revenue From External Customers By Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Real Estate [Member]
Real Estate [Member]
Private Equity [Member]
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Hedge Funds [Member]
Hedge Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Purchases, sales and settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements
Transfers in/out
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2019-2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Required Company Contributions in the Following Year (2017)
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for other current liabilities.
Stock Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Borrowings
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Sale and Leaseback Transactions [Abstract]
Sale and Leaseback Transactions [Abstract]
Sale and Leaseback Transactions
Sale Leaseback Transaction Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Statutory tax rate
Difference in effective tax rate on foreign earnings and remittances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Unrecognized tax benefit, net of reversals
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Spanish tax charges
Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation Spanish Tax Charges
Spanish tax charges.
Spanish dividend withholdings
Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation Spanish Dividend Withholdings
Spanish dividend withholdings
State and local taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Accumulated Benefit Obligation — end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
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
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Aromor [Member]
Aromor [Member]
Aromor [Member]
Other Charges [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
2015 Severance Initiatives [Member]
2015 Severance Initiatives [Member]
2015 Severance Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Fragrance Ingredients Rationalization [Member]
Fragrance Ingredients Rationalization [Member]
Fragrance Ingredients Rationalization [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Expected number of positions eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Payments for restructuring and other costs
Payments for Restructuring and Other Costs
Payments for Restructuring and Other Costs
Restructuring, accelerated depreciation of fixed assets
Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Depreciation
Decrease in provision for severance costs or other employee-related liabilities
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring, expected charges
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring, personnel-related costs
Severance Costs
Restructuring, plant shutdown and other related costs
Restructuring Reserve Plant Shutdown And Other Related Costs
Restructuring Reserve Plant Shutdown And Other Related Costs
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Information Technology Hardware And Software [Member]
Information Technology Hardware And Software [Member]
Information Technology Hardware And Software [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Patents [Member]
Patents [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Technological Know-how [Member]
Intellectual Property [Member]
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Finance Receivables
Proceeds from Sale of Finance Receivables
Length of time Company historically operated
Length of Time Company Historically Operated
Length of Time Company Historically Operated
Length of time financial statements and notes presented
Length of Time Financial Statements and Notes Presented
Length of Time Financial Statements and Notes Presented
Estimated useful life of property, plant and equipment, years
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Other intangible assets amortized period, years
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Minimum percentage chance of tax benefit realization in final settlement
Minimum Percentage Likelihood Of Tax Benefit To Be Realized Upon Final Settlement
Minimum percentage likelihood of tax benefit to be realized upon final settlement
Prior service costs from plan improvements amortization period, minimum, years
Prior Service Costs From Plan Improvements Amortization Period Minimum
Prior service costs from plan improvements amortization period minimum.
Prior service costs from plan improvements amortization period, maximum, years
Prior Service Costs From Plan Improvements Amortization Period Maximum
Prior service costs from plan improvements amortization period maximum.
Amortization period of internal and external development costs, years
Amortization Period Of Internal And External Development Costs
Amortization period of internal and external development costs.
Stock options and stock settled appreciation rights (SSARs) excluded from calculation of diluted shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Difference amount between basic and diluted net income per share
Difference Amount Between Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share
Difference amount between basic and diluted net income per share.
Assets
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Upper Range Limit
Number Exercisable
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Contractual Life (in years)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Forecast [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Spanish Capital Tax Charge [Member]
Spanish Capital Tax Charge [Member]
Spanish Capital Tax Charge [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Pledged assets [Member]
Pledged Assets [Member]
Pledged Assets [Member]
Bank guarantees and standby letters of credit [Member]
Bank Guarantees And Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Bank Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Bank guarantees [Member]
Bank Guarantees [Member]
Bank Guarantees [Member]
Guangzhou Flavors Plant [Member]
Guangzhou Flavors Plant [Member]
Guangzhou Flavors Plant [Member]
Zhejiang Ingredients Plant [Member]
Zhejiang Ingredients Plant [Member]
Zhejiang Ingredients Plant [Member]
Guangzhou, China [Member]
Guangzhou, China [Member]
Guangzhou, China [Member]
Zhejiang, China [Member]
Zhejiang, China [Member]
Zhejiang, China [Member]
China [Member]
CHINA
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases, 2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases, 2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases, 2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases, 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases, from 2021 and thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years and Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years and Thereafter
Rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Bank guarantees and letters of credit outstanding
Bank Guarantees And Letters Of Credit Outstanding
The total amount of bank guarantees and letters of credit as of the balance sheet.
