Long-Lived Assets Held-for-Sale and Held and Use [Abstract]
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-Sale and Held and Use [Abstract]
Details of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Asset [Table Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets Held and Used and Long-Lived Assets Held-For-Sale [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure for impairment of long-lived assets held and used and long-lived assets held for sale. [Table Text Block]
Defined Contribution, Bonus, and Profit Sharing [Abstract]
Defined Contribution, Bonus, and Profit Sharing [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Table]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits, by Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Postretirement Benefits, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Defined contribution plans expense
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Net income (loss)
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Restructuring Additional Information [Abstract]
Restructuring Additional Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Asset impairment [Axis]
Asset impairment [Axis]
Asset impairment [Axis]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Water Operating Segment [Member]
Water Operating Segment [Member]
Water Operating Segment [Member]
Energy Operating Segment [Member]
Energy Operating Segment [Member]
Energy Operating Segment [Member]
Impairment of Property, Plant, and Equipment [Axis]
Impaired Property, Plant, and Equipment [Axis]
Impaired Property, Plant, and Equipment [Axis]
Impairment of Property, Plant, and Equipment [Domain]
Impairment of Property, Plant, and Equipment [Domain]
Impairment of Property, Plant, and Equipment [Domain]
Land and Building [Member]
Land and Building [Member]
Impairment of Goodwill [Member]
Impairment of Goodwill [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill written off related to restructuring
Goodwill written off related to restructuring
Goodwill written off related to the planned sale of portions of a reporting unit, whose fair value is less than its carrying value inclusive of goodwill. This item includes any subsequent adjustment to the initial write-off amount.
Assets Held-for-sale, Property, Plant and Equipment
Assets Held-for-sale, Property, Plant and Equipment
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected life (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Computers and Software, Gross
Computers and Software, Gross
Gross carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of computers and software.
Buildings, furniture, and improvements
Buildings, furniture, and improvements
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of building, furniture, and improvements.
Land
Land
Construction in progress, including purchased equipment
Construction in Progress, Gross
Total cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Fair Values of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Values of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Subordinated Borrowing, Name [Domain]
Subordinated Borrowing, Name [Domain]
2011 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
2011 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
USD Denominated Term Loan [Member]
USD Denominated Term Loan [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, at fair value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign exchange forwards, asset
Foreign Exchange Forwards
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments.
Foreign exchange forwards, asset, at fair value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Term loans
Secured Debt
Term loans, at fair value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Multicurrency revolving line of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Multicurrency revolving line of credit, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Convertible senior subordinated notes
Convertible Subordinated Debt
Convertible senior subordinated notes at fair value
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Swaps
Carrying value, which represents the fair value, as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as liabilities.
Interest rate swaps, at fair value
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Foreign exchange forwards, liability
Foreign Exchange Forwards Liability
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments.
Foreign exchange forwards, liability, at fair value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value
Schedule of Interest Expense On Liability Components [Abstract]
Schedule of Interest Expense On Liability Components [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual interest coupon
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Amortization of the discount on the liability component
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Total interest expense on convertible notes
Interest Expense, Debt
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Debt Fees [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Debt Fees [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid debt fees represent the capitalized direct costs incurred related to the issuance of debt and are recorded as noncurrent assets. These costs are amortized to interest expense over the lives of the respective borrowings, including contingent maturity or call features, using the effective interest method, or straight-line method when associated with a revolving credit facility. When debt is repaid early, the related portion of unamortized prepaid debt fees is written-off and included in interest expense. [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Contingencies [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranty [Policy Text Block]
Warranty [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for all warranty types including the methodology for measuring the liability. [Policy Text Block]
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Policy Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share Repurchase Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share Repurchase Policy [Policy Text Block]
Describes the company's accounting policy related to share repurchases under a program authorized by its Board of Directors. Share repurchases are made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and in accordance with applicable securities and state laws.[Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Product and Software Development Costs [Policy Text Block]
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based Compensation [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Exchange [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Itron International [Member]
Itron International [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Long Term Obligations [Member]
Other Long Term Obligations [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Liability Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Total liability derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
U.S. federal
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Loss carryforwards(1)
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Warranty reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves
Pension plan benefits expense
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Equity compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Depreciation and Amortization
Deferred Tax Assets, Depreciation and Amortization
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from the excess of the tax basis over GAAP book basis of tangible and intangible assets.
Tax credits(2)
Tax Credit Carryforward, Deferred Tax Asset
Inventory valuation
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Other deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation and Amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation and Amortization
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects arising from the excess of the GAAP book basis over tax basis of tangible and intangible assets which will increase future taxable income when such temporary difference is reversed.
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Tax effect of accumulated translation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Comprehensive Income
Other deferred tax liabilities, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research and Development
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
[Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding, beginning balance, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding, beginning balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning balance, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding, beginning balance, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Granted, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Exercised, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Forfeited, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, ending balance, Number
Outstanding, ending balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Outstanding, ending balance, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding, ending balance, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Number
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Number
The number of share options expected to vest as of the balance sheet date.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
As of the balance sheet date, the weighted-average exercise price for outstanding stock options that are expected to vest.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
The weighted-average period between the balance sheet date and expiration date for expected to vest options under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value
As of the balance sheet date, the total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of expected to vest options.
