10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ________________

Commission File Number: 1-13595

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	13-3668641
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
1900 Polaris Parkway Columbus, Ohio 43240 and Im Langacher, P.O. Box MT-100 CH 8606 Greifensee, Switzerland _________________________________________________________  (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

1-614-438-4511 and +41-44-944-22-11

________________________________________________________________________________

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

not applicable

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes   X   No ___

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web-site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes   X   No ___

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer. X  Accelerated filer __ Non-accelerated filer __ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company __

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ___ No  X 

The Registrant had 31,026,152 shares of Common Stock outstanding at June 30, 2012.

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

		PAGE
	PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements:
	Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011	3
	Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011	4
	Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011	5
	Interim Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and twelve months ended December 31, 2011	6
	Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011	7
	Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements at June 30, 2012	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	29
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	29
	PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	30
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	30
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	30
Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities	30
Item 5.	Other Information	30
Item 6.	Exhibits	30
SIGNATURE

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

	June 30, 2012		June 30, 2011
Net sales
Products	$	450,079	$	439,321
Service	120,204		121,767
Total net sales	570,283		561,088
Cost of sales
Products	198,612		189,253
Service	72,663		75,644
Gross profit	299,008		296,191
Research and development	27,966		29,605
Selling, general and administrative	169,985		172,054
Amortization	5,357		4,325
Interest expense	5,706		5,692
Restructuring charges	7,835		1,971
Other charges (income), net	433		1,207
Earnings before taxes	81,726		81,337
Provision for taxes	20,022		21,149
Net earnings	$	61,704	$	60,188
Basic earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$	1.97	$	1.88
Weighted average number of common shares	31,267,660		31,997,850
Diluted earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$	1.93	$	1.82
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	32,038,928		33,013,887
Comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 2)	$	36,969	$	97,326

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

	June 30, 2012		June 30, 2011
Net sales
Products	$	870,070	$	826,395
Service	235,613		233,459
Total net sales	1,105,683		1,059,854
Cost of sales
Products	386,457		356,966
Service	143,116		145,190
Gross profit	576,110		557,698
Research and development	56,633		55,956
Selling, general and administrative	337,626		333,432
Amortization	10,556		7,947
Interest expense	11,529		11,403
Restructuring charges	8,143		2,469
Other charges (income), net	589		1,876
Earnings before taxes	151,034		144,615
Provision for taxes	37,003		37,600
Net earnings	$	114,031	$	107,015
Basic earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$	3.63	$	3.33
Weighted average number of common shares	31,399,788		32,144,223
Diluted earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$	3.54	$	3.23
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	32,212,927		33,152,760
Comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 2)	$	110,087	$	163,069

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

	June 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	134,766		$	235,601
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $12,243 at June 30, 2012	397,238			425,147
and $12,317 at December 31, 2011
Inventories	217,231			241,421
Current deferred tax assets, net	51,491			51,125
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	60,250			65,569
Total current assets	860,976			1,018,863
Property, plant and equipment, net	427,666			410,007
Goodwill	446,280			447,743
Other intangible assets, net	118,439			121,410
Non-current deferred tax assets, net	114,651			118,899
Other non-current assets	87,614			86,552
Total assets	$	2,055,626		$	2,203,474
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	129,988		$	168,109
Accrued and other liabilities	98,419			100,320
Accrued compensation and related items	95,323			139,940
Deferred revenue and customer prepayments	95,691			99,584
Taxes payable	58,587			55,139
Current deferred tax liabilities	17,919			18,452
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	27,075			28,300
Total current liabilities	523,002			609,844
Long-term debt	431,730			476,715
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	120,664			125,833
Other non-current liabilities	205,256			209,945
Total liabilities	1,280,652			1,422,337
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares	—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares;
issued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares; outstanding 31,026,152 and 31,590,101 shares
at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	448			448
Additional paid-in capital	622,454			616,202
Treasury stock at cost (13,759,859 shares at June 30, 2012 and 13,195,910 shares	(1,341,120		)	(1,225,125		)
at December 31, 2011)
Retained earnings	1,584,074			1,476,550
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(90,882		)	(86,938		)
Total shareholders’ equity	774,974			781,137
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,055,626		$	2,203,474