Bank guarantees related to appeals on income tax and indirect tax cases
Bank Guarantees Related To Appeals On Income Tax And Indirect Tax Cases
The amount of bank guarantees related to appeals on income tax and indirect tax cases.
The amount of pledged assets, principally PP&E to cover income tax and indirect tax assessments
Amount Of Pledged Assets Principally Pp E To Cover Income Tax And Indirect Tax Assessments
The amount of pledged assets, principally PP&E to cover income tax and indirect tax assessments.
Available lines of credit
Amount Of Available Lines Of Credit
Amount Of Available Lines Of Credit
Duration as potentially responsible party, years
Duration As Potentially Responsible Party
Duration As Potentially Responsible Party
Number of facilities under Potentially Responsible Party investigation
Number Of Facilities Under Potentially Responsible Party Investigation
Number of Facilities Under Potentially Responsible Party Investigation
Estimated maximum future costs of environmental liabilities for identified sites (less than $5 million)
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies
Bank Guarantees And Pledged Assets To Pursue Defenses Related To Other Contingencies
Bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies.
Estimate range of possible loss from other contingencies, minimum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Estimate range of possible loss from other contingencies, maximum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Payment of litigation settlement
Payment of Litigation Settlement
Payment of Litigation Settlement
Reversal of previously recorded provision
Estimated Litigation Liability
Recovery of litigation charges
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Contigency, possible accelerated depreciation of fixed assets
Number of plants
Number of Facilities
Number of Facilities
Number of plants under construction
Number of Facilities under Construction
Number of Facilities under Construction
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Trade Names and Patents [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Technological Know-how [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Gross carrying value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Total accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Other intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Schedule of Goodwill by Operating Segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Trademark and Other Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Business acquisition contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Held in Escrow
Amount recognized arising from contingent consideration held in escrow
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Number of customers that accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer Number Of Customers
Number of customers whose net sales accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales.
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
U.S. Common Stock [Member]
U S Common Stock [Member]
U.S. Common Stock [Member]
Balanced Funds [Member]
Balanced Funds [Member]
Balanced Funds [Member]
Government & Government Agency Bonds [Member]
Government And Government Agency Bonds [Member]
Government And Government Agency Bonds [Member]
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Pooled Funds [Member]
Pooled Funds [Member]
Pooled Funds [Member]
Fair Value Of Plan Assets Before Receivables [Member]
Fair Value Of Plan Assets Before Receivables [Member]
Fair Value Of Plan Assets Before Receivables [Member]
U.S. Large Cap [Member]
U S Large Cap [Member]
U.S. Large Cap [Member]
U.S. Mid Cap [Member]
U S Mid Cap [Member]
U S Mid Cap [Member]
U.S. Small Cap [Member]
U S Small Cap [Member]
U S Small Cap [Member]
Non-U.S. Large Cap [Member]
Non U S Large Cap [Member]
Non U.S. Large Cap [Member]
Non-U.S. Mid Cap [Member]
Non U S Mid Cap [Member]
Non U.S. Mid Cap [Member]
Non-U.S. Small Cap [Member]
Non U S Small Cap [Member]
Non U.S. Small Cap [Member]
Emerging Markets [Member]
Emerging Markets [Member]
Emerging Markets [Member]
U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds [Member]
U S Treasuries Or Government Bonds [Member]
U.S. Treasuries Or Government Bonds [Member]
U S Corporate Bonds [Member]
U S Corporate Bonds [Member]
U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member]
Non-U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds [Member]
Non U S Treasuries Or Government Bonds [Member]
Non U.S. Treasuries Or Government Bonds [Member]
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member]
Non U S Corporate Bonds [Member]
Non U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member]
Non-U.S. Other Fixed Income [Member]
Non U S Other Fixed Income [Member]
Non U.S. Other Fixed Income [Member]
Non-U.S. Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Non U S Asset Backed Securities [Member]
Non U.S. Asset Backed Securities [Member]
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Investment Companies [Member]
Absolute Return Funds [Member]
Absolute Return Hedge Funds [Member]
Absolute Return Hedge Funds [Member]
Non-U.S. Real Estate [Member]
Non U S Real Estate [Member]
Non U.S. Real Estate [Member]
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Receivables [Member]
Receivables [Member]
Receivables [Member]
Cash [Member]
Cash [Member]
Alternative Type of Investments [Member]
Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Schedule of Earnings before Income Taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income Tax Provision
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reconciliation between U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Actual Effective Tax Rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Information technology [Member]
Technology Equipment [Member]
Construction in process [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Loss incurred on termination of interest rate swaps
Deferred Gain Loss On Terminated Interest Rate Contracts
Deferred Gain Loss On Terminated Interest Rate Contracts
Number of multiple forward currency contracts matured
Number Of Forward Currency Contracts That Matured During Period
The number of forward currency contracts that matured during the period.
