Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
6.0% Notes due June 2018
6.0% Notes due June 2018 with effective interest rate of 6.29% [Member]
6.0% Notes due June 2018 with effective interest rate of 6.29%
7.5% Senior Notes due November 2018
7.5% Senior Notes due November 2018 with an effective interest rate of 7.61% [Member]
7.5% Senior Notes due November 2018 with an effective interest rate of 7.61%
3.2% Senior Notes due August 2021
3.2% Senior Notes due August 2021 with an effective interest rate of 3.32% [Member]
3.2% Senior Notes due August 2021 with an effective interest rate of 3.32%
8.55% Debentures due June 2024
8.55% Debentures due June 2024 with an effective interest rate of 8.76% [Member]
8.55% Debentures due June 2024 with an effective interest rate of 8.76%
6.875% Notes due January 2029
6.875% Notes due January 2029 with an effective interest rate of 7.08% [Member]
6.875% Notes due January 2029 with an effective interest rate of 7.08%
5.125% Notes due September 2040
5.125% Notes due September 2040 with an effective interest rate of 5.22% [Member]
5.125% Notes due September 2040 with an effective interest rate of 5.22%
Other debt
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment
Segments [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Summarized financial information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt - Net of Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Cost
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Halliburton Merger Agreement
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Segments
North America
North America [Member]
Latin America
Latin America [Member]
Europe/Africa/Russia Caspian
Europe/Africa/Russia Caspian [Member]
Europe/Africa/Russia Caspian [Member]
Middle East/Asia Pacific
Middle East/Asia Pacific [Member]
Middle East/Asia Pacific [Member]
Industrial Services
Industrial Services [Member]
Industrial Services [Member] - consists primarily of our downstream refining, and process and pipeline services businesses.
Total
Total [Member]
Total [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill at December 31, 2015
Goodwill
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill at September 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Number of Shares
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Remainder of 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement 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]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Merger termination fee
Baker Hughes merger termination fee
Baker Hughes merger termination fee
Merger and related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [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]
Building and Building Improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery and Equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment of Plant, Property and Equipment
Impairment of Plant, Property and Equipment
Impairment of Plant, Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Land
Land
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Services
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Total revenue
Revenue, Net
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of services
Cost of Services
Research and engineering
Research and Development Expense
Marketing, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Impairment and restructuring charges
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Goodwill impairment
Merger termination fee
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Interest expense, net
Interest Expense
Income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss attributable to Baker Hughes
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Baker Hughes
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Cash dividends per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Pension and other postretirement benefits, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss attributable to Baker Hughes
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Disclosure of the carrying value and related amortization of intangibles assets, in total and by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.
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]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trade Names
Trade Names [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
U.S. Pension Benefits
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs
Net periodic cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Contribution Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Contribution Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes (benefit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Current Income Taxes Receivable
Current Income Taxes Receivable
Current Income Taxes Receivable
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Indebtedness
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories, net of reserves
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Impairment of assets
Asset Impairment Charges
Inventory write-down
Inventory Write-down
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Other noncash items
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other operating items, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash flows 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]
Expenditures for capital assets
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from disposal of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Short-term Investments
Purchases of investment securities
Payments to Acquire Investments
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Other investing items, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash flows 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]
Net repayments of short-term debt and other borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt, Maturing in Three Months or Less
Repayments of short-term debt with original maturity greater than three months
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months
Proceeds from short-term debt with original maturity greater than three months
Proceeds from Short-term Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months
Repayment of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Other financing items, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash flows used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Supplemental cash flows disclosures:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Comprehensive loss:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income
Activity related to stock plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Cash dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Net activity related to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Balance
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable - less allowance for doubtful accounts (2016 - $558; 2015 - $383)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment - less accumulated depreciation (2016 - $6,759; 2015 - $7,378)
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Short-term Debt
Accrued employee compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income taxes and other tax liabilities
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Liabilities for pensions and other postretirement benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, one dollar par value (shares authorized - 750; issued and outstanding: 2016 - 423; 2015 - 437)
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
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value
Baker Hughes stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Segments [Axis]
Latin America
Total Operations
Operating Segments [Member]
Shared assets
Shared assets [Member]
Shared assets [Member]
Continuing Operations
Continuing Operations [Member]
Information by Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Financial Statement Line Items with Differences in Reported Amount and Reporting Currency Denominated Amounts [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Loss on early extinguishment of debt [Member]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt [Member]
Interest expense, net
Interest Expense [Member]
Impairment and restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill [Member]
Merger and related costs
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Merger termination fee
Merger termination fee [Member]
Merger termination fee [Member]
Assets
Summarized financial information [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract]
Revenue
Nature of Operations
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
New Accounting Standards Updates
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and entity information.
