CURTISS WRIGHT CORP, 10-K filed on 2/19/2015
Annual Report
Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Jan. 31, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
 
 
 
Document Type
10-K 
 
 
Document Period End Date
Dec. 31, 2014 
 
 
Amendment Flag
false 
 
 
Entity Registrant Name
Curtiss Wright Corporation 
 
 
Entity Central Index Key
0000026324 
 
 
Entity Current Reporting Status
Yes 
 
 
Entity Voluntary Filers
No 
 
 
Current Fiscal Year End Date
--12-31 
 
 
Entity Filer Category
Large Accelerated Filer 
 
 
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Yes 
 
 
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
47,783,233 
 
Entity Public Float
 
 
$ 3,100,000,000 
Document Fiscal Year Focus
2014 
 
 
Document Fiscal Period Focus
FY 
 
 
Trading Symbol
cw 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Revenue, Net [Abstract]
 
 
 
Product sales
$ 1,815,028 
$ 1,719,591 
$ 1,450,313 
Service sales
428,098 
398,490 
372,994 
Total net sales
2,243,126 
2,118,081 
1,823,307 
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
 
 
 
Cost of product sales
1,190,714 
1,123,291 
960,878 
Cost of service sales
275,896 
258,951 
250,010 
Total cost of sales
1,466,610 
1,382,242 
1,210,888 
Gross profit
776,516 
735,839 
612,419 
Research and development expenses
(67,842)
(63,580)
(54,352)
Selling expenses
(128,005)
(128,473)
(107,618)
General and administrative expenses
(298,296)
(306,663)
(269,055)
Operating income
282,373 
237,123 
181,394 
Interest expense
(35,794)
(37,053)
(26,301)
Other income, net
365 
980 
128 
Earnings before income taxes
246,944 
201,050 
155,221 
Provision for income taxes
(76,995)
(61,646)
(51,140)
Earnings from continuing operations
169,949 
139,404 
104,081 
Discontinued operations, net of taxes
 
 
 
Gain/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
(56,611)
(1,423)
9,763 
Net earnings
$ 113,338 
$ 137,981 
$ 113,844 
Basic earnings per share
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
$ 3.54 
$ 2.97 
$ 2.23 
Earnings from discontinued operations
$ (1.18)
$ (0.03)
$ 0.21 
Total
$ 2.36 
$ 2.94 
$ 2.44 
Diluted earnings per share
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
$ 3.46 
$ 2.91 
$ 2.20 
Earnings from discontinued operations
$ (1.15)
$ (0.03)
$ 0.21 
Total
$ 2.31 
$ 2.88 
$ 2.41 
Dividends per share
$ 0.52 
$ 0.39 
$ 0.35 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
48,019 
46,991 
46,743 
Diluted
49,075 
47,912 
47,412 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
 
 
 
Net earnings
$ 113,338 
$ 137,981 
$ 113,844 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
(79,386)1
(6,619)1
25,954 1
Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax
(74,284)2
87,386 2
(16,331)2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(153,670)
80,767 
9,623 
Comprehensive Income
$ (40,332)
$ 218,748 
$ 123,467 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Statement (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
$ 2.1 
$ (0.9)
$ 0.7 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
$ 41.3 
$ (49.4)
$ 9.1 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 450,116 
$ 175,294 
Receivables, net
495,480 
603,592 
Inventories, net
388,670 
452,087 
Deferred tax assets, net
44,311 
47,650 
Assets held for sale
147,347 
Other current assets
45,151 
58,660 
Total current assets
1,571,075 
1,337,283 
Property, plant, and equipment, net
458,919 
515,718 
Goodwill
998,506 
1,110,429 
Other intangible assets, net
349,227 
471,379 
Other assets
21,784 
23,465 
Total assets
3,399,511 
3,458,274 
Current liabilities:
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt and short-term debt
1,069 
1,334 
Accounts payable
152,266 
186,941 
Accrued expenses
145,938 
142,935 
Income taxes payable
22,472 
789 
Deferred revenue
176,693 
164,343 
Liabilities held for sale
35,392 
Other current liabilities
38,163 
38,251 
Total current liabilities
571,993 
534,593 
Long-term debt
953,279 
958,604 
Deferred tax liabilities, net
51,554 
123,644 
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs
226,687 
138,904 
Long-term portion of environmental reserves
14,911 
15,498 
Other liabilities
102,654 
134,326 
Total liabilities
1,921,078 
1,905,569 
Stockholders' Equity
 
 
Common stock, $1 par value,100,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2014 and 2013; 49,189,702 shares issued at December 31, 2014 and 2013; outstanding shares were 47,904,518 at December 31,2014 and 47,638,835 at December 31, 2013.
49,190 
49,190 
Additional paid in capital
158,043 
150,618 
Retained earnings
1,469,306 
1,380,981 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(128,411)
25,259 
Common treasury stock, at cost (1,285,184 shares at December 31, 2014 and 1,550,867 shares at December 31, 2013)
(69,695)
(53,343)
Total stockholders' equity
1,478,433 
1,552,705 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$ 3,399,511 
$ 3,458,274 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS PARENTHETICAL (USD $)
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
 
 
Common Stock Par Value
$ 1 
$ 1 
Common stock authorized
100,000,000 
100,000,000 
CommonStockSharesIssued
49,189,702 
49,189,702 
CommonStockSharesOutstanding
47,904,518 
47,638,835 
TreasuryStockShares
1,285,184 
1,550,867 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
 
 
 
Net earnings
$ 113,338 
$ 137,981 
$ 113,844 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
118,931 
121,497 
93,896 
(Gain)/Loss on sale of businesses
29,184 
   
(29,912)
(Gain) loss on fixed asset disposals
632 
77 
(414)
(Gain on Bargain Purchase)
(910)
Deferred income taxes
(27,241)
5,928 
(3,871)
Share-based compensation
8,500 
7,349 
9,428 
Impairment of assets
3,202 
887 
4,988 
Impairment of assets held for sale
41,369 
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired and divested:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
12,845 
6,599 
26,524 
Inventories, net
(19,375)
(25,499)
(30,100)
Progress payments
(6,971)
(6,131)
(7,923)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
16,147 
8,567 
(7,290)
Deferred revenue
24,471 
(7,281)
(34,436)
Income taxes
38,946 
(16,811)
15,211 
Net pension and postretirement liabilities
(26,431)
(1,630)
(1,132)
Other current and long-term assets and liabilities
4,219 
6,294 
4,571 
Net cash provided by operating activities
331,766 
237,827 
152,474 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales and disposals of long-lived assets
594 
1,348 
2,557 
Proceeds from divestiture
152,965 
52,123 
Acquisitions of intangible assets
(1,761)
Proceeds from insurance
2,357 
Additions to property, plant, and equipment
(67,115)
(72,242)
(82,954)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
(34,364)
(236,135)
(460,439)
Additional consideration of prior period acquisitions
(989)
(6,663)
(2,524)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
53,448 
(313,692)
(492,998)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
364,557 
983,109 
576,934 
Borrowings of debt
500,000 
Payment of revolving credit facility
(414,770)
(1,229,148)
(296,145)
Principal payments on debt
(80)
(125,033)
Repurchases of common stock
(65,220)
(25,705)
Proceeds from share-based compensation
38,182 
27,450 
15,492 
Dividends paid
(25,013)
(18,377)
(16,392)
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
296 
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
9,610 
2,137 
57 
Net cash provided by financing activities
(92,438)
140,138 
254,241 
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash
(17,954)
(1,002)
3,919 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
274,822 
63,271 
(82,364)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
175,294 
112,023 
194,387 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
450,116 
175,294 
112,023 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
2,891 
4,546 
1,478 
Recognition of asset retirement obligation
6,904 
Property and equipment under build to suit transaction
$ 14,735 
$ 6,225 
$ 0 
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)
In Thousands
Total
Common Stock Member
Additional Paid In Capital Member
Retained Earnings Member
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Member
Treasury Stock Member
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011
 
$ 48,879 
$ 143,192 
$ 1,163,925 
$ (65,131)
$ (85,890)
Net earnings
113,844 
 
 
113,844 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
9,623 
 
 
 
9,623 
 
Dividends paid
 
 
 
(16,392)
 
 
Restricted Stock
 
 
(6,233)
 
 
6,233 
Stock options exercised, net
 
311 
6,431 
 
 
10,077 
Other
 
 
(414)
 
 
414 
Share-based compensation
 
 
8,907 
 
 
521 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
 
 
 
(25,705)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012
 
49,190 
151,883 
1,261,377 
(55,508)
(94,350)
Net earnings
137,981 
 
 
137,981 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
80,767 
 
 
 
80,767 
 
Dividends paid
 
 
 
(18,377)
 
 
Restricted Stock
 
 
(2,127)
 
 
5,796 
Stock options exercised, net
 
 
(5,728)
 
 
34,451 
Other
 
 
(330)
 
 
330 
Share-based compensation
 
 
6,920 
 
 
430 
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013
1,552,705 
49,190 
150,618 
1,380,981 
25,259 
(53,343)
Net earnings
113,338 
 
 
113,338 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(153,670)
 
 
 
(153,670)
 
Dividends paid
 
 
 
(25,013)
 
 
Restricted Stock
 
 
(722)
 
 
3,155 
Stock options exercised, net
 
 
311 
 
 
45,049 
Other
 
 
(430)
 
 
430 
Share-based compensation
 
 
8,266 
 
 
234 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
 
 
 
(65,220)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014
$ 1,478,433 
$ 49,190 
$ 158,043 
$ 1,469,306 
$ (128,411)
$ (69,695)
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Curtiss-Wright Corporation and its subsidiaries (the Corporation or the Company) is a diversified multinational manufacturing and service company that designs, manufactures, and overhauls precision components and provides highly engineered products and services to the aerospace, defense, automotive, shipbuilding, processing, oil, petrochemical, agricultural equipment, railroad, power generation, security, and metalworking industries.

A. Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

B. Use of Estimates

The financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), which requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. The most significant of these estimates includes the estimate of costs to complete long-term contracts under the percentage-of-completion accounting methods, the estimate of useful lives for property, plant, and equipment, cash flow estimates used for testing the recoverability of assets, pension plan and postretirement obligation assumptions, estimates for inventory obsolescence, estimates for the valuation and useful lives of intangible assets and legal reserves. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

C. Revenue Recognition

The realization of revenue refers to the timing of its recognition in the accounts of the Corporation and is generally considered realized or realizable and earned when the earnings process is substantially complete and all of the following criteria are met: 1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; 2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; 3) the Corporation’s price to its customer is fixed or determinable; and 4) collectability is reasonably assured.

We determine the appropriate method by which we recognize revenue by analyzing the terms and conditions of each contract or arrangement entered into with our customers. Revenue is recognized on product sales as production units are shipped and title and risk of loss have transferred. Revenue is recognized on service type contracts as services are rendered. The significant estimates we make in recognizing revenue are primarily for long-term contracts generally accounted for using the cost-to-cost method of percentage of completion accounting that are associated with the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered industrial products used in commercial and defense applications. Under the cost-to-cost percentage-of-completion method of accounting, profits are recorded pro rata, based upon current estimates of direct and indirect costs to complete such contracts. Changes in estimates of contract sales, costs, and profits are recognized using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting. This method recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods. The effect of the changes on future periods of contract performance is recognized as if the revised estimate had been the original estimate. A significant change in an estimate on one or more contracts could have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In 2014 and 2013, there were no individual significant changes in estimated contract costs at completion. In 2012, the Corporation incurred unanticipated additional costs of $23.7 million on its long-term contract with Westinghouse for disassembly, inspection, and preparation for shipment costs related to the reactor coolant pumps (RCPs) that the Corporation is supplying for the AP1000 nuclear power plants in China. In addition, in 2012 the Corporation recorded a cumulative catch up benefit of $14.2 million related to a change in estimate on its technology transfer contract on the AP1000 nuclear program.

Losses on contracts are provided for in the period in which the losses become determinable and the excess of billings over cost and estimated earnings on long-term contracts is included in deferred revenue.

D. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of money market funds and commercial paper that are readily convertible into cash, all with original maturity dates of three months or less.

E. Inventory
Inventories are stated at lower of cost or market. Production costs are comprised of direct material and labor and applicable manufacturing overhead.

F. Progress Payments

Certain long-term contracts provide for interim billings as costs are incurred on the respective contracts. Pursuant to contract provisions, agencies of the U.S. Government and other customers are granted title or a secured interest for materials and work-in-process included in inventory to the extent progress payments are received. Accordingly, these receipts have been reported as a reduction of unbilled receivables and inventories, as presented in Notes 4 and 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

G. Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major renewals and betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the life of the asset are expensed in the period they are incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.

Average useful lives for property, plant, and equipment are as follows:
Buildings and improvements
5 to 40 years
Machinery, equipment, and other
3 to 15 years


H. Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology, customer related intangibles, trademarks, and technology licenses. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 1 to 20 years. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on other intangible assets.

I. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Corporation reviews the recoverability of all long-lived assets, including the related useful lives, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset might not be recoverable. If required, the Corporation compares the estimated fair value determined by either the undiscounted future net cash flows or appraised value to the related asset’s carrying value to determine whether there has been an impairment. If an asset is considered impaired, the asset is written down to fair value in the period in which the impairment becomes known. The Corporation recognized no significant impairment charges on assets held in use during the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For impairment charges on assets held for sale, refer to Note 2, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale. In 2012, the Corporation recognized an impairment of $5.0 million in General and administrative expenses, in connection with its 2012 restructuring plan, a component of which was exiting a facility.

J. Goodwill

Goodwill results from business acquisitions. The Corporation accounts for business acquisitions by allocating the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the amounts allocated is recorded as goodwill. The recoverability of goodwill is subject to an annual impairment test or whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not result in an impairment. The impairment test is based on the estimated fair value of the underlying businesses. The Corporation’s goodwill impairment test is performed as of October 31 of each year. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on goodwill.

K. Pre-Contract Costs

The Corporation, from time to time, incurs costs to begin fulfilling the statement of work under a specific anticipated contract that has yet to be obtained from a customer. If it is determined that the recoveries of these costs are probable, the costs will be capitalized, excluding any start-up costs which are expensed as incurred. When circumstances change and the contract is no longer deemed probable, the capitalized costs will be recognized in earnings. Capitalized pre-contract costs were $2.7 million and $1.8 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

L. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Accounting guidance requires certain disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments. Due to the short maturities of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses, the net book value of these financial instruments is deemed to approximate fair value. See Notes 9 and 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the Corporation's financial instruments.

M. Research and Development

The Corporation funds research and development programs for commercial products and independent research and development and bid and proposal work related to government contracts. Development costs include engineering and field support for new customer requirements. Corporation-sponsored research and development costs are expensed as incurred.

Research and development costs associated with customer-sponsored programs are capitalized to inventory and are recorded in cost of sales when products are delivered or services performed. Funds received under shared development contracts are a reduction of the total development expenditures under the shared contract and are shown net as research and development costs.

N. Accounting for Share-Based Payments

The Corporation follows the fair value based method of accounting for share-based employee compensation, which requires the Corporation to expense all share-based employee compensation. Share-based employee compensation is a non-cash expense since the Corporation settles these obligations by issuing the shares of Curtiss-Wright Corporation instead of settling such obligations with cash payments.

Compensation expense for all non-qualified share options, performance shares, performance-based restricted shares, time-based restricted stock, and performance-based restricted stock units is recognized on a graded schedule over the requisite service period for the entire award based on the grant date fair value.

O. Income Taxes

The Corporation accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws is recognized in the results of operations in the period the new laws are enacted. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized.

The Corporation records amounts related to uncertain income tax positions by 1) prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and 2) the measurement of the income tax benefits recognized from such positions. The Corporation’s accounting policy is to classify uncertain income tax positions that are not expected to be resolved in one year as a non-current income tax liability and to classify interest and penalties as a component of Interest expense and General and administrative expenses, respectively. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

P. Foreign Currency

For operations outside the United States of America that prepare financial statements in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the Corporation translates assets and liabilities at period-end exchange rates and income statement amounts using weighted-average exchange rates for the period. The cumulative effect of translation adjustments is presented as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. This balance is affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and by the acquisition of foreign entities. Gains and (losses) from foreign currency transactions are included in General and administrative expenses within the results of operations, which amounted to $2.9 million, $2.6 million, and ($2.3) million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

Q. Derivatives

Forward Foreign Exchange and Currency Option Contracts

The Corporation uses financial instruments, such as forward exchange and currency option contracts, to hedge a portion of existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions. The purpose of the Corporation’s foreign currency risk management program is to reduce volatility in earnings caused by exchange rate fluctuations. All of the derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices for comparable instruments, with the gain or loss on these transactions recorded into earnings in the period in which they occur. These gains and (losses) are classified as General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and amounted to ($6.9) million, ($6.2) million, and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Corporation does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risks and Related Strategies

The Corporation’s primary interest rate exposure results from changes in U.S. dollar interest rates. The Corporation’s policy is to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. The Corporation periodically uses interest rate swaps to manage such exposures. Under these interest rate swaps, the Corporation exchanges, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and floating interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount.

For interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges (i.e., hedges against the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset or a liability or an identified portion thereof that is attributable to a particular risk), changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps offset changes in the fair value of the fixed rate debt due to changes in market interest rates.

R. Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Standards Issued Not Yet Adopted

Standard
Description
Effect on the financial statements
ASU 2014-09 Revenue from contracts with customers

Date of adoption: January 1, 2017
In May 2014, the FASB issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard which will supersede previous existing revenue recognition guidance. The standard creates a five-step model for revenue recognition that requires companies to exercise judgment when considering contract terms and relevant facts and circumstances. The five-step model includes (1) identifying the contract, (2) identifying the separate performance obligations in the contract, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations and (5) recognizing revenue when each performance obligation has been satisfied. The standard also requires expanded disclosures surrounding revenue recognition. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and allows for either full
retrospective or modified retrospective adoption.


The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU 2014-08 Reporting Discontinued Operations

Date of adoption: December 15, 2014

In April 2014, new guidance was issued that amends the current discontinued operations guidance. The new guidance limits discontinued operation reporting to situations where the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results, and requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations. The adoption of this new guidance will be effective prospectively for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted in certain instances.


The Corporation plans to adopt the provisions of the new guidance during the first quarter of 2015. The
significance of this guidance is dependent on any future divestitures or disposals.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

As part of a strategic portfolio review conducted in 2014, the Corporation has identified certain businesses which it considers non-core. The Corporation considers businesses non-core when the business’ products or services do not complement its existing businesses and where the long-term growth prospects are below the Corporation’s expectations. As part of this initiative, the Corporation has divested four businesses in 2014. Additionally, during the third quarter of 2014, the Corporation classified certain other businesses as held for sale. The results of operations of these businesses are reported as discontinued operations within our Consolidated Statements of Earnings and prior year amounts have been restated to conform to the current year presentation.

The aggregate financial results of all discontinued operations were as follows:

(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
$
363,869

 
$
392,690

 
$
285,194

Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes (1)
 
(48,519
)
 
(3,097
)
 
(14,930
)
Income tax benefit/(expense)
 
14,268

 
1,674

 
6,181

Gain/(loss) on sale of businesses (2)
 
(22,360
)
 

 
18,512

Earnings from discontinued operations
 
$
(56,611
)
 
$
(1,423
)
 
$
9,763



(1) Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes includes approximately $41.4 million of held for sale impairment expense in the year ended December 31, 2014.

(2) In the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation recognized aggregate after tax losses of $22.4 million on the sale of the Benshaw, 3D, Upstream and Vessels business. No businesses were sold in 2013. In 2012, the Corporation recognized an after tax gain of $18.5 million on the Heat Treat divestiture. Further details about these transactions are described below.

Assets held for sale

During the third quarter of 2014, the Corporation committed to a plan to sell two surface technology treatment facilities within the Commercial/Industrial segment. The Corporation also committed to a plan to sell its Engineered Packaging business and its Aviation Ground Support Equipment business, within the Defense segment, as well as its Downstream refining business, within the Energy segment. As of December 31, 2014, these businesses have been classified as held for sale and their results of operations have been presented as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.

The aggregate components of the assets classified as held for sale, are as follows:

(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014

Assets held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
Receivables, net
 
 
 
 
$
60,187

Inventories, net
 
 
 
 
27,414

Property, plant, and equipment, net
 
 
 
 
22,473

Goodwill
 
 
 
 
42,395

Other intangible assets, net
 
 
 
 
19,151

Other assets
 
 
 
 
5,631

Deferred tax assets, net
 
 
 
 
11,174

Reserve for assets held for sale
 
 
 
 
(41,078
)
Total assets held for sale, current
 
 
 
 
$
147,347

Liabilities held for sale
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
 
 
 
$
12,579

Accrued expenses
 
 
 
 
8,320

Other current liabilities
 
 
 
 
13,930

Other liabilities
 
 
 
 
563

Total liabilities held for sale, current
 
 
 
 
$
35,392



The following table outlines the net sales and earnings/(loss) before income taxes attributable to the assets held for sale:
 
 
Net Sales
 
Earnings /(loss) before income taxes
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Commercial/Industrial
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Surface Technologies - Domestic
 
$
4,395

 
$
4,672

 
$
1,767

 
$
(2,264
)
 
$
(528
)
 
$
(319
)
Defense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engineered Packaging
 
19,841

 
19,484

 
17,862

 
1,822

 
858

 
1,165

Aviation Ground Support Equipment
29,331

 
28,022

 
28,585

 
(8,644
)
 
(122
)
 
27

Energy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Downstream
 
127,594

 
109,270

 
98,341

 
(32,284
)
 
(3,175
)
 
(12,388
)
Total included in discontinued operations
 
$
181,161

 
$
161,448

 
$
146,555

 
$
(41,370
)
 
$
(2,967
)
 
$
(11,515
)


As of December 31, 2014, the Corporation impaired long-lived assets held for sale in the amount of $1.9 million, $6.2 million, $33.1 million for certain Domestic Surface Technologies facilities, the Corporation’s Aviation Ground Support Equipment business, and the Corporation’s Downstream refining business, respectively. Impairment charges have been included in the figures above.

Divestitures and facility closures

During 2014, the Corporation disposed of four businesses aggregating to cash proceeds of $153 million from its Defense and Energy segments. The divestitures resulted in aggregate pre-tax losses in excess of $29 million, and tax benefits of approximately $6.7 million. During 2014, the Corporation also closed three international manufacturing facilities in its Surface Technologies business. During 2012, the Corporation disposed of its Heat Treat business for $52 million. The following table outlines the net sales and earnings/(loss) before income taxes attributable to discontinued operations. Gains and losses recognized in connection with the sale of the businesses have been included in discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings but have been excluded in the table presented below.
 
 
Net Sales
 
Earnings /(loss) before income taxes
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Commercial/Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Surface Technologies - International
 
$
4,355

 
$
4,600

 
$
4,248

 
$
(6,123
)
 
$
(805
)
 
$
(989
)
Heat Treat
 

 

 
10,785

 

 

 
4,929

Defense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benshaw
 
29,029

 
70,741

 
89,183

 
(3,061
)
 
2,173

 
5,972

3D Radar
 
344

 
5,165

 
7,444

 
(1,117
)
 
215

 
1,492

Energy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Upstream
 
143,182

 
145,609

 
9,335

 
14,267

 
10,898

 
(2,090
)
Vessels
 
5,798

 
5,127

 
17,644

 
(11,115
)
 
(12,611
)
 
(12,729
)
Total included in discontinued operations
 
$
182,708

 
$
231,242

 
$
138,639

 
$
(7,149
)
 
$
(130
)
 
$
(3,415
)


2014 Divestitures and facility closures

Surface Technologies - International

During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Corporation closed certain of its international surface technology manufacturing facilities located in Canada, Italy, and Austria. As a result of the facility closures, the Company incurred $5.3 million of pre-tax closure costs, including a $3.2 million impairment on fixed assets, which are included in the figures presented above. All operations have ceased at these facilities as of December 31, 2014.

Benshaw

On June 30, 2014, the Corporation sold the assets of its Benshaw business, within our Defense segment, to Regal-Beloit Corporation for $49.7 million in cash, net of cash sold, and final working capital adjustments. The Corporation recognized a pre-tax loss on divestiture of $7.3 million. The Corporation recognized a tax benefit of $2.9 million in connection with the sale.

3D Radar

On April 30, 2014, the Corporation sold the assets of the 3D Radar business, within the Defense segment, to Chemring Group PLC for $2.4 million in cash, net of final working capital adjustments. The disposal resulted in a $0.6 million pre-tax gain.

Upstream

On December 17, 2014, the Corporation completed the sale of its upstream oil and gas business, within the Energy segment, for $98 million in cash, net of cash sold, and final working capital adjustments. The Corporation recognized a pre-tax loss on divestiture of $13.7 million. The Corporation recognized a tax benefit of $0.6 million in connection with the sale.

Vessels

During the third quarter of 2014, the Corporation completed the sale of its Vessels business, within the Energy segment, for $2 million in cash, net of transaction costs. The Corporation recognized a pre-tax loss on divestiture of $8.6 million. The Corporation recognized a tax benefit of $3.2 million in connection with the sale.