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Derivative gains included in AOCI
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Tax effect of gain (losses) on derivatives qualifying as hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Tax effect of pension liability and postretirement adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Cash dividends declared, per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Expense [Member]
Expense [Member]
Expense [Member]
Liability [Member]
Liability [Member]
Current medical cost trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan Current Medical Care Cost Trend Rate
The current medical cost trend rate utilized to determine postretirement benefit expense.
Ultimate medical cost trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Medical cost trend rate decreases to ultimate rate in year
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
Stock Options [Member]
Equity Option [Member]
SSAR's [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
SSAR's and Options [Member]
Stock Options And Stock Settled Appreciation Rights [Member]
Stock Options And Stock Settled Appreciation Rights [Member]
Contractual term, in years
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Contractual Term
Maximum term of options or units granted.
Shares granted
Stock options, granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Intrinsic value of options/SSAR's exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations of Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Pension Expenses [Table Text Block]
Table for Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in OCI.
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in OCI
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Amounts Expected to be Recognized in Net Periodic Cost
Schedule Of Amounts Expected To Be Recognized In Net Periodic Cost Table [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Amounts Expected To Be Recognized In Net Periodic Cost [Table Text Block]
Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumption Used to Determine Expense
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Changes in Postretirement Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Percentage of Assets Invested
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy of Plan Assets
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets By Asset Category Table [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets By Asset Category [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Level 3 Non-U.S. Plan Assets Held
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Postretirement Benefit Expense and Obligation
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Sensitivity of Disclosures to Changes in Selected Assumptions
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted, weighted average period, in years
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Period
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
Employee Taxes Paid [Member]
Employee Taxes Paid [Member]
Employee Taxes Paid [Member]
Excess Tax Benefits [Member]
Excess Tax Benefits [Member]
Tax Benefits [Member]
Plan [Member]
Scenario, Plan [Member]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
In-Bound Goods In Transit [Member]
In-Bound Goods In Transit [Member]
In-Bound Goods In Transit [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Net cash used in financing activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Inventory
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Netherlands [Member]
NETHERLANDS
Singapore [Member]
SINGAPORE
All foreign countries [Member]
All Foreign Countries [Member]
All Foreign Countries [Member]
Number of segments
Number Of Segments
Number Of Segments
Number of fragrance categories
Number Of Fragrance Categories
Number of fragrance categories.