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Six months ended June 30, 2012 and twelve months ended December 31, 2011

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

					Additional Paid-in Capital								Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Common Stock						Treasury Stock			Retained Earnings
	Shares		Amount													Total
Balance at December 31, 2010	32,425,315		$	448	$	597,195	$	(1,057,390	)	$	1,223,130		$	8,201		$	771,584
Exercise of stock options and restricted
stock units	450,613		—		—		36,843			(16,073		)	—			20,770
Repurchases of common stock	(1,285,827	)	—		—		(204,578		)	—			—			(204,578		)
Tax benefit resulting from exercise of
certain employee stock options	—		—		6,737		—			—			—			6,737
Share-based compensation	—		—		12,270		—			—			—			12,270
Net earnings	—		—		—		—			269,493			—			269,493
Other comprehensive income (loss),
net of tax (Note 2)	—		—		—		—			—			(95,139		)	(95,139		)
Balance at December 31, 2011	31,590,101		$	448	$	616,202	$	(1,225,125	)	$	1,476,550		$	(86,938	)	$	781,137
Exercise of stock options and restricted
stock units	233,146		—		—		19,771			(6,507		)	—			13,264
Repurchases of common stock	(797,095	)	—		—		(135,766		)	—			—			(135,766		)
Tax benefit resulting from exercise of
certain employee stock options	—		—		298		—			—			—			298
Share-based compensation	—		—		5,954		—			—			—			5,954
Net earnings	—		—		—		—			114,031			—			114,031
Other comprehensive income (loss),
net of tax (Note 2)	—		—		—		—			—			(3,944		)	(3,944		)
Balance at June 30, 2012	31,026,152		$	448	$	622,454	$	(1,341,120	)	$	1,584,074		$	(90,882	)	$	774,974

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

	June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	114,031		$	107,015
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	16,106			14,854
Amortization	10,556			7,947
Deferred tax benefit	(4,758		)	(8,058		)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	(340		)	(4,931		)
Share-based compensation	5,954			5,722
Other	1,258			(515		)
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:
Trade accounts receivable, net	23,645			4,121
Inventories	21,832			(33,628		)
Other current assets	2,220			1,229
Trade accounts payable	(37,727		)	6,874
Taxes payable	4,369			(796		)
Accruals and other	(45,097		)	(6,281		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	112,049			93,553
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	153			2,302
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(43,233		)	(40,517		)
Acquisitions	(1,541		)	(15,463		)
Other investing activities	—			(882		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(44,621		)	(54,560		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	99,813			46,443
Repayments of borrowings	(145,612		)	(104,200		)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	13,264			6,583
Repurchases of common stock	(135,766		)	(114,179		)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	340			4,931
Other financing activities	(543		)	67
Net cash used in financing activities	(168,504		)	(160,355		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	241			2,548
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(100,835		)	(118,814		)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	235,601			447,577
End of period	$	134,766		$	328,763

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. ("Mettler-Toledo" or the "Company") is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The Company manufactures weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial, packaging, logistics and food retailing applications. The Company also manufactures several related analytical instruments and provides automated chemistry solutions used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company manufactures metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging and provides solutions for use in certain process analytics applications. The Company's primary manufacturing facilities are located in China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Company's principal executive offices are located in Columbus, Ohio and Greifensee, Switzerland.

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include all entities in which the Company has control, which are its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The interim consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2012 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2012.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results may differ from those estimates. A discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies is included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company’s best estimate of probable credit losses in its existing trade accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based upon a review of both specific accounts for collection and the age of the accounts receivable portfolio.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes direct materials, labor and overhead, is generally determined using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. The estimated net realizable value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited (Continued)

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

Adjustments to the cost basis of the Company’s inventory are made for excess and obsolete items based on usage, orders and technological obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, reductions in the value of inventory may be required.