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Domestic Country [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Country [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross increase to positions in prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross decrease to positions in prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross increases to current period tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Audit settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Decrease related to lapsing of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Effect of change in exchange rates
Effect of Change in Exchange Rates Unrecognized Tax Benefit
Effect of Change in Exchange Rates Unrecognized Tax Benefit
The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Net interest and penalties expense (benefit)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Benefit
This element represents the total interest benefit recognized for an underpayment of income taxes computed by applying the statutory rate of interest to the difference between a tax position recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken in a tax return of the entity and the amount of statutory penalties in the period in which the entity claims or expects to claim a tax position, in its tax return, that does not meet the minimum statutory threshold to avoid payment of penalties.
Net interest and penalties expense (benefit)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Accrued interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Accrued penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits
Goodwill Excluding Non Goodwill Intangibles [Abstract]
Goodwill, excluding non-goodwill intangible assets [Abstract]
Goodwill beginning balance
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Other
Effect of change in exchange rates
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill before impairment
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill ending balance
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Abstract]
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Abstract]
Repurchased [Member]
Repurchased convertible notes at the option of the holder. [Member]
Redeemed [Member]
Redeemed convertible notes at the option of the company. [Member]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Line Items]
Repurchase of convertible senior subordinated debt
Repurchase of convertible senior subordinated debt
Repurchase of convertible senior subordinated debt
Estimated nonconvertible debt borrowing rate
Estimated Nonconvertible Debt Borrowing Rate
Rate prepresents the entities non-convertible debt borrowing rate at the time their convertible notes were issued, which also relfects the effective interest rate on the liability component.
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
2011 Credit Facility USD Term Loan Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
2011 Credit Facility USD Term Loan Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
2011 Credit Facility USD Term Loan Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Euro Term Loan Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Euro Term Loan Interest Rate Swap [Member]
USD Term Loan Interest Rate Swap June 2011 A [Member]
One year USD Term Loan interest rate swap that expired on June 2011 A [Member]
USD Term Loan Interest Rate Swap June 2011 B [Member]
One year USD Term Loan interest rate swap that expired on June 2011 - B [Member]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Net unrealized loss on hedging instruments
Net unrealized loss on hedging instruments
Net accumulated unrealized gain (loss) of hedging instruments, net of tax, included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on the balance sheet.
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Pay fixed interest rate in interst rate swap
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Long-term Debt
Percentage rate above EURIBOR receive on interest rate swap
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Notional amount of interest rate swaps
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
Cash Payment to Terminate Interest Rate Swap
Cash Payment to Terminate Interest Rate Swap
Cash Payment to Terminate Interest Rate Swap
Number of USD Term Loan Interest Rate Derivatives Expired
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Expired
The number of interest rate swap contracts that expired as of the balance sheet date.
Notional amount of Euro denominated term loan
Number of foreign exchange forward contracts entered into YTD
Description of Derivative Activity Volume
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Acquired in a Business Combination [Table]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Acquired in a Business Combination [Table]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Acquired in a Business Combination [Table]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Core Developed Technology [Member]
Core Developed Technology [Member]
Core Developed Technology [Member]
Customer Contracts And Relationships [Member]
Customer Contracts And Relationships [Member]
Customer Contracts And Relationships [Member]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Acquired in a Business Combination [Line Items]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Acquired in a Business Combination [Line Items]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Acquired in a Business Combination [Line Items]
Current assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangible assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill
Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Total assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired
Current liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities
Total liabilities assumed
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed
Total net assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net
Fair value of accounts receivable acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables
Gross contractual value of accounts receivable acquired
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Report Date [Axis]
Report Date [Axis]
Financial Statements Date [Domain]
Financial Statements Date [Domain]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Total Itron Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Member]
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance (shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Balance (value)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Options exercised (shares)
Options exercised (value)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised, Net of Tax Benefit (Expense)
Restricted stock awards released (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock awards released (value)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Issuance of stock-based compensation awards (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Issuance of stock-based compensation awards (value)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Employee stock purchase plan (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Employee stock purchase plan (value)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Employee stock plans income tax deficiencies
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation
Employee stock plans income tax benefits
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Repurchase of common stock (shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Repurchase of common stock (value)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Balance (shares)
Balance (value)
Balance
Balance
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Summary Of The Intangible Asset Account Activity [Table]
Summary Of The Intangible Asset Account Activity [Table]
Summary Of The Intangible Asset Account Activity [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Beginning balance, intangible assets, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Intangible assets acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Assets transferred to held for sale
Intangible Asset, Gross Amount, Transferred to Held for Sale
Intangible Asset, Gross Amount, Transferred to Held for Sale
Assets no longer in use written-off
Intangible Asset No Longer In Use Written Off
Intangible Asset No Longer In Use Written Off During the Period
Effect of change in exchange rates
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments
Ending balance, intangible assets, gross
Intangible Asset, Net Amount, Transferred to Held for Sale
Intangible Asset, Net Amount, Transferred to Held for Sale
Intangible Asset, Net Amount, Transferred to Held for Sale
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2017 - 2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Long-Lived Assets Held for Sale and Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Abstract]
Long-Lived Assets Held for Sale and Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Abstract]
Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table]
Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held for sale (net carrying value)
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived
Long-lived assets held for sale (fair value)
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-lived assets held for sale (total loss recognized)
Long-Lived Assets Held and Used
Long-Lived Assets Held and Used
The net carrying value and/or fair value of long-lived assets held and used, which have been impaired.
