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Information on Reportable Segments and “Other” Operating Segment
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Information on Reportable Segments and “Other” Operating Segment Information on Reportable Segments and “Other” Operating Segment
We are a global supplier of highly specialized, engineered solutions with operations in over 15 countries and sales in over 100 countries around the world.
Our DBT operating segment is reported within an “Other” category outside of our reportable segments. We have aggregated our other operating segments into the following three reportable segments: HVAC, Detection and Measurement and Engineered Solutions. The factors considered in determining our aggregated segments are the economic similarity of the businesses, the nature of products sold or services provided, production processes, types of customers, distribution methods, and regulatory environment. In determining our reportable segments, we apply the threshold criteria of the Segment Reporting Topic of the Codification. Operating income or loss for each of our operating segments is determined before considering impairment and special charges, long-term incentive compensation, certain other operating expenses, and other indirect corporate expenses. This is consistent with the way our Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates the results of each segment.
HVAC Reportable Segment
Our HVAC reportable segment engineers, designs, manufactures, installs and services cooling products for the HVAC and industrial markets, as well as heating and ventilation products for the residential and commercial markets. The primary distribution channels for the segment’s products are direct to customers, independent manufacturing representatives, third-party distributors, and retailers. The segment serves a customer base in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Detection and Measurement Reportable Segment
Our Detection and Measurement reportable segment engineers, designs, manufactures, services, and installs underground pipe and cable locators, inspection and rehabilitation equipment, robotic systems, bus fare collection systems, communication technologies, and obstruction lighting. The primary distribution channels for the segment’s products are direct to customers and third-party distributors. The segment serves a global customer base, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Engineered Solutions Reportable Segment
Our Engineered Solutions reportable segment engineers, designs, manufactures, installs and services transformers for the power transmission and distribution market and process cooling equipment for the industrial and power generation markets. The primary distribution channels for the segment’s products are direct to customers and third-party representatives. The segment has a strong presence in North America.
Other
As noted above, “Other” consists of our South African operating segment, DBT. Our DBT operating segment engineers, designs, manufactures, installs, and services equipment for the industrial and power generation markets, with its efforts focused primarily on two large power projects in South Africa that are in the final stages of completion (see Note 15 for additional details).
Corporate Expense
Corporate expense generally relates to the cost of our Charlotte, NC corporate headquarters.
Financial data for our reportable and other operating segments for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
202020192018
Revenues:
HVAC reportable segment$590.7 $593.2 $582.1 
Detection and Measurement reportable segment387.3 384.9 320.9 
Engineered Solutions reportable segment577.5 548.9 537.0 
Other (1)
4.0 (6.1)72.6 
     Consolidated revenues$1,559.5 $1,520.9 $1,512.6 
Income (loss):
HVAC reportable segment$93.4 $95.4 $90.0 
Detection and Measurement reportable segment69.1 81.7 72.4 
Engineered Solutions reportable segment60.5 43.0 35.0 
Other (1)
(19.3)(43.6)(16.0)
    Total income for segments203.7 176.5 181.4 
Corporate expense44.8 46.7 49.1 
Long-term incentive compensation expense14.0 13.6 15.5 
Impairment of intangible assets0.7 — — 
Special charges, net3.2 4.4 3.7 
Other operating expenses, net (2)
9.0 1.8 0.6 
Consolidated operating income $132.0 $110.0 $112.5 
Capital expenditures:
HVAC reportable segment$4.9 $5.9 $2.7 
Detection and Measurement reportable segment2.7 2.3 1.9 
Engineered Solutions reportable segment8.3 7.0 6.9 
Other— 0.1 0.1 
General corporate5.6 2.5 0.8 
Total capital expenditures$21.5 $17.8 $12.4 
Depreciation and amortization:
HVAC reportable segment$9.4 $6.9 $5.4 
Detection and Measurement reportable segment17.6 13.2 8.4 
Engineered Solutions reportable segment11.1 10.7 10.6 
Other 0.3 0.4 0.5 
General corporate3.3 3.0 3.0 
Total depreciation and amortization$41.7 $34.2 $27.9 
202020192018
Identifiable assets:
HVAC reportable segment$525.2 $611.4 $512.6 
Detection and Measurement reportable segment772.5 609.4 479.0 
Engineered Solutions reportable segment435.0 356.5 383.2 
Other 42.6 28.6 56.9 
General corporate and eliminations (3)
25.5 16.9 73.7 
Insurance recovery assets (4)
496.4 509.6 541.9 
Discontinued operations0.5 2.1 10.2 
Total identifiable assets$2,297.7 $2,134.5 $2,057.5 
Geographic Areas:
Revenues: (5)
United States$1,363.1 $1,376.1 $1,291.6 
China41.7 31.1 38.5 
South Africa (1)
4.0 (6.1)72.6 
United Kingdom88.4 59.0 62.4 
Other62.3 60.8 47.5 
$1,559.5 $1,520.9 $1,512.6 
Tangible Long-Lived Assets:
United States$762.1 $754.3 $831.8 
Other47.9 46.7 28.9 
Long-lived assets of continuing operations810.0 801.0 860.7 
Long-lived assets of discontinued operations0.2 0.4 5.6 
Total tangible long-lived assets$810.2 $801.4 $866.3 
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(1)As further discussed in Note 15, during the first and second quarters of 2019 and the third quarter of 2018, we made revisions to our estimates of expected revenues and costs on our large power projects in South Africa. As a result of these revisions, we reduced 2019 revenues by $23.5 ($17.5 and $6.0 in the first and second quarters, respectively) and 2018 revenues by $2.7, and 2019 segment income by $23.5 ($17.5 and $6.0 in the first and second quarters, respectively) and 2018 segment income by $4.7.
(2)For 2020, includes charges of $9.4 for asbestos product liability matters related to products that we no longer manufacture, net of a gain of $0.4 related to revisions to estimates of certain liabilities retained in connection with the 2016 sale of the dry cooling business. For 2019 and 2018, includes charges of $1.8 and $0.6, respectively, related to revisions to estimates of certain liabilities retained in connection with the 2016 sale of the dry cooling business.
(3)General corporate and eliminations is comprised of general corporate assets and includes elimination or netting of intercompany amounts, primarily related to certain deferred tax balances and cash management arrangements.

(4)Insurance recovery assets are associated with asbestos product liability matters. Refer to Note 15 for additional details.
(5)Revenues are included in the above geographic areas based on the country that recorded the revenue.