Property, plant and equipment
Net sales related to customer that accounted for more than 10%
Revenues
Maximum percentage of total consolidated net sales attributed to any non-U.S. country
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Each twelve-month period [Member]
Each Twelve Month Period [Member]
Each Twelve Month Period [Member]
Full three-year period [Member]
Full Three Year Period [Member]
Full Three Year Period [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2008-2010 Cycle (Cycle VIII) [Member]
Two Thousand Eight To Two Thousand Ten Cycle [Member]
Two Thousand Eight To Two Thousand Ten Cycle [Member]
Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Long-term incentive plan [Member]
2010-2012 Cycle [Member]
Two Thousand Ten To Two Thousand Twelve Cycle [Member]
Two Thousand Ten To Two Thousand Twelve Cycle [Member]
2010 Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Ten Plan [Member]
2010 Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen To Two Thousand Sixteen Cycle [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen To Two Thousand Sixteen Cycle [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen To Two Thousand Sixteen Cycle [Member]
Shares authorized for issuance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares remaining available for issuance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Shares subject to outstanding awards
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Shares Subject To Outstanding Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Subject To Outstanding Awards
Shares remaining available for future awards
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Number Of Shares Available For Grant
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award equity instruments other than options, number of shares available for grant
Target payout percentage, cash
Target Payout Cash
Target payout cash
Target payout percentage, stock
Target Payout Stock
Target payout stock
Award vesting percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Percentage
Percentage of target dollar value of the award converted to a number of notional shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Target Dollar Value Of Award Is Converted To Number Of Notional Shares When Award Is Granted
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, percentage of target dollar value of the award is converted to a number of notional shares when award is granted
Shares of common stock issued
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Assumed dilution under stock plans
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Overfunded pension plans
Cash surrender value of life insurance contracts
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
Other
Other Assets
Total
Estimated annual amortization, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated annual amortization, 2017
Estimated annual amortization, 2018
Estimated annual amortization, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated annual amortization, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Global [Member]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Restructuring and Other Charges, Net [Member]
Restructuring And Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring and other costs [Member]
Operational Improvement Initiative Costs [Member]
Operational Improvement Initiative Costs [Member]
Operational Improvement Initiative Costs [Member]
Accelerated Contingent Consideration [Member]
Accelerated Contingent Consideration [Member]
Accelerated Contingent Consideration [Member]
Brazil [Member]
BRAZIL
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Consolidated segment assets
Operating profit
Gain on sales of fixed assets
Legal charges/credits, net
Interest expense
Other expense, net
Operating Profit Margin
Operating Profit Margin
Operating Profit Margin
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities
Schedule Of Other Current Liabilities Table [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Employee-Related [Member]
Asset - Related/and Other [Member]
Asset Related And Other [Member]
Asset- Related and Other.
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance
Additional charges (reversals), net
Non-cash charges
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Payments and other costs
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Balance
Other (income) expense, net [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Stock-Based Compensation Expense Included in Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
SSAR's and Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]
SSAR's and Stock Option Outstanding
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
SSAR's and Stock Option Exercisable
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Exercisable By Exercise Price Range Table [Text Block]
Schedule Of Share-Based Compensation, Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Exercisable, By Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
RSU, PRS and Cash RSU Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Fragrance Resources [Member]
Fragrance Resources [Member]
Fragrance Resources [Member]
David Michael & Company, Inc. [Member]
David Michael & Company, Inc. [Member]
David Michael & Company, Inc. [Member]
Lucas Meyer [Member]
Lucas Meyer [Member]
Lucas Meyer [Member]
Henry H Ottens Manufacturing Co [Member]
Henry H Ottens Manufacturing Co [Member]
Henry H Ottens Manufacturing Co [Member]
Trade Names and Proprietary Technology [Member]
Trade Names and Proprietary Technology [Member]
Trade Names and Proprietary Technology [Member]
Non-solicitation Agreements [Member]
Non-solicitation Agreements [Member]
Non-solicitation Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid to acquire business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Percentage of voting interest acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Purchase price exceeds preliminary fair value of net assets
Business Combination, Purchase Price Exceeds Preliminary Fair Value Of Net Assets
Business Combination, Purchase Price Exceeds Preliminary Fair Value Of Net Assets
Intangible assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Acquired intangible assets, useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Business combination, consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Cash paid for business acquisition
Business combination, liabilities incurred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Business combination, deferred taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Fiscal Year End
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Retirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Software Costs
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Income Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications and Revisions
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Table]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Table]
Deferred Gains and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Deferred Gains and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Deferred Gains and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Deferred gain on sale of property
Deferred Gain on Sale of Property
Income Tax [Table]
Income Tax [Table]
Income Tax [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Foreign, Current
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred income tax provision
Increase (Decrease) in deferred tax assets
Increase (Decrease) In Deferred Tax Asset And Corresponding Valuation Allowances
Increase (Decrease) in deferred tax asset and corresponding valuation allowances.