Long-lived assets held and used (total loss recognized)
Total Loss Recognized
Asset Impairment Charges
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Total minimum payments on debt
Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Warranty Accruals [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Warranty Expense by Segment [Table Text Block]
Warranty Expense [Table Text Block]
Warranty Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes to Unearned Revenue for Extended Warranty [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes to Unearned Revenue for Extended Warranty [Table Text Block]
Health Benefit Plan Costs and Incurred But Not Reported Accrual Balance [Table Text Block]
Health Benefit Plan Costs and Incurred But Not Reported Accrual Balance [Table Text Block]
Health Benefit Plan Costs and Incurred But Not Reported Accrual Balance [Table Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Certain Balance Sheet Components [Text Block]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Warranty Expense
Warranty Expense
The expense charged against earnings for the period pertaining to warranties on the entity's goods and services granted to customers.
Stock-based Compensation Exepnse by Plan Type [Table]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options
Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense
Unrestricted stock awards
Unrestricted Stock Awards Compensation Expense
The noncash expense that represents the cost of unrestricted stock distributed to board of directors as a portion of their compensation.
ESPP
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Compensation Expense
The noncash expense that represents the cost of awards granted to employees as compensation under the employee stock purchase plan.
Total stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Related tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Schedule of Changes in the Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in the Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in the Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Schedule of Changes in the Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Schedule of Changes in the Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Parent [Member]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) [Axis]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) [Axis]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Domain]
Schedule of Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Domain]
Schedule of Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Domain]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Nonderivative Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Nonderivative Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Nonderivative Instruments [Member]
Pension Plan Benefit Liability Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Schedule of Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Schedule of Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Schedule of Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Tabular Disclosure Summarizing the Activity within the Restructuring Related Balance Sheet Accounts [Table Text Block]
Tabular Disclosure Summarizing the Activity within the Restructuring Related Balance Sheet Accounts [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of an entity's restructuring reserve that occurred during the period associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings for each major type of cost. This element may also include asset impairments and net gain (loss) on sale or disposal of assets that occurred during the period. [Table Text Block]
Summary of the Warranty Accrual Account Activity [Table]
Summary of the Warranty Accrual Account Activity [Table]
Summary of the Warranty Accrual Account Activity [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
WarrantiesActivity [Line Items]
WarrantiesActivity [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
New product warranties
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Other changes/adjustments to warranties
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)
Claims activity
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Effect of change in exchange rates
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Currency Translation, Increase (Decrease)
Ending balance
Less: current portion of warranty
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Long-term warranty
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Revenues and Earnings Attributable to an Acquired Business [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Revenues and Earnings Attributable to an Acquired Business [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Revenues and Earnings Attributable to an Acquired Business [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Core-developed technology [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Customer contracts and relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trademarks and trade names [Member]
Trademarks And Trade Names [Member]
Trademarks And Trade Names [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
In-process research and development [Member]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Intangible Assets by Type [Axis]
Intangible Assets by Type [Axis]
Intangible Assets by Type [Axis]
Intangible Asset by Type [Domain]
Intangible Asset by Type [Domain]
Intangible Asset by Type [Domain]
Intangible Asset Subject to Amortization [Member]
Intangible Asset Subject to Amortization [Member]
Intangible Asset Subject to Amortization [Member]
Intangible Asset Not Subject to Amortization [Member]
Intangible Asset Not Subject to Amortization [Member]
Intangible Asset Not Subject to Amortization [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant, and Equipment Policy Additional Information [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment Policy Additional Information [Abstract]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment, computers and purchased software, and furniture [Member]
Machinery and equipment, computers and purchased software, and furniture [Member]
Machinery and equipment, computers and purchased software, and furniture [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Average
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Effect of Cash Flow Derivatives on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement, Before Tax [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Abstract]
Interest Rate Derivatives [Abstract]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, before Tax
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Summary of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Abstract]
Summary of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Abstract]
Summary of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Summary of the Allownace for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Summary of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Summary of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Provision (release) of doubtful accounts, net
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments
Accounts written-off
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Effects of change in exchange rates
EffectsOfChangeInExchangeRates
The increase (decrease) due to the effect of exchange rate changes on balances held in foreign currencies.
Ending balance
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation
Amortization of prepaid debt fees
Amortization of Financing Costs
Amortization of convertible debt discount
Deferred taxes, net
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Goodwill impairment
Restructuring expense (recovery), non-cash
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring Cost Recovery
Restructuring Cost Recovery
Adjustment to remove noncash portion of restructuring cost recovery and include cash payments when calculating cash flows from operations using the indirect method.
Other adjustments, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Other long-term assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payables, other current liabilities, and taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Wages and benefits payable
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Unearned revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Warranty
Warranty
Total increases (decreases) in estimated warranty claims based on historical and projected product performance trends and costs.
Other operating, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisitions of property, plant, and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business acquisitions, net of cash equivalents acquired
Business Acquisitions Contingent Consideration Net Of Cash Equivalents Acquired
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Amount may also include subsequent contingent consideration payments on previous acquisitions completed prior to the beginning of the reporting period.
