Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 592,172	$ 640,348
Short-term investments	514,776	511,231
Accounts receivable, net	271,554	274,083
Inventories:
Finished goods	113,361	109,617
Work in process	185,769	197,600
Raw materials	125,464	125,491
Total inventories	424,594	432,708
Deferred income taxes	17,815	21,716
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	105,539	100,594
Total current assets	1,926,450	1,980,680
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	91,844	93,685
Buildings and improvements	560,926	560,418
Machinery and equipment	2,368,046	2,340,778
Construction in progress	82,684	95,278
Allowance for depreciation	(2,205,405)	(2,163,540)
Property and equipment, net	898,095	926,619
Goodwill	144,359	43,132
Other intangible assets, net	186,613	129,951
Other assets	143,256	156,757
Total assets	3,298,773	3,237,139
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	18	2
Trade accounts payable	174,451	163,894
Payroll and related expenses	120,023	120,997
Other accrued expenses	137,576	146,670
Income taxes	24,671	17,502
Total current liabilities	456,739	449,065
Long-term debt less current portion	454,922	364,911
Deferred income taxes	178,900	157,640
Other liabilities	76,811	99,426
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	300,524	287,901
Total liabilities	1,467,896	1,358,943
Commitments and contingencies
Vishay stockholders' equity
Preferred stock
Common stock	13,532	13,520
Class B convertible common stock	1,213	1,213
Capital in excess of par value	2,055,246	2,054,087
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(175,485)	(257,698)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(69,140)	61,634
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,825,366	1,872,756
Noncontrolling interests	5,511	5,440
Total equity	1,830,877	1,878,196
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,298,773	$ 3,237,139