Inventories consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Raw materials and parts	$	97,738	$	101,716
Work-in-progress	36,736		40,822
Finished goods	82,757		98,883
	$	217,231	$	241,421

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill, representing the excess of purchase price over the net asset value of companies acquired, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The annual evaluation for goodwill is generally based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the Company is unable to conclude that a reporting unit is not impaired after considering the totality of events and circumstances during its qualitative assessment, the Company performs the first step of the two-step impairment test by estimating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value to the carrying amount of the reporting unit. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then the Company performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. The annual evaluation for indefinite-lived intangible assets is based on valuation models that estimate fair value based on expected future cash flows and profitability projections.

Other intangible assets include indefinite-lived assets and assets subject to amortization. Where applicable, amortization is charged on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The Company assesses the initial acquisition of intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805 “Business Combinations” and the continued accounting for previously recognized intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” and ASC 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment.”

Other intangible assets consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	96,238	$	(20,307	)	$	95,203	$	(18,735	)
Proven technology and patents	40,789		(26,433		)	41,643		(25,174		)
Tradename (finite life)	3,975		(1,224		)	3,995		(1,072		)
Tradename (indefinite life)	24,982		—			25,033		—
Other	735		(316		)	743		(226		)
	$	166,719	$	(48,280	)	$	166,617	$	(45,207	)

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited (Continued)

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

The Company recognized amortization expense associated with the above intangible assets of $1.9 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively and $3.7 million and $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The annual aggregate amortization expense based on the current balance of other intangible assets is estimated at $7.2 million for 2012, $5.9 million for 2013, $5.8 million for 2014, $5.1 million for 2015, $4.9 million for 2016 and $4.7 million for 2017. Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax was $1.1 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively and $2.3 million and $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

In addition to the above amortization, the Company recorded amortization expense associated with capitalized software of $3.4 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively and $6.7 million and $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when title to a product has transferred and any significant customer obligations have been fulfilled. Standard shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point in most countries and, accordingly, title and risk of loss transfers upon shipment. In countries where title cannot legally transfer before delivery, the Company defers revenue recognition until delivery has occurred. The Company generally maintains the right to accept or reject a product return in its terms and conditions and also maintains appropriate accruals for outstanding credits. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in total net sales and the associated expense is recorded in cost of sales for all periods presented. Other than a few small software applications, the Company does not sell software products without the related hardware instrument as the software is embedded in the instrument. The Company’s products typically require no significant production, modification or customization of the hardware or software that is essential to the functionality of the products. To the extent the Company’s solutions have a post-shipment obligation, such as customer acceptance, revenue is deferred until the obligation has been completed. The Company defers product revenue where installation is required, unless such installation is deemed perfunctory. The Company also sometimes enters into certain arrangements that require the separate delivery of multiple goods and/or services. These deliverables are accounted for separately if the deliverables have standalone value and the performance of undelivered items is probable and within the Company's control. The allocation of revenue between the separate deliverables is typically based on the relative selling price at the time of the sale in accordance with a number of factors including service technician billing rates, time to install and geographic location.

Further, certain products are also sold through indirect distribution channels whereby the distributor assumes any further obligations to the customer upon title transfer. Revenue is recognized on these products upon transfer of title and risk of loss to its distributors. Distributor discounts are offset against revenue at the time such revenue is recognized.

Service revenue not under contract is recognized upon the completion of the service performed. Spare parts sold on a stand-alone basis are recognized upon title and risk of loss transfer which is generally at the time of shipment. Revenues from service contracts are recognized ratably over the contract period. These contracts represent an obligation to perform repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification and preventative maintenance on a customer’s pre-defined equipment over the contract period. Service contracts are separately priced and payment is typically received from the customer at the beginning of the contract period.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited (Continued)

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

Warranty

The Company generally offers one-year warranties on most of its products. Product warranties are recorded at the time revenue is recognized. While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service costs incurred in correcting a product failure.

