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Company and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014 market	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Discontinued operations
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Manitowoc Dong Yue [Member]
Discontinued operations
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Jackson
Discontinued operations
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