2012 Divestitures

Heat Treat

On March 30, 2012, the Corporation sold the assets and real estate of its heat treating business, which had been reported in the Commercial/Industrial segment, to Bodycote plc for $52 million. The heat treating business’ operating results are included in discontinued operations in the Corporation’s Consolidated Statement of Earnings for all periods presented. Discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 included net sales of $10.8 million and earnings before income taxes of $4.9 million, respectively. The Corporation recognized a pre-tax gain of $29.9 million in 2012 and has recorded the gain in discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2012.
ACQUISITIONS
ACQUISITIONS
3. ACQUISITIONS

The Corporation continually evaluates potential acquisitions that either strategically fit within the Corporation’s existing portfolio or expand the Corporation’s portfolio into new product lines or adjacent markets.  The Corporation has completed a number of acquisitions that have been accounted for as business combinations and have resulted in the recognition of goodwill in the Corporation's financial statements.  This goodwill arises because the purchase prices for these businesses reflect the future earnings and cash flow potential in excess of the earnings and cash flows attributable to the current product and customer set at the time of acquisition.  Thus, goodwill inherently includes the know-how of the assembled workforce, the ability of the workforce to further improve the technology and product offerings, and the expected cash flows resulting from these efforts. Goodwill may also include expected synergies resulting from the complementary strategic fit these businesses bring to existing operations.

The Corporation allocates the purchase price at the date of acquisition based upon its understanding of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. In the months after closing, as the Corporation obtains additional information about these assets and liabilities, including through tangible and intangible asset appraisals, and as the Corporation learns more about the newly acquired business, it is able to refine the estimates of fair value and more accurately allocate the purchase price. Only items identified as of the acquisition date are considered for subsequent adjustment.  The Corporation will make appropriate adjustments to the purchase price allocation prior to completion of the measurement period, as required.

In 2014, the Corporation acquired three businesses for an aggregate purchase price of $34.4 million, net of cash acquired, all of which are described in more detail below. In 2013, the Corporation acquired five businesses for an aggregate purchase price of $236.1 million, net of cash acquired, all of which are described in more detail below. In 2012, the Corporation acquired eight businesses for an aggregate purchase price of $462.4 million, net of cash acquired.

The Corporation’s Consolidated Statement of Earnings include $19.1 million of net sales and $0.2 million of net earnings from the Corporation’s 2014 acquisitions.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions consummated during 2014, 2013, and 2012:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Accounts receivable
 
$
2,991

 
$
25,972

 
$
53,753

Inventory
 
304

 
30,930

 
52,225

Property, plant, and equipment
 
2,802

 
18,066

 
40,915

Other current assets
 
81

 
3,229

 
7,244

Intangible assets
 
13,501

 
102,265

 
182,681

Current and non-current liabilities
 
(1,754
)
 
(18,959
)
 
(44,617
)
Pension and postretirement benefits
 

 
(6,472
)
 
(8,144
)
Deferred income taxes
 
(2,199
)
 
(19,682
)
 
(50,367
)
Debt assumed
 

 

 
(13,819
)
Due to seller
 

 
(3,361
)
 
(240
)
Net tangible and intangible assets
 
15,726

 
131,988

 
219,631

(Gain on Bargain Purchase)
 

 

 
(910
)
Purchase price
 
34,364

 
236,135

 
462,416

Goodwill
 
$
18,638

 
$
104,147

 
$
243,695


Supplemental Pro Forma Statements of Operations Data (Unaudited)

The assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the businesses acquired in 2014 were not material to the Corporation’s consolidated financial position or results of operations and therefore pro forma financial information for the acquisitions are not presented.

The following table presents unaudited consolidated pro forma financial information for the combined results of the Corporation and its completed business acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 as if the 2013 acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2012. Pro forma results were previously disclosed for the 2012 acquisitions as if the 2012 acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2011.

(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
$
2,184,715

 
$
2,157,815

Net earnings from continuing operations
 
143,960

 
116,768

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
3.04

 
2.46



The unaudited pro forma consolidated results were prepared using the acquisition method of accounting and are based on the historical financial information for a 12 month period. The unaudited pro forma consolidated results are not necessarily indicative of what our consolidated results of operations actually would have been had we completed the acquisitions on January 1, 2012. In addition, the unaudited pro forma consolidated results do not purport to project the future results of operations of the combined company nor do they reflect the expected realization of any cost savings associated with the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma consolidated results reflect primarily the following pro forma pre-tax adjustments:
Elimination of historical intangible asset amortization expense (approximately $0.7 million and $1.8 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively).
Additional amortization expense (approximately $3.6 million and $18.5 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively) related to the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired.
Additional depreciation expense (approximately $1.2 million and $1.6 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively) related to the fair value adjustment to property, plant, and equipment acquired.
Elimination of the fair value adjustments to acquisition-date inventory that has been sold in 2013 of $3.7 million, and recognition in 2012 of the full value of the fair value adjustment to acquisition date inventory.
Reclassification of $2.1 million of the Corporation’s 2013 acquisition costs directly attributable to the acquisition into 2012. Included in these costs are advisory, investment banking, and legal and regulatory costs incurred by the Corporation. The Corporation records acquisition costs in General and administrative expenses.
Elimination of historical interest expense (approximately $0.6 million and $5.3 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively).
Additional interest expense (approximately $4.2 million and $16.5 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively) associated with the incremental borrowings that would have been incurred to acquire these companies as of January 1, 2012.

2014 Acquisitions

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Component Coating and Repair Services Limited

On January 10, 2014, the Corporation acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Component Coating and Repair Services Limited (CCRS) for approximately £15 million ($25 million) in cash, net of cash acquired. The Share Purchase Agreement contains a purchase price adjustment mechanism and representations and warranties customary for a transaction of this type, including a portion of the purchase price deposited into escrow as security for potential indemnification claims against the sellers. CCRS operates out of two locations in Glasgow and Alfreton in the United Kingdom and will operate within the Corporation's Commercial/Industrial segment. CCRS is a provider of corrosion resistant coatings and precision airfoil repair services for aerospace and industrial turbine applications. Revenues were approximately £6.4 million in the latest fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.

ENERGY

Nuclear Power Services Inc.

On February 18, 2014, the Corporation acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Nuclear Power Services Inc. (NPSI) for approximately CAD 9 million (approximately $8.0 million) in cash. The Asset Purchase Agreement contains representations and warranties customary for a transaction of this type, including a portion of the purchase price held back as security for potential indemnification claims against the seller. NPSI is based in Ontario, Canada and will operate within the Corporation's Energy segment. NPSI provides qualified nuclear component sourcing, Equipment Qualification, Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) services, and Instrumentation & Control component manufacturing primarily to the Canadian and International CANDU nuclear industry. NPSI generated revenues of approximately CAD 5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Engemasa Pressure Relief Valves

On June 4, 2014, the Corporation acquired the valve division of Engemasa Engenharia E Materiais LTDA of Sao Carlos, Brazil
for approximately $1.8 million in cash. The division will operate within the Corporation's Energy segment.

The purchase price of the 2014 acquisitions have been allocated to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired with the remainder recorded as goodwill on the basis of estimated fair values. The following table summarizes the purchase price allocations for CCRS and NPSI.

(In thousands)
 
CCRS
 
NPSI
Accounts receivable
 
$
2,984

 
$
7

Inventory
 
64

 
112

Property, plant, and equipment
 
1,987

 
790

Other current assets
 
71

 
10

Intangible assets
 
9,560

 
3,406

Current and non-current liabilities
 
(1,754
)
 

Deferred income taxes
 
(2,041
)
 

Net tangible and intangible assets
 
10,871

 
4,325

Purchase price
 
24,645

 
7,965

Goodwill
 
$
13,774

 
$
3,640

 
 
 
 
 
Amount of tax deductible goodwill
 
$

 
$
3,640



2013 Acquisitions

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Phönix Group

On February 28, 2013, the Corporation acquired all the outstanding shares of Phönix Holding GmbH for $97.9 million, net of cash acquired.  The Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement contains a purchase price adjustment mechanism and representations and warranties customary for a transaction of this type, including a portion of the purchase price deposited into escrow as security for potential indemnification claims against the seller.  Management funded the purchase from the Corporation’s revolving credit facility and excess cash at foreign locations.

Phönix, headquartered in Germany, is a designer and manufacturer of valves, valve systems, and related support services to the global chemical, petrochemical, and power (both conventional and nuclear) markets.  Phönix has 282 employees and operates Phönix Valves in Volkmarsen, Germany; Strack, located in Barleben, Germany; and Daume Control Valves, located in Hanover, Germany. Phönix also owns sales subsidiaries with warehouses in Texas and France. Revenues of the acquired business were approximately $60 million for the year ended 2012.

Arens Controls

On October 4, 2013, the Corporation acquired 100% of the membership interests of Arens Controls, LLC (Arens) for $95.6 million in cash, net of purchase price adjustments and cash acquired. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, including a portion of the purchase price deposited into escrow as security for potential indemnification claims against the seller. Management funded the purchase from the Corporation’s revolving credit facility.

Arens is a designer and manufacturer of highly-engineered, precision operator interface controls and power management systems for commercial and off-road industrial vehicles. Arens has approximately 120 employees and is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Revenues of the acquired business were approximately $57 million for the year ended 2012.

DEFENSE

Parvus

On October 1, 2013, the Corporation acquired 100% of the share capital of Parvus Corporation (Parvus) for $37.1 million in cash, net of cash acquired. The Stock Purchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, including a portion of the purchase price deposited into escrow as security for potential indemnification claims against the seller. Management funded the purchase from the Corporation’s revolving credit facility.

Parvus is a designer and manufacturer of rugged small form factor computers and communications subsystems for the aerospace, defense, homeland security, and industrial markets. Parvus has approximately 50 employees and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Revenues of the acquired business were approximately $20 million for the year ended 2012.

ENERGY

Other
During 2013, the Corporation acquired the assets of Ovalpath, Inc and Gulff33 Valve Pros, LLC through two separate transactions for a purchase price of $2.3 million and $3.3 million respectively. The Asset Purchase Agreements contain representations and warranties customary for a transaction of this type, including a portion of the purchase price held back as security for potential indemnification claims against the seller. Ovalpath has developed a proprietary software platform utilizing mobile technology to enable applications that provide significant efficiencies within a nuclear plant. Gulf33 provides valve repair and maintenance services to the offshore oil and gas market.

The purchase price of the 2013 acquisitions have been allocated to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired with the remainder recorded as goodwill on the basis of estimated fair values. Immaterial purchase price adjustments were made during 2014 to certain of the 2013 acquisitions and are included in the asset allocation herein:

(In thousands)
 
Phönix
 
Arens
 
Parvus
 
Other
 
Total
Accounts receivable
 
$
12,226

 
$
9,441

 
$
3,639

 
$
666

 
$
25,972

Inventory
 
20,358

 
5,349

 
5,122

 
101

 
30,930

Property, plant, and equipment
 
12,575

 
4,787

 
435

 
269

 
18,066

Other current assets
 
2,153

 
972

 
104

 

 
3,229

Intangible assets
 
42,305

 
43,100

 
15,000

 
1,860

 
102,265

Current and non-current liabilities
 
(7,497
)
 
(7,991
)
 
(3,854
)
 
383

 
(18,959
)
Pension and postretirement benefits
 
(6,472
)
 

 

 

 
(6,472
)
Deferred income taxes
 
(14,258
)
 
94

 
(5,518
)
 

 
(19,682
)
Due to seller
 
(119
)
 

 
(230
)
 
(3,012
)
 
(3,361
)
Net tangible and intangible assets
 
61,271

 
55,752

 
14,698

 
267

 
131,988

Purchase price
 
97,886

 
95,612

 
37,059

 
5,578

 
236,135

Goodwill
 
$
36,615

 
$
39,860

 
$
22,361

 
$
5,311

 
$
104,147

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of tax deductible goodwill
 
$

 
$
39,860

 
$

 
$
5,311

 
$
45,171

RECEIVABLES
RECEIVABLES
4. RECEIVABLES
Receivables include current notes, amounts billed to customers, claims, other receivables, and unbilled revenue on long-term contracts, which consists of amounts recognized as sales but not billed. Substantially all amounts of unbilled receivables are expected to be billed and collected in the subsequent year. An immaterial amount of unbilled receivables are subject to retainage provisions. The amount of claims and unapproved change orders within our receivables balances are immaterial.
Credit risk is diversified due to the large number of entities comprising the Corporation’s customer base and their geographic dispersion. The Corporation is either a prime contractor or subcontractor to various agencies of the U.S. Government. Revenues derived directly and indirectly from government sources (primarily the U.S. Government) were 33% and 34% of consolidated revenues in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Total receivables due primarily from the U.S Government were $157.9 million and $205.1 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Government (primarily the U.S. Government) unbilled receivables, net of progress payments, were $72.9 million and $82.5 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The composition of receivables is as follows as of December 31:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Billed receivables:
 
 
 
 
Trade and other receivables
 
$
363,241

 
$
444,841

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
(5,619
)
 
(6,857
)
Net billed receivables
 
357,622

 
437,984

Unbilled receivables:
 
 
 
 
Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed
 
150,526

 
184,120

Less: Progress payments applied
 
(12,668
)
 
(18,512
)
Net unbilled receivables
 
137,858

 
165,608

Receivables, net
 
$
495,480

 
$
603,592

INVENTORIES
INVENTORIES
5. INVENTORIES
Inventoried costs contain amounts relating to long-term contracts and programs with long production cycles, a portion of which will not be realized within one year. Long term contract inventory includes an immaterial amount of claims or other similar items subject to uncertainty concerning their determination or realization. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. The composition of inventories as of December 31 is as follows:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Raw material
 
$
201,998

 
$
231,219

Work-in-process
 
89,423

 
114,372

Finished goods
 
103,831

 
117,444

Inventoried costs related to U.S. Government and other long-term contracts
 
59,070

 
58,796

Gross inventories
 
454,322

 
521,831

Less: Inventory reserves
 
(51,435
)
 
(54,400
)
Progress payments applied, principally related to long-term contracts
 
(14,217
)
 
(15,344
)
Inventories, net
 
$
388,670

 
$
452,087


As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, inventory also includes capitalized contract development costs of $33.9 million and $37.1 million, respectively, related to certain aerospace and defense programs. These capitalized costs will be liquidated as production units are delivered to the customer. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, $7.2 million and $13.8 million, respectively, are scheduled to be liquidated under existing firm orders.
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
6. PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
The composition of property, plant, and equipment is as follows as of December 31.
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Land
 
$
21,762

 
$
24,250

Buildings and improvements
 
219,219

 
218,551

Machinery, equipment, and other
 
750,006

 
800,573

Property, plant, and equipment, at cost
 
990,987

 
1,043,374

Less: Accumulated depreciation
 
(532,068
)
 
(527,656
)
Property, plant, and equipment, net
 
$
458,919

 
$
515,718


Depreciation expense from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $66.6 million, $63.2 million, and $55.2 million, respectively.
GOODWILL
GOODWILL
7. GOODWILL

In connection with the change in reportable segments discussed in Note 18, we reallocated the goodwill that existed as of December 31, 2012 to our new segments on a relative fair value basis.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

(In thousands)
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
Defense
 
Energy
 
Consolidated
December 31, 2012
 
$
273,247

 
$
467,917

 
$
272,136

 
$
1,013,300

Acquisitions
 
76,108

 
22,615

 
5,311

 
104,034

Goodwill adjustments
 
(3,164
)
 

 
429

 
(2,735
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
1,628

 
(5,101
)
 
(697
)
 
(4,170
)
December 31, 2013
 
$
347,819

 
$
485,431

 
$
277,179

 
$
1,110,429

Acquisitions
 
$
13,773

 
$

 
$
4,863

 
$
18,636

Assets held for sale
 

 
(6,525
)
 
(35,870
)
 
(42,395
)
Divestitures
 

 
(11,695
)
 
(43,660
)
 
(55,355
)
Goodwill adjustments
 
(1,096
)
 
(254
)
 

 
(1,350
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
(9,634
)
 
(20,217
)
 
(1,608
)
 
(31,459
)
December 31, 2014
 
$
350,862

 
$
446,740

 
$
200,904

 
$
998,506



The purchase price allocations relating to the businesses acquired are initially based on estimates. The Corporation adjusts these estimates based upon final analysis including input from third party appraisals, when deemed appropriate. The determination of fair value is finalized no later than twelve months from acquisition. Goodwill adjustments represent subsequent adjustments to the purchase price allocation for acquisitions as determined by the respective accounting guidance requirements based on the date of acquisition.

During 2014, the Corporation finalized the allocation of the purchase price for all businesses acquired prior to 2014. The adjustments to the Corporation's purchase price allocation were not material.

The Corporation completed its annual goodwill impairment testing as of October 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 and concluded that there was no impairment of value. The estimated fair value of the reporting units substantially exceeded the recorded book value.
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
8. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology, customer related intangibles, and trademarks. Intangible assets are amortized over useful lives that generally range between 1 and 20 years.
The following table summarizes the intangible assets acquired (including their weighted-average useful lives) by the Corporation during 2014 and 2013. No indefinite lived intangible assets were acquired in 2014 or 2013.
 
 
2014
 
2013
(In thousands, except years data)
 
Amount
 
Years
 
Amount
 
Years
Technology
 
$
100

 
5.0
 
$
21,101

 
13.5
Customer related intangibles
 
13,200

 
13.6
 
73,146

 
16.9
Other intangible assets
 
200

 
1.0
 
8,504

 
3.3
Total
 
$
13,500

 
13.3
 
$
102,751

 
15.1

The following tables present the cumulative composition of the Corporation’s intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
 
 
2014
 
2013
(In thousands)
 
Gross
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
 
Gross
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Technology
 
$
178,369

 
$
(84,584
)
 
$
93,785

 
$
213,888

 
$
(88,644
)
 
$
125,244

Customer related intangibles
 
356,844

 
(122,920
)
 
233,924

 
430,604

 
(127,194
)
 
303,410

Other intangible assets
 
38,460

 
(16,942
)
 
21,518

 
66,436

 
(23,711
)
 
42,725

Total
 
$
573,673

 
$
(224,446
)
 
$
349,227

 
$
710,928

 
$
(239,549
)
 
$
471,379


Amortization expense from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 were $38.3 million, $39.0 million, and $24.9 million, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets over the next five years is as follows:
(In thousands)
 
 
2015
 
$
34,766

2016
 
34,264

2017
 
33,775

2018
 
32,680

2019
 
30,848

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
9. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Forward Foreign Exchange and Currency Option Contracts
The Corporation has foreign currency exposure primarily in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada.  The Corporation uses financial instruments, such as forward and option contracts, to hedge a portion of existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions.  The purpose of the Corporation’s foreign currency risk management program is to reduce volatility in earnings caused by exchange rate fluctuations.  Guidance on accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities requires companies to recognize all of the derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Interest Rate Risks and Related Strategies
The Corporation’s primary interest rate exposure results from changes in U.S. dollar interest rates. The Corporation’s policy is to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. The Corporation periodically uses interest rate swaps to manage such exposures. Under these interest rate swaps, the Corporation exchanges, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and floating interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount.
For interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges (i.e., hedges against the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset or a liability or an identified portion thereof that is attributable to a particular risk), changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps offset changes in the fair value of the fixed rate debt due to changes in market interest rates.
In March 2013, the Corporation entered into fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements to convert the interest payments of (i) the $100 million, 3.85% notes, due February 26, 2025, from a fixed rate to a floating interest rate based on 1-Month LIBOR plus a 1.77% spread, and (ii) the $75 million, 4.05% notes, due February 26, 2028, from a fixed rate to a floating interest rate based on 1-Month LIBOR plus a 1.73% spread.
In January 2012, the Corporation entered into fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements to convert the interest payments of (i) the $200 million, 4.24% notes, due December 1, 2026, from a fixed rate to a floating interest rate based on 1-Month LIBOR plus a 2.02% spread, and (ii) $25 million of the $100 million, 3.84% notes, due December 1, 2021, from a fixed rate to a floating interest rate based on 1-Month LIBOR plus a 1.90% spread.
The notional amounts of the Corporation’s outstanding interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges were $400 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
The fair value accounting guidance requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the company has the ability to access.
Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data such as quoted prices, interest rates, and yield curves.
Level 3: Inputs are unobservable data points that are not corroborated by market data.
Based upon the fair value hierarchy, all of the forward foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps are valued at a Level 2.
Effects on Consolidated Balance Sheets
The location and amounts of derivative instrument fair values in the consolidated balance sheet are below.
 
 
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Undesignated for hedge accounting
 
 
 
 
Forward exchange contracts
 
$
605

 
$
605

Total asset derivatives (1)
 
$
605

 
$
605

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Designated for hedge accounting
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
5,121

 
$
49,845

Undesignated for hedge accounting
 
 
 
 
Forward exchange contracts
 
$
676

 
$
277

Total liability derivatives (2)
 
$
5,797

 
$
50,122


(1) Forward exchange derivatives are included in Other current assets and interest rate swap assets are included in Other assets.
(2) Forward exchange derivatives are included in Other current liabilities and interest rate swap liabilities are included in Other liabilities.
Effects on Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Fair value hedge
The location and amount of gains or losses on the hedged fixed rate debt attributable to changes in the market interest rates and the offsetting gain (loss) on the related interest rate swaps for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
 
 
Gain/(Loss) on Swap
 
Gain/(Loss) on Borrowings
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Income statement classification:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (loss), net
 
$
44,724

 
$
(49,845
)
 
$
(742
)
 
$
(44,724
)
 
$
49,845

 
$
742


Undesignated hedges
The location and amount of gains and (losses) recognized in income on forward exchange derivative contracts not designated for hedge accounting for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Forward exchange contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative expenses
 
$
(6,880
)
 
$
(6,198
)
 
$
883


Debt
The estimated fair value amounts were determined by the Corporation using available market information, which is primarily based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of our debt instruments are characterized as a Level 2 measurement in accordance with the fair value hierarchy. The estimated fair values of the Corporation’s fixed rate debt instruments at December 31, 2014, aggregated $959 million compared to a carrying value of $945 million. The estimated fair values of the Corporation’s fixed rate debt instruments at December 31, 2013, aggregated $887 million compared to a carrying value of $900 million.
The carrying amount of the variable interest rate debt approximates fair value because the interest rates are reset periodically to reflect current market conditions.
The fair values described above may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, the use of different methodologies to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.
Nonrecurring measurements
As discussed in Note 2. Discontinued Operations and Assets Held For Sale, the Corporation classified certain businesses as held for sale during the third quarter. In accordance with the provisions of the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets guidance of FASB Codification Subtopic 360-10, the carrying amount of the disposal groups were written down to their estimated fair value, less costs to sell. For the year ended December 31, 2014, an impairment charge of $41.4 million was recorded in loss from discontinued operations. The fair value of the disposal groups were determined primarily by using non-binding quotes. In accordance with the fair value hierarchy, the impairment charges recorded were classified as a Level 3 measurement as it is based on significant other unobservable inputs.
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities
10. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses consist of the following as of December 31:

(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Accrued compensation
 
$
88,793

 
$
88,108

Accrued commissions
 
10,783

 
12,834

Accrued interest
 
9,688

 
9,730

Accrued insurance
 
6,757

 
4,885

Accrued 401K
 
7,050

 

Other
 
22,867

 
27,378

Total accrued expenses
 
$
145,938

 
$
142,935



Other current liabilities consist of the following as of December 31:

(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Warranty reserves
 
$
15,688

 
$
15,914

Additional amounts due to sellers on acquisitions
 
1,739

 
5,250

Reserves on loss contracts
 
2,979

 
4,067

Deferred tax liability
 
2,448

 
3,175

Pension and other postretirement liabilities
 
5,120

 
4,280

Other
 
10,189

 
5,565

Total other current liabilities
 
$
38,163

 
$
38,251

RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES
RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES
11. RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES
The Corporation did not have any material restructuring initiatives in 2014 and 2013.
2012 Restructuring Initiative
The Corporation focuses on being the low-cost provider of its products by reducing operating costs and implementing lean manufacturing initiatives, which have in part led to the involuntary termination of certain positions and the consolidation of facilities and product lines.
During the year ended 2012, the Corporation recorded restructuring costs by segment as follows:
(In thousands)
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
Defense
 
Energy
 
Consolidated
Cost of sales
 
$
7,413

 
$
3,227

 
$
138

 
$
10,778

Selling expenses
 

 
417

 
13

 
430

General and administrative
 
5,033

 
2,463

 
497

 
7,993

Total
 
$
12,446

 
$
6,107

 
$
648

 
$
19,201


During 2012, the Corporation committed to a plan to restructure existing operations through a reduction in workforce and consolidation of operating locations. The plan impacted all three of the Corporation’s reportable segments and resulted in costs incurred of $19 million. In the Commercial/Industrial segment, restructuring costs of $7 million, were primarily for severance and benefits costs and $5 million of non-cash costs for a fixed asset write-down due to the ceased use of an operating facility. In the Defense and Energy segments, restructuring costs of $6 million and $1 million, respectively, were primarily for severance and benefit costs associated with headcount reductions.
The Corporation has completed its restructuring activities under the 2012 restructuring plan.
The following table summarizes the cash components of the Corporation’s restructuring plans. Accrued restructuring costs are included in Other current liabilities in the accompanying balance sheet.
(In thousands)
 
Severance and
Benefits
 
Abandonment
of facility costs
 
Total
December 31, 2012
 
$
1,020

 
$
6,106

 
$
7,126

Provisions
 

 

 

Payments
 
(774
)
 
(5,519
)
 
(6,293
)
Adjustments
 
(246
)
 
(587
)
 
(833
)
December 31, 2013
 
$

 
$

 
$

INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
Earnings before income taxes for the years ended December 31 consist of:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Domestic
 
$
120,563

 
$
105,188

 
$
80,475

Foreign
 
126,381

 
95,862

 
74,746

 
 
$
246,944

 
$
201,050

 
$
155,221


The provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 consists of:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Current:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
$
70,609