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
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Statement [Table]
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Deferred taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Ending Balance
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Customer Relationships and Trade Names [Member]
Customer Relationships and Technology [Member]
Customer Relationships and Technology [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Workforce reductions
Workforce reductions [Member]
Workforce reductions [Member]
Contract terminations
Contract Termination [Member]
Impairment of buildings and improvements
Impairment of buildings and improvement [Member]
Impairment of buildings and improvement [Member]
Impairment of machinery and equipment
Impairment of machinery and equipment [Member]
Impairment of machinery and equipment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Carrying Amount of Impaired Long-Lived Assets, Held-for-use
Carrying Amount of Impaired Long-Lived Assets, Held-for-use
Carrying Amount of Impaired Long-Lived Assets, Held-for-use
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Carrying Amount of Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived
Carrying Amount of Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived
Carrying Amount of Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived
Combined Long-Lived and Intangible Asset Impairment Charges
Combined Long-Lived and Intangible Asset Impairment Charges
Combined Long-Lived and Intangible Asset Charges
Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Cost of Capital
Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Cost of Capital
Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Cost of Capital
Severance Costs
Severance Costs
Other Restructuring Costs
Other Restructuring Costs
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring Reserve, Severance
Restructuring Reserve, Severance
Restructuring Reserve, Severance
Payments for Restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring reserve, contract termination
Restructuring reserve, contract termination
Restructuring reserve, contract termination
Inventory Write-down and Disposal Cost Charge
Inventory Write-down and Disposal Cost Charge
Inventory Write-down and Disposal Cost Charge
Inventory disposal costs
inventory disposal costs
inventory disposal costs
Inventory Write Down-Cost of Sales
Inventory Write Down-Cost of Sales
Inventory Write Down-Cost of Sales
Inventory Write Down-Cost of Services
Inventory Write Down-Cost of Services
Inventory Write Down-Cost of Services
Loss on firm purchase commitment
Loss on firm purchase commitment
Loss on firm purchase commitment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted loss per share (1)
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Future potentially dilutive shares excluded from diluted loss per share (2)
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic and diluted loss per share
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Adjustment for effect of dilutive securities - stock plans
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted loss per share (1)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Earnings Per Share, Potentially Dilutive Securities
Earnings Per Share, Potentially Dilutive Securities
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Existing reserves on inventory write off
Existing reserves on inventory write off
Existing reserves on inventory write off
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
North America
Customer Relationships and Technology [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Minimum
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Amortization expense for intangible assets included in net income
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accumulated depreciation
Total debt, fair value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Total debt
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Purchase Premium
Debt Instrument, Purchase Premium
Debt Instrument, Purchase Premium
Line of Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Combined Maximum Maturity of Commercial Paper and Line of Credit
Combined Maximum Maturity of Commercial Paper and Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility and Commercial Paper, Combined Maximum Borrowing
Maximum maturity of commercial paper issued
Maximum maturity of commercial paper issued
Maximum maturity of commercial paper issued.
Commercial Paper, Amount Outstanding
Commercial Paper
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Natural Gas Storage System in Northern Germany [Member]
Natural Gas Storage System in Northern Germany [Member]
Natural Gas Storage System in Northern Germany [Member]
Construction and Engineering Contract in Europe [Member]
Construction and Engineering Contract in Europe [Member]
Construction and Engineering Contract in Europe [Member]
Chieftain Sand and Proppant Barron Arbitration [Member]
Chieftain Sand and Proppant Barron Arbitration [Member]
Chieftain Sand and Proppant Barron Arbitration [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Claims amount for terminated contract
Claims amount for terminated contract
Additional claims amount for terminated contract
Additional claim amount for terminated contract
Additional claim amount for terminated contract
Additional claim amount for terminated contract
Breach of contract counter suit amount
Breach of contract counter suit amount
Breach of contract counter suit amount
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, interest rate
Alleged damages by customer - interest rate
Alleged damages by customer - interest rate
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability
Employee Benefits Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]