Other investing, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Payments on debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Other financing, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Non-cash transactions:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Interest, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid, Net
Consigned Inventory [Abstract]
Consigned Inventory [Abstract]
Consigned Inventory [Table]
Consigned Inventory [Table]
Consigned Inventory is inventory held at third-party locations, however, title is maintained by the company. [Table]
Consigned Inventory [Axis]
Consigned Inventory [Axis]
Consigned Inventory [Domain]
Consigned Inventory [Member]
Consigned Inventory [Domain]
Consigned inventory [Line Items]
Consigned inventory [Line Items]
Consigned Inventory
Other Inventory, Materials, Supplies and Merchandise under Consignment, Gross
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
SummaryOfIntangibleAssetAccountActivity [Table Text Block]
SummaryOfIntangibleAssetAccountActivity [Table Text Block]
Summary schedule of intangible asset activity for the period (Table Text Block).
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on hedging instruments at January 1,
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on a nonderivative net investment hedging instrument
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Nonderivative Net Investment Hedging Instrument Net
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Nonderivative Net Investment Hedging Instrument Net Of Tax
Realized (gains) losses reclassified into net income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on hedging instruments at December 31,
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Total Company [Domain]
Corporate Unallocated [Member]
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenue, Net
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Total other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net Income (loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Component of Other Labor-related Expenses [Axis]
Component of Other Labor-related Expenses [Axis]
Component of Other Labor-related Expenses [Axis]
Health Plan Benefit Costs [Domain]
Health Plan Benefit Costs [Domain]
Health Plan Benefit Costs [Domain]
Plan costs
Other Labor-related Expenses
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring Related Balance Sheet Activity [Abstract]
Restructuring Related Balance Sheet Activity [Abstract]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee severance costs
Employee Severance [Member]
Asset Impairment and Net (Gain) Loss on Sale or Disposal [Member]
Asset Impairment and Net (Gain) Loss on Sale or Disposal [Member]
Asset Impairment and Net (Gain) Loss on Sale or Disposal [Member]
Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Other restructuring costs [Member]
Other restructuring costs [Member]
Beginning balance, January 1, 2012
Restructuring Reserve
Costs incurred and charged to expense
Restructuring Charges
Costs incurred and charged to expense
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Non-cash items
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Effect of change in exchange rates
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Ending balance, December 31, 2012
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Repayments [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Repayments [Abstract]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line Of Credit Facility, Borrower [Domain]
Line Of Credit Facility, Borrower [Domain]
Line of Credit [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
2007 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
2007 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facilities [Member]
Credit facility consisting of a U.S. dollar term loan facility and a multicurrency revolving credit facility.
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Abstract]
Fair Values of Financial Instruments [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Tax Provision [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Related To Uncertain Tax Positions [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities
Debt instrument, convertible, conversion price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Number of Fiscal Quarters During Which the Average Closing Price of Common Stock Exceeded the Conversion Price
Number of Fiscal Quarters During Which the Average Closing Price of Common Stock Exceeded the Conversion Price
Number of Fiscal Quarters During Which the Average Closing Price of Common Stock Exceeded the Conversion Price
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
2010 Stock Incentive Plan, which consist of stock options, restricted stock units, and unrestricted stock awards. (Member)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Long Term Performance Restricted Stock Award [Member]
Restricted stock awards granted during the year related to the Long Term Performance Plan (LTPP), which may only become eligible for vesting as of December 31 of year, upon satisfaction of the attached performance condition.
Employee Stock [Member]
[Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized for issuance under the Stock Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of shares available for future grant under the Stock Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Award vesting rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights
Unrecognized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation expense, Expected weighted average period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Restricted Awards Eligible For Vesting
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Other
ESPP, percentage discount from market price on purchase date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date
ESPP, maximum percentage of employee salary eligible for participation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Shares available for future issuance under the ESPP
Shares available for issuance employee stock purchase plan
The number of shares of common stock available for future issuance under the employee stock purchase plan as of the balance sheet date.
Stock Options Expiration Period
Stock Options Expiration Period
Stock Options Expiration Period in Years from Grant Date
Accounts Receivable, Net [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Inventories [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]
Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]
Summary of Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]
Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging instruments:
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging instruments: [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging instruments: [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on nonderivative hedging instruments
Net hedging loss (gain) reclassified into net income (loss)
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of revenues
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Sales and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense
Product development
Research and Development Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Restructuring expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income (expense)
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.
Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings (loss) per common share - Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Domain]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Domain]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Unearned revenue
Deferred Revenue
Deferred costs
Deferred Costs
Schedule of Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the change in the benefit obligation of pension plans from the beginning to the end of the period, showing separately, if applicable, the effects of the following: service cost, interest cost, contributions by plan participants, actuarial gains and losses, foreign currency exchange rate changes, benefits paid, plan amendments, business combinations, divestitures, curtailments, settlements, and special and contractual termination benefits.
Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of the fair value of plan assets of pension plans showing separately, if applicable, the effects during the period attributable to each of the following: actual return on plan assets, foreign currency exchange rate changes, contributions by the employer, contributions by plan participants, benefits paid, business combinations, divestitures, and settlements. [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Fair values of the assets held by the postretirement benefits plans by asset category [Table Text Block]
Fair values of the assets held by the postretirement benefits plans by asset category [Table Text Block]
Fair values of the assets held by the postretirement benefits plans by asset category [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Other Adjustments
Additions Charged to Cost and Expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Balance at End of Period Noncurrent
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Share Repurchase Plan [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Plan [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Plan [Table]
Stock Repurchase Plan [Table]
Table describing the Company's stock repurchase plan. [Table]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Change in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets [Abstract]
Change in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Obligation [Member]
Defined Benefit Obligations [Member]
Defined Benefit Obligations [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets [Member]
Benefit obligation at January 1,
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs
Benefit obligation at December 31,
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Discount Rate assumption used to determine the benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets at January 1,
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Company contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Benefits paid
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at December 31,
Ending balance at fair value (net pension plan benefit liability)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Reconciliation of Consolidated Actual Tax Rate to U.S. Federal Statutory Rate [Table]
US Federal Effective Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (loss) before income taxes [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes [Abstract]
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Expected federal income tax provision (benefit)
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Goodwill impairment
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses
Goodwill impairment
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense Recovery, Recovery of Impairment Losses
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to the recovery of nondeductible impairment losses, resulting from a non-cash adjustment, under enacted tax laws.
Change in valuation allowance
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Stock-based compensation
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost
Foreign earnings
Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Tax credits
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits
Uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Contingencies
Change in tax rates
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate
State income tax provision (benefit), net of federal effect
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
U.S. tax provision on foreign earnings
Income Tax Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings
Domestic production activities deduction
Income Tax Reconciliation, Deductions, Qualified Production Activities
Local foreign taxes
Income Tax Reconciliation, Local Foreign Taxes
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to the application of appropriate local tax rates in foreign jurisdictions.
Other, net
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Total provision for income taxes
Employee Benefit Type [Axis]
Employee Benefit Type [Axis]
Type of Employee Benefit and Compensation [Domain]
Type of Employee Benefit and Compensation [Domain]
Bonus and Profit Sharing Plans and Awards Expense
Bonus and Profit Sharing Plans and Awards Expense
Expense recognized in the period related to bonus and profit sharing plans and other awards for employee achievement.
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Of Tax [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit Related To OCI [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Income Tax (Provision) Benefit Related To OCI [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Income Tax (Provision) Benefit Related To OCI [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Bonus and Profit Sharing Expenses [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Bonus and Profit Sharing Plans and Award Expense [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Bonus and Profit Sharing Plans and Award Expense [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Provision [Table]
Income Tax Provision [Table]
Summary of U.S. federal, state, and foreign taxes on income from continuing operations.
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Change in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Intangible Assets Not Amortizable
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable
Total Identified Intangible Assets
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories [Table]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventories [Axis]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Axis]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Axis]
Inventories [Domain]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Member]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Domain]
Inventories [Member]
Inventories [Line Items]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Line Items]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Line Items]
Materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Vendor Supplied Component Warranty Expense Type [Member]
Vendor Supplied Component Warranty Expense Type [Member]
Warranty charge due to vendor supplied component [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility dated April 18, 2007 and amended in 2009 and 2010. It includes various currency denominated terms loans and a multicurrency revolving line of credit. The Credit Facility is secured by the assets of Itron, Inc. and our domestic operating subsidiaries.
A specific batch of C&I meters that were manufactured with a misaligned automated solder-feeder [Member]
A specific batch of C and I meters that were manufactured with a misaligned automated solder feeder [Member]
Warranty charge due to a specific batch of C&I meters that were manufactured with a misaligned automated solder-feeder [Member]
Warranty charge related to certain products in Brazil. [Member]
Warranty charge related to certain products in Brazil. [Member]
Warranty charge related to certain products in Brazil. [Member]
Arbitration claims in Sweden [Member]
Arbitration claims in Sweden [Member]
Warranty charge due to arbitration claims in Sweden [Member]
Recovery Associated With Settlement Of Product Claims
Recovery Associated With Settlement Of Product Claims
Recovery from a third party associated with settlement of product claims.
Warranty charge
Warranty charge
This tag is used to for specific cases of warranty charges (adjustments) disclosed. This is a subset of the tag itri_WarrantyChangesAndAdjustments, which is defined as "Represents the aggregate Increase or Decrease in the liability during the reporting period for accruals related to preexisting product warranties (including adjustments for changes in estimates)."
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Table]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Table]
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic
Dilutive effect of convertible notes
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted
Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic
Schedule of Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table]
Term Loans [Domain]
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Loans Payable to Bank
Loans Payable to Bank
Total debt
Current portion of debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenues by Region
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
United States and Canada (Member)
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (Member)
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Two [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
The combined total of all countries outside of the USA, Canada, and Europe, for the purpose of reporting revenue by region. [Member]
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues
Net actuarial (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Settlement gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation, before Tax
Plan asset (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive income (loss), plan asset (gain) loss, before tax
Pretax change in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost.
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Other
Other Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, before tax
(Gain) Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (but not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost) arising during the period.
Other comprehensive (income) loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Long Term Performance Restricted Stock Award [Member]
Outstanding, beginning balance, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Released, Number
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Released, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Released In Period Aggregate Intrinsic Value
The aggregate instrinsic value for RSU's released is the market value of stock, before applicable income taxes, based on the closing price on the stock release date.