 
$
29,323

 
$
27,882

State
 
9,065

 
5,629

 
5,465

Foreign
 
33,401

 
20,807

 
21,369

 
 
113,075

 
55,759

 
54,716

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
(29,469
)
 
7,982

 
758

State
 
(1,275
)
 
644

 
(1,122
)
Foreign
 
(5,070
)
 
(802
)
 
(5,172
)
 
 
(35,814
)
 
7,824

 
(5,536
)
Valuation allowance
 
(266
)
 
(1,937
)
 
1,960

Provision for income taxes
 
$
76,995

 
$
61,646

 
$
51,140


The effective tax rate varies from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate for the years ended December 31, principally:
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
Add (deduct):
 
 
 
 
 
 
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit
 
2.4

 
1.6

 
1.7

R&D tax credits
 
(1.3
)
 
(1.5
)
 
(0.9
)
Foreign earnings (1)
 
(4.4
)
 
(3.7
)
 
(3.0
)
All other, net
 
(0.5
)
 
(0.7
)
 
0.1

Effective tax rate
 
31.2
 %
 
30.7
 %
 
32.9
 %

(1) Foreign earnings primarily include the net impact of differences between local statutory rates and the U.S. Federal statutory rate, the cost of repatriating foreign earnings, and the impact of changes to foreign valuation allowances.
The components of the Corporation’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 are as follows:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Deferred tax assets:
 
 
 
 
Capital loss carryover
 
$
17,555

 
$

Environmental reserves
 
10,123

 
9,913

Inventories
 
18,496

 
20,197

Postretirement/postemployment benefits
 
13,326

 
12,641

Incentive compensation
 
16,140

 
6,727

Accrued vacation pay
 
4,968

 
5,745

Warranty reserves
 
4,330

 
5,073

Share-based payments
 
4,422

 
7,718

Pension plans
 
84,493

 
43,684

Net operating loss
 
8,909

 
9,826

Other
 
12,609

 
14,793

Total deferred tax assets
 
195,371

 
136,317

Deferred tax liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Undistributed earnings
 
7,840

 
4,077

Depreciation
 
33,117

 
52,242

Goodwill amortization
 
74,555

 
65,644

Other intangible amortization
 
62,777

 
81,634

Other
 
1,612

 
4,119

Total deferred tax liabilities
 
179,901

 
207,716

Valuation allowance
 
23,478

 
6,321

Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)
 
$
(8,008
)
 
$
(77,720
)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected on the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheet at December 31 as follows:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Net current deferred tax assets
 
$
44,311

 
$
47,650

Net current deferred tax liabilities
 
2,448

 
3,175

Net noncurrent deferred tax assets
 
1,683

 
1,449

Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities
 
51,554

 
123,644

Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)
 
$
(8,008
)
 
$
(77,720
)

The Corporation has income tax net operating loss carryforwards related to international operations of approximately $26.4 million of which $16.4 million have an indefinite life and $10.0 million expire through 2023. The Corporation has federal and state income tax net loss carryforwards of approximately $68.7 million, of which $21.0 million are net operating losses which expire through 2034 and $47.7 million are capital loss carryforwards which expire in 2019. The Corporation has recorded a deferred tax asset of $26.5 million reflecting the benefit of the loss carryforwards.
Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to utilize the existing deferred tax assets. A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss incurred over the three-year period ended December 31, 2014 in certain of the Corporation’s foreign locations. Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence such as projections for future growth. The Corporation increased its valuation allowance by $17.2 million, to $23.5 million, as of December 31, 2014, in order to measure only the portion of the deferred tax asset that more likely than not will be realized. The valuation allowance increased $17.6 million principally as a result of the tax benefit associated with the capital loss carryforward incurred from the sale of its discontinued operations offset by various minor activities. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced or if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present and additional weight may be given to subjective evidence such as projections for growth.
Income tax payments of $35.0 million were made in 2014, $69.4 million in 2013, and $42.7 million in 2012.
The amount of undistributed foreign subsidiaries earnings considered to be permanently reinvested for which no provision has been made for U.S. federal or foreign taxes at December 31, 2014 was $295.2 million. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that would be payable if these amounts were repatriated to the United States; however, foreign tax credits may partiality offset any tax liability.
The Corporation has recognized a liability in Other liabilities for interest of $1.7 million and penalties of $1.1 million as of December 31, 2014.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Balance at January 1,
 
$
10,623

 
$
11,301

 
$
5,769

Additions for tax positions of prior periods
 
1,421

 
1,511

 
4,591

Additions for tax positions related to the current year
 
1,738

 
1,768

 
1,019

Settlements
 
(2,039
)
 
(3,868
)
 
(53
)
Lapses of statute of limitations
 
(41
)
 
(140
)
 
(28
)
Foreign currency translation
 
(142
)
 
51

 
3

Balance at December 31,
 
$
11,560

 
$
10,623

 
$
11,301


In many cases the Corporation’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by tax authorities.
The following describes the open tax years, by major tax jurisdiction, as of December 31, 2014:
United States (Federal)
2011
-
present
United States (Various states)
1998
-
present
United Kingdom
2007
-
present
Canada
2008
-
present

The Corporation does not expect any significant changes to the estimated amount of liability associated with its uncertain tax positions through the next twelve months. Included in the total unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 is $8.0 million, $7.6 million, and $9.0 million, respectively, which, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate.
DEBT
DEBT
13. DEBT
Debt consists of the following as of December 31:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2014
 
2013
 
2013
 
 
Carrying Value
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Estimated Fair Value
Industrial revenue bond, due 2023
 
$
8,400

 
$
8,400

 
$
8,400

 
$
8,400

Revolving credit agreement, due 2019
 

 

 
50,000

 
50,000

5.51% Senior notes due 2017
 
150,000

 
162,617

 
150,000

 
163,059

3.84% Senior notes due 2021
 
99,934

 
99,934

 
98,632

 
98,632

3.70% Senior notes due 2023
 
225,000

 
225,748

 
225,000

 
209,140

3.85% Senior notes due 2025
 
98,360

 
98,360

 
88,555

 
88,555

4.24% Senior notes due 2026
 
197,237

 
197,237

 
173,557

 
173,557

4.05% Senior notes due 2028
 
74,348

 
74,348

 
64,411

 
64,411

4.11% Senior notes due 2028
 
100,000

 
100,801

 
100,000

 
89,252

Other debt
 
1,069

 
1,069

 
1,383

 
1,383

Total debt
 
954,348

 
968,514

 
959,938

 
946,389

Less: current portion of long-term debt and short-term debt
 
1,069

 
1,069

 
1,334

 
1,334

Total long-term debt
 
$
953,279

 
$
967,445

 
$
958,604

 
$
945,055


The weighted-average interest rate of the Corporation’s Revolving Credit Agreement was 1.7% in 2014 and 2013.
The debt outstanding had fixed and variable interest rates averaging 3% during the year ended December 31, 2014.
Aggregate maturities of debt are as follows:
(In thousands)
 
2015
$
1,069

2016

2017
150,000

2018

2019

Thereafter
803,279

Total
$
954,348


Interest payments of $33 million, $31 million, and $24 million were made in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Revolving Credit Agreement
In August 2012, the Corporation refinanced its existing credit facility by entering into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement) with a syndicate of financial institutions, led by Bank of America N.A., Wells Fargo, N.A, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. The proceeds available under the Credit Agreement are to be used for working capital, internal growth initiatives, funding of future acquisitions, and general corporate purposes. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Corporation has borrowing capacity of $500 million. In addition, the Credit Agreement provides an accordion feature which allows the Corporation to borrow an additional $100 million. As of December 31, 2014, the Corporation had $54 million in letters of credit supported by the credit facility and no borrowings outstanding under the credit facility. As of December 31, 2014, letters of credit outstanding related to discontinuing operations was $9 million. The unused credit available under the credit facility at December 31, 2014 was $446 million, which we had the ability to borrow in full without violating our debt to capitalization covenant.
In December, 2014, the Corporation amended its existing credit facility by entering into a Second Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement) with a syndicate of financial institutions, led by Bank of America N.A., Wells Fargo, N.A, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. the amendment extends the maturity date of the agreement to November, 2019. No other material modifications were made to the 2012 Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement contains covenants that the Corporation considers usual and customary for an agreement of this type for comparable commercial borrowers, including a maximum consolidated debt to capitalization ratio of 60%. The Credit Agreement has customary events of default, such as non-payment of principal when due; nonpayment of interest, fees, or other amounts; cross-payment default and cross-acceleration.
Borrowings under the credit agreement will accrue interest based on (i) Libor or (ii) a base rate of the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) BofA’s announced prime rate, or (c) the Eurocurrency rate plus 1%, plus a margin. The interest rate and level of facility fees are dependent on certain financial ratios, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also provides customary fees, including administrative agent and commitment fees. In connection with the Credit Agreement, we paid customary transaction fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the Credit Agreement.
Senior Notes
On February 26, 2013, the Corporation issued $500 million of Senior Notes (the “2013 Notes”).  The 2013 Notes consist of $225 million of 3.70% Senior Notes that mature on February 26, 2023, $100 million of 3.85% Senior Notes that mature on February 26, 2025, and $75 million of 4.05% Senior Notes that mature on February 26, 2028.  $100 million of additional 4.11% Senior Notes were deferred and subsequently issued on September 26, 2013 that mature on September 26, 2028. The 2013 Notes are senior unsecured obligations, equal in right of payment to the Corporation’s existing senior indebtedness. The Corporation, at its option, can prepay at any time all or any part of the 2013 Notes, subject to a make-whole payment in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement.  In connection with the issuance of the 2013 Notes, the Corporation paid customary fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2013 Notes.  Under the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement, the Corporation is required to maintain certain financial ratios, the most restrictive of which is a debt to capitalization limit of 60%. The debt to capitalization ratio (as defined per the Notes Purchase Agreement and Credit Agreement) is calculated using the same formula for all of the Corporation’s debt agreements and is a measure of the Corporation’s indebtedness to capitalization, where capitalization equals debt plus equity. The Corporation had the ability to borrow additional debt of $1.2 billion without violating our debt to capitalization covenant. The 2013 Notes also contain a cross default provision with respect to the Corporation’s other senior indebtedness.  
On December 8, 2011, the Corporation issued $300 million of Senior Notes (the “2011 Notes”). The 2011 Notes consist of $100 million of 3.84% Senior Notes that mature on December 1, 2021 and $200 million of 4.24% Senior Series Notes that mature on December 1, 2026. The 2011 Notes are senior unsecured obligations, equal in right of payment to our existing senior indebtedness. The Corporation, at its option, can prepay at any time all or any part of our 2011 Notes, subject to a make-whole payment in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement. In connection with our 2011 Notes, the Corporation paid customary fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of our 2011 Notes. Under the Note Purchase Agreement, the Corporation is required to maintain certain financial ratios, the most restrictive of which is a debt to capitalization limit of 60%. The 2011 Notes also contain a cross default provision with our other senior indebtedness.
On December 1, 2005, the Corporation issued $150 million of 5.51% Senior Notes (the “2005 Notes”). The 2005 Notes mature on December 1, 2017. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations and are equal in right of payment to the Corporation’s existing senior indebtedness. The Corporation, at its option, can prepay at any time all or any part of the 2005 Notes, subject to a make-whole amount in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement. In connection with the Notes, the Corporation paid customary fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the terms of the Notes. The Corporation is required under the Note Purchase Agreement to maintain certain financial ratios, the most restrictive of which is a debt to capitalization limit of 60%. The 2005 Notes also contain a cross default provision with the Corporation’s other senior indebtedness.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
EARNINGS PER SHARE
14. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Corporation is required to report both basic earnings per share (EPS), based on the weighted-average number of Common shares outstanding, and diluted earnings per share, based on the basic EPS adjusted for all potentially dilutive shares issuable.
As of December 31, 2014, there were no options outstanding that were considered anti-dilutive. In December 31, 2013 and 2012 , there were 297,000, and 633,000 stock options outstanding, respectively, that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise price of these options was greater than their average market value, which would result in an anti-dilutive effect on diluted earnings per share.
Earnings per share calculations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, are as follows:
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Earnings from
continuing
operations
 
Weighted-
Average Shares
Outstanding
 
Earnings per share
from continuing
operations
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
169,949

 
48,019

 
$
3.54

Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred stock compensation
 
 
 
1,056

 
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
169,949

 
49,075

 
$
3.46

2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
139,404

 
46,991

 
$
2.97

Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred stock compensation
 
 
 
921

 
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
139,404

 
47,912

 
$
2.91

2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
104,081

 
46,743

 
$
2.23

Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred stock compensation
 
 
 
669

 
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
104,081

 
47,412

 
$
2.20

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
15. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

In May 2014, the Corporation adopted the Curtiss Wright 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2014 Omnibus Plan”). The plan replaces the Corporation's existing 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan and the 2005 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors (collectively the “2005 Stock Plans”). Beginning May 2014, all awards were granted under the 2014 Omnibus Plan. The maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2014 Omnibus Plan will be 2,400,000 less one share of common stock for every one share of common stock granted under any Prior Plan after December 31, 2013 and prior to the effective date of the 2014 Omnibus Plan. In addition, any awards that were previously granted under any Prior Plan that terminate without issuance of shares, shall be eligible for issuance under the 2014 Omnibus Plan. Awards under the 2014 Omnibus Plan may be in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSU), other stock-based awards, and performance share units (PSU) or cash based performance units (PU).

During 2014, the Corporation granted awards in the form of RSUs, PSUs, PUs, and restricted stock. Previous grants under the 2005 Stock Plans included non-qualified stock options. Under our employee benefit program, the Corporation also provides an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available to most active employees. Certain awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control.

The compensation cost for employee and non-employee director share-based compensation programs during 2014, 2013, and 2012 is as follows:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Non-qualified stock options
 
$

 
$
238

 
$
942

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
1,350

 
1,260

 
1,303

Performance Share Units
 
3,728

 
3,495

 
3,179

Restricted Share Units
 
2,655

 
1,700

 
3,237

Other share-based payments
 
767

 
657

 
767

Total share-based compensation expense before income taxes
 
$
8,500

 
$
7,350

 
$
9,428



Other share-based payments include restricted stock awards to non-employee directors, who are treated as employees as prescribed by the accounting guidance on share-based payments. The compensation cost recognized follows the cost of the employee, which is primarily reflected as General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. No share-based compensation costs were capitalized during 2014, 2013, or 2012.

The following table summarizes the cash received from share-based awards and the Corporation's tax benefit recognized on share-based compensation:

(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Cash received from share-based awards
 
$
38,183

 
$
29,194

 
$
15,137

Recognized tax benefit on awards
 
$
9,610

 
$
3,199

 
$
1,371



A summary of employee stock option activity is as follows:
 
 
Shares
(000’s)
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term in
Years
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(000’s)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013
 
2,321

 
$
33.69

 
 
 
 
Granted
 

 

 
 
 
 
Exercised
 
(872
)
 
33.45

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
 
(6
)
 
29.66

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2014
1,443

 
$
33.86

 
4.3
 
$
53,002

Exercisable at December 31, 2014
1,443

 
$
33.86

 
4.3
 
$
53,002



The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $28.3 million, $11.4 million, and $3.1 million, respectively.

Performance Share Units

The Corporation has granted performance share units to certain employees, whose 3 year cliff vesting is contingent upon how the Corporation's total shareholder return over the three-year term of the awards compares to that of a self-constructed peer group.  The non-vested shares are subject to forfeiture if established performance goals are not met or employment is terminated other than due to death, disability, or retirement. Share plans are denominated in share-based units based on the fair market value of the Corporation’s Common stock on the date of grant. The performance share unit’s compensation cost is amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the three-year requisite service period. As forfeiture assumptions change, compensation cost will be adjusted on a cumulative basis in the period of the assumption change.

Restricted Share Units

Restricted share units cliff vest at the end of the awards’ vesting period. The restricted share units contain only a service condition, and thus compensation cost is amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is typically 3 years. The non-vested restricted stock is subject to forfeiture if employment is terminated other than due to death or disability.

A summary of the Corporation’s 2014 activity related to performance share units and restricted share units are as follows:
 
 
Performance Share Units (PSUs)
 
Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
 
 
Shares/Units
(000’s)
 
Weighted-
Average
Fair Value
 
Shares/Units
(000’s)
 
Weighted-
Average
Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2013
368

 
$
35.52

 
319

 
$
36.53

Granted
 
51

 
82.79

 
38

 
70.28

Vested
 
(89
)
 
29.88

 
(92
)
 
33.01

Forfeited
 
(18
)
 
46.71

 
(19
)
 
37.02

Nonvested at December 31, 2014
312

 
$
44.12

 
246

 
$
43.03

Expected to vest at December 31, 2014
312

 
$
44.12

 
246

 
$
43.03



Nonvested PSUs had an intrinsic value of $22.0 million and unrecognized compensation costs of $8.6 million as of December 31, 2014. Nonvested RSUs had an intrinsic value of $17.3 million and unrecognized compensation costs of $5.9 million. Unrecognized compensation costs related to PSUs and RSUs are expected to be recognized over periods of 2.3-2.7 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Corporation’s ESPP enables eligible employees to purchase the Corporation’s Common stock at a price per share equal to 85% of the fair market value at the end of each offering period. Each offering period of the ESPP lasts six months, commencing on January 1st and July 1st of each year. The Corporation has reserved 1,200,000 shares from Treasury to satisfy the issuance of shares under the ESPP.

During 2014, there were 166,948 shares purchased under the ESPP. As of December 31, 2014, the Corporation has withheld $4.5 million from employees, the equivalent of 73,929 shares. Compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the six-month vesting period during which employees perform related services.
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
16. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
The Corporation maintains thirteen separate and distinct pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans, consisting of three domestic plans and ten separate foreign pension plans. Effective December 31, 2014, the Corporation executed the following plan mergers: the two Williams Controls defined benefit pension plans were merged with the CW Pension Plan, resulting in one surviving domestic qualified plan, and the three domestic postretirement health-benefits plans (CW, EMD, and Williams Controls) were merged into one. Post-merger, the Corporation maintains the following domestic plans: a qualified pension plan, a non-qualified pension plan, and a postretirement health-benefits plan. The foreign plans consist of three defined benefit pension plans in the United Kingdom, three in Germany, two in Mexico, and one plan each in Canada and Switzerland. The German plans were added during 2013 as part of our February 28, 2013 acquisition of Phönix Holding GmbH.
Domestic Plans
Qualified Pension Plan
The Corporation maintains a defined benefit pension plan (the “CW Pension Plan”) covering all employees under six benefit formulas: a non-contributory non-union and union formula for certain Curtiss-Wright (CW) employees, a contributory union and non-union benefit formula for employees at the EMD business unit, and two benefit formulas providing annuity benefits for participants in the former Williams Controls salaried and union plans.
CW non-union employees hired prior to February 1, 2010 receive a “traditional” benefit based on years of credited service, using the five highest consecutive years’ compensation during the last ten years of service. These employees became participants under the CW Pension Plan after one year of service and were vested after three years of service. CW non-union employees hired on or after the effective date were eligible for a cash balance benefit through December 31, 2013, and were transitioned to the new defined contribution plan, further described below. CW union employees who have negotiated a benefit under the CW Pension Plan are entitled to a benefit based on years of service multiplied by a monthly pension rate.
The formula for EMD employees covers both union and non-union employees and is designed to satisfy the requirements of relevant collective bargaining agreements. Employee contributions are withheld each pay period and are equal to 1.5% of salary. The benefits for the EMD employees are based on years of service and compensation. On December 31, 2012, the Corporation amended the CW Pension Plan to close the benefit to EMD employees hired after January 1, 2014.
Participants of the former Williams Controls Retirement Income Plan for salaried employees are either deferred vested participants or currently receiving benefits, as benefit accruals under the plan were frozen to future accruals effective January 1, 2003. Benefits in the salaried plan are based on average compensation and years of service.
Participants of the former Williams Controls UAW Local 492 Plan for union employees are entitled to a benefit based on years of service multiplied by a monthly pension rate, and may be eligible for supplemental benefits based upon attainment of certain age and service requirements.
In May 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an amendment to the CW Pension Plan. Effective January 1, 2014, all active non-union employees participating in the final and career average pay formulas in the defined benefit plan will cease accruals 15 years from the effective date of the amendment.  In addition to the sunset provision, the “cash balance” benefit for non-union participants will be eliminated as of the effective date.  Non-Union employees who are not currently receiving final or career average pay benefits become eligible to participate in a new defined contribution plan which provides both employer match and non-elective contribution components, up to a maximum employer contribution of 6%.  The amendment does not affect CW employees that are subject to collective bargaining agreements.
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Corporation had a noncurrent pension liability of $152.5 million and $79.5 million, respectively. This increase was primarily driven by a 75 basis point decrease in the discount rate, which was 4.00% as of December 31, 2014, and the adoption of updated mortality tables reflecting further increases in life expectancy. The merger of the Williams plans also contributed $4.3 million of this increase.
The Corporation made $39.8 million of contributions to the CW Pension Plan in 2014, and made an additional elective contribution of $145.0 million in January 2015. Due to the large contribution in 2015, the Corporation does not expect to make any further contributions through 2019, but expects to make annual contributions to the new defined contribution plan, as further described below.
Nonqualified Pension Plan
The Corporation also maintains a non-qualified restoration plan (the “CW Restoration Plan”) covering those employees of CW and EMD whose compensation or benefits exceed the IRS limitation for pension benefits. Benefits under the CW Restoration Plan are not funded, and, as such, the Corporation had an accrued pension liability of $43.7 million and $31.7 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Corporation’s contributions to the CW Restoration Plan are expected to be $3.1 million in 2015.
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Plan
Under the plan merger effective December 31, 2014, the Corporation provides post-employment benefits consisting of retiree health and life insurance to three distinct groups of employees/retirees: the CW Grandfathered plan, and plans assumed in the acquisition of EMD and Williams Controls.
In 2002, the Corporation restructured the postemployment medical benefits for then-active CW employees, effectively freezing the plan. The plan continues to be maintained for certain retired CW employees.
The Corporation also provides retiree health and life insurance benefits for substantially all of the Curtiss-Wright EMD employees. The plan provides basic health and welfare coverage for pre-65 participants based on years of service and are subject to certain caps. Effective January 1, 2011, the Corporation modified the benefit design for post-65 retirees by introducing Retiree Reimbursement Accounts (RRA’s) to participants in lieu of the traditional benefit delivery. Participant accounts are funded a set amount annually that can be used to purchase supplemental coverage on the open market, effectively capping the benefit.
The plan also provides retiree health and life insurance benefits for certain retirees of the Williams Controls salaried and union pension plans. Benefits are available to those employees who retired prior to December 31, 1993 in the salaried plan, and prior to October 1, 2003 in the union plan. Effective August 31, 2013, the Corporation modified the benefit design for post-65 retirees by introducing Retiree Reimbursement Accounts (RRA’s) to align with the EMD delivery model.
The Corporation had an accrued postretirement benefit liability at December 31, 2014 and 2013 of $23.2 million and $20.4 million, respectively. Pursuant to the EMD purchase agreement, the Corporation has a discounted receivable from Washington Group International to reimburse the Corporation for a portion of these postretirement benefit costs. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the discounted receivable included in other assets was $1.4 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The Corporation expects to contribute $1.6 million to the plan during 2015.
Foreign Plans
The foreign plans consist of three defined benefit pension plans in the United Kingdom, three in Germany, two in Mexico, and one plan each in Canada and Switzerland. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the total projected benefit obligation related to all foreign plans is $90.1 million and $87.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Corporation had an accrued pension liability of $5.3 million and $2.1 million, respectively. The Corporation's contributions to the foreign plans are expected to be $3.0 million in 2015.
In September 2013, the Corporation amended the Metal Improvement Company - Salaried Staff pension Scheme (U.K.) and the Penny & Giles Pension Plan (U.K.) to cease the accrual of future benefits effective December 31, 2013. The amendments to the plans resulted in a $7 million reduction to the projected benefit obligations and a curtailment gain of $2.8 million.
Components of net periodic benefit expense
The net pension and net postretirement benefit costs (income) consisted of the following:
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Service cost
 
$
25,262

 
$
40,170

 
$
40,274

 
$
246

 
$
373

 
$
448

Interest cost
 
30,403

 
27,777

 
26,303

 
877

 
839

 
939

Expected return on plan assets
 
(41,746
)
 
(36,303
)
 
(33,585
)
 

 

 

Amortization of prior service cost
 
662

 
883

 
1,201

 
(657
)
 
(638
)
 
(629
)
Recognized net actuarial loss
 
6,827

 
15,013

 
11,023

 
(811
)
 
(614
)
 
(682
)
Cost of settlements/curtailments
 
377

 
13

 

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost (income)
 
$
21,785

 
$
47,553

 
$
45,216

 
$
(345
)
 
$
(40
)
 
$
76


Net periodic benefit cost has declined over the reported periods, mainly due to the reduction in service cost, increase in the expected return on plan assets, and reduction of recognized net actuarial loss. The plan redesign reduced service cost by eliminating the cash balance benefit earned in the plan for all participants, with those not participating in the traditional benefit being moved to a new defined contribution plan. Expected returns increased due to favorable asset performance and the incremental return generated from higher required cash contributions in recent years, while the recognized actuarial loss declined in 2014, due largely to a prior period increase in the discount rate.
The Cost of settlements/curtailments indicated above represents events that are accounted for under guidance on employers’ accounting for settlements and curtailments of defined benefit pension plans. In 2014, the charge was due to a settlement in the CWAT plan in Switzerland. In 2013, the CW Pension Plan curtailment charge of $2.2 million and special termination benefits in the CW Restoration Plan were largely offset by the curtailment gain in the Penny & Giles Pension Plan.
The following table outlines the Corporation's consolidated disclosure of the pension benefits and postretirement benefits information described previously. The Corporation had no foreign postretirement plans. All plans were valued using a December 31, 2014 measurement date.
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Change in benefit obligation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning of year
 