The Company’s accrual for product warranties is included in accrued and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Changes to the Company’s accrual for product warranties for the six months ended June 30 are as follows:

	June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	16,748		$	15,680
Accruals for warranties	8,094			7,451
Foreign currency translation	(305		)	722
Payments / utilizations	(8,444		)	(7,073		)
Balance at end of period	$	16,093		$	16,780

Employee Termination Benefits

In situations where contractual termination benefits exist, the Company records accruals for employee termination benefits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. All other employee termination arrangements are recognized and measured at their fair value at the communication date unless the employee is required to render additional service beyond the legal notification period, in which case the liability is recognized ratably over the future service period.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative in the consolidated statement of operations with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded $2.7 million and $6.0 million of share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $2.5 million and $5.7 million for the corresponding periods in 2011.

Research and Development

Research and development costs primarily consist of salaries, consulting and other costs. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-05, to ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income,” as amended by ASU 2011-12. For interim consolidated financial reporting, the Company presents other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Additionally, as required by ASU 2011-05, the Company ceased presenting components of other comprehensive income as part of the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity and comprehensive income. The adoption of the recently issued guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited (Continued)

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax consisted of the following for the six months ended June 30:

	June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
Currency translation adjustment, net of tax	$	(8,129	)	$	54,605
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging arrangements, net of tax	(60		)	(599		)
Pension and post-retirement benefit related items, net of tax	4,245			2,048
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(3,944		)	56,054
Net earnings	114,031			107,015
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	110,087		$	163,069

In January 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-04, to ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement." ASU 2011-04 changes the wording used to describe the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The adoption of the recently issued guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

3. ACQUISITIONS

In August 2011, the Company acquired a vision inspection solutions business located in Germany for an aggregate purchase price of $19.4 million that will be integrated into the Company's product inspection product offering. The Company may be required to pay additional cash consideration up to a maximum amount of $2.4 million related to an earn-out period. Goodwill recorded in connection with this acquisition totaled $10.9 million, which is included in the Company’s Western European Operations segment. The Company also recorded $13.3 million of identified intangibles primarily pertaining to tradename, customer relationships and technology.

In March 2011, the Company completed acquisitions totaling $15.4 million, of which $12.0 million related to an X-ray inspection solutions business that will be integrated into the Company's product inspection product offering. Goodwill recorded in connection with these acquisitions totaled $4.4 million, of which $1.9 million is included in the Company's U.S. Operations segment and $2.5 million is included in the Company's Swiss Operations segment. The Company also recorded $9.9 million of identified intangibles pertaining to tradename, customer relationships and technology.

4. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As more fully described below, the Company enters into certain interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates. The amount of the Company’s fixed obligation interest payments may change based upon the expiration dates of its interest rate swap agreements and the level and composition of its debt. The Company also enters into certain foreign currency forward contracts to limit the Company’s exposure to currency fluctuations on the respective hedged items. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. For additional disclosures on the fair value of financial instruments, also see Note 5 to the interim consolidated financial statements.

Cash Flow Hedge

The Company has an interest rate swap agreement, designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement is a forward-starting swap which changed the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments associated with $100 million in forecasted borrowings under the Company’s credit facility to a fixed obligation of 3.24% beginning in October 2010. The swap is recorded in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at its fair value at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 of $9.1 million and $9.2 million, respectively. The effective portion of the loss reclassified from accumulated other

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited (Continued)

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense was $0.8 million for both the three month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $1.5 million for both the six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The amount recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the three month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was a loss of $0.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively, and during the six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was a gain of $0.1 million and loss of $0.9 million, respectively. A net after tax derivative loss of $1.9 million based upon interest rates at June 30, 2012, is expected to be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings in the next twelve months. Through June 30, 2012 no hedge ineffectiveness has occurred in relation to this hedge.

In July 2012, the Company entered into a foreign currency forward contract (with a notional amount of $72.3