Forfeited, Number
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited
Outstanding, ending balance, Number
Vested but not released, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested but not Released, Outstanding, Number
The number of shares outstanding at the end of the period which have vested but have not been released due to contractual agreement or statutory requirement.
Vested but not released, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested but not Released, Oustanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
The aggregate instrinsic value of non-option equity awards vested but not released due to contractual agreement or statutory requirement.
Expected to vest, Number
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expected To Vest In Period
Total number of restricted awards expected to vest as of the end of the reporting period.
Expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Expected To Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value
The aggregate intrinsic value of RSUs, as at the end of the period, expected to vest, is the market value of stock, before applicable income taxes, based on the closing price at the end of the period.
Unrestricted Stock Award [Member]
Unrestricted stock awards issued to the Board of Directors as part of their compensation.
Shares of unrestricted stock granted
Weighted average grant date fair value per share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Revenues Gross Profit And Operating Income By Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Revenues By Region [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Depreciation And Amortization Expense Associated With Segments [Table Text Block]
Depreciation And Amortization Expense Associated With Segments [Table Text Block]
Depreciation And Amortization Expense Associated With Segments [Table Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Related Tax Benefit [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Employee Stock Options Activity [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Nonrestricted Stock Awards Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Nonemployee Director Stock Award Plan, Activity [Table Text Block]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity [Table Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Employer Contributions [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Effect of Foreign Exchange Option and Forward Derivatives in the Income Statement (Table)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Other Income (Expense) [Member]
Other Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Domain]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Domain]
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries and Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures [Member]
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries and Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures [Member]
Excess tax benefits from employee stock plan exercises
Excess tax benefits from employee stock plan exercises
The amount of gross income tax return deduction for employee stock plan exercises in excess of the compensation cost recorded for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes, which is available as of the balance sheet date to reduce future cash taxes payable and increase our common stock by amount of the tax effect of this gross deduction amount.
Tax effect of excess benefits from employee stock plan exercises, which will increase our common stock when it reduces our cash taxes payable, and which is not recognized in our deferred tax assets
Tax effect of excess benefits from employee stock plan exercises, which will increase our common stock when it reduces our cash taxes payable, and which is not recognized in our deferred tax assets
Tax benefit associated with employee stock plan exercises, which is not recognized as a part of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date, and which will increase the common stock balance when such tax benefit reduces cash taxes payable. The tax benefit results from the deduction by the entity on its tax return for an award of stock that exceeds the cumulative compensation cost for common stock or preferred stock recognized for financial reporting.
Undistributed foreign earnings for which we do not provide US deferred taxes because the foreign investments are considered permanent in duration
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Cumulative Amount of Temporary Difference
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that may reasonably possibly decrease within 12 months
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Unamortized prepaid debt fees [Abstract]
Unamortized prepaid debt fees [Abstract]
Unamortized prepaid debt fees
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Electricity Reporting Unit [Member]
Electricity Reporting Unit [Member]
Electricity Reporting Unit [Member]
Gas Reporting Unit [Member]
Gas Reporting Unit [Member]
Gas Reporting Unit [Member]
Elimination of Acquisition Related Expenses [Member]
Elimination of Acquisition Related Expenses [Member]
Elimination of Acquisition Related Expenses [Member]
Elimination of Acquisition Related Expenses [Member]
Percentage of SmartSynch Voting Interests Acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
SmartSynch acquisition purchase price, net of cash acquired
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Estimated cost to complete IPR&D projects
Estimated cost to complete in process research and development projects
Estimated cost to complete in process research and development (IPR&D) projects
Acquired IPR&D Projects, Upon Completion, Expected Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired In Process Research and Development Projects, Upon Completion, Expected Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired IPR&D Projects, Upon Completion, Expected Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquisition related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Significant non-recurring pro forma adjustments, net of estiamted tax
Significant non-recurring pro forma adjustments, net of estimated tax
The amount of significant non-recurring pro forma adjustments, net of estimated tax, eliminated from the combined results of the acquirer and acquiree in a business combination during the period for which pro forma information is presented.
