Business Combinations [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
EDG
Electron Device Group [Member]
Electron device group.
Canvys
Canvys [Member]
Canvys.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales
Revenue, Net
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax [Table]
Income Tax [Table]
Income Tax [Table]
Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Segment, Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Segment, Continuing Operations
Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment, Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate from continuing operation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Income tax year under federal audit in U.S.
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination
Description of tax years open for examination in foreign tax jurisdictions
Income Tax Examination Years Open For Examination
Income Tax Examination, Years Open for Examination
Cumulative positive earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Liability for uncertain tax positions related to continuing operations, excluding interest and penalties
Liabilities For Uncertain Tax Positions Excluding Interests And Penalties
Liabilities For Uncertain Tax Positions Excluding Interests And Penalties
Reasonably possible change in unrecognized tax benefits, lower range
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound
Reasonably possible change in unrecognized tax benefits, lower range
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound
Investments Schedule [Abstract]
Investment [Table]
Investment [Table]
Investment [Line Items]
Investment [Line Items]
Investment in time deposits and certificate of deposits
Investment In Time Deposits And Certificate Of Deposits
Investment in time deposits and certificate of deposits.
Investment in time deposits and certificate of deposits, less than twelve months
Investment In Time Deposits And Certificate Of Deposits Current
Investment in time deposits and certificate of deposits current.
Investment in time deposits and certificate of deposits, greater than twelve months
Investment In Time Deposits And Certificate Of Deposits Non Current
Investment in time deposits and certificate of deposits non current.
Investments, which are included in non-current assets
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Proceeds from the sale of securities
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity
Proceeds from the sale of securities description
Proceeds From Sale Of Available For Sale Securities Equity Description
Proceeds from Sale of Available for Sale Securities Equity Description
Gross realized gains and losses on sale, description
Available For Sale Securities Gross Realized Gain Loss Description
Available for sale securities gross realized gain loss description.
Net unrealized holding gains, description
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Holding Gain Loss On Securities Arising During Period Net Of Tax Description
Other comprehensive income unrealized holding gain loss on securities arising during period net of tax description.
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
North America
North America [Member]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Europe
Europe [Member]
Latin America
Latin America [Member]
Other
Other Credit Derivatives [Member]
Total, Gross Profit
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
LITIGATION
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Table]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Table]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Table]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Remaining fiscal 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Rent expense from continuing operations during the first three months of fiscal 2013
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Future lease commitments charges
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule Of Discontinued Operations [Table]
Schedule Of Discontinued Operations [Table]
Schedule Of Discontinued Operations [Table]
Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Net sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Gross profit (loss)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Gross Profit (Loss)
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Additional gain on sale
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Additional Gain On Sale
Disposal group including discontinued operation additional gain on sale.
Income tax provision (benefit)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Powerlink Specialist Electronics Support Limited
Powerlink Specialist Electronics Support Limited [Member]
Powerlink Specialist Electronics Support Limited Member.
D and C Import-Export Inc.
D And C Import Export Inc [Member]
D and C Import-Export, Inc.
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning balance
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Ending balance
Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Intangible assets subject to amortization
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets Amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
LEASE OBLIGATIONS, OTHER COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Par Value
Par Value [Member]
Par value.
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Common Stock in Treasury
Treasury Stock [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Class B Common Stock
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock Type [Axis]
Common Stock Type [Axis]
Common Stock Type [Axis]
Common Stock Type [Domain]
Common Stock Type [Domain]
Common Stock Type [Domain]
Beginning Balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Fair value adjustments on investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Share-based compensation:
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock options
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Common stock:
Common Stock [Abstract]
No definition available.
Options exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Canceled Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Repurchase of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Other (in shares)
Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Dividends paid
Dividends [Abstract]
Dividends declared to common stock
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Ending Balance (in shares)
Ending Balance
Summarized operating results by segment
Schedule Of Operating Results By Segment Table [Text Block]
Schedule of operating results by segment.
Net Sales and Gross Profit by Geographic Region
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Class B Common Stock
Common Class B [Member]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $1,078 and $1,092
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Income tax receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Investments—current
Short-term Investments
Discontinued operations—assets
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Non-current assets:
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Other intangibles
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Non-current deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Investments—non-current
Long-term Investments
Total non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Discontinued operations—liabilities
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Non-current liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term income tax liabilities
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Discontinued operations—non-current liabilities
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 19 shares at August 31, 2013, and 9 shares at June 1, 2013
Treasury Stock, Value
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
WVS-Technology
WVS-Technology [Member]
WVS-Technology [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Working capital adjustment included in assets
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Working Capital Adjustment
Business acquisition cost of acquired entity working capital adjustment.
Inventory included in purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Table]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Table]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Table]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
UPDATES TO CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Table]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted average number of years of amortization expense
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Remaining Amortization Expense Period
Finite lived intangible assets remaining amortization expense period.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
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]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Foreign currency translation
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Foreign currency translation.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Computation Of Earnings Per Share Line Items
Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Computation Of Earnings Per Share Line Items
Common stock shares, authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock shares, authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Number of votes for Class B common stock
Number Of Votes For Class B Common Stock
Number of votes for class B common stock.
Cash dividends Class A common stock
Cash Dividends Class Common Stock Percentage
Cash dividends class common stock percentage.
Common stock options anti-dilutive
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Payable to arrow for transition services
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accrued Liabilities Related To Transition Fee
Disposal group including discontinued operation accrued liabilities related to transition fee.
Offset receivables for transition services
Offset Receivables For Transition Services
Offset receivables for transition services.
Summary financial results
Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement Disclosures Table [Text Block]
Schedule of disposal groups including discontinued operations income statement disclosures.
Assets and liabilities classified as discontinued operations
Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Balance Sheet Disclosures Table [Text Block]
Schedule of disposal groups including discontinued operations balance sheet disclosures.
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loss Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Earnings Type [Axis]
Earnings Type [Axis]
Earnings Type [Axis]
Earnings Type [Domain]
Earnings Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Earnings Type [Axis]
Basic
Basic [Member]
Basic [Member]
Diluted
Diluted [Member]
Diluted [Member]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Continuing Operations
Discontinued Operations
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Numerator for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Numerator for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Numerator for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Dividends
Dividends
Undistributed basic earnings (losses)
Undistributed Earnings, Basic
Undistributed diluted earnings (losses)
Undistributed Earnings, Diluted
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Denominator for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Denominator for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Denominator for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average shares, basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares, diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted average shares and shares under if-coverted method for diluted EPS, basic (in shares)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Weighted average shares and shares under if-coverted method for diluted EPS, diluted (in shares)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Effect of dilutive securities dilutive stock options (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Denominator for diluted EPS adjusted for weighted average shares and assumed conversions (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
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
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Dividends per common share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
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 Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Time deposits/CDs
Bank Time Deposits Fair Value Disclosure
Bank Time Deposits, Fair Value Disclosure
Equity securities
Trading Securities
Fair value, Total
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
SEGMENT REPORTING
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Future Minimum Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases With Initial Terms Of One-Year Or More [Table]
Future Minimum Payments Under Non Cancelable Operating Leases With Initial Terms Of One Year Or More [Table]
Future Minimum Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases With Initial Terms Of One-Year Or More [Table]
Future Minimum Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases With Initial Terms Of One-Year Or More [Line Items]
Future Minimum Payments Under Non Cancelable Operating Leases With Initial Terms Of One Year Or More [Line Items]
Future Minimum Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases With Initial Terms Of One-Year Or More [Line Items]
Remaining 2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Credit payment period
Credit Payment Period
Credit payment period.
Accounts receivable, allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock in treasury
Treasury Stock, Shares
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Guarantees [Abstract]
WARRANTIES
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Legal Settlement [Axis]
Legal Settlement [Axis]
Legal Settlement [Axis]
Legal Settlement [Domain]
Legal Settlement [Domain]
[Domain] for Legal Settlement [Axis]
Anti-trust class action lawsuit settlement [Domain]
Anti-trust class action lawsuit settlement [Domain]
Anti-trust class action lawsuit settlement [Domain]
Cost of Sales
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other (income) expense:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Investment/interest income
Investment Income, Net
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Proceeds from Legal Settlements
Proceeds from Legal Settlements
Other, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income from continuing operations
Net income
Foreign currency translation gain, net of tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net income per Class B common share-Basic:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Total net income per Class B common share-Basic:
Net income per Common share - Diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Total net income per Common share - Diluted:
Weighted average number of shares:
Weighted Average Number Of Shares [Abstract]
No definition available.
Common shares - Basic
Common shares - Diluted
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Gain on sale of investments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments
Gain on disposal of assets
Assets Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, in Period of Disposition, Gain (Loss) on Disposition
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Inventory Write-down
Inventory Write-down
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Income tax receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Long-term income tax liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Proceeds from maturity of investments
Proceeds from Sale of Long-term Investments
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Long-term Investments
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Cash dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
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
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Warranties [Table]
Warranties [Table]
Warranties [Table]
Warranties [Line Items]
Warranties [Line Items]
Warranties [Line Items]
Warranty term, minimum
Warranty Period Minimum
Warranty period, minimum.
Warranty term, maximum
Warranty Term Maximum
Warranty term, maximum.
Warranty reserves
Warranty Reserves
Warranty reserves.
Update Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Update Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Update Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Update Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Update Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Update Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Finished Goods Included in inventories
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Raw material and Work in progress included in inventories
Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials
Inventories
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Prepaid Expenses Other Current Assets
Disposal group including discontinued operation prepaid expenses other current assets.
Discontinued operations-Assets
Accrued liabilities-current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities
Long-term income tax liabilities
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Long Term Income Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Disposal group including discontinued operation long term income tax liabilities noncurrent.
Discontinued operations-Liabilities
Total Liabilities Discontinued Operation Current And Longterm
Total liabilities discontinued operation current and long-term.