U.S. income before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign income before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Postretirement Benefits, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Qualified U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Qualified U S Pension Plans [Member]
Qualified U.S. pension plans [Member]
Non-Qualified U.S. Pension Plan [Member]
Non Qualified U S Pension Plan [Member]
Non-qualified U.S. pension plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Alternative and other investments [Member]
Percentage of active employees with pension and/or other retirement benefit plans covered
Percentage of Active Employees with Pension and or Other Retirement Benefit Plans Covered
Percentage of Active Employees with Pension and or Other Retirement Benefit Plans Covered
Percentage of matching contribution if compensation percentage below low range
Defined Contribution Plan Percentage Of Matching Contribution If Compensation Percentage Below Low Range
Defined contribution plan, percentage of matching contribution if compensation percentage below low range
Matching participant's contribution, percentage on compensation
Defined Contribution Plan Matching Participant Contribution Percentage On Compensation Range
Defined contribution plan matching participant contribution percentage on compensation range
Percentage of matching contribution if compensation percentage between high range and low range
Defined Contribution Plan Percentage Of Matching Contribution If Compensation Percentage Between High Range And Low Range
Defined contribution plan, percentage of matching contribution if compensation percentage between high range and low range
Matching participant's contribution, percentage on compensation, range low
Defined Contribution Plan Matching Participant Contribution Percentage On Compensation Range Low
Defined contribution plan, matching participant contribution, percentage on compensation, range low
Matching participant's contribution, percentage on compensation, range high
Defined Contribution Plan Matching Participant Contribution Percentage On Compensation Range High
Defined contribution plan, matching participant contribution, percentage on compensation, range high
Percentage of employees eligible to accrue benefits under the defined plan
Defined Contribution Plan Percentage Of Matching Contribution If Compensation Percentage Reaches Average Rate
Defined contribution plan, percentage of matching contribution if compensation percentage reaches average rate
Matching participant's contribution, average percentage on compensation
Defined Contribution Plan Matching Participant Contribution Average Percentage On Compensation
Defined contribution plan, matching participant contribution, average percentage on compensation
Capital in excess of par value related to Deferred Compensation Plan
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Deferred Compensation
Portion of Deferred Compensation Plan to be paid out in shares.
Total cash surrender value of life insurance contracts
Target percentage of investment in equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Target percentage of investment in alternative investments, minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum
Target percentage of investment in alternative investments, maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum
1% increase in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
1% increase in postretirement expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
1% decrease in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
1% decrease in postretirement expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Contribution to the plans
Benefit payments
Non Qualified Plan Benefits Paid
Non-Qualified Plan, Benefits Paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
PRSUs [Member]
Number of shares issued
Value of shares purchased by employees
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Value Of Shares Purchased By Employees
Aggregate employee purchase price for share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than option grants in period.
Shares purchased by employees
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Shares Purchased By Employees
Aggregate number of nonvested shares effectively purchased by employees for share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than option grants in period.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Text Block]
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Total current income tax provision
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred income tax provision
Total income taxes
Cash dividends declared per share
Dividend per share declared
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Shares authorized under repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Amount
Remaining authorized repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchase
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Stock repurchased during period as percentage of shares outstanding
Stock Repurchased During Period As Percentage Of Shares Outstanding
Stock Repurchased During Period As Percentage Of Shares Outstanding
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Shares repurchased, amount
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Shares repurchased, average price per share (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Carrying Amount and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Notional Amount Outstanding
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Measured at Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Which Were Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedging Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Beginning balance
OCI before reclassifications, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
(Losses) Gains on Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Beginning balance
OCI before reclassifications, (Losses) Gains on Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, (Losses) Gains on Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), (Losses) Gains on Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges
(Losses) Gains on Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Pension and Postretirement Liability Adjustment, Beginning balance
OCI before reclassifications, Pension and Postretirement Liability Adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, Pension and Postretirement Liability Adjustment
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), Pension and Postretirement Liability Adjustment
Pension and Postretirement Liability Adjustment, Ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
OCI before reclassifications, Total
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassification Adjustments Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, Total
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustments Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Ending balance, Total
Fixed income [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Percentage of assets invested
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Alternative and other investments
Defined Benefit Plan Alternative And Other Investments
Alternative and other investments is a category where plan assets are invested.
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Personnel-Related Costs [Member]
Personnel-Related Costs [Member]
Personnel-Related Costs [Member]
Facility-Related Costs [Member]
Facility-Related Costs [Member]
Facility-Related Costs [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected costs for the 2017 Productivity Plan
Restructuring charges
Restructuring, accelerated depreciation (up to)
Expected workforce reduction