$
674,192

 
$
705,022

 
$
20,416

 
$
23,391

Service cost
 
25,262

 
40,170

 
246

 
373

Interest cost
 
30,403

 
27,777

 
877

 
839

Plan participants’ contributions
 
1,734

 
2,331

 
364

 
350

Amendments
 
178

 

 

 
(366
)
Actuarial loss (gain)
 
114,763

 
(62,534
)
 
3,276

 
(2,752
)
Benefits paid
 
(40,765
)
 
(34,253
)
 
(1,929
)
 
(1,419
)
Business combinations
 

 
5,809

 

 

Special termination benefits
 

 
533

 

 

Curtailments/ settlements
 

 
(9,713
)
 

 

Actual expenses
 
(1,299
)
 
(2,206
)
 

 

Currency translation adjustments
 
(7,108
)
 
1,256

 

 

End of year
 
$
797,360

 
$
674,192

 
$
23,250

 
$
20,416

Change in plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning of year
 
$
558,567

 
$
460,202

 
$

 
$

Actual return on plan assets
 
37,574

 
82,863

 

 

Employer contribution
 
46,306

 
48,074

 
1,565

 
1,069

Plan participants’ contributions
 
1,734

 
2,331

 
364

 
350

Business combinations
 

 

 

 

Benefits paid
 
(40,765
)
 
(34,253
)
 
(1,929
)
 
(1,419
)
Settlements
 
(1,299
)
 
(2,206
)
 

 

Currency translation adjustments
 
(6,288
)
 
1,556

 

 

End of year
 
$
595,829

 
$
558,567

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funded status
 
$
(201,531
)
 
$
(115,625
)
 
$
(23,250
)
 
$
(20,416
)
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Amounts recognized on the balance sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent assets
 
$
6,041

 
$
7,142

 
$

 
$

Current liabilities
 
(3,523
)
 
(2,620
)
 
(1,603
)
 
(1,659
)
Noncurrent liabilities
 
(204,049
)
 
(120,147
)
 
(21,647
)
 
(18,757
)
Total
 
$
(201,531
)
 
$
(115,625
)
 
$
(23,250
)
 
$
(20,416
)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss (gain)
 
$
180,640

 
$
69,355

 
$
(8,264
)
 
$
(12,350
)
Prior service cost
 
1,990

 
2,537

 
(4,686
)
 
(5,343
)
Total
 
$
182,630

 
$
71,892

 
$
(12,950
)
 
$
(17,693
)
Amounts in AOCI expected to be recognized in net periodic cost in the coming year:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss (gain) recognition
 
$
15,470

 
$
5,933

 
$
(551
)
 
$
(811
)
Prior service cost recognition
 
$
619

 
$
631

 
$
(657
)
 
$
(657
)
Accumulated benefit obligation
 
$
753,878

 
$
641,892

 
N/A

 
N/A

Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Projected benefit obligation
 
$
770,241

 
$
604,515

 
N/A

 
N/A

Accumulated benefit obligation
 
726,760

 
528,148

 
N/A

 
N/A

Fair value of plan assets
 
562,669

 
473,078

 
N/A

 
N/A


Plan Assumptions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Weighted-average assumptions in determination of benefit obligation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
 
3.88
%
 
4.62
%
 
3.75
%
 
4.47
%
Rate of compensation increase
 
3.37
%
 
3.94
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Health care cost trends:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate assumed for subsequent year
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
5.50
%
 
8.00
%
Ultimate rate reached in 2019 and 2015, respectively
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
4.59
%
 
5.00
%
Weighted-average assumptions in determination of net periodic benefit cost:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
 
4.62
%
 
3.95
%
 
4.47
%
 
3.70
%
Expected return on plan assets
 
8.01
%
 
7.91
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Rate of compensation increase
 
3.36
%
 
3.94
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Health care cost trends:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate assumed for subsequent year
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
8.00
%
 
8.00
%
Ultimate rate reached in 2019 and 2015, respectively
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
5.00
%
 
5.00
%

The discount rate for each plan is determined by discounting the plan’s expected future benefit payments using a yield curve developed from high quality bonds that are rated Aa or better by Moody’s as of the measurement date. The yield curve calculation matches the notional cash inflows of the hypothetical bond portfolio with the expected benefit payments to arrive at one effective rate for each plan.
The overall expected return on assets assumption is based on a combination of historical performance of the pension fund and expectations of future performance. Expected future performance is determined by weighting the expected returns for each asset class by the plan’s asset allocation. The expected returns are based on long-term capital market assumptions utilizing a ten-year time horizon through consultation with investment advisors. While consideration is given to recent performance and historical returns, the assumption represents a long-term prospective return.
The effect on the Other Post-Employment Benefits plan of a 1% change in the health care cost trend is as follows:
(In thousands)
 
1% Increase

 
1% Decrease

Total service and interest cost components
 
$
15

 
$
(13
)
Postretirement benefit obligation
 
$
364

 
$
(301
)

Pension Plan Assets
The overall objective for plan assets is to earn a rate of return over time to meet anticipated benefit payments in accordance with plan provisions. The long-term investment objective of the domestic retirement plans is to achieve a total rate of return, net of fees, which exceeds the actuarial overall expected return on asset assumptions used for funding purposes and which provides an appropriate premium over inflation. The intermediate-term objective of the domestic retirement plans, defined as three to five years, is to outperform each of the capital markets in which assets are invested, net of fees. During periods of extreme market volatility, preservation of capital takes a higher precedence than outperforming the capital markets.
The Finance Committee of the Corporation’s Board of Directors is responsible for formulating investment policies, developing investment manager guidelines and objectives, and approving and managing qualified advisors and investment managers. The guidelines established define permitted investments within each asset class and apply certain restrictions such as limits on concentrated holdings, and prohibits selling securities short, buying on margin, and the purchase of any securities issued by the Corporation.
The Corporation maintains the funds of the CW Pension Plan under a trust that is diversified across investment classes and among investment managers to achieve an optimal balance between risk and return. As a part of its diversification strategy, the Corporation has established target allocations for each of the following assets classes: domestic equity securities, international equity securities, and debt securities. Below are the Corporation’s actual and established target allocations for the CW Pension Plan, representing 86% of consolidated assets:
 
 
As of December 31,
 
Target
 
Expected
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
Exposure
 
Range
Asset class
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic equities
 
53%
 
52%
 
50%
 
40%-60%
International equities
 
14%
 
15%
 
15%
 
10%-20%
Total equity
 
67%
 
67%
 
65%
 
55%-75%
Fixed income
 
33%
 
31%
 
35%
 
25%-45%

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, cash funds in the CW Pension Plan represented approximately 3% of portfolio assets.
Foreign plan assets represent 14% of consolidated plan assets, with the majority of the assets supporting the U.K. plans. The U.K. foreign plans follow a similar asset allocation strategy, while other foreign plans are more heavily weighted in fixed income resulting in a weighted expected return on assets assumption of 5.65% for all foreign plans.
The Corporation may from time to time require the reallocation of assets in order to bring the retirement plans into conformity with these ranges. The Corporation may also authorize alterations or deviations from these ranges where appropriate for achieving the objectives of the retirement plans.
Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents consolidated plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2014:
Asset Category
 
Total
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
17,951

 
$
1,638

 
$
16,313

 
$

Equity securities- Mutual funds (1)
 
360,691

 
307,220

 
53,471

 

Bond funds (2)
 
168,348

 
115,988

 
52,360

 

Insurance Contracts (3)
 
10,795

 

 

 
10,795

Other (4)
 
782

 

 

 
782

December 31, 2013
 
$
558,567

 
$
424,846

 
$
122,144

 
$
11,577

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
24,354

 
$
871

 
$
23,483

 
$

Equity securities- Mutual funds (1)
 
379,467

 
330,619

 
48,848

 

Bond funds (2)
 
183,068

 
122,790

 
60,278

 

Insurance Contracts (3)
 
8,169

 

 

 
8,169

Other (4)
 
771

 

 

 
771

December 31, 2014
 
$
595,829

 
$
454,280

 
$
132,609

 
$
8,940


(1) This category consists of domestic and international equity securities. It is comprised of U.S. securities benchmarked against the S&P 500 index and Russell 2000 index, international mutual funds benchmarked against the MSCI EAFE index, global equity index mutual funds associated with our U.K. based pension plans and balanced funds associated with the U.K. and Canadian based pension plans.
(2) This category consists of domestic and international bonds. The domestic fixed income securities are benchmarked against the Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond index, actively-managed bond mutual funds comprised of domestic investment grade debt, fixed income derivatives, and below investment-grade issues, U.S. mortgage backed securities, asset backed securities, municipal bonds, and convertible debt. International bonds consist of bond mutual funds for institutional investors associated with the CW Pension Plan, Switzerland, and U.K. based pension plans.
(3) This category consists of a guaranteed investment contract (GIC) in Switzerland. Amounts contributed to the plan are guaranteed by a foundation for occupational benefits that in turn entered into a group insurance contract and the foundation pays a guaranteed rate of interest that is reset annually.
(4) This category consists primarily of real estate investment trusts in Switzerland.
Valuation
Equity securities and exchange-traded equity and bond mutual funds are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments. Pooled institutional funds are valued at their net asset values and are calculated by the sponsor of the fund.
Fixed income securities are primarily valued using a market approach utilizing various underlying pricing sources and methodologies. Real estate investment trusts are priced at net asset value based on valuations of the underlying real estate holdings using inputs such as discounted cash flows, independent appraisals, and market-based comparable data.
Cash balances in the United States are held in a pooled fund and classified as a Level 2 asset. Non-U.S. cash is valued using a market approach based on quoted market prices of identical instruments.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets held during the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
(In thousands)
 
Insurance
Contracts
 
Other
 
Total
December 31, 2012
 
$
10,917

 
$
728

 
$
11,645

Actual return on plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date
 
162

 
35

 
197

Relating to assets sold during the period
 

 

 

Purchases, sales, and settlements
 
(542
)
 

 
(542
)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
258

 
19

 
277

December 31, 2013
 
$
10,795

 
$
782

 
$
11,577

Actual return on plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date
 
158

 
39

 
197

Relating to assets sold during the period
 

 

 

Purchases, sales, and settlements
 
(1,818
)
 
36

 
(1,782
)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
(966
)
 
(86
)
 
(1,052
)
December 31, 2014
 
$
8,169

 
$
771

 
$
8,940


Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid from the plans:
(In thousands)
 
Pension
Plans
 
Postretirement
Plans
 
Total
2015
 
$
45,126

 
$
1,603

 
$
46,729

2016
 
45,914

 
1,564

 
47,478

2017
 
47,534

 
1,529

 
49,063

2018
 
49,763

 
1,535

 
51,298

2019
 
52,630

 
1,506

 
54,136

2020 — 2024
 
270,769

 
7,342

 
278,111



Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
The Corporation offers all of its domestic employees the opportunity to participate in a defined contribution plan. Costs incurred by the Corporation in the administration and record keeping of the defined contribution plan are paid for by the Corporation and are not considered material.
Effective January 1, 2014, all non-union employees who were not currently receiving final or career average pay benefits became eligible to receive employer contributions in the Corporation's sponsored 401(k) plan. The employer contributions include both employer match and non-elective contribution components, up to a maximum employer contribution of 6% of eligible compensation.  During the year ended December 31, 2014, the expense relating to the plan was $13.7 million.  The Corporation funded $6.4 million in matching contributions to the plan in 2014, and $7.3 million in a non-elective contribution in January 2015. Cumulative contributions of approximately $65.0 million are expected to be made from 2015 through 2019.
In addition, the Corporation had foreign pension costs under various defined contribution plans of $5.7 million, $5.1 million, and $4.8 million in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
LEASES
LEASES
17. LEASES
The Corporation conducts a portion of its operations from leased facilities, which include manufacturing and service facilities, administrative offices, and warehouses. In addition, the Corporation leases vehicles, machinery, and office equipment under operating leases. The leases expire at various dates and may include renewals and escalations. Rental expenses for all operating leases amounted to $38.0 million, $35.3 million, and $29.7 million in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
At December 31, 2014, the approximate future minimum rental commitments under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:
(In thousands)
Rental
Commitments
2015
$
27,615

2016
24,039

2017
20,514

2018
16,058

2019
11,899

Thereafter
45,683

Total
$
145,808

SEGMENT INFORMATION
SEGMENT INFORMATION
18. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Prior to the first quarter of 2014, the Corporation reported its results of operations through three segments: Flow Control, Controls, and Surface Technologies. Beginning in the first quarter of 2014, the Corporation realigned its reportable segments with its end markets to strengthen its ability to service customers and recognize certain organizational efficiencies. As result of this realignment the Corporation has three new reportable segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Energy. The Corporation’s former Surface Technologies segment is consolidated within the new Commercial/Industrial segment. The commercial businesses which were in the former Controls segment form part of the new Commercial/Industrial segment. The Corporation’s defense businesses, which were primarily in the Corporation’s former Controls segment and to a lesser extent in the former Flow Control segment, are now consolidated within the new Defense segment. The Corporation's Oil and Gas and Nuclear divisions, which were in the former Flow Control segment, form the new Energy segment.

The Corporation's measure of segment profit or loss is operating income. Interest expense and income taxes are not reported on an operating segment basis as they are not considered in the segments’ performance evaluation by the Corporation’s chief operating decision-maker, its Chief Executive Officer.

Net sales and operating income by reportable segment are as follows:

 
 
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
$
1,077,045

 
$
951,900

 
$
679,382

Defense
 
739,805

 
769,190

 
770,318

Energy
 
433,114

 
403,788

 
381,557

Less: Intersegment Revenues
 
(6,838
)
 
(6,797
)
 
(7,950
)
Total Consolidated
 
$
2,243,126

 
$
2,118,081

 
$
1,823,307


(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Operating income (expense)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
$
142,831

 
$
105,245

 
$
66,576

Defense
 
102,252

 
116,618

 
90,285

Energy
 
67,602

 
57,204

 
55,643

Corporate and Eliminations (1)
 
(30,312
)
 
(41,944
)
 
(31,110
)
Total Consolidated
 
$
282,373

 
$
237,123

 
$
181,394


Depreciation and amortization expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
$
54,496

 
$
53,563

 
$
32,148

Defense
 
33,198

 
32,351

 
33,372

Energy
 
13,171

 
11,647

 
11,835

Corporate
 
4,060

 
4,654

 
2,771

Total Consolidated
 
$
104,925

 
$
102,215

 
$
80,126


Segment assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
$
1,324,679

 
$
1,309,232

 
$
1,027,787

Defense
 
1,158,272

 
1,293,679

 
1,266,553

Energy
 
632,009

 
798,330

 
781,837

Corporate
 
284,551

 
57,033

 
38,411

Total Consolidated
 
$
3,399,511

 
$
3,458,274

 
$
3,114,588


Capital expenditures
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
$
33,642

 
$
38,063

 
$
43,039

Defense
 
18,111

 
11,468

 
20,605

Energy
 
10,474

 
19,435

 
13,421

Corporate
 
4,888

 
3,276

 
5,889

Total Consolidated (2)
 
$
67,115

 
$
72,242

 
$
82,954


(1) Corporate and Eliminations includes pension expense, environmental remediation and administrative expenses, legal, foreign currency transactional gains and losses, and other expenses.
(2) Total capital expenditures included $4.9 million, $7.0 million, and $10.4 million of expenditures related to discontinued operations for the years ended 2014 , 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Within the Commercial/Industrial, Defense and Energy segments are $1.0 million, $25.1 million, and $121.2 million, respectively, of assets classified as held for sale.
Reconciliations
 
 
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Earnings before taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total segment operating income
 
$
312,685

 
$
279,067

 
$
212,504

Corporate and administrative
 
(30,312
)
 
(41,944
)
 
(31,110
)
Interest expense
 
(35,794
)
 
(37,053
)
 
(26,301
)
Other income, net
 
365

 
980

 
128

Total consolidated earnings before tax
 
$
246,944

 
$
201,050

 
$
155,221


 
 
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets for reportable segments
 
$
3,114,960

 
$
3,401,241

 
$
3,076,177

Non-segment cash
 
245,651

 
12,651

 
6,934

Other assets
 
38,900

 
44,382

 
31,477

Total consolidated assets
 
$
3,399,511

 
$
3,458,274

 
$
3,114,588


Geographic Information
 
 
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States of America
 
$
1,521,034

 
$
1,444,019

 
$
1,276,571

United Kingdom
 
145,092

 
134,815

 
136,052

Canada
 
72,392

 
66,234

 
61,916

Other foreign countries
 
504,608

 
473,013

 
348,768

Consolidated total
 
$
2,243,126

 
$
2,118,081

 
$
1,823,307


Long-Lived Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States of America
 
$
323,937

 
$
365,691

 
$
352,615

United Kingdom
 
45,625

 
43,434

 
43,341

Canada
 
20,257

 
27,975

 
31,740

Other foreign countries
 
69,100

 
78,618

 
61,897

Consolidated total
 
$
458,919

 
$
515,718

 
$
489,593

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

Legal Proceedings

The Corporation has been named in a number of lawsuits that allege injury from exposure to asbestos. To date, the Corporation has not been found liable for or paid any material sum of money in settlement in any case. The Corporation believes its minimal use of asbestos in its past and current operations and the relatively non-friable condition of asbestos in its products makes it unlikely that it will face material liability in any asbestos litigation, whether individually or in the aggregate. The Corporation maintains insurance coverage for these potential liabilities and believes adequate coverage exists to cover any unanticipated asbestos liability.

In December 2013, the Corporation, along with other unaffiliated parties, received a claim, from Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) filed in the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta, Judicial District of Calgary. The claim pertains to a January 2011 fire and explosion at a delayed coker unit at its Fort McMurray refinery that resulted in the injury of five CNRL employees, damage to property and equipment, and various forms of consequential loss such as loss of profit, lost opportunities, and business interruption. The fire and explosion occurred when a CNRL employee bypassed certain safety controls and opened an operating coker unit. The total quantum of alleged damages arising from the incident has not been finalized, but is estimated to meet or exceed $1 billion.  The Corporation maintains various forms of commercial, property and casualty, product liability, and other forms of insurance; however, such insurance may not be adequate to cover the costs associated with a judgment against us. The Corporation is currently unable to estimate an amount or range of potential losses, if any, from this matter. The Corporation believes it has adequate legal defenses and intends to defend this matter vigorously. The Corporation's financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows, could be materially affected during a future fiscal quarter or fiscal year by unfavorable developments or outcome regarding this claim.

The Corporation is party to a number of legal actions and claims, none of which individually or in the aggregate, in the opinion of management, are expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

Letters of Credit and Other Arrangements

The Corporation enters into standby letters of credit agreements and guarantees with financial institutions and customers primarily relating to guarantees of repayment, future performance on certain contracts to provide products and services, to secure advance payments from certain international customers, and to guarantee repayment of outstanding debt obligations held by certain subsidiaries. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were $54.3 million and $47.2 million in of stand-by letters of credit outstanding, respectively, and $20.7 million and $23.2 million of bank guarantees outstanding, respectively.  In addition, the Corporation is required to provide the Nuclear Regulatory Commission financial assurance demonstrating its ability to cover the cost of decommissioning its Cheswick, Pennsylvania facility upon closure, though the Corporation does not intend to close this facility.  The Corporation has provided this financial assurance in the form of a $52.9 million surety bond.

AP1000 Program

Within the Corporation’s Defense segment, our Electro-Mechanical Division is the reactor coolant pump (RCP) supplier for the Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear power plants under construction in China and the United States.  The terms of the AP1000 China and United States contracts include liquidated damage provisions for failure to meet contractual delivery dates if the Corporation caused the delay and the delay was not excusable. The Corporation would be liable for liquidated damages if the Corporation was deemed responsible for not meeting the delivery dates. On October 10, 2013, the Corporation received a letter from Westinghouse stating entitlements to the maximum amount of liquidated damages allowable under the AP1000 China contract from Westinghouse of approximately $25 million.  As of December 31, 2014, the Corporation has not met certain contractual delivery dates under its AP 1000 China and US contracts; however, there are significant counterclaims and uncertainties as to which parties are responsible for the delays.  Given the uncertainties surrounding the parties responsible for the delays, no accrual has been made for this matter.  As of December 31, 2014, the range of possible loss for liquidated damages is $0 to $40 million.
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME LOSS
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME LOSS
20. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The total cumulative balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, is as follows:
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net
 
Total pension and postretirement adjustments, net
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
December 31, 2012
 
$
65,722

 
$
(121,230
)
 
$
(55,508
)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(6,619
)
 
87,386

 
80,767

December 31, 2013
 
$
59,103

 
$
(33,844
)
 
$
25,259

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1)
 
(79,386
)
 
(78,450
)
 
(157,836
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1)
 

 
4,166

 
4,166

Net current period other comprehensive loss
 
(79,386
)
 
(74,284
)
 
(153,670
)
December 31, 2014
 
$
(20,283
)
 
$
(108,128
)
 
$
(128,411
)

(1) 
All amounts are after tax.
Details of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are below:
 
 
Amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Affected line item in the statement where net earnings is presented
Defined benefit pension plan
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service costs
 
(5
)
 
(1)
Amortization of actuarial losses
 
(6,016
)
 
(1)
Curtailments
 
(377
)
 
 
 
 
(6,398
)
 
 Total before tax
 
 
2,232

 
 Income tax benefit
Total reclassifications
 
$
(4,166
)
 
 Net of tax

(1) 
These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 16, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans.
QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
21. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
First
 
Second
 
Third
 
Fourth
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
542,959

 
$
569,198

 
$
558,383

 
$
572,586

Gross profit
 
184,614

 
198,231

 
193,331

 
200,340

Earnings from continuing operations
 
36,430

 
43,009

 
44,378

 
46,132

Loss from discontinued operations
 
(1,266
)
 
(6,618
)
 
(19,345
)
 
(29,382
)
Net earnings
 
35,164

 
36,391

 
25,033

 
16,750

Basic earnings per share *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
0.76

 
$
0.90

 
$
0.92

 
$
0.96

Loss from discontinued operations
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.14
)
 
(0.40
)
 
(0.61
)
Total
 
$
0.73

 
$
0.76

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.35

Diluted earnings per share *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
0.74

 
$
0.87

 
$
0.90

 
$
0.94

Loss from discontinued operations
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.13
)
 
(0.39
)
 
(0.60
)
Total
 
$
0.72

 
$
0.74

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.34

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
494,395

 
$
524,139

 
$
511,380

 
$
588,167

Gross profit
 
165,726

 
182,386

 
178,672

 
209,055

Earnings from continuing operations
 
22,590

 
34,035

 
38,079

 
44,700

Earnings/(loss) from discontinued operations
 
(1,647
)
 
(665
)
 
(1,718
)
 
2,607

Net earnings
 
20,943

 
33,370

 
36,361

 
47,307

Basic earnings per share *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
0.48

 
$
0.73

 
$
0.81

 
$
0.95

Earnings/(loss) from discontinued operations
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.04
)
 
0.05

Total
 
$
0.45

 
$
0.71

 
$
0.77

 
$
1.00

Diluted earnings per share *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
0.48

 
$
0.72

 
$
0.79

 
$
0.92

Earnings/(loss) from discontinued operations
 
(0.04
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.03
)
 
0.05

Total
 
$
0.44

 
$
0.70

 
$
0.76

 
$
0.97


* May not add due to rounding
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As a result of the previously announced discontinued operations, the Corporation realigned its segments and businesses during the first quarter of 2015. The Energy segment will be renamed as the new Power segment. The business serving the nuclear naval defense and new build (AP1000) power generation markets, which had previously operated within the Defense segment, will join the Nuclear aftermarket business in the new Power segment. The remaining Oil and Gas division businesses, which had previously operated within the Energy segment, will be reported in Commercial / Industrial segment, specifically the industrial valves group of companies. As a result, all of our industrial severe service valve businesses will operate within a single division. The Defense segment will be comprised primarily of the electronics businesses serving the ground and aerospace defense markets.
On January 9, 2015, the Corporation sold the assets of its Engineered packaging business for £3 million. The assets of this business were reported as held for sale as of December 31, 2014 and its results of operations have been reflected as discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
On January 30, 2015, the Corporation made a voluntary $145 million contribution to its pension plan.
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II – VALUATION and QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
Additions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
 
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
 
Charged to Other
Accounts
(Describe)
 
 
 
Deductions
(Describe)
 
 
 
Balance at
End of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deducted from assets to which they apply:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax valuation allowance
 
6,321

 
18,535

 
(263
)
 
(A) 
 
1,115

 
 
 
23,478

Total
 
$
6,321

 
$
18,535

 
$
(263
)
 
 
 
$
1,115

 
 
 
$
23,478

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax valuation allowance
 
8,531

 
(1,896
)
 
(314
)
 
(A) 
 

 
 
 
6,321

Total
 
$
8,531

 
$
(1,896
)
 
$
(314
)
 
 
 
$

 
 
 
$
6,321

December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax valuation allowance
 
5,518

 
1,665

 
1,348

 
(A) 
 

 
 
 
8,531

Total
 
$
5,518

 
$
1,665

 
$
1,348

 
 
 
$

 
 
 
$
8,531



Notes:
A.
Primarily foreign currency translation adjustments.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
A. Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
B. Use of Estimates

The financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), which requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. The most significant of these estimates includes the estimate of costs to complete long-term contracts under the percentage-of-completion accounting methods, the estimate of useful lives for property, plant, and equipment, cash flow estimates used for testing the recoverability of assets, pension plan and postretirement obligation assumptions, estimates for inventory obsolescence, estimates for the valuation and useful lives of intangible assets and legal reserves. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
C. Revenue Recognition

The realization of revenue refers to the timing of its recognition in the accounts of the Corporation and is generally considered realized or realizable and earned when the earnings process is substantially complete and all of the following criteria are met: 1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; 2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; 3) the Corporation’s price to its customer is fixed or determinable; and 4) collectability is reasonably assured.

We determine the appropriate method by which we recognize revenue by analyzing the terms and conditions of each contract or arrangement entered into with our customers. Revenue is recognized on product sales as production units are shipped and title and risk of loss have transferred. Revenue is recognized on service type contracts as services are rendered. The significant estimates we make in recognizing revenue are primarily for long-term contracts generally accounted for using the cost-to-cost method of percentage of completion accounting that are associated with the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered industrial products used in commercial and defense applications. Under the cost-to-cost percentage-of-completion method of accounting, profits are recorded pro rata, based upon current estimates of direct and indirect costs to complete such contracts. Changes in estimates of contract sales, costs, and profits are recognized using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting. This method recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods. The effect of the changes on future periods of contract performance is recognized as if the revised estimate had been the original estimate. A significant change in an estimate on one or more contracts could have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In 2014 and 2013, there were no individual significant changes in estimated contract costs at completion. In 2012, the Corporation incurred unanticipated additional costs of $23.7 million on its long-term contract with Westinghouse for disassembly, inspection, and preparation for shipment costs related to the reactor coolant pumps (RCPs) that the Corporation is supplying for the AP1000 nuclear power plants in China. In addition, in 2012 the Corporation recorded a cumulative catch up benefit of $14.2 million related to a change in estimate on its technology transfer contract on the AP1000 nuclear program.

Losses on contracts are provided for in the period in which the losses become determinable and the excess of billings over cost and estimated earnings on long-term contracts is included in deferred revenue.
D. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of money market funds and commercial paper that are readily convertible into cash, all with original maturity dates of three months or less.
E. Inventory
Inventories are stated at lower of cost or market. Production costs are comprised of direct material and labor and applicable manufacturing overhead.
F. Progress Payments

Certain long-term contracts provide for interim billings as costs are incurred on the respective contracts. Pursuant to contract provisions, agencies of the U.S. Government and other customers are granted title or a secured interest for materials and work-in-process included in inventory to the extent progress payments are received. Accordingly, these receipts have been reported as a reduction of unbilled receivables and inventories, as presented in Notes 4 and 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
G. Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major renewals and betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the life of the asset are expensed in the period they are incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.

Average useful lives for property, plant, and equipment are as follows:
Buildings and improvements
5 to 40 years
Machinery, equipment, and other
3 to 15 years
H. Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology, customer related intangibles, trademarks, and technology licenses. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 1 to 20 years. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on other intangible assets.
I. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Corporation reviews the recoverability of all long-lived assets, including the related useful lives, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset might not be recoverable. If required, the Corporation compares the estimated fair value determined by either the undiscounted future net cash flows or appraised value to the related asset’s carrying value to determine whether there has been an impairment. If an asset is considered impaired, the asset is written down to fair value in the period in which the impairment becomes known. The Corporation recognized no significant impairment charges on assets held in use during the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For impairment charges on assets held for sale, refer to Note 2, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale. In 2012, the Corporation recognized an impairment of $5.0 million in General and administrative expenses, in connection with its 2012 restructuring plan, a component of which was exiting a facility.
J. Goodwill

Goodwill results from business acquisitions. The Corporation accounts for business acquisitions by allocating the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the amounts allocated is recorded as goodwill. The recoverability of goodwill is subject to an annual impairment test or whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not result in an impairment. The impairment test is based on the estimated fair value of the underlying businesses. The Corporation’s goodwill impairment test is performed as of October 31 of each year. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on goodwill.
K. Pre-Contract Costs

The Corporation, from time to time, incurs costs to begin fulfilling the statement of work under a specific anticipated contract that has yet to be obtained from a customer. If it is determined that the recoveries of these costs are probable, the costs will be capitalized, excluding any start-up costs which are expensed as incurred. When circumstances change and the contract is no longer deemed probable, the capitalized costs will be recognized in earnings. Capitalized pre-contract costs were $2.7 million and $1.8 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
L. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Accounting guidance requires certain disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments. Due to the short maturities of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses, the net book value of these financial instruments is deemed to approximate fair value. See Notes 9 and 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information
M. Research and Development

The Corporation funds research and development programs for commercial products and independent research and development and bid and proposal work related to government contracts. Development costs include engineering and field support for new customer requirements. Corporation-sponsored research and development costs are expensed as incurred.

Research and development costs associated with customer-sponsored programs are capitalized to inventory and are recorded in cost of sales when products are delivered or services performed. Funds received under shared development contracts are a reduction of the total development expenditures under the shared contract and are shown net as research and development costs.
N. Accounting for Share-Based Payments

The Corporation follows the fair value based method of accounting for share-based employee compensation, which requires the Corporation to expense all share-based employee compensation. Share-based employee compensation is a non-cash expense since the Corporation settles these obligations by issuing the shares of Curtiss-Wright Corporation instead of settling such obligations with cash payments.

Compensation expense for all non-qualified share options, performance shares, performance-based restricted shares, time-based restricted stock, and performance-based restricted stock units is recognized on a graded schedule over the requisite service period for the entire award based on the grant date fair value.
O. Income Taxes

The Corporation accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws is recognized in the results of operations in the period the new laws are enacted. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized.

The Corporation records amounts related to uncertain income tax positions by 1) prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and 2) the measurement of the income tax benefits recognized from such positions. The Corporation’s accounting policy is to classify uncertain income tax positions that are not expected to be resolved in one year as a non-current income tax liability and to classify interest and penalties as a component of Interest expense and General and administrative expenses, respectively. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
P. Foreign Currency

For operations outside the United States of America that prepare financial statements in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the Corporation translates assets and liabilities at period-end exchange rates and income statement amounts using weighted-average exchange rates for the period. The cumulative effect of translation adjustments is presented as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. This balance is affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and by the acquisition of foreign entities. Gains and (losses) from foreign currency transactions are included in General and administrative expenses within the results of operations, which amounted to $2.9 million, $2.6 million, and ($2.3) million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Q. Derivatives

Forward Foreign Exchange and Currency Option Contracts

The Corporation uses financial instruments, such as forward exchange and currency option contracts, to hedge a portion of existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions. The purpose of the Corporation’s foreign currency risk management program is to reduce volatility in earnings caused by exchange rate fluctuations. All of the derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices for comparable instruments, with the gain or loss on these transactions recorded into earnings in the period in which they occur. These gains and (losses) are classified as General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and amounted to ($6.9) million, ($6.2) million, and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Corporation does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risks and Related Strategies

The Corporation’s primary interest rate exposure results from changes in U.S. dollar interest rates. The Corporation’s policy is to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. The Corporation periodically uses interest rate swaps to manage such exposures. Under these interest rate swaps, the Corporation exchanges, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and floating interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount.

For interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges (i.e., hedges against the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset or a liability or an identified portion thereof that is attributable to a particular risk), changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps offset changes in the fair value of the fixed rate debt due to changes in market interest rates.
R. Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Standards Issued Not Yet Adopted

Standard
Description
Effect on the financial statements
ASU 2014-09 Revenue from contracts with customers

Date of adoption: January 1, 2017
In May 2014, the FASB issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard which will supersede previous existing revenue recognition guidance. The standard creates a five-step model for revenue recognition that requires companies to exercise judgment when considering contract terms and relevant facts and circumstances. The five-step model includes (1) identifying the contract, (2) identifying the separate performance obligations in the contract, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations and (5) recognizing revenue when each performance obligation has been satisfied. The standard also requires expanded disclosures surrounding revenue recognition. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and allows for either full
retrospective or modified retrospective adoption.


The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU 2014-08 Reporting Discontinued Operations

Date of adoption: December 15, 2014

In April 2014, new guidance was issued that amends the current discontinued operations guidance. The new guidance limits discontinued operation reporting to situations where the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results, and requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations. The adoption of this new guidance will be effective prospectively for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted in certain instances.


The Corporation plans to adopt the provisions of the new guidance during the first quarter of 2015. The
significance of this guidance is dependent on any future divestitures or disposals.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Table)
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
 
 
Net Sales
 
Earnings /(loss) before income taxes
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Commercial/Industrial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Surface Technologies - International
 
$
4,355

 
$
4,600

 
$
4,248

 
$
(6,123
)
 
$
(805
)
 
$
(989
)
Heat Treat
 

 

 
10,785

 

 

 
4,929

Defense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benshaw
 
29,029

 
70,741

 
89,183

 
(3,061
)
 
2,173

 
5,972

3D Radar
 
344

 
5,165

 
7,444

 
(1,117
)
 
215

 
1,492

Energy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Upstream
 
143,182

 
145,609

 
9,335

 
14,267

 
10,898

 
(2,090
)
Vessels
 
5,798

 
5,127

 
17,644

 
(11,115
)
 
(12,611
)
 
(12,729
)
Total included in discontinued operations
 
$
182,708

 
$
231,242

 
$
138,639

 
$
(7,149
)
 
$
(130
)
 
$
(3,415
)
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
$
363,869

 
$
392,690

 
$
285,194

Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes (1)
 
(48,519
)
 
(3,097
)
 
(14,930
)
Income tax benefit/(expense)
 
14,268

 
1,674

 
6,181

Gain/(loss) on sale of businesses (2)
 
(22,360
)
 

 
18,512

Earnings from discontinued operations
 
$
(56,611
)
 
$
(1,423
)
 
$
9,763

(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014

Assets held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
Receivables, net
 
 
 
 
$
60,187

Inventories, net
 
 
 
 
27,414

Property, plant, and equipment, net
 
 
 
 
22,473

Goodwill
 
 
 
 
42,395

Other intangible assets, net
 
 
 
 
19,151

Other assets
 
 
 
 
5,631

Deferred tax assets, net
 
 
 
 
11,174

Reserve for assets held for sale
 
 
 
 
(41,078
)
Total assets held for sale, current
 
 
 
 
$
147,347

Liabilities held for sale
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
 
 
 
$
12,579

Accrued expenses
 
 
 
 
8,320

Other current liabilities
 
 
 
 
13,930

Other liabilities
 
 
 
 
563

Total liabilities held for sale, current
 
 
 
 
$
35,392

 
 
Net Sales
 
Earnings /(loss) before income taxes
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Commercial/Industrial
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Surface Technologies - Domestic
 
$
4,395

 
$
4,672

 
$
1,767

 
$
(2,264
)
 
$
(528
)
 
$
(319
)
Defense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engineered Packaging
 
19,841

 
19,484

 
17,862

 
1,822

 
858

 
1,165

Aviation Ground Support Equipment
29,331

 
28,022

 
28,585

 
(8,644
)
 
(122
)
 
27

Energy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Downstream
 
127,594

 
109,270

 
98,341

 
(32,284
)
 
(3,175
)
 
(12,388
)
Total included in discontinued operations
 
$
181,161

 
$
161,448

 
$
146,555

 
$
(41,370
)
 
$
(2,967
)
 
$
(11,515
)
ACQUISITIONS (Table)
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Accounts receivable
 
$
2,991

 
$
25,972

 
$
53,753

Inventory
 
304

 
30,930

 
52,225

Property, plant, and equipment
 
2,802

 
18,066

 
40,915

Other current assets
 
81

 
3,229

 
7,244

Intangible assets
 
13,501

 
102,265

 
182,681

Current and non-current liabilities
 
(1,754
)
 
(18,959
)
 
(44,617
)
Pension and postretirement benefits
 

 
(6,472
)
 
(8,144
)
Deferred income taxes
 
(2,199
)
 
(19,682
)
 
(50,367
)
Debt assumed
 

 

 
(13,819
)
Due to seller
 

 
(3,361
)
 
(240
)
Net tangible and intangible assets
 
15,726

 
131,988

 
219,631

(Gain on Bargain Purchase)
 

 

 
(910
)
Purchase price
 
34,364

 
236,135

 
462,416

Goodwill
 
$
18,638

 
$
104,147

 
$
243,695

(In thousands)
 
Phönix
 
Arens
 
Parvus
 
Other
 
Total
Accounts receivable
 
$
12,226

 
$
9,441

 
$
3,639

 
$
666

 
$
25,972

Inventory
 
20,358

 
5,349

 
5,122

 
101

 
30,930

Property, plant, and equipment
 
12,575

 
4,787

 
435

 
269

 
18,066

Other current assets
 
2,153

 
972

 
104

 

 
3,229

Intangible assets
 
42,305

 
43,100

 
15,000

 
1,860

 
102,265

Current and non-current liabilities
 
(7,497
)
 
(7,991
)
 
(3,854
)
 
383

 
(18,959
)
Pension and postretirement benefits
 
(6,472
)
 

 

 

 
(6,472
)
Deferred income taxes
 
(14,258
)
 
94

 
(5,518
)
 

 
(19,682
)
Due to seller
 
(119
)
 

 
(230
)
 
(3,012
)
 
(3,361
)
Net tangible and intangible assets
 
61,271

 
55,752

 
14,698

 
267

 
131,988

Purchase price
 
97,886

 
95,612

 
37,059

 
5,578

 
236,135

Goodwill
 
$
36,615

 
$
39,860

 
$
22,361

 
$
5,311

 
$
104,147

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of tax deductible goodwill
 
$

 
$
39,860

 
$

 
$
5,311

 
$
45,171

(In thousands)
 
CCRS
 
NPSI
Accounts receivable
 
$
2,984

 
$
7

Inventory
 
64

 
112

Property, plant, and equipment
 
1,987

 
790

Other current assets
 
71

 
10

Intangible assets
 
9,560

 
3,406

Current and non-current liabilities
 
(1,754
)
 

Deferred income taxes
 
(2,041
)
 

Net tangible and intangible assets
 
10,871

 
4,325

Purchase price
 
24,645

 
7,965

Goodwill
 
$
13,774

 
$
3,640

 
 
 
 
 
Amount of tax deductible goodwill
 
$

 
$
3,640

(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
$
2,184,715

 
$
2,157,815

Net earnings from continuing operations
 
143,960

 
116,768

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
3.04

 
2.46

RECEIVABLES (Table)
Schedule Of Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable [Text Block]
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Billed receivables:
 
 
 
 
Trade and other receivables
 
$
363,241

 
$
444,841

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
(5,619
)
 
(6,857
)
Net billed receivables
 
357,622

 
437,984

Unbilled receivables:
 
 
 
 
Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed
 
150,526

 
184,120

Less: Progress payments applied
 
(12,668
)
 
(18,512
)
Net unbilled receivables
 
137,858

 
165,608

Receivables, net
 
$
495,480

 
$
603,592

INVENTORIES (Table)
Schedule Of Inventory [Text Block]
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Raw material
 
$
201,998

 
$
231,219

Work-in-process
 
89,423

 
114,372

Finished goods
 
103,831

 
117,444

Inventoried costs related to U.S. Government and other long-term contracts
 
59,070

 
58,796

Gross inventories
 
454,322

 
521,831

Less: Inventory reserves
 
(51,435
)
 
(54,400
)
Progress payments applied, principally related to long-term contracts
 
(14,217
)
 
(15,344
)
Inventories, net
 
$
388,670

 
$
452,087

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT (Table)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Land
 
$
21,762

 
$
24,250

Buildings and improvements
 
219,219

 
218,551

Machinery, equipment, and other
 
750,006

 
800,573

Property, plant, and equipment, at cost
 
990,987

 
1,043,374

Less: Accumulated depreciation
 
(532,068
)
 
(527,656
)
Property, plant, and equipment, net
 
$
458,919

 
$
515,718

GOODWILL (Table)
Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block]
(In thousands)
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
Defense
 
Energy
 
Consolidated
December 31, 2012
 
$
273,247

 
$
467,917

 
$
272,136

 
$
1,013,300

Acquisitions
 
76,108

 
22,615

 
5,311

 
104,034

Goodwill adjustments
 
(3,164
)
 

 
429

 
(2,735
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
1,628

 
(5,101
)
 
(697
)
 
(4,170
)
December 31, 2013
 
$
347,819

 
$
485,431

 
$
277,179

 
$
1,110,429

Acquisitions
 
$
13,773

 
$

 
$
4,863

 
$
18,636

Assets held for sale
 

 
(6,525
)
 
(35,870
)
 
(42,395
)
Divestitures
 

 
(11,695
)
 
(43,660
)
 
(55,355
)
Goodwill adjustments
 
(1,096
)
 
(254
)
 

 
(1,350
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
(9,634
)
 
(20,217
)
 
(1,608
)
 
(31,459
)
December 31, 2014
 
$
350,862

 
$
446,740

 
$
200,904

 
$
998,506

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Table)
 
 
2014
 
2013
(In thousands, except years data)
 
Amount
 
Years
 
Amount
 
Years
Technology
 
$
100

 
5.0
 
$
21,101

 
13.5
Customer related intangibles
 
13,200

 
13.6
 
73,146

 
16.9
Other intangible assets
 
200

 
1.0
 
8,504

 
3.3
Total
 
$
13,500

 
13.3
 
$
102,751

 
15.1
 
 
2014
 
2013
(In thousands)
 
Gross
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
 
Gross
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Technology
 
$
178,369

 
$
(84,584
)
 
$
93,785

 
$
213,888

 
$
(88,644
)
 
$
125,244

Customer related intangibles
 
356,844

 
(122,920
)
 
233,924

 
430,604

 
(127,194
)
 
303,410

Other intangible assets
 
38,460

 
(16,942
)
 
21,518

 
66,436

 
(23,711
)
 
42,725

Total
 
$
573,673

 
$
(224,446
)
 
$
349,227

 
$
710,928

 
$
(239,549
)
 
$
471,379

(In thousands)
 
 
2015
 
$
34,766

2016
 
34,264

2017
 
33,775

2018
 
32,680

2019
 
30,848

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Table)
 
 
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Undesignated for hedge accounting
 
 
 
 
Forward exchange contracts
 
$
605

 
$
605

Total asset derivatives (1)
 
$
605

 
$
605

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Designated for hedge accounting
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
5,121

 
$
49,845

Undesignated for hedge accounting
 
 
 
 
Forward exchange contracts
 
$
676

 
$
277

Total liability derivatives (2)
 
$
5,797

 
$
50,122

 
 
Gain/(Loss) on Swap
 
Gain/(Loss) on Borrowings
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Income statement classification:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (loss), net
 
$
44,724

 
$
(49,845
)
 
$
(742
)
 
$
(44,724
)
 
$
49,845

 
$
742

(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Forward exchange contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative expenses
 
$
(6,880
)
 
$
(6,198
)
 
$
883

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Table)
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Accrued compensation
 
$
88,793

 
$
88,108

Accrued commissions
 
10,783

 
12,834

Accrued interest
 
9,688

 
9,730

Accrued insurance
 
6,757

 
4,885

Accrued 401K
 
7,050

 

Other
 
22,867

 
27,378

Total accrued expenses
 
$
145,938

 
$
142,935

(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Warranty reserves
 
$
15,688

 
$
15,914

Additional amounts due to sellers on acquisitions
 
1,739

 
5,250

Reserves on loss contracts
 
2,979

 
4,067

Deferred tax liability
 
2,448

 
3,175

Pension and other postretirement liabilities
 
5,120

 
4,280

Other
 
10,189

 
5,565

Total other current liabilities
 
$
38,163

 
$
38,251

RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES (Table)
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
(In thousands)
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
Defense
 
Energy
 
Consolidated
Cost of sales
 
$
7,413

 
$
3,227

 
$
138

 
$
10,778

Selling expenses
 

 
417

 
13

 
430

General and administrative
 
5,033

 
2,463

 
497

 
7,993

Total
 
$
12,446

 
$
6,107

 
$
648

 
$
19,201

(In thousands)
 
Severance and
Benefits
 
Abandonment
of facility costs
 
Total
December 31, 2012
 
$
1,020

 
$
6,106

 
$
7,126

Provisions
 

 

 

Payments
 
(774
)
 
(5,519
)
 
(6,293
)
Adjustments
 
(246
)
 
(587
)
 
(833
)
December 31, 2013
 
$

 
$

 
$

INCOME TAXES (Table)
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Domestic
 
$
120,563

 
$
105,188

 
$
80,475

Foreign
 
126,381

 
95,862

 
74,746

 
 
$
246,944

 
$
201,050

 
$
155,221

(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Current:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
$
70,609

 
$
29,323

 
$
27,882

State
 
9,065

 
5,629

 
5,465

Foreign
 
33,401

 
20,807

 
21,369

 
 
113,075

 
55,759

 
54,716

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
(29,469
)
 
7,982

 
758

State
 
(1,275
)
 
644

 
(1,122
)
Foreign
 
(5,070
)
 
(802
)
 
(5,172
)
 
 
(35,814
)
 
7,824

 
(5,536
)
Valuation allowance
 
(266
)
 
(1,937
)
 
1,960

Provision for income taxes
 
$
76,995

 
$
61,646

 
$
51,140

 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
Add (deduct):
 
 
 
 
 
 
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit
 
2.4

 
1.6

 
1.7

R&D tax credits
 
(1.3
)
 
(1.5
)
 
(0.9
)
Foreign earnings (1)
 
(4.4
)
 
(3.7
)
 
(3.0
)
All other, net
 
(0.5
)
 
(0.7
)
 
0.1

Effective tax rate
 
31.2
 %
 
30.7
 %
 
32.9
 %
The components of the Corporation’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 are as follows:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Deferred tax assets:
 
 
 
 
Capital loss carryover
 
$
17,555

 
$

Environmental reserves
 
10,123

 
9,913

Inventories
 
18,496

 
20,197

Postretirement/postemployment benefits
 
13,326

 
12,641

Incentive compensation
 
16,140

 
6,727

Accrued vacation pay
 
4,968

 
5,745

Warranty reserves
 
4,330

 
5,073

Share-based payments
 
4,422

 
7,718

Pension plans
 
84,493

 
43,684

Net operating loss
 
8,909

 
9,826

Other
 
12,609

 
14,793

Total deferred tax assets
 
195,371

 
136,317

Deferred tax liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Undistributed earnings
 
7,840

 
4,077

Depreciation
 
33,117

 
52,242

Goodwill amortization
 
74,555

 
65,644

Other intangible amortization
 
62,777

 
81,634

Other
 
1,612

 
4,119

Total deferred tax liabilities
 
179,901

 
207,716

Valuation allowance
 
23,478

 
6,321

Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)
 
$
(8,008
)
 
$
(77,720
)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected on the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheet at December 31 as follows:
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Net current deferred tax assets
 
$
44,311

 
$
47,650

Net current deferred tax liabilities
 
2,448

 
3,175

Net noncurrent deferred tax assets
 
1,683

 
1,449

Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities
 
51,554

 
123,644

Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)
 
$
(8,008
)
 
$
(77,720
)
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Balance at January 1,
 
$
10,623

 
$
11,301

 
$
5,769

Additions for tax positions of prior periods
 
1,421

 
1,511

 
4,591

Additions for tax positions related to the current year
 
1,738

 
1,768

 
1,019

Settlements
 
(2,039
)
 
(3,868
)
 
(53
)
Lapses of statute of limitations
 
(41
)
 
(140
)
 
(28
)
Foreign currency translation
 
(142
)
 
51

 
3

Balance at December 31,
 
$
11,560

 
$
10,623

 
$
11,301

United States (Federal)
2011
-
present
United States (Various states)
1998
-
present
United Kingdom
2007
-
present
Canada
2008
-
present
DEBT (Table)
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2014
 
2013
 
2013
 
 
Carrying Value
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Estimated Fair Value
Industrial revenue bond, due 2023
 
$
8,400

 
$
8,400

 
$
8,400

 
$
8,400

Revolving credit agreement, due 2019
 

 

 
50,000

 
50,000

5.51% Senior notes due 2017
 
150,000

 
162,617

 
150,000

 
163,059

3.84% Senior notes due 2021
 
99,934

 
99,934

 
98,632

 
98,632

3.70% Senior notes due 2023
 
225,000

 
225,748

 
225,000

 
209,140

3.85% Senior notes due 2025
 
98,360

 
98,360

 
88,555

 
88,555

4.24% Senior notes due 2026
 
197,237

 
197,237

 
173,557

 
173,557

4.05% Senior notes due 2028
 
74,348

 
74,348

 
64,411

 
64,411

4.11% Senior notes due 2028
 
100,000

 
100,801

 
100,000

 
89,252

Other debt
 
1,069

 
1,069

 
1,383

 
1,383

Total debt
 
954,348

 
968,514

 
959,938

 
946,389

Less: current portion of long-term debt and short-term debt
 
1,069

 
1,069

 
1,334

 
1,334

Total long-term debt
 
$
953,279

 
$
967,445

 
$
958,604

 
$
945,055

(In thousands)
 
2015
$
1,069

2016

2017
150,000

2018

2019

Thereafter
803,279

Total
$
954,348

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Table)
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Earnings from
continuing
operations
 
Weighted-
Average Shares
Outstanding
 
Earnings per share
from continuing
operations
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
169,949

 
48,019

 
$
3.54

Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred stock compensation
 
 
 