Rental Expense [Abstract]
Rental Expense [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table]
Defined Contribution, by Nature [Axis]
Defined Contribution, by Nature [Axis]
Defined Contribution, by Nature [Axis]
Defined Contribution, by Nature [Domain]
Defined Contribution, by Nature [Domain]
[Domain] for Defined Contribution, by Nature [Axis]
Employer Match Percentage [Member]
Employer Match Percentage [Member]
Employer Match Percentage [Member]
Percentage of Employees' Gross Pay [Member]
Percentage of Employees' Gross Pay [Member]
Percentage of Employees' Gross Pay [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan by Title of Individual [Axis]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Percentage of employee salary deferral eligible for the employer 50% match
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent
Depreciation Expense [Abstract]
Depreciation Expense [Abstract]
Depreciation expense [Table]
Depreciation expense [Table]
Depreciation Expense [Table]
Depreciation expense [Axis]
Depreciation expense [Axis]
Depreciation expense [Domain]
Depreciation expense [Domain]
Depreciation expense [Line Items]
Depreciation Expense [Line Items]
Depreciation Expense [Line Items]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Beyond 2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Accumulated OCI for Derivative and Nonderivative Instruments Designated as Hedging Instruments, Net of Tax [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Effect of Cash Flow Derivatives on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement, Before Tax [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Investment Hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Investment Hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Foreign Exchange Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
FRANCE
GERMANY
BRAZIL
UNITED KINGDOM
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Earliest year subject to examination by major tax jurisdiction
Open Tax Year
Defined Benefit Plan Information [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan Information [Axis]
Definted Benefit Plan Information [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan Information [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan Information [Domain]
[Domain] for Defined Benefit Plan Information [Axis]
Percentage of Benefit Plans Denominated in Euro [Domain]
Percentage of Benefit Plans Denominated in Euro [Domain]
Percentage of Benefit Plans Denominated in Euro [Domain]
Longer duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Longer duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Longer duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member] [Member]
Moderate duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Moderate duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Moderate duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Shorter duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Shorter duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Shorter duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Euro Denominated Benefit Plans [Domain]
Euro Denominated Benefit Plans [Domain]
Euro Denominated Benefit Plans [Domain]
Percentage of benefit plans denominated in euro
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Support, Methodology and Source Data
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Support, Methodology and Source Data
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
IBNR accrual
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Reported and Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) Claims
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Outside United States [Member]
Outside United States [Member]
Outside United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets [Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Net actuarial gain
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Net prior service cost
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Document Information [Abstract]
Document Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Shares of stock sold to employees(1)
Weighted average fair value per ESPP award(2)
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts Receivable, Net [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Accounts Receivable, Net [Domain]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Net (Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Trade receivables, net of allowance
Trade Receivables, Net of Allowances
Trade receivables for amounts due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date for goods or services that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection.
Unbilled Contracts Receivable
Unbilled Contracts Receivable
Total accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Ownership Interest Percentage [Abstract]
Ownership Interest Percentage [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation [Table]
Basis of Consolidation [Table]
Basis of consolidation ownership interest policy [Table]
Basis of Consolidation [Axis]
Basis of Consolidation [Axis]
Basis of Consolidation [Axis]
Basis of Consolidation [Domain]
Basis of Consolidation [Member]
Basis of Consolidation [Member]
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation [Line Items]
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation [Line Items]
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation [Line Items]
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation
Ownership Interest To Use Equity Method
Ownership Interest To Use Equity Method
The equity method of accounting is used for entities in which the company has a 50% or less invesment and exercises significant influence.
Ownership Interest To Use Cost Method
Ownership Interest To Use Cost Method
Entities in which the company has less than 20% investment and where they do not excercise significant influence are accounted for under the cost method.
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Costs [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Costs [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Costs [Table]
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Costs [Axis]
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Costs [Member]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Expected Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of actuarial net (gains) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Other Benefit Costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Other Benefit Costs
Defined benefit plan, settlement and other benefit costs (recoveries of costs)
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Extended Warranty [Member]
Extended Warranty [Member]
Extended Warranty [Member]
Beginning balance
Unearned revenue for new extended warranties
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Unearned revenue recognized
Recognition of Deferred Revenue
Effect of change in exchange rates
Deferred Revenue, Currency Translation Increase (Decrease)
Total Increase or Decrease in the deferred revenue liability due to currency translation.
Ending balance
Less: current portion of unearned revenue for extended warranty
Deferred Revenue, Current
Long-term unearned revenue for extended warranty within Other long-term obligations
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Expected annual rate of compensation
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Expected annual rate of compensation
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Repayments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Repayments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of long-term debt repayments made during the reporting periods presented.
Prepaid Debt Fees and Accrued Interest Expense [Table Text Block]
Prepaid Debt Fees and Accrued Interest Expense [Table Text Block]
Prepaid Debt Fees and Accrued Interest Expense associated with long-term debt. [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Expense On Liability Components [Table Text Block]
ScheduleOfInterestExpenseOnLiabilityComponents [Table Text Block]
Table disclosing the contractual interest coupon, amortization of the discount on the liability component and total interest expense relating to the company's convertible subordinated notes. [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Guaranteed Insurance Benefit Type [Member]
Guaranteed Insurance Benefit Type [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Deferred tax assets current, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Wages and benefits payable
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Current portion of warranty
Unearned revenue
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Pension plan benefit liability
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other long-term obligations
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, no par value, 10 million shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, no par value, 75 million shares authorized, 39,277 and 40,032 shares issued and outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity
Noncontrolling interests
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, No Par Value
Preferred Stock, No Par Value
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Long Term Retainage Contract Receivables [Abstract]
Long Term Retainage Contract Receivables [Abstract]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Current retainage contract receivables [Member]
Current retainage contract receivables [Member]
Current retainage contract receivables [Member]
Long term Retainage Contract Receivables [Line Items]
Long term Retainage Receivables [Line Items]
Long term Retainage Receivables [Line Items]
Contract Receivable Retainage, Due One Year or Less
Contract Receivable Retainage, Due in Next Twelve Months
Long-term unbilled receivables and long-term retainage contract receivables
Long-term unbilled receivables and Long-Term billed retainage
Long-term unbilled receivables and Long-Term billed retainage, which has not been paid by the customer in accordance with long-term contract provisions.
Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Major Customers
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Major Customers
Major Customers Percentage Revenue Threshold
Percentage Of Revenues By Major Customers
Percentage represents the concentration risk threshold for customer revenues as a percent of total company revenues and/or total segment revenues. Customer with revenues greater than this percentage threshold of total company revenues and/or segment revenues must be stated.
Number Of Major Customers
Number Of Major Customers
Represents number of customers with revenues greater than 10% of total company and/or segment revenues for the periods presented.
Percentage of total company revenue represented by one customer
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage
Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Values Of Financial Instruments by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Effect of Net Investment Hedge Nonderivative on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement (Table)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative, (Effective Portion) [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract]
Before tax
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Nonderivative Net Investment Hedging Instrument Before Tax
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Nonderivative Net Investment Hedging Instrument Before Tax
Net of tax
Before-tax amount [Abstract]
Before-tax amount [Abstract]
Before-tax amount [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on a nonderivative net investment hedging instrument
Net hedging (gain) loss reclassified into net income (loss)
Pension plan benefits liability adjustment
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Tax (provision) benefit [Abstract]
Tax (provision) benefit [Abstract]
Tax (provision) benefit [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on a nonderivative net investment hedging instrument
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Nonderivative Net Investment Hedging Instrument Tax
Tax effect on net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency denominated loan designated as a hedge of a net investment in international operations.
Net hedging (gain) loss reclassified into net income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax
Pension plan benefits liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss) tax (provision) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Net-of-tax amount
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Net hedging (gain) loss reclassified into net income (loss)
Pension plan benefits liability adjustment, net
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Credit Facility Additional Information [Abstract]
Credit Facility Additional Information [Abstract]
Variable interest rate type [Axis]
Variable interest rate type [Axis]
Variable interest rate type [Axis]
Federal Reserve Bank of New York [Member]
Federal Reserve Bank of New York [Member]
Federal Reserve Bank of New York [Member]
Interest Rate, Type [Axis]
Interest Rate, Type [Axis]
Interest Rate, Type [Domain]
Interest Rate, Type [Domain]
Alternate base rate [Member]
Alternate base rate [Member]
Alternate base rate [Member]
LIBOR interest rate [Member]
LIBOR interest rate [Member]
U.S. Domestic Subsidiaries [Member]
U.S. Domestic Subsidiaries [Member]
First-Tier Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
First-Tier Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments through June 2013 [Domain]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments through June 2013 [Domain]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments September 2013 through June 2014 [Domain]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments September 2013 through June 2014 [Domain]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments September 2014 through June 2016 [Domain]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments September 2014 through June 2016 [Domain]
Voting Stock [Member]
Voting Stock [Member]
Non-voting Stock [Member]
Non-voting Stock [Member]
Proceeds from borrowings
Line of Credit Facility, Increase, Additional Borrowings
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Pledge of Capital Stock
Pledge of Capital Stock
The percentage of the pledged capital stock as security for the payment and performance in full of all obligations to a creditor. The pledge effectively gives the creditor a lien on the security interest of the pledged capital stock.
Repayments of Secured Debt
Repayments of Secured Debt
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Write-off of unamortized prepaid debt fees
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Unamortized prepaid debt fees
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Gross
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Unsecured Multicurrency Revolving Lines of Credit [Member]
Unsecured multicurrency revolving lines of credit with various financial institutions.[Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Multicurrency revolving line of credit
Long-term borrowings
Standby LOCs issued and outstanding
Short-term borrowings(2)
Short-term Debt
Net available for additional borrowings and LOCs
Unsecured surety bonds in force
Unsecured Surety Bonds In Force
Unsecured surety bond in force as of the periods presented. The surety bonds represent an agreement between several parties to insure that the contracted work will be completed on time and on budget and will cover any losses incurred by poor contract performance.
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets [Domain]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Plan Assets in Other Long Term Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Current Portion of Pension Plan Liability in Wages and Benefits Payable
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current
Long-term portion of pension plan liability
Net Penison Plan Benefit Liability
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense [Table]
Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense [Table]
Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense [Table]
2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Beyond 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total intangible assets subject to amortization
Segment Information [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Asset impairments
Impairment in Value of Asset [Domain]
Other restructuring costs
Other Restructuring [Member]
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Total Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring costs recognized in prior periods
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Cost Recognized
Cost Recognized
Restructuring Costs to be Recognized
Restructuring costs to be recognized
Amount represents the remaining restructuring costs to be recognized as of the end of the reporting period.
Change in Total Expected Restructuring Costs
Change in Total Expected Restructuring Costs
The total dollar change in the expected total restructuring costs during the current period.
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Table]
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Table]
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Table]
Itron International [Member]
Quarterly Results [Axis]
Quarterly Results [Axis]
Quarterly Results [Domain]
Quarterly Results [Domain]
First Quarter [Member]
First Quarter [Member]
Second Quarter [Member]
Second Quarter [Member]
Third Quarter [Member]
Third Quarter [Member]
Fourth Quarter [Member]
Fourth Quarter [Member]
Quarterly Results [Line Items]
Quarterly Results [Line Items]
Stock Price
Common Stock, Market Price
The maximum or minimum stock price of Itron's common stock, based on daily closing prices during a stated period.
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock-based awards excluded from diluted EPS calculation (antidilutive)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount