Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Consolidated Statements of Earnings Revenue, Net Net sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of sales Gross Profit Gross profit Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general, and administrative expense Operating Income (Loss) Operating earnings Interest Expense Interest expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income, net Other Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Earnings (loss) before income taxes Earnings before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net earnings Net earnings Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic net earnings per share of common stock (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted net earnings per share of common stock (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding - Basic (in shares) Weighted-average number of shares of common stock and assumed issuance of contingent shares Weighted-average number of shares of common stock and assumed issuance of contingent shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding - Diluted (in shares) Weighted-average number of shares of common stock, assumed issuance of contingent shares and effect of dilutive securities Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Derivative instruments, net of tax of $2,450 and $842, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive loss Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Derivative instruments, tax Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the fiscal period Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the fiscal period Cash and cash equivalents Receivables, Net, Current Receivables, net Inventory, Net Inventories, net Total Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Deferred income taxes Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Property, plant, and equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less accumulated depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant, and equipment, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Long-term deferred income taxes Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Goodwill Goodwill at the end of the period Goodwill at the beginning of the period Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other intangible assets, net Total other intangible assets, net Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current portion of long-term debt Short-term Debt Short-term debt Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt, less current portion Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, authorized 1,000,000 voting and 850,000 non-voting shares, none issued and outstanding Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, par value $1.00, authorized 175,000,000 shares as of January 30, 2015, January 31, 2014 and October 31, 2014; issued and outstanding 55,646,389 shares as of January 30, 2015, 56,436,102 shares as of January 31, 2014 and 55,678,419 shares as of October 31, 2014 Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Total accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated other comprehensive loss Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer), carrying voting rights, permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Preferred Stock, Voting, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, authorized voting shares Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, authorized non-voting shares Total number of nonredeemable voting preferred shares (or voting preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related voting preferred shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in treasury). May be all or portion of the number of voting preferred shares authorized. Excludes voting preferred shares that are classified as debt. Preferred Stock, Voting, Shares Issued Preferred stock, issued voting shares Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, issued non-voting shares Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable voting preferred stock (or voting preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include voting preferred shares that have been repurchased. Preferred Stock, Voting, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, outstanding voting shares Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, outstanding non-voting shares Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, authorized shares Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, issued shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, outstanding shares Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities: Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Non-cash income from finance affiliate Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Provision for depreciation and amortization Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes (Increase) decrease in deferred income taxes Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Receivables, net Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories, net Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, and other long-term liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property, plant, and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Proceeds from asset disposals The cash (outflow) proceeds from associated with the investment in or advances to an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Payments to Proceeds from Equity Method Investment Contributions to finance affiliate, net Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Increase in (repayments of) short-term debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Long-term Debt and Capital Securities (Repayments of) increase in long-term debt Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercise of stock options Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Purchases of Toro common stock Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Dividends paid on Toro common stock Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Notes Issued Debt issued in connection with an acquisition SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RELATED DATA Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Accounting Policies Acquisition Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisition Stock-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Per Share Data Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Per Share Data Inventory Disclosure Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories Goodwill. Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill Other Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Other Intangible Assets Investment in Joint Venture Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Investment in Joint Venture Warranty Guarantees Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] Warranty Guarantees Segment Data Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Data Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block] Allocation of purchase price Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of valuation assumptions of stock-based compensation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Reconciliations of basic and diluted weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of Inventories Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill Tabular disclosure of characteristics, including initial carrying value, residual amount, weighted-average useful life, of finite-lived intangible assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by nature or by their use in the operations of the company. Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Components of other amortizable intangible assets Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in accrued warranties Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Summarized financial information concerning the company's reportable segments Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Summary of the components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other" Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL"), net of tax Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Schedule of components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block] Fair value of the company's derivatives and consolidated balance sheet location Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Impact of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of earnings for the company's derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Impact of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of earnings for the company's derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Tabular disclosure of derivative and other financial assets and liabilities that are subject to offsetting, including master netting arrangements. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of effects of the master netting arrangements on the fair value of the company's derivative contracts that are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Represents Professional segment of the entity. Professional Segment [Member] Professional Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisition Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Purchase price Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Cash consideration Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred Long-term loan Long-term Debt, Gross Term loan Business Combination, Integration Related Costs Acquisition related costs Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Gross Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Goodwill deductible for income tax purposes Represents Residential segment of the entity. Residential Segment [Member] Residential Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Inventory Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Current liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Purchase price Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock at a predetermined price for a specified period of time. Stock Option Awards [Member] Stock Option Awards Performance Shares [Member] Performance Share Awards Restricted stock and restricted stock units awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member] Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Executive Officer [Member] Executive officers Certain other employees of the Company. Other Employees [Member] Other employees Non-employee members of the Company's Board of Directors. Nonemployee [Member] Non-employee directors Certain non-officer employees of the Company. Nonofficer [Member] Non-officer employees Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Stock-Based Compensation Represents grant frequency of equity-based compensation awards. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Frequency of Grant of Award Frequency of grants Award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, to sell the shares, and be entitled to the cash proceeds of such sale. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights Per Year Portion of stock-based award that generally vest per year for employees and non-employee directors Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Award vesting period The period of time, from the grant date until the time at which the share-based award expires. Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award Expiration Term Term of award Represents the requisite service period for non-employee director based upon which fair value of options granted is expensed on the date of grant. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Requisite Service Period Based on which Fair Value of Options Granted Expensed on Date of Grant Requisite service period for non-employee director based upon which fair value of options granted is expensed on the date of grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Valuation assumptions of stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Expected life of option in years Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum Expected stock price volatility (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Risk-free interest rate (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected dividend yield (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Grant date per share fair value Represents the period over which performance goals of the entity are vested. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Performance Period Performance goal period Represents the maximum increase (expressed as a percentage of target level) in the number of shares a participant receives based on the level of achievement of performance goals. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Percentage of Maximum Increase in Number of Shares, Participant Receives Based on Achievement of Performance Goals Maximum increase in the number of shares of common stock a participant receives based on the achievement of performance goals (as a percent) Represents the potential lowest number of shares of common stock that a participant could receive based on the level of achievement of performance goals. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Potential Lowest Number of Shares Participant Receives Based on Achievement of Performance Goals Potential lowest number of shares of common stock that could be received based on the achievement level of performance goals Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic Weighted-average number of shares of common stock Weighted Average Number of Shares, Contingently Issuable Assumed issuance of contingent shares Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Diluted Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units, excluded from the diluted earnings per share Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials Raw materials and work in process Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Finished goods and service parts FIFO Inventory Amount Total FIFO value Inventory, LIFO Reserve Less: adjustment to LIFO value Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Changes in Goodwill Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill acquired Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Translation adjustments Disclosure of the details of intangible assets not subject to amortization, and the carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets, in total and by major class. Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Patents [Member] Patents Noncompete Agreements [Member] Non-compete agreements Customer Relationships [Member] Customer-related Developed Technology Rights [Member] Developed technology Trade Names [Member] Trade names Other Intangible Assets [Member] Other Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items] Other Intangible Assets Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Weighted-average Life (Years) Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Net Indefinite-Lived Trade Names Non-amortizable - trade names Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill) Total other intangible assets, gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease) Change in gross carrying amount of other intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization expense for intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Estimated amortization expense Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Fiscal 2015 (remainder) Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Fiscal 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Fiscal 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Fiscal 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Fiscal 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Fiscal 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five After fiscal 2020 Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Represents Red Iron Acceptance, LLC (Red Iron). Red Iron [Member] Red Iron Acceptance, LLC Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments Represents the period of unlimited automatic extensions after the initial term of joint venture. Period of Unlimited Automatic Extensions after Initial Term of Joint Venture Period of unlimited automatic extensions after the initial term of joint venture Represents the period of notice to be given by parties under the joint venture for not extending the initial term or any subsequent term of the joint venture. Period of Notice to be Given by Parties under Joint Venture for Not Extending Initial Term of Joint Venture Period of notice to be given by parties under the joint venture for not extending the initial term or any subsequent term of joint venture Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Portion owned by Toro (as a percent) Represents the percentage of ownership held by the co-venture under the joint venture. Ownership Percentage Held by Co Venture under Joint Venture Portion owned by TCFIF (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Secured revolving credit facility Equity Method Investments Investment in joint venture Represents the maximum aggregate amount of products repossessed by the joint venture, that the entity has agreed to repurchase in a calendar year. Maximum Aggregate Amount of Products Repossessed by Joint Venture Entity, Agreed to Repurchase Maximum aggregate amount of products repossessed by Red Iron and the TCFIF Canadian affiliate, entity has agreed to repurchase in a calendar year The maximum amount of recourse which the entity provides to the joint venture for outstanding receivables as of the balance sheet date. Receivables with Recourse from Related Party, Maximum Maximum amount of recourse provided to joint venture for outstanding receivables Represents the net amount of new receivables financed under separate agreements between Red Iron and the dealers and distributors during the period. Equity Method Investment New, Receivables Financed for Dealers and Distributors, Net Net amount of new receivables financed for dealers and distributors Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract] Summarized financial information for Red Iron Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets Total assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities Total liabilities Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] Warranty provisions, claims, and changes in estimates Standard Product Warranty Accrual Ending balance Beginning balance Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued Warranty provisions Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments Warranty claims Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease) Changes in estimates Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition Addition from an acquisition Number of Reportable Segments Number of reportable business segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Intersegment Elimination [Member] Intersegment Represents Distribution segment, which consists of company-owned domestic distribution companies and has been combined with the company's corporate activities and elimination of intersegment revenues and expenses that is shown as Other. Other Segment [Member] Other Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Financial information concerning the company's reportable segments Sales Revenue, Goods, Gross Intersegment gross sales Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract] Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other" The cost of corporate expenses charged against earnings during the period. Corporate Expenses Corporate expenses Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Pension and postretirement benefits Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Derivative instruments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Pension and Postretirement Benefits Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Designated Or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Cash Flow Derivative Instruments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Amounts reclassified from AOCL Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Net current period other comprehensive loss (income) Summary of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Abstract] Summary of cash flow hedge activity Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Cash Flow Hedge Maximum time limit for cash flow hedge The period of time which is the grace period within which the forecasted transaction must occur to be considered effective. Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness Measurement Period Cash flow hedge effectiveness testing, grace period Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Forward currency contracts Currency Swap [Member] Cross currency contract Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Nondesignated [Member] Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Cash flow hedges. Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Primary financial statement caption encompassing prepaid expenses. Prepaid Expenses [Member] Prepaid expenses Accrued Liabilities [Member] Accrued liabilities Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Fair value of derivatives Derivative, Notional Amount Notional amount Derivative, Number of Instruments Held Number of foreign currency contracts held Derivative Asset Asset Derivatives Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Balance Sheet Derivative Liability Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Balance Sheet Liability Derivatives Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Sales [Member] Net sales Cost Of Sales [Member] Cost of sales Other Income [Member] Other income, net. Derivative [Line Items] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred Reclassification of gains from AOCI to earnings during the next 12 months on foreign currency contracts Disclosure of information about derivative and financial assets and liabilities that are subject to offsetting, including enforceable master netting arrangements. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Table] Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] Effects of master netting arrangements on the fair value of the company's derivative contracts Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral [Abstract] Assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability Gross Liabilities Offset in the Balance Sheet Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral [Abstract] Liabilities Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] Measured on a recurring basis Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Fair Value Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Level 1 Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets and liabilities measured at fair value disclosures Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Cash and cash equivalents Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure Forward currency contracts The element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. This item represents cross currency contracts entered into and existing as of the balance sheet date. Cross Currency Contract Asset Fair Value Disclosure Cross currency contracts Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Total assets Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Liabilities: Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure Forward currency contracts Represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. This item represents cross currency contracts entered into and existing as of the balance sheet date. Cross Currency Contract Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure Cross currency contracts Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent Deferred compensation liabilities Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Total liabilities Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount Transfer of asset from level 1 to level 2 Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount Transfer of asset from level 2 to level 1 Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount Transfer of liabilities from level 1 to level 2 Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount Transfer of liabilities from level 2 to level 1 Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Represents the acquisition of assets and liabilities during the fiscal year 2015. Fiscal2015 Acquisitions [Member] Fiscal 2015 Acquisitions