1,056

 
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
169,949

 
49,075

 
$
3.46

2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
139,404

 
46,991

 
$
2.97

Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred stock compensation
 
 
 
921

 
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
139,404

 
47,912

 
$
2.91

2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
104,081

 
46,743

 
$
2.23

Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred stock compensation
 
 
 
669

 
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
$
104,081

 
47,412

 
$
2.20

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Table)
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Non-qualified stock options
 
$

 
$
238

 
$
942

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
1,350

 
1,260

 
1,303

Performance Share Units
 
3,728

 
3,495

 
3,179

Restricted Share Units
 
2,655

 
1,700

 
3,237

Other share-based payments
 
767

 
657

 
767

Total share-based compensation expense before income taxes
 
$
8,500

 
$
7,350

 
$
9,428

(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Cash received from share-based awards
 
$
38,183

 
$
29,194

 
$
15,137

Recognized tax benefit on awards
 
$
9,610

 
$
3,199

 
$
1,371

 
 
Shares
(000’s)
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term in
Years
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(000’s)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013
 
2,321

 
$
33.69

 
 
 
 
Granted
 

 

 
 
 
 
Exercised
 
(872
)
 
33.45

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
 
(6
)
 
29.66

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2014
1,443

 
$
33.86

 
4.3
 
$
53,002

Exercisable at December 31, 2014
1,443

 
$
33.86

 
4.3
 
$
53,002

 
 
Performance Share Units (PSUs)
 
Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
 
 
Shares/Units
(000’s)
 
Weighted-
Average
Fair Value
 
Shares/Units
(000’s)
 
Weighted-
Average
Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2013
368

 
$
35.52

 
319

 
$
36.53

Granted
 
51

 
82.79

 
38

 
70.28

Vested
 
(89
)
 
29.88

 
(92
)
 
33.01

Forfeited
 
(18
)
 
46.71

 
(19
)
 
37.02

Nonvested at December 31, 2014
312

 
$
44.12

 
246

 
$
43.03

Expected to vest at December 31, 2014
312

 
$
44.12

 
246

 
$
43.03

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Table)
Asset Category
 
Total
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
17,951

 
$
1,638

 
$
16,313

 
$

Equity securities- Mutual funds (1)
 
360,691

 
307,220

 
53,471

 

Bond funds (2)
 
168,348

 
115,988

 
52,360

 

Insurance Contracts (3)
 
10,795

 

 

 
10,795

Other (4)
 
782

 

 

 
782

December 31, 2013
 
$
558,567

 
$
424,846

 
$
122,144

 
$
11,577

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
24,354

 
$
871

 
$
23,483

 
$

Equity securities- Mutual funds (1)
 
379,467

 
330,619

 
48,848

 

Bond funds (2)
 
183,068

 
122,790

 
60,278

 

Insurance Contracts (3)
 
8,169

 

 

 
8,169

Other (4)
 
771

 

 

 
771

December 31, 2014
 
$
595,829

 
$
454,280

 
$
132,609

 
$
8,940

 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Service cost
 
$
25,262

 
$
40,170

 
$
40,274

 
$
246

 
$
373

 
$
448

Interest cost
 
30,403

 
27,777

 
26,303

 
877

 
839

 
939

Expected return on plan assets
 
(41,746
)
 
(36,303
)
 
(33,585
)
 

 

 

Amortization of prior service cost
 
662

 
883

 
1,201

 
(657
)
 
(638
)
 
(629
)
Recognized net actuarial loss
 
6,827

 
15,013

 
11,023

 
(811
)
 
(614
)
 
(682
)
Cost of settlements/curtailments
 
377

 
13

 

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost (income)
 
$
21,785

 
$
47,553

 
$
45,216

 
$
(345
)
 
$
(40
)
 
$
76

 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Change in benefit obligation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning of year
 
$
674,192

 
$
705,022

 
$
20,416

 
$
23,391

Service cost
 
25,262

 
40,170

 
246

 
373

Interest cost
 
30,403

 
27,777

 
877

 
839

Plan participants’ contributions
 
1,734

 
2,331

 
364

 
350

Amendments
 
178

 

 

 
(366
)
Actuarial loss (gain)
 
114,763

 
(62,534
)
 
3,276

 
(2,752
)
Benefits paid
 
(40,765
)
 
(34,253
)
 
(1,929
)
 
(1,419
)
Business combinations
 

 
5,809

 

 

Special termination benefits
 

 
533

 

 

Curtailments/ settlements
 

 
(9,713
)
 

 

Actual expenses
 
(1,299
)
 
(2,206
)
 

 

Currency translation adjustments
 
(7,108
)
 
1,256

 

 

End of year
 
$
797,360

 
$
674,192

 
$
23,250

 
$
20,416

Change in plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning of year
 
$
558,567

 
$
460,202

 
$

 
$

Actual return on plan assets
 
37,574

 
82,863

 

 

Employer contribution
 
46,306

 
48,074

 
1,565

 
1,069

Plan participants’ contributions
 
1,734

 
2,331

 
364

 
350

Business combinations
 

 

 

 

Benefits paid
 
(40,765
)
 
(34,253
)
 
(1,929
)
 
(1,419
)
Settlements
 
(1,299
)
 
(2,206
)
 

 

Currency translation adjustments
 
(6,288
)
 
1,556

 

 

End of year
 
$
595,829

 
$
558,567

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funded status
 
$
(201,531
)
 
$
(115,625
)
 
$
(23,250
)
 
$
(20,416
)
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Amounts recognized on the balance sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent assets
 
$
6,041

 
$
7,142

 
$

 
$

Current liabilities
 
(3,523
)
 
(2,620
)
 
(1,603
)
 
(1,659
)
Noncurrent liabilities
 
(204,049
)
 
(120,147
)
 
(21,647
)
 
(18,757
)
Total
 
$
(201,531
)
 
$
(115,625
)
 
$
(23,250
)
 
$
(20,416
)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss (gain)
 
$
180,640

 
$
69,355

 
$
(8,264
)
 
$
(12,350
)
Prior service cost
 
1,990

 
2,537

 
(4,686
)
 
(5,343
)
Total
 
$
182,630

 
$
71,892

 
$
(12,950
)
 
$
(17,693
)
Amounts in AOCI expected to be recognized in net periodic cost in the coming year:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss (gain) recognition
 
$
15,470

 
$
5,933

 
$
(551
)
 
$
(811
)
Prior service cost recognition
 
$
619

 
$
631

 
$
(657
)
 
$
(657
)
Accumulated benefit obligation
 
$
753,878

 
$
641,892

 
N/A

 
N/A

Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Projected benefit obligation
 
$
770,241

 
$
604,515

 
N/A

 
N/A

Accumulated benefit obligation
 
726,760

 
528,148

 
N/A

 
N/A

Fair value of plan assets
 
562,669

 
473,078

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Postretirement Benefits
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Weighted-average assumptions in determination of benefit obligation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
 
3.88
%
 
4.62
%
 
3.75
%
 
4.47
%
Rate of compensation increase
 
3.37
%
 
3.94
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Health care cost trends:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate assumed for subsequent year
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
5.50
%
 
8.00
%
Ultimate rate reached in 2019 and 2015, respectively
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
4.59
%
 
5.00
%
Weighted-average assumptions in determination of net periodic benefit cost:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
 
4.62
%
 
3.95
%
 
4.47
%
 
3.70
%
Expected return on plan assets
 
8.01
%
 
7.91
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Rate of compensation increase
 
3.36
%
 
3.94
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Health care cost trends:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rate assumed for subsequent year
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
8.00
%
 
8.00
%
Ultimate rate reached in 2019 and 2015, respectively
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
5.00
%
 
5.00
%
(In thousands)
 
1% Increase

 
1% Decrease

Total service and interest cost components
 
$
15

 
$
(13
)
Postretirement benefit obligation
 
$
364

 
$
(301
)
 
 
As of December 31,
 
Target
 
Expected
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
Exposure
 
Range
Asset class
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic equities
 
53%
 
52%
 
50%
 
40%-60%
International equities
 
14%
 
15%
 
15%
 
10%-20%
Total equity
 
67%
 
67%
 
65%
 
55%-75%
Fixed income
 
33%
 
31%
 
35%
 
25%-45%
(In thousands)
 
Pension
Plans
 
Postretirement
Plans
 
Total
2015
 
$
45,126

 
$
1,603

 
$
46,729

2016
 
45,914

 
1,564

 
47,478

2017
 
47,534

 
1,529

 
49,063

2018
 
49,763

 
1,535

 
51,298

2019
 
52,630

 
1,506

 
54,136

2020 — 2024
 
270,769

 
7,342

 
278,111

(In thousands)
 
Insurance
Contracts
 
Other
 
Total
December 31, 2012
 
$
10,917

 
$
728

 
$
11,645

Actual return on plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date
 
162

 
35

 
197

Relating to assets sold during the period
 

 

 

Purchases, sales, and settlements
 
(542
)
 

 
(542
)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
258

 
19

 
277

December 31, 2013
 
$
10,795

 
$
782

 
$
11,577

Actual return on plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date
 
158

 
39

 
197

Relating to assets sold during the period
 

 

 

Purchases, sales, and settlements
 
(1,818
)
 
36

 
(1,782
)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
(966
)
 
(86
)
 
(1,052
)
December 31, 2014
 
$
8,169

 
$
771

 
$
8,940

LEASES (Table)
ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeasesTableTextBlock
(In thousands)
Rental
Commitments
2015
$
27,615

2016
24,039

2017
20,514

2018
16,058

2019
11,899

Thereafter
45,683

Total
$
145,808

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Table)
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
$
54,496

 
$
53,563

 
$
32,148

Defense
 
33,198

 
32,351

 
33,372

Energy
 
13,171

 
11,647

 
11,835

Corporate
 
4,060

 
4,654

 
2,771

Total Consolidated
 
$
104,925

 
$
102,215

 
$
80,126

 
 
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Earnings before taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total segment operating income
 
$
312,685

 
$
279,067

 
$
212,504

Corporate and administrative
 
(30,312
)
 
(41,944
)
 
(31,110
)
Interest expense
 
(35,794
)
 
(37,053
)
 
(26,301
)
Other income, net
 
365

 
980

 
128

Total consolidated earnings before tax
 
$
246,944

 
$
201,050

 
$
155,221

Capital expenditures
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
$
33,642

 
$
38,063

 
$
43,039

Defense
 
18,111

 
11,468

 
20,605

Energy
 
10,474

 
19,435

 
13,421

Corporate
 
4,888

 
3,276

 
5,889

Total Consolidated (2)
 
$
67,115

 
$
72,242

 
$
82,954

 
 
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
$
1,077,045

 
$
951,900

 
$
679,382

Defense
 
739,805

 
769,190

 
770,318

Energy
 
433,114

 
403,788

 
381,557

Less: Intersegment Revenues
 
(6,838
)
 
(6,797
)
 
(7,950
)
Total Consolidated
 
$
2,243,126

 
$
2,118,081

 
$
1,823,307

(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Operating income (expense)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
$
142,831

 
$
105,245

 
$
66,576

Defense
 
102,252

 
116,618

 
90,285

Energy
 
67,602

 
57,204

 
55,643

Corporate and Eliminations (1)
 
(30,312
)
 
(41,944
)
 
(31,110
)
Total Consolidated
 
$
282,373

 
$
237,123

 
$
181,394

Segment assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial/Industrial
 
$
1,324,679

 
$
1,309,232

 
$
1,027,787

Defense
 
1,158,272

 
1,293,679

 
1,266,553

Energy
 
632,009

 
798,330

 
781,837

Corporate
 
284,551

 
57,033

 
38,411

Total Consolidated
 
$
3,399,511

 
$
3,458,274

 
$
3,114,588

 
 
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets for reportable segments
 
$
3,114,960

 
$
3,401,241

 
$
3,076,177

Non-segment cash
 
245,651

 
12,651

 
6,934

Other assets
 
38,900

 
44,382

 
31,477

Total consolidated assets
 
$
3,399,511

 
$
3,458,274

 
$
3,114,588

 
 
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States of America
 
$
1,521,034

 
$
1,444,019

 
$
1,276,571

United Kingdom
 
145,092

 
134,815

 
136,052

Canada
 
72,392

 
66,234

 
61,916

Other foreign countries
 
504,608

 
473,013

 
348,768

Consolidated total
 
$
2,243,126

 
$
2,118,081

 
$
1,823,307

Long-Lived Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States of America
 
$
323,937

 
$
365,691

 
$
352,615

United Kingdom
 
45,625

 
43,434

 
43,341

Canada
 
20,257

 
27,975

 
31,740

Other foreign countries
 
69,100

 
78,618

 
61,897

Consolidated total
 
$
458,919

 
$
515,718

 
$
489,593

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME LOSS (Table)
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net
 
Total pension and postretirement adjustments, net
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
December 31, 2012
 
$
65,722

 
$
(121,230
)
 
$
(55,508
)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(6,619
)
 
87,386

 
80,767

December 31, 2013
 
$
59,103

 
$
(33,844
)
 
$
25,259

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1)
 
(79,386
)
 
(78,450
)
 
(157,836
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1)
 

 
4,166

 
4,166

Net current period other comprehensive loss
 
(79,386
)
 
(74,284
)
 
(153,670
)
December 31, 2014
 
$
(20,283
)
 
$
(108,128
)
 
$
(128,411
)
 
 
Amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Affected line item in the statement where net earnings is presented
Defined benefit pension plan
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service costs
 
(5
)
 
(1)
Amortization of actuarial losses
 
(6,016
)
 
(1)
Curtailments
 
(377
)
 
 
 
 
(6,398
)
 
 Total before tax
 
 
2,232

 
 Income tax benefit
Total reclassifications
 
$
(4,166
)
 
 Net of tax
QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Table)
ScheduleOfQuarterlyFinancialInformationTableTextBlock
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
First
 
Second
 
Third
 
Fourth
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
542,959

 
$
569,198

 
$
558,383

 
$
572,586

Gross profit
 
184,614

 
198,231

 
193,331

 
200,340

Earnings from continuing operations
 
36,430

 
43,009

 
44,378

 
46,132

Loss from discontinued operations
 
(1,266
)
 
(6,618
)
 
(19,345
)
 
(29,382
)
Net earnings
 
35,164

 
36,391

 
25,033

 
16,750

Basic earnings per share *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
0.76

 
$
0.90

 
$
0.92

 
$
0.96

Loss from discontinued operations
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.14
)
 
(0.40
)
 
(0.61
)
Total
 
$
0.73

 
$
0.76

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.35

Diluted earnings per share *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
0.74

 
$
0.87

 
$
0.90

 
$
0.94

Loss from discontinued operations
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.13
)
 
(0.39
)
 
(0.60
)
Total
 
$
0.72

 
$
0.74

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.34

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
494,395

 
$
524,139

 
$
511,380

 
$
588,167

Gross profit
 
165,726

 
182,386

 
178,672

 
209,055

Earnings from continuing operations
 
22,590

 
34,035

 
38,079

 
44,700

Earnings/(loss) from discontinued operations
 
(1,647
)
 
(665
)
 
(1,718
)
 
2,607

Net earnings
 
20,943

 
33,370

 
36,361

 
47,307

Basic earnings per share *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
0.48

 
$
0.73

 
$
0.81

 
$
0.95

Earnings/(loss) from discontinued operations
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.04
)
 
0.05

Total
 
$
0.45

 
$
0.71

 
$
0.77

 
$
1.00

Diluted earnings per share *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
0.48

 
$
0.72

 
$
0.79

 
$
0.92

Earnings/(loss) from discontinued operations
 
(0.04
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.03
)
 
0.05

Total
 
$
0.44

 
$
0.70

 
$
0.76

 
$
0.97

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Table)
SummaryOfValuationAllowanceTextBlock
 
 
 
 
Additions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
 
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
 
Charged to Other
Accounts
(Describe)
 
 
 
Deductions
(Describe)
 
 
 
Balance at
End of Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deducted from assets to which they apply:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax valuation allowance
 
6,321

 
18,535

 
(263
)
 
(A) 
 
1,115

 
 
 
23,478

Total
 
$
6,321

 
$
18,535

 
$
(263
)
 
 
 
$
1,115

 
 
 
$
23,478

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax valuation allowance
 
8,531

 
(1,896
)
 
(314
)
 
(A) 
 

 
 
 
6,321

Total
 
$
8,531

 
$
(1,896
)
 
$
(314
)
 
 
 
$

 
 
 
$
6,321

December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax valuation allowance
 
5,518

 
1,665

 
1,348

 
(A) 
 

 
 
 
8,531

Total
 
$
5,518

 
$
1,665

 
$
1,348

 
 
 
$

 
 
 
$
8,531

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Revenue Recognition) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Technology Transfer Contract [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
AP1000 [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Other Current Assets Capitalized Costs
$ 2.7 
$ 1.8 
 
 
Changes In Contract Estimates Leading Decrease In Earnings From Continuing Operations
 
23.7 
Changes In Contract Estimates Leading Increase In Earnings From Continuing Operations
 
 
$ 14.2 
 
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Property Plant And Equipment) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Building [Member] |
Minimum [Member]
 
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
5 years 
Building [Member] |
Maximum [Member]
 
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
40 years 
Equipment [Member] |
Minimum [Member]
 
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
3 years 
Equipment [Member] |
Maximum [Member]
 
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
15 years 
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Intangible Assets) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum [Member]
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
1 year 
Maximum [Member]
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
20 years 
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Impairment of Long-Lived Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
 
 
 
Impairment of assets
$ 3,202 
$ 887 
$ 4,988 
General and Administrative Expense [Member] |
Facility Closing [Member]
 
 
 
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
 
 
 
Impairment of assets
 
 
$ 5,000 
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Foreign Currency) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
 
 
 
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized
$ 2.9 
$ 2.6 
$ (2.3)
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Derivatives) (Details) (General and Administrative Expense [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
 
 
 
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
$ (6,880)
$ (6,198)
$ 883 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2014
Surface Technologies Domestic [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Surface Technologies Domestic [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Surface Technologies Domestic [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Surface Technologies International [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Surface Technologies International [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Surface Technologies International [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Heat Treating [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Jun. 30, 2014
Benshaw [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Benshaw [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Benshaw [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Benshaw [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
3 D Radar [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
3 D Radar [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
3 D Radar [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 17, 2014
Upstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Upstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Upstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Upstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Sep. 30, 2014
Vessels [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Vessels [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Vessels [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Vessels [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Engineered Packaging [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Engineered Packaging [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Engineered Packaging [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Aviation Ground Support [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Aviation Ground Support [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Aviation Ground Support [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Downstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Downstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Downstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Assets Held-for-sale [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Assets Held-for-sale [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Assets Held-for-sale [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Divestitures and facility closures [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Divestitures and facility closures [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Divestitures and facility closures [Member]
Income Statement Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 363,869 
$ 392,690 
$ 285,194 
$ 4,395 
$ 4,672 
$ 1,767 
$ 4,355 
$ 4,600 
$ 4,248 
$ 10,785 
 
$ 29,029 
$ 70,741 
$ 89,183 
$ 344 
$ 5,165 
$ 7,444 
 
$ 143,182 
$ 145,609 
$ 9,335 
 
$ 5,798 
$ 5,127 
$ 17,644 
$ 19,841 
$ 19,484 
$ 17,862 
$ 29,331 
$ 28,022 
$ 28,585 
$ 127,594 
$ 109,270 
$ 98,341 
$ 181,161 
$ 161,448 
$ 146,555 
$ 182,708 
$ 231,242 
$ 138,639 
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(48,519)1
(3,097)1
(14,930)1
(2,264)
(528)
(319)
(6,123)
(805)
(989)
4,929 
 
(3,061)
2,173 
5,972 
(1,117)
215 
1,492 
 
14,267 
10,898 
(2,090)
 
(11,115)
(12,611)
(12,729)
1,822 
858 
1,165 
(8,644)
(122)
27 
(32,284)
(3,175)
(12,388)
(41,370)
(2,967)
(11,515)
(7,149)
(130)
(3,415)
Provision for income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14,268 
1,674 
6,181 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,900)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(600)
 
 
 
(3,200)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(22,360)2
2
18,512 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
$ (29,382)
$ (19,345)
$ (6,618)
$ (1,266)
$ 2,607 
$ (1,718)
$ (665)
$ (1,647)
$ (56,611)
$ (1,423)
$ 9,763 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2014
Surface Technologies Domestic [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Surface Technologies Domestic [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Surface Technologies Domestic [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Surface Technologies Domestic [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Surface Technologies International [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Surface Technologies International [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Surface Technologies International [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Aviation Ground Support [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Aviation Ground Support [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Aviation Ground Support [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Aviation Ground Support [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Downstream [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Downstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Downstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Downstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Jun. 30, 2014
Benshaw [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Benshaw [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Benshaw [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Benshaw [Member]
Defense [Member]
Apr. 30, 2014
3 D Radar [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
3 D Radar [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
3 D Radar [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
3 D Radar [Member]
Defense [Member]
Dec. 17, 2014
Upstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Upstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Upstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Upstream [Member]
Energy [Member]
Sep. 30, 2014
Vessels [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Vessels [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Vessels [Member]
Energy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Vessels [Member]
Energy [Member]
Mar. 30, 2012
Heat Treating [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Mar. 30, 2012
Heat Treating [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Heat Treating [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Abandonment [Member]
Surface Technologies International [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Surface Technologies International [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Disposable Group, Including Discontinued Business, Number of Facilities to be Disposed of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment of assets held for sale
$ (41,369,000)
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ (1,900,000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ (6,200,000)
 
 
 
$ (33,100,000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
(22,360,000)1
1
18,512,000 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from divestiture
152,965,000 
52,123,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
49,700,000 
 
 
 
2,400,000 
 
 
 
98,000,000 
 
 
 
2,000,000 
 
 
 
 
52,000,000 
 
 
 
Payments for Removal Costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,300,000 
 
Impairment of assets
3,202,000 
887,000 
4,988,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,200,000 
Disposal Date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jun. 30, 2014 
 
 
 
Apr. 30, 2014 
 
 
 
Dec. 17, 2014 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mar. 30, 2012 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
363,869,000 
392,690,000 
285,194,000 
 
4,395,000 
4,672,000 
1,767,000 
4,355,000 
4,600,000 
4,248,000 
 
29,331,000 
28,022,000 
28,585,000 
 
127,594,000 
109,270,000 
98,341,000 
 
29,029,000 
70,741,000 
89,183,000 
 
344,000 
5,165,000 
7,444,000 
 
143,182,000 
145,609,000 
9,335,000 
 
5,798,000 
5,127,000 
17,644,000 
 
 
10,785,000 
 
 
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes
(48,519,000)2
(3,097,000)2
(14,930,000)2
 
(2,264,000)
(528,000)
(319,000)
(6,123,000)
(805,000)
(989,000)
 
(8,644,000)
(122,000)
27,000 
 
(32,284,000)
(3,175,000)
(12,388,000)
 
(3,061,000)
2,173,000 
5,972,000 
 
(1,117,000)
215,000 
1,492,000 
 
14,267,000 
10,898,000 
(2,090,000)
 
(11,115,000)
(12,611,000)
(12,729,000)
 
 
4,929,000 
 
 
Gain (loss) on divestiture
(29,184,000)
   
29,912,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,300,000 
 
 
 
600,000 
 
 
 
(13,700,000)
 
 
 
(8,600,000)
 
 
 
 
 
29,900,000 
 
 
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
$ (14,268,000)
$ (1,674,000)
$ (6,181,000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 2,900,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 600,000 
 
 
 
$ 3,200,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
 
 
Receivables, net
$ 60,187 
 
Inventories, net
27,414 
 
Property, plant, and equipment, net
22,473 
 
Goodwill
42,395 
 
Other intangible assets, net
19,151 
 
Other assets
5,631 
 
Deferred tax assets, net
11,174 
 
Reserve for assets held for sale
(41,078)
 
Total assets held for sale, current
147,347 
 
Accounts payable
12,579 
 
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities, Current
8,320 
 
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current
13,930 
 
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
563 
 
Liabilities held for sale
$ 35,392 
$ 0 
ACQUISITIONS (Detail)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Defense [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Defense [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Defense [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
2012 Acquisitions [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
2013 Acquisitions [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
2014 acquisitions [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Component Coating and Repair Services [Member]
USD ($)
Jan. 10, 2014
Component Coating and Repair Services [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Jan. 10, 2014
Component Coating and Repair Services [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2014
NPSI [Member]
USD ($)
Feb. 18, 2014
NPSI [Member]
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Feb. 18, 2014
NPSI [Member]
Energy [Member]
CAD ($)
Oct. 1, 2013
Parvus Corporation [Member]
Defense [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Parvus Corporation [Member]
Defense [Member]
USD ($)
Oct. 4, 2013
Arens Controls [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Arens Controls [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2013
Phonix Group [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Phonix Group [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2013
other acquisitions [Member]
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
other acquisitions [Member]
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Gulf33 [Member]
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Ovalpath [Member]
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 53,753 
$ 25,972 
$ 2,991 
$ 2,984 
 
 
$ 7 
 
 
 
$ 3,639 
 
$ 9,441 
 
$ 12,226 
 
$ 666 
 
 
Inventory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
52,225 
30,930 
304 
64 
 
 
112 
 
 
 
5,122 
 
5,349 
 
20,358 
 
101 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
40,915 
18,066 
2,802 
1,987 
 
 
790 
 
 
 
435 
 
4,787 
 
12,575 
 
269 
 
 
Other current assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,244 
3,229 
81 
71 
 
 
10 
 
 
 
104 
 
972 
 
2,153 
 
 
 
Intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
182,681 
102,265 
13,501 
9,560 
 
 
3,406 
 
 
 
15,000 
 
43,100 
 
42,305 
 
1,860 
 
 
Current and non-current liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(44,617)
(18,959)
(1,754)
(1,754)
 
 
 
 
 
(3,854)
 
(7,991)
 
(7,497)
 
383 
 
 
Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(8,144)
(6,472)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(6,472)
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(50,367)
(19,682)
(2,199)
(2,041)
 
 
 
 
 
(5,518)
 
94 
 
(14,258)
 
 
 
Debt assumed
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(13,819)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due to seller
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(240)
(3,361)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(230)
 
 
(119)
 
(3,012)
 
 
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
219,631 
131,988 
15,726 
10,871 
 
 
4,325 
 
 
 
14,698 
 
55,752 
 
61,271 
 
267 
 
 
(Gain on Bargain Purchase)
(910)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(910)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase price
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
462,416 
236,135 
34,364 
24,645 
25,000 
15,000 
7,965 
8,000 
9,000 
37,059 
 
95,612 
 
97,886 
 
5,578 
 
3,300 
2,300 
Goodwill
998,506 
1,110,429 
1,013,300 
350,862 
347,819 
273,247 
200,904 
277,179 
272,136 
446,740 
485,431 
467,917 
243,695 
104,147 
18,638 
13,774 
 
 
3,640 
 
 
 
22,361 
 
39,860 
 
36,615 
 
5,311 
 
 
Expected deductible tax amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 45,171 
 
$ 0 
 
 
$ 3,640 
 
 
 
$ 0 
 
$ 39,860 
 
$ 0 
 
$ 5,311 
 
 
ACQUISITiONS (Proforma) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
 
 
Net sales
$ 2,184,715 
$ 2,157,815 
Net earnings from continuing operations
$ 143,960 
$ 116,768 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
$ 3.04 
$ 2.46 
ACQUISITIONS (Narrative) (Detail)
12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
NumberAcquisitions
Dec. 31, 2013
NumberAcquisitions
Dec. 31, 2012
NumberAcquisitions
Dec. 31, 2012
2012 Acquisitions [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
2013 Acquisitions [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
2014 acquisitions [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Component Coating and Repair Services [Member]
USD ($)
May 31, 2013
Component Coating and Repair Services [Member]
GBP (£)
Jan. 10, 2014
Component Coating and Repair Services [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Jan. 10, 2014
Component Coating and Repair Services [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2014
NPSI [Member]
USD ($)
Feb. 18, 2014
NPSI [Member]
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Feb. 18, 2014
NPSI [Member]
Energy [Member]
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
NPSI [Member]
Energy [Member]
CAD ($)
Jun. 4, 2014
Engemasa Pressure Relief Valve [Member]
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Oct. 1, 2013
Parvus Corporation [Member]
Defense [Member]
USD ($)
employee
Dec. 31, 2012
Parvus Corporation [Member]
Defense [Member]
USD ($)
Oct. 1, 2013
Parvus Corporation [Member]
Defense [Member]
Feb. 28, 2013
other acquisitions [Member]
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
other acquisitions [Member]
Energy [Member]
NumberAcquisitions
Oct. 4, 2013
Arens Controls [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
employee
Dec. 31, 2012
Arens Controls [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Oct. 4, 2013
Arens Controls [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
Feb. 28, 2013
Phonix Group [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
employee
Dec. 31, 2012
Phonix Group [Member]
Commercial Industrial [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Gulf33 [Member]
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Ovalpath [Member]
Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payments to acquire business
 
 
 
$ 462,416,000 
$ 236,135,000 
$ 34,364,000 
$ 24,645,000 
 
$ 25,000,000 
£ 15,000,000 
$ 7,965,000 
$ 8,000,000 
$ 9,000,000 
 
$ 1,800,000 
$ 37,059,000 
 
 
$ 5,578,000 
 
$ 95,612,000 
 
 
$ 97,886,000 
 
$ 3,300,000 
$ 2,300,000 
Number of Businesses Acquired
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effective date of acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan. 10, 2014 
Jan. 10, 2014 
 
Feb. 18, 2014 
Feb. 18, 2014 
 
Jun. 04, 2014 
Oct. 01, 2013 
 
 
 
 
Oct. 04, 2013 
 
 
Feb. 28, 2013 
 
 
 
Percentage acquired
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
100.00% 
 
 
 
 
100.00% 
 
 
 
 
Employee Date of Acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
50 
 
 
 
 
120 
 
 
282 
 
 
 
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,400,000 
 
 
 
 
 
5,000,000 
 
 
20,000,000 
 
 
 
 
57,000,000 
 
 
60,000,000 
 
 
Business Combination, Number of Separate Transactions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
19,100,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
$ 200,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACQUISITIONS (Proforma Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
Elimination Of Intangible Asset Amortization
$ 0.7 
$ 1.8 
Additional Amortization Of Intangible Assets
3.6 
18.5 
Additional depreciation expense
1.2 
1.6 
Elimination Of Acquisition Costs
2.1 
 
Elimination Of Historical Interest Expense
0.6 
5.3 
Additional Interest Expense
4.2 
16.5 
Inventory [Member]
 
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
Assets, Fair Value Adjustment
$ 3.7 
 
RECEIVABLES (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Billed receivables:
 
 
Trade and other receivables
$ 363,241 
$ 444,841 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
(5,619)
(6,857)
Net billed receivables
357,622 
437,984 
Unbilled receivables:
 
 
Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed
150,526 
184,120 
Less: Progress payments applied
(12,668)
(18,512)
Net unbilled receivables
137,858 
165,608 
Receivables, net
$ 495,480 
$ 603,592 
RECEIVABLES (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
ConcentrationRiskLineItems
 
 
Unbilled Receivables, Not Billable
$ 137,858,000 
$ 165,608,000 
GovernmentContractsConcentrationRiskMember
 
 
ConcentrationRiskLineItems
 
 
Accounts Receivable, Gross
157,900,000 
205,100,000 
ConcentrationRiskPercentage
33.00% 
34.00% 
Unbilled Receivables, Not Billable
$ 72,900,000 
$ 82,500,000 
INVENTORIES (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
 
 
Raw material
$ 201,998 
$ 231,219 
Work-in-process
89,423 
114,372 
Finished goods and component parts
103,831 
117,444 
Inventory costs related to U.S. Government and other long-term contracts
59,070 
58,796 
Gross inventories
454,322 
521,831 
Less: Inventory reserves
(51,435)
(54,400)
Progress payments applied, principally related to long-term contracts
(14,217)
(15,344)
Inventories, net
$ 388,670 
$ 452,087 
INVENTORIES (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
 
 
Other Inventory, Capitalized Costs
$ 33.9 
$ 37.1 
Other Inventory Capitalized Costs To Be Liquidated Under Firm Orders
$ 7.2 
$ 13.8 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
 
 
 
land
$ 21,762 
$ 24,250 
 
BuildingsAndImprovementsGross
219,219 
218,551 
 
MachineryAndEquipmentGross
750,006 
800,573 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total
990,987 
1,043,374 
 
AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment
(532,068)
(527,656)
 
Property, plant, and equipment, net
$ 458,919 
$ 515,718 
$ 489,593 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
 
 
 
Depreciation
$ 66.6 
$ 63.2 
$ 55.2 
GOODWILL (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
Goodwill
$ 1,110,429 
$ 1,013,300 
Acquisitions
18,636 
104,034 
Goodwill, Written off Related to Assets Held For Sale
(42,395)
 
Divestitures
(55,355)
 
Goodwill adjustments
(1,350)
(2,735)
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
(31,459)
(4,170)
Goodwill
998,506 
1,110,429 
Energy [Member]
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
Goodwill
277,179 
272,136 
Acquisitions
4,863 
5,311 
Goodwill, Written off Related to Assets Held For Sale
(35,870)
 
Divestitures
(43,660)
 
Goodwill adjustments
429 
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
(1,608)
(697)
Goodwill
200,904 
277,179 
Defense [Member]
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
Goodwill
485,431 
467,917 
Acquisitions
22,615 
Goodwill, Written off Related to Assets Held For Sale
(6,525)
 
Divestitures
(11,695)
 
Goodwill adjustments
(254)
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
(20,217)
(5,101)
Goodwill
446,740 
485,431 
Commercial Industrial [Member]
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
Goodwill
347,819 
273,247 
Acquisitions
13,773 
76,108 
Goodwill, Written off Related to Assets Held For Sale
 
Divestitures
 
Goodwill adjustments
(1,096)
(3,164)
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
(9,634)
1,628 
Goodwill
$ 350,862 
$ 347,819 
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
$ 573,673 
$ 710,928 
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
(224,446)
(239,549)
Other intangible assets, net
349,227 
471,379 
Technology [Member]
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
178,369 
213,888 
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
(84,584)
(88,644)
Other intangible assets, net
93,785 
125,244 
Customer Related Intangibles [Member]
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
356,844 
430,604 
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
(122,920)
(127,194)
Other intangible assets, net
233,924 
303,410 
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
38,460 
66,436 
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
(16,942)
(23,711)
Other intangible assets, net
$ 21,518 
$ 42,725 
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Acquisition) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Intangible assets
$ 13,500 
$ 102,751 
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
13 years 3 months 18 days 
15 years 1 month 6 days 
Technology [Member]
 
 
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Intangible assets
100 
21,101 
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
5 years 
13 years 6 months 
Customer Related Intangibles [Member]
 
 
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Intangible assets
13,200 
73,146 
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
13 years 7 months 6 days 
16 years 10 months 24 days 
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
 
 
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Intangible assets
$ 200 
$ 8,504 
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
1 year 
3 years 3 months 18 days 
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Amort) (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
 
 
 
Amortization of Intangible Assets
$ 38,300,000 
$ 39,000,000 
$ 24,900,000 
Future Amortization Expense Year One
34,766,000 
 
 
Future Amortization Expense Year Two
34,264,000 
 
 
Future Amortization Expense Year Three
33,775,000 
 
 
Future Amortization Expense Year Four
32,680,000 
 
 
Future Amortization Expense Year Five
$ 30,848,000 
 
 
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Narrative) (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum [Member]
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
1 year 
Maximum [Member]
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
20 years 
FAIR VALUE (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
$ 605 1
$ 605 1
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
5,797 2
50,122 2
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
 
 
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
5,121 
49,845 
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
 
 
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
605 
605 
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
$ 676 
$ 277 
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Income Loss) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
$ (6,880)
$ (6,198)
$ 883 
Swap [Member] |
Other Income [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Hedged Item in Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge
44,724 
(49,845)
(742)
Borrowings [Member] |
Other Income [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Hedged Item in Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge
$ (44,724)
$ 49,845 
$ 742 
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Two Thousand Eleven Notes [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Two Thousand Thirteen Senior Notes [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Senior Notes Three Eighty Five [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Senior Notes Three Eighty Five [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Senior Notes Four Zero Five [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Senior Notes Four Zero Five [Member]
Jan. 31, 2012
Senior Notes Four Twenty Four [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Senior Notes Four Twenty Four [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Senior Notes Four Twenty Four [Member]
Jan. 31, 2012
Senior Notes Three Eighty Four [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Senior Notes Three Eighty Four [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Senior Notes Three Eighty Four [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 200 
 
 
$ 100 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
 
 
 
 
3.85% 
 
4.05% 
 
4.24% 
 
 
3.84% 
 
 
Derivative, Inception Date
 
 
Jan. 01, 2012 
Mar. 01, 2013 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
 
 
 
 
1.77% 
 
1.73% 
 
2.02% 
 
 
1.90% 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
 
 
 
 
LIBOR 
 
LIBOR 
 
LIBOR 
 
 
LIBOR 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
 
 
 
 
 
Feb. 26, 2025 
 
Feb. 26, 2028 
 
Dec. 01, 2026 
Dec. 01, 2026 
 
Dec. 01, 2021 
Dec. 01, 2021 
Derivative, Notional Amount
$ 400 
 
 
 
$ 100 
 
$ 75 
 
$ 200 
 
 
$ 25 
 
 
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Debt Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Amount
$ 959 
$ 887 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Amount
$ 945 
$ 900 
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Nonrecurring) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
$ 41,369 
$ 0 
$ 0 
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Accrued Expenses) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
 
 
Accrued compensation
$ 88,793 
$ 88,108 
Accrued commissions
10,783 
12,834 
Accrued interest
9,688 
9,730 
Accrued insurance
6,757 
4,885 
Accrued 401K
7,050 
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
22,867 
27,378 
Accrued expenses
$ 145,938 
$ 142,935 
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Other Current Liabilities) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
 
 
Warranty
$ 15,688 
$ 15,914 
Additional amounts due to sellers on acquisitions
1,739 
5,250 
Reserves on loss contracts
2,979 
4,067 
Deferred tax liability
2,448 
3,175 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
5,120 
4,280 
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
10,189 
5,565 
Other current liabilities
$ 38,163 
$ 38,251 
RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
$ 19,201 
Cost Of Sales [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
10,778 
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
430 
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
7,993 
Commercial Industrial [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
12,446 
Commercial Industrial [Member] |
Cost Of Sales [Member] |
Employee Severance [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
7,413 
Commercial Industrial [Member] |
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
Commercial Industrial [Member] |
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
5,033 
Defense [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
6,107 
Defense [Member] |
Cost Of Sales [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
3,227 
Defense [Member] |
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
417 
Defense [Member] |
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
2,463 
Energy [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
648 
Energy [Member] |
Cost Of Sales [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
138 
Energy [Member] |
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
13 
Energy [Member] |
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring And Related Cost Cost Incurred To Date
$ 497 
RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES (Rollforward) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring Reserve
$ 7,126 
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Reserve Settled With Cash
(6,293)
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
(833)
Restructuring Reserve
Employee Severance [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring Reserve
1,020 
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Reserve Settled With Cash
(774)
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
(246)
Restructuring Reserve
Facility Closing [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring Reserve
6,106 
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Reserve Settled With Cash
(5,519)
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
(587)
Restructuring Reserve
$ 0 
INCOME TAXES (Income Before Income Tax) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
Domestic
$ 120,563 
$ 105,188 
$ 80,475 
Foreign
126,381 
95,862 
74,746 
Earnings before income taxes
$ 246,944 
$ 201,050 
$ 155,221 
INCOME TAXES (Provision for Income Taxes) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
Federal
$ 70,609 
$ 29,323 
$ 27,882 
State
9,065 
5,629 
5,465 
Foreign
33,401 
20,807 
21,369 
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
113,075 
55,759 
54,716 
Federal
(29,469)
7,982 
758 
State
(1,275)
644 
(1,122)
Foreign
(5,070)
(802)
(5,172)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
(35,814)
7,824 
(5,536)
Deferred Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
(266)
(1,937)
1,960 
Provision for income taxes
$ 76,995 
$ 61,646 
$ 51,140 
INCOME TAXES (Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
35.00% 
35.00% 
35.00% 
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit
2.40% 
1.60% 
1.70% 
R&D tax credits
(1.30%)
(1.50%)
(0.90%)
Foreign rate differential
(4.40%)1
(3.70%)1
(3.00%)1
All other, net
(0.50%)
(0.70%)
0.10% 
Effective tax rate
31.20% 
30.70% 
32.90% 
INCOME TAXES (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilties) (Detail) (USD $)
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred tax assets:
 
 
Capital loss carryover
$ 17,555,000 
$ 0 
Environmental reserves
10,123,000 
9,913,000 
Inventories
18,496,000 
20,197,000 
Postretirement/postemployment benefits
13,326,000 
12,641,000 
Incentive compensation
16,140,000 
6,727,000 
Accrued vacation pay
4,968,000 
5,745,000 
Warranty reserves
4,330,000 
5,073,000 
Share-based payments
4,422,000 
7,718,000 
Pension plans
84,493,000 
43,684,000 
Net operating loss
8,909,000 
9,826,000 
Other
12,609,000 
14,793,000 
Total deferred tax assets
195,371,000 
136,317,000 
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
7,840,000 
4,077,000 
Deferred tax liabilities:
 
 
Undistributed foreign subsidiaries earnings
295,200,000 
 
Depreciation
33,117,000 
52,242,000 
Goodwill amortization
74,555,000 
65,644,000 
Other intangible amortization
62,777,000 
81,634,000 
Other
1,612,000 
4,119,000 
Total deferred tax liabilities
179,901,000 
207,716,000 
Valuation allowance
23,478,000 
6,321,000 
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)
$ (8,008,000)
$ (77,720,000)
INCOME TAXES (Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Net current deferred tax assets
$ 44,311 
$ 47,650 
Net current deferred tax liabilities
2,448 
3,175 
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets
1,683 
1,449 
Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities
51,554 
123,644 
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)
$ (8,008)
$ (77,720)
INCOME TAXES (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Unrecognized tax benefits (beginning balance)
$ 10,623 
$ 11,301 
$ 5,769 
Additions for tax positions of prior periods
1,421 
1,511 
4,591 
Additions for tax positions related to the current year
1,738 
1,768 
1,019 
Settlements
(2,039)
(3,868)
(53)
Lapses of statute of limitations
(41)
(140)
(28)
Foreign currency translation
(142)
51 
Unrecognized tax benefits (ending balance)
$ 11,560 
$ 10,623 
$ 11,301 
INCOME TAXES (Open Tax Years) (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
United States (Various states)
 
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
 
Open Tax Year
1998 
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
United States (Federal)
 
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
 
Open Tax Year
2011 
United Kingdom |
Foreign Tax Authority
 
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
 
Open Tax Year
2007 
Canada |
Foreign Tax Authority
 
IncomeTaxContingencyLineItems
 
Open Tax Year
2008 
INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems
 
 
 
Operating loss carryforward
$ 26,500,000 
 
 
Valuation allowance increase
17,200,000 
 
 
Valuation allowance
23,478,000 
6,321,000 
 
Income tax payments
35,000,000 
69,400,000 
42,700,000 
Undistributed foreign subsidiaries earnings
295,200,000 
 
 
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective income tax rate
8,000,000 
7,600,000 
9,000,000 
Foreign Tax Authority
 
 
 
OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems
 
 
 
Operating loss carryforwards related to international operations
26,400,000 
 
 
Indefinite lived operating loss carryforwards,
16,400,000 
 
 
Operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration
10,000,000 
 
 
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date
Dec. 31, 2023 
 
 
State And Local Jurisdiction [Member]
 
 
 
OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems
 
 
 
Operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration
21,000,000 
 
 
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date
Dec. 31, 2034 
 
 
Operating loss carryforwards state and local
68,700,000 
 
 
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member]
 
 
 
OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems
 
 
 
Tax credit carryforward amount
47,700,000 
 
 
Valuation allowance increase
17,600,000 
 
 
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member] |
State And Local Jurisdiction [Member]
 
 
 
OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems
 
 
 
Capital loss carryforwards expiration date
Dec. 31, 2019 
 
 
Other Liabilities [Member]
 
 
 
OperatingLossCarryforwardsLineItems
 
 
 
Interest on income taxes accrued
1,700,000 
 
 
Income tax penalties accrued
$ 1,100,000 
 
 
DEBT (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt and short-term debt
$ 1,069 
$ 1,334 
Long-term debt
953,279 
958,604 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
954,348 
959,938 
Current portion of long-term debt and short-term debt
1,069 
1,334 
Long-term debt
953,279 
958,604 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Industrial Revenue Bond [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
8,400 
8,400 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
50,000 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Five Fifty One [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
150,000 
150,000 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Three Eighty Four [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
99,934 
98,632 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Three Seventy [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
225,000 
225,000 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Three Eighty Five [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
98,360 
88,555 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Four Twenty Four [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
197,237 
173,557 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Four Zero Five [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
74,348 
64,411 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Four Eleven [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
100,000 
100,000 
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long-term Debt
 
1,383 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
968,514 
946,389 
Current portion of long-term debt and short-term debt
1,069 
1,334 
Long-term debt
967,445 
945,055 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Industrial Revenue Bond [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
8,400 
8,400 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
50,000 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Five Fifty One [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
162,617 
163,059 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Three Eighty Four [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
99,934 
98,632 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Three Seventy [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
225,748 
209,140 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Three Eighty Five [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
98,360 
88,555 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Four Twenty Four [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
197,237 
173,557 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Four Zero Five [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
74,348 
64,411 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Senior Notes Four Eleven [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
100,801 
89,252 
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
 
 
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
Long Term Debt Fair Value
$ 1,069 
$ 1,383 
DEBT (Maturity) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
 
LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths
$ 1,069 
LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo
LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree
150,000 
LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour
LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive
LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive
803,279 
Long Term Debt Maturities Total
$ 954,348 
DEBT (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2014
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Senior Notes Four Twenty Four [Member]
Dec. 8, 2011
Senior Notes Four Twenty Four [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Senior Notes Four Zero Five [Member]
Feb. 26, 2013
Senior Notes Four Zero Five [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Senior Notes Four Eleven [Member]
Sep. 26, 2013
Senior Notes Four Eleven [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Senior Notes Three Eighty Four [Member]
Dec. 8, 2011
Senior Notes Three Eighty Four [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Senior Notes Three Seventy [Member]
Feb. 26, 2013
Senior Notes Three Seventy [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Senior Notes Three Eighty Five [Member]
Feb. 26, 2013
Senior Notes Three Eighty Five [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Two Thousand Thirteen Senior Notes [Member]
Feb. 26, 2013
Two Thousand Thirteen Senior Notes [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Two Thousand Eleven Notes [Member]
Dec. 8, 2011
Two Thousand Eleven Notes [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Two Thousand Five [Member]
Dec. 1, 2005
Two Thousand Five [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
DebtInstrumentLineItems
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate
 
 
 
1.70% 
1.69% 
3.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep. 26, 2013 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Feb. 26, 2013 
 
Dec. 08, 2011 
 
Dec. 01, 2005 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dec. 01, 2026 
 
Feb. 26, 2028 
 
Sep. 26, 2028 
 
Dec. 01, 2021 
 
Feb. 26, 2023 
 
Feb. 26, 2025 
 
 
 
 
 
Dec. 01, 2017 
 
 
 
Repayments of Long-term Debt
$ 80,000 
$ 125,033,000 
$ 0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
200,000,000 
 
75,000,000 
 
100,000,000 
 
100,000,000 
 
225,000,000 
 
100,000,000 
 
500,000,000 
 
300,000,000 
 
150,000,000 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.24% 
 
4.05% 
 
4.11% 
 
3.84% 
 
3.70% 
 
3.85% 
 
 
 
 
 
5.51% 
 
 
LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity
 
 
 
500,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Line Of Credit Facility Additional Borrowing Capacity
 
 
 
100,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Letters of Credit Supported by Credit Facility
 
 
 
54,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,000,000 
DebtInstrumentCovenantDescription
0.6 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LineOfCreditFacilityInterestRateDescription
Borrowings under the credit agreement will accrue interest based on (i) Libor or (ii) a base rate of the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) BofA’s announced prime rate, or (c) the Eurocurrency rate plus 1%, plus a margin. The interest rate and level of facility fees are dependent on certain financial ratios, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also provides customary fees, including administrative agent and commitment fees. In connection with the Credit Agreement, we paid customary transaction fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the Credit Agreement. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Covenant Ratio, Debt To Capitalization Limit
60.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Covenant, Amount of Borrowing Available
 
 
 
446,000,000 
 
1,200,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug. 31, 2012 
 
InterestPaid
$ 33,000,000 
$ 31,000,000 
$ 24,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
48,019 
46,991 
46,743 
Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred stock compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,056 
921 
669 
Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
49,075 
47,912 
47,412 
Earnings from continuing operations
$ 0.96 
$ 0.92 
$ 0.90 
$ 0.76 
$ 0.95 
$ 0.81 
$ 0.73 
$ 0.48 
$ 3.54 
$ 2.97 
$ 2.23 
Earnings from continuing operations
$ 0.94 
$ 0.90 
$ 0.87 
$ 0.74 
$ 0.92 
$ 0.79 
$ 0.72 
$ 0.48 
$ 3.46 
$ 2.91 
$ 2.20 
Earnings from continuing operations
$ 46,132 
$ 44,378 
$ 43,009 
$ 36,430 
$ 44,700 
$ 38,079 
$ 34,035 
$ 22,590 
$ 169,949 
$ 139,404 
$ 104,081 
EARNINGS PER SHARE (AntiDilutive) (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
 
 
 
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount
297,000 
633,000 
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
 
 
 
Non-qualified stock options
$ 0 
$ 238 
$ 942 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
1,350 
1,260 
1,303 
Performance Share Units
3,728 
3,495 
3,179 
Restricted Share Units
2,655 
1,700 
3,237 
Other share-based payments
767 
657 
767 
Total share-based compensation expense before income taxes
$ 8,500 
$ 7,350 
$ 9,428 
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Cash Proceeds and Tax Benefit) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
 
 
 
Cash received from share-based awards
$ 38,183 
$ 29,194 
$ 15,137 
Recognized tax benefit on awards
$ 9,610 
$ 3,199 
$ 1,371 
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (LTI) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
 
Outstanding (in shares)
2,321,000 
Granted (in shares)
Exercised (in shares)
(872,000)
Forfeited (in shares)
(6,000)
Outstanding (in shares)
1,443,000 
Exercisable (in shares)
1,443,000 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
 
Outstanding (in dollars per share)
$ 33.69 
Granted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.00 
Exercised (in dollars per share)
$ 33.45 
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
$ 29.66 
Outstanding (in dollars per share)
$ 33.86 
Exercisable (in dollars per share)
$ 33.86 
Outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual term in years
4 years 3 months 26 days 
Exercisable. weighted-average remaining contractual term in years
4 years 3 months 26 days 
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value
$ 53,002 
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value
$ 53,002 
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Restricted Units) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
 
Outstanding (in shares)
319 
Granted (in shares)
38 
Vested (in shares)
(92)
Forfeited (in shares)
(19)
Outstanding (in shares)
246 
Expected to vest (in shares)
246 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
 
Outstanding (in dollars per share)
$ 36.53 
Granted (in dollars per share)
$ 70.28 
Vested (in dollars per share)
$ 33.01 
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
$ 37.02 
Outstanding (in dollars per share)
$ 43.03 
Expected to vest (in dollars per share)
$ 43.03 
Performance Shares [Member]
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
 
Outstanding (in shares)
368 
Granted (in shares)
51 
Vested (in shares)
(89)
Forfeited (in shares)
(18)
Outstanding (in shares)
312 
Expected to vest (in shares)
312 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
 
Outstanding (in dollars per share)
$ 35.52 
Granted (in dollars per share)
$ 82.79 
Vested (in dollars per share)
$ 29.88 
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
$ 46.71 
Outstanding (in dollars per share)
$ 44.12 
Expected to vest (in dollars per share)
$ 44.12 
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Common stock authorized
100,000,000 
100,000,000 
 
2014 Omnibus Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Common stock authorized
2,400,000 
 
 
Non Qualfied Stock Options [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised
$ 28.3 
$ 11.4 
$ 3.1 
Performance Shares [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Nonvested intrinsic value
22.0 
 
 
Unrecognized compensation cost
8.6 
 
 
Unrecognized compensation expense, period of recognition
2 years 3 months 18 days 
 
 
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Requisite service period
3 years 
 
 
Nonvested intrinsic value
17.3 
 
 
Unrecognized compensation cost
5.9 
 
 
Unrecognized compensation expense, period of recognition
2 years 8 months 1 day 
 
 
Employee Stock [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Purchase price percentage of fair market value
85.00% 
 
 
Authorized shares reserved
1,200,000 
 
 
Shares purchased under plan
166,948 
 
 
Proceeds from shares purchased under plan
$ 4.5 
 
 
Number of shares equivalent related to purchase
73,929 
 
 
PENSION PLANS (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Service cost
$ 25,262 
$ 40,170 
$ 40,274 
Interest cost
30,403 
27,777 
26,303 
Expected return on plan assets
(41,746)
(36,303)
(33,585)
Prior service cost
662 
883 
1,201 
Recognized net actuarial loss
6,827 
15,013 
11,023 
Curtailment charge
377 
13 
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
21,785 
47,553 
45,216 
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Service cost
246 
373 
448 
Interest cost
877 
839 
939 
Expected return on plan assets
Prior service cost
(657)
(638)
(629)
Recognized net actuarial loss
(811)
(614)
(682)
Curtailment charge
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
$ (345)
$ (40)
$ 76 
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInBenefitObligationRollForward
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Beginning Balance
$ 674,192 
$ 705,022 
 
Service cost
25,262 
40,170 
40,274 
Interest cost
30,403 
27,777 
26,303 
DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByPlanParticipants
1,734 
2,331 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanPlanAmendments
178 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialGainLoss
114,763 
(62,534)
 
DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid
(40,765)
(34,253)
 
DefinedBenefitPlanBusinessCombinationsAndAcquisitionsBenefitObligation
5,809 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanSpecialTerminationBenefits
533 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements
(9,713)
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Expense
(1,299)
(2,206)
 
DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation
(7,108)
1,256 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Ending Balance
797,360 
674,192 
705,022 
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInBenefitObligationRollForward
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Beginning Balance
20,416 
23,391 
 
Service cost
246 
373 
448 
Interest cost
877 
839 
939 
DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByPlanParticipants
364 
350 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanPlanAmendments
(366)
 
DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialGainLoss
3,276 
(2,752)
 
DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid
(1,929)
(1,419)
 
DefinedBenefitPlanBusinessCombinationsAndAcquisitionsBenefitObligation
 
DefinedBenefitPlanSpecialTerminationBenefits
 
DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Expense
 
DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Ending Balance
$ 23,250 
$ 20,416 
$ 23,391 
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Plan Asset) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInFairValueOfPlanAssetsRollForward
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance
$ 595,829 
$ 558,567 
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheetAbstract
 
 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
(5,120)
(4,280)
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs
(226,687)
(138,904)
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInFairValueOfPlanAssetsRollForward
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning Balance
(558,567)
(460,202)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
37,574 
82,863 
Contributions made by employer
46,306 
48,074 
DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByPlanParticipants
1,734 
2,331 
DefinedBenefitPlanBusinessCombinationsAndAcquisitionsPlanAssets
DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid
(40,765)
(34,253)
DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsPlanAssets
(1,299)
(2,206)
DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets
(6,288)
1,556 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance
595,829 
558,567 
DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan
(201,531)
(115,625)
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheetAbstract
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
6,041 
7,142 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
(3,523)
(2,620)
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs
(204,049)
(120,147)
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet
(201,531)
(115,625)
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTaxAbstract
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax
180,640 
69,355 
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax
1,990 
2,537 
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax
182,630 
71,892 
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsThatWillBeAmortizedFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossInNextFiscalYearAbstract
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfNetGainsLosses
15,470 
5,933 
DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfNetPriorServiceCostCredit
619 
631 
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation
753,878 
641,892 
DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAbstract
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateProjectedBenefitObligation
770,241 
604,515 
DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateAccumulatedBenefitObligation
726,760 
528,148 
DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateFairValueOfPlanAssets
562,669 
473,078 
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
6,041 
7,142 
Domestic Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInFairValueOfPlanAssetsRollForward
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Contributions made by employer
1,565 
1,069 
DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByPlanParticipants
364 
350 
DefinedBenefitPlanBusinessCombinationsAndAcquisitionsPlanAssets
DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid
(1,929)
(1,419)
DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsPlanAssets
DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance
DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan
(23,250)
(20,416)
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheetAbstract
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
(1,603)
(1,659)
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs
(21,647)
(18,757)
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet
(23,250)
(20,416)
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTaxAbstract
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax
(8,264)
(12,350)
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax
(4,686)
(5,343)
DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax
(12,950)
(17,693)
DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsThatWillBeAmortizedFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossInNextFiscalYearAbstract
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfNetGainsLosses
(551)
(811)
DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfNetPriorServiceCostCredit
(657)
(657)
DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAbstract
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
$ 0 
$ 0 
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Plan Assumptions) (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanWeightedAverageAssumptionsUsedInCalculatingBenefitObligationAbstract
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
3.88% 
4.62% 
DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationRateOfCompensationIncrease
3.37% 
3.94% 
DefinedBenefitPlanWeightedAverageAssumptionsUsedInCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostAbstract
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostDiscountRate
4.62% 
3.95% 
DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets
8.01% 
7.91% 
DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostRateOfCompensationIncrease
3.36% 
3.94% 
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Year That Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate Net Periodic
2019 
2015 
DefinedBenefitPlanWeightedAverageAssumptionsUsedInCalculatingBenefitObligationAbstract
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
3.75% 
4.47% 
DefinedBenefitPlanAssumedHealthCareCostTrendRatesAbstract
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanHealthCareCostTrendRateAssumedForNextFiscalYear
5.50% 
8.00% 
DefinedBenefitPlanUltimateHealthCareCostTrendRate
4.59% 
5.00% 
DefinedBenefitPlanWeightedAverageAssumptionsUsedInCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostAbstract
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostDiscountRate
4.47% 
3.70% 
Defined Benefit Plan Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates Net Periodic [Abstract]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year Net Periodic
8.00% 
8.00% 
Defined Benefit Plan Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate Net Periodic
5.00% 
5.00% 
PENSION (Percentage) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
 
DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentagePointIncreaseOnServiceAndInterestCostComponents
$ 15 
DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentagePointDecreaseOnServiceAndInterestCostComponents
(13)
DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentagePointIncreaseOnAccumulatedPostretirementBenefitObligation
364 
DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentagePointDecreaseOnAccumulatedPostretirementBenefitObligation
$ (301)
PENSION (Asset Class) (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Domestic Equities [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanWeightedAverageAssetAllocations
53.00% 
52.00% 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocations
50.00% 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsRangeMinimum
 
40.00% 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsRangeMaximum
 
60.00% 
International Equities [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanWeightedAverageAssetAllocations
14.00% 
15.00% 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocations
15.00% 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsRangeMinimum
 
10.00% 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsRangeMaximum
 
20.00% 
EquitySecuritiesMember
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanWeightedAverageAssetAllocations
67.00% 
67.00% 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocations
65.00% 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsRangeMinimum
 
55.00% 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsRangeMaximum
 
75.00% 
FixedIncomeFundsMember
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanWeightedAverageAssetAllocations
33.00% 
31.00% 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocations
35.00% 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsRangeMinimum
 
25.00% 
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsRangeMaximum
 
45.00% 
PENSION (Fair Value) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
$ 595,829 
$ 558,567 
 
CashAndCashEquivalentsMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
24,354 
17,951 
 
EquitySecuritiesMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
379,467 1
360,691 1
 
DebtSecuritiesMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
183,068 2
168,348 2
 
Alternative Investments [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
8,169 3
10,795 3
 
Other Assets [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
771 4
782 4
 
FairValueInputsLevel1Member
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
454,280 
424,846 
 
FairValueInputsLevel1Member |
CashAndCashEquivalentsMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
871 
1,638 
 
FairValueInputsLevel1Member |
EquitySecuritiesMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
330,619 1
307,220 1
 
FairValueInputsLevel1Member |
DebtSecuritiesMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
122,790 2
115,988 2
 
FairValueInputsLevel1Member |
Alternative Investments [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
3
3
 
FairValueInputsLevel1Member |
Other Assets [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
4
4
 
FairValueInputsLevel2Member
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
132,609 
122,144 
 
FairValueInputsLevel2Member |
CashAndCashEquivalentsMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
23,483 
16,313 
 
FairValueInputsLevel2Member |
EquitySecuritiesMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
48,848 1
53,471 1
 
FairValueInputsLevel2Member |
DebtSecuritiesMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
60,278 2
52,360 2
 
FairValueInputsLevel2Member |
Alternative Investments [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
3
3
 
FairValueInputsLevel2Member |
Other Assets [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
4
4
 
FairValueInputsLevel3Member
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
8,940 
11,577 
11,645 
FairValueInputsLevel3Member |
CashAndCashEquivalentsMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
 
FairValueInputsLevel3Member |
EquitySecuritiesMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
1
1
 
FairValueInputsLevel3Member |
DebtSecuritiesMember
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
2
2
 
FairValueInputsLevel3Member |
Alternative Investments [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
8,169 3
10,795 3
 
FairValueInputsLevel3Member |
Other Assets [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
$ 771 4
$ 782 4
$ 728 
PENSION (Plan Assets) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance
$ 595,829 
$ 558,567 
FairValueInputsLevel3Member
 
 
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning Balance
(11,577)
(11,645)
DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssetsStillHeld
197 
197 
DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssetsSoldDuringPeriod
DefinedBenefitPlanPurchasesSalesAndSettlements
(1,782)
(542)
DefinedBenefitPlanTransfersBetweenMeasurementLevels
DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets
(1,052)
277 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance
8,940 
11,577 
Insurance Contracts [Member] |
FairValueInputsLevel3Member
 
 
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning Balance
(10,795)
(10,917)
DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssetsStillHeld
158 
162 
DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssetsSoldDuringPeriod
DefinedBenefitPlanPurchasesSalesAndSettlements
(1,818)
(542)
DefinedBenefitPlanTransfersBetweenMeasurementLevels
DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets
(966)
258 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance
8,169 
10,795 
Other Assets [Member]
 
 
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance
771 1
782 1
Other Assets [Member] |
FairValueInputsLevel3Member
 
 
FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning Balance
(782)1
(728)
DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssetsStillHeld
39 
35 
DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssetsSoldDuringPeriod
DefinedBenefitPlanPurchasesSalesAndSettlements
36 
DefinedBenefitPlanTransfersBetweenMeasurementLevels
DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets
(86)
19 
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance
$ 771 1
$ 782 1
PENSION (Future Service) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
$ 46,729 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
47,478 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
49,063 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
51,298 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
54,136 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
278,111 
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
45,126 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
45,914 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
47,534 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
49,763 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
52,630 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
270,769 
Domestic Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
1,603 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
1,564 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
1,529 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
1,535 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
1,506 
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
$ 7,342 
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Defined Contribution Retirement Plan) (Narrative) (Details) (Curtiss-Wright [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan [Member] |
UNITED STATES
 
 
 
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Expense relating to the defined contribution plan
$ 13.7 
 
 
Employer contributions made to the defined contribution plan
6.4 
 
 
Non-elective estimated employer contribution to the defined contribution plan
7.3 
 
 
Expected cumulative employer contributions to the defined contribution plan
65.0 
 
 
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan [Member] |
Non-US [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Pension expense
$ 5.7 
$ 5.1 
$ 4.8 
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Maximum employer contribution match percentage
6.00% 
 
 
Maximum [Member] |
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan [Member] |
UNITED STATES
 
 
 
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Maximum employer contribution match percentage
6.00% 
 
 
PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Defined Benefit Plans) (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2014
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan and Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] [Member]
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2013
Domestic Qualified Pension Plan
Dec. 31, 2014
Domestic Qualified Pension Plan
CashAndCashEquivalentsMember
Dec. 31, 2013
Domestic Qualified Pension Plan
CashAndCashEquivalentsMember
Dec. 31, 2014
Domestic Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2013
Domestic Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan
Dec. 31, 2014
Domestic Non-Qualified Pension Plan
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2014
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2014
SWITZERLAND
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2014
United Kingdom [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2014
GERMANY
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2014
MEXICO
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2014
Canada [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2014
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Domestic Qualified Pension Plan
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2013
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Domestic Qualified Pension Plan
Dec. 31, 2014
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Domestic Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2013
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Domestic Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan
Dec. 31, 2014
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Domestic Non-Qualified Pension Plan
Dec. 31, 2013
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Domestic Non-Qualified Pension Plan
Sep. 30, 2013
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
EMD [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Willams Controls [Member]
Domestic Qualified Pension Plan
pension_plan
Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Member]
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Domestic Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan
Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets [Member]
Curtiss-Wright [Member]
Domestic Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of pension and other post retirement defined benefit plans
13 
 
 
 
 
 
10 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of pension and other post retirement defined benefit plans merged into parent plan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of years of service
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 year 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vesting period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 years 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percent of employees' gross pay withheld
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.50% 
 
 
 
Period after which accruals will cease
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
15 years 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent pension liability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 152,500,000 
$ 79,500,000 
 
 
$ 43,700,000 
$ 31,700,000 
 
$ 5,300,000 
$ 2,100,000 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate decrease
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.75% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in funded status of plan due to merger of plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4,300,000)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contributions made by employer
 
 
 
 
 
1,565,000 
1,069,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39,800,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expected employer contributions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
145,000,000 
 
1,600,000 
 
3,100,000 
 
 
3,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
Postretirement benefit liability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
23,200,000 
20,400,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discounted receivable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,400,000 
1,800,000 
Total projected benefit obligation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
90,100,000 
87,600,000 
 
 
 
 
Plan amendment reducing projected benefit obligation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Plan amendment gain due to curtailment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,800,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Curtailment charge
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 2,200,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Plan assets as a percentage of consolidated assets
 
 
86.00% 
3.00% 
3.00% 
 
 
 
14.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expected return on assets assumption
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.65% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LEASES (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
 
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent
$ 27,615 
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears
24,039 
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears
20,514 
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears
16,058 
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears
11,899 
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter
45,683 
OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue
$ 145,808 
LEASES (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Leases [Abstract]
 
 
 
OperatingLeasesRentExpenseNet
$ 38.0 
$ 35.3 
$ 29.7 
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Detail) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets held for sale
$ 147,347,000 
 
 
 
$ 0 
 
 
 
$ 147,347,000 
$ 0 
 
Net sales
572,586,000 
558,383,000 
569,198,000 
542,959,000 
588,167,000 
511,380,000 
524,139,000 
494,395,000 
2,243,126,000 
2,118,081,000 
1,823,307,000 
Operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
282,373,000 
237,123,000 
181,394,000 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
118,931,000 
121,497,000 
93,896,000 
Total assets
3,399,511,000 
 
 
 
3,458,274,000 
 
 
 
3,399,511,000 
3,458,274,000 
3,114,588,000 
Capital expenditures related to discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,900,000 
7,000,000 
10,400,000 
Commercial Industrial [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets held for sale
1,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,000,000 
 
 
Defense [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets held for sale
25,100,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
25,100,000 
 
 
Energy [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets held for sale
121,200,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
121,200,000 
 
 
Corporate And Other [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(30,312,000)
(41,944,000)
(31,110,000)
Operating Segments [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,243,126,000 
2,118,081,000 
1,823,307,000 
Operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
282,373,000 
237,123,000 
181,394,000 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
104,925,000 
102,215,000 
80,126,000 
Total assets
3,399,511,000 
 
 
 
3,458,274,000 
 
 
 
3,399,511,000 
3,458,274,000 
3,114,588,000 
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
67,115,000 
72,242,000 
82,954,000 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Commercial Industrial [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,077,045,000 
951,900,000 
679,382,000 
Operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
142,831,000 
105,245,000 
66,576,000 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
54,496,000 
53,563,000 
32,148,000 
Total assets
1,324,679,000 
 
 
 
1,309,232,000 
 
 
 
1,324,679,000 
1,309,232,000 
1,027,787,000 
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
33,642,000 
38,063,000 
43,039,000 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Defense [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
739,805,000 
769,190,000 
770,318,000 
Operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
102,252,000 
116,618,000 
90,285,000 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
33,198,000 
32,351,000 
33,372,000 
Total assets
1,158,272,000 
 
 
 
1,293,679,000 
 
 
 
1,158,272,000 
1,293,679,000 
1,266,553,000 
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18,111,000 
11,468,000 
20,605,000 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Energy [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
433,114,000 
403,788,000 
381,557,000 
Operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
67,602,000 
57,204,000 
55,643,000 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13,171,000 
11,647,000 
11,835,000 
Total assets
632,009,000 
 
 
 
798,330,000 
 
 
 
632,009,000 
798,330,000 
781,837,000 
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10,474,000 
19,435,000 
13,421,000 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Corporate And Other [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(30,312,000)
(41,944,000)
(31,110,000)
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,060,000 
4,654,000 
2,771,000 
Total assets
284,551,000 
 
 
 
57,033,000 
 
 
 
284,551,000 
57,033,000 
38,411,000 
PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,888,000 
3,276,000 
5,889,000 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ (6,838,000)
$ (6,797,000)
$ (7,950,000)
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Reconciliation) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
Operating income
$ 282,373 
$ 237,123 
$ 181,394 
Interest expense
(35,794)
(37,053)
(26,301)
Other income, net
365 
980 
128 
Earnings before income taxes
246,944 
201,050 
155,221 
Assets
 
 
 
Total assets
3,399,511 
3,458,274 
3,114,588 
Non Segment Cash [Member]
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
Total assets
245,651 
12,651 
6,934 
Non Segment Other Assets [Member]
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
Total assets
38,900 
44,382 
31,477 
Corporate And Other [Member]
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
Operating income
(30,312)
(41,944)
(31,110)
Operating Segments [Member]
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
Operating income
312,685 
279,067 
212,504 
Assets
 
 
 
Total assets
$ 3,114,960 
$ 3,401,241 
$ 3,076,177 
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Geographic) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
RevenuesFromExternalCustomersAndLongLivedAssetsLineItems
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$ 572,586 
$ 558,383 
$ 569,198 
$ 542,959 
$ 588,167 
$ 511,380 
$ 524,139 
$ 494,395 
$ 2,243,126 
$ 2,118,081 
$ 1,823,307 
Property, plant, and equipment, net
458,919 
 
 
 
515,718 
 
 
 
458,919 
515,718 
489,593 
UNITED STATES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RevenuesFromExternalCustomersAndLongLivedAssetsLineItems
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,521,034 
1,444,019 
1,276,571 
Property, plant, and equipment, net
323,937 
 
 
 
365,691 
 
 
 
323,937 
365,691 
352,615 
United Kingdom [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RevenuesFromExternalCustomersAndLongLivedAssetsLineItems
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
145,092 
134,815 
136,052 
Property, plant, and equipment, net
45,625 
 
 
 
43,434 
 
 
 
45,625 
43,434 
43,341 
Canada [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RevenuesFromExternalCustomersAndLongLivedAssetsLineItems
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
72,392 
66,234 
61,916 
Property, plant, and equipment, net
20,257 
 
 
 
27,975 
 
 
 
20,257 
27,975 
31,740 
Other Foreign Countries [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RevenuesFromExternalCustomersAndLongLivedAssetsLineItems
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
504,608 
473,013 
348,768 
Property, plant, and equipment, net
$ 69,100 
 
 
 
$ 78,618 
 
 
 
$ 69,100 
$ 78,618 
$ 61,897 
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Failure to Meet Contractual Obligations [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
 
 
$ 54,300,000 
$ 47,200,000 
$ 20,700,000 
$ 23,200,000 
 
Surety Bond Outstanding
 
52,900,000 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
1,000,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
25,000,000 
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 40,000,000 
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME LOSS (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
$ 25,259 
$ (55,508)
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
(157,836)
 
 
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
4,166 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(153,670)
80,767 
9,623 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(128,411)
25,259 
(55,508)
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
59,103 
65,722 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
(79,386)
 
 
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(79,386)
(6,619)
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(20,283)
59,103 
 
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(33,844)
(121,230)
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
(78,450)
 
 
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
4,166 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(74,284)
87,386 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
$ (108,128)
$ (33,844)
 
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME LOSS ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Reclass) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 246,944 
$ 201,050 
$ 155,221 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
76,995 
61,646 
51,140 
Net earnings
16,750 
25,033 
36,391 
35,164 
47,307 
36,361 
33,370 
20,943 
113,338 
137,981 
113,844 
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] |
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5)1
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,016 1
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Curtailments, before Tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(377)
 
 
Earnings before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(6,398)
 
 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,232)
 
 
Net earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ (4,166)
 
 
QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$ 572,586 
$ 558,383 
$ 569,198 
$ 542,959 
$ 588,167 
$ 511,380 
$ 524,139 
$ 494,395 
$ 2,243,126 
$ 2,118,081 
$ 1,823,307 
Gross Profit
200,340 
193,331 
198,231 
184,614 
209,055 
178,672 
182,386 
165,726 
776,516 
735,839 
612,419 
Earnings from continuing operations
46,132 
44,378 
43,009 
36,430 
44,700 
38,079 
34,035 
22,590 
169,949 
139,404 
104,081 
Earnings from discontinued operations
(29,382)
(19,345)
(6,618)
(1,266)
2,607 
(1,718)
(665)
(1,647)
(56,611)
(1,423)
9,763 
Net earnings
$ 16,750 
$ 25,033 
$ 36,391 
$ 35,164 
$ 47,307 
$ 36,361 
$ 33,370 
$ 20,943 
$ 113,338 
$ 137,981 
$ 113,844 
Basic earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
$ 0.96 
$ 0.92 
$ 0.90 
$ 0.76 
$ 0.95 
$ 0.81 
$ 0.73 
$ 0.48 
$ 3.54 
$ 2.97 
$ 2.23 
Earnings from discontinued operations
$ (0.61)
$ (0.40)
$ (0.14)
$ (0.03)
$ 0.05 
$ (0.04)
$ (0.02)
$ (0.03)
$ (1.18)
$ (0.03)
$ 0.21 
Total
$ 0.35 
$ 0.52 
$ 0.76 
$ 0.73 
$ 1.00 
$ 0.77 
$ 0.71 
$ 0.45 
$ 2.36 
$ 2.94 
$ 2.44 
Diluted earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
$ 0.94 
$ 0.90 
$ 0.87 
$ 0.74 
$ 0.92 
$ 0.79 
$ 0.72 
$ 0.48 
$ 3.46 
$ 2.91 
$ 2.20 
Earnings from discontinued operations
$ (0.60)
$ (0.39)
$ (0.13)
$ (0.02)
$ 0.05 
$ (0.03)
$ (0.02)
$ (0.04)
$ (1.15)
$ (0.03)
$ 0.21 
Total
$ 0.34 
$ 0.51 
$ 0.74 
$ 0.72 
$ 0.97 
$ 0.76 
$ 0.70 
$ 0.44 
$ 2.31 
$ 2.88 
$ 2.41 
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Detail) (Subsequent Event [Member])
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended
Jan. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Jan. 9, 2015
GBP (£)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
 
 
Pension Contributions
$ 145 
 
Discontinued Operations, Proceeds from Sale of Assets
 
£ 3 
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureLineItems
 
 
 
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance
$ 6,321 
$ 8,531 
$ 5,518 
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToCostAndExpense
18,535 
(1,896)
1,665 
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToOtherAccounts
(263)
(314)
1,348 
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions
1,115 
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Ending Balance
23,478 
6,321 
8,531 
ValuationAllowanceOfDeferredTaxAssetsMember
 
 
 
ValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureLineItems
 
 
 
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning Balance
6,321 
8,531 
5,518 
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToCostAndExpense
18,535 
(1,896)
1,665 
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToOtherAccounts
(263)
(314)
1,348 
ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions
1,115 
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Ending Balance
$ 23,478 
$ 6,321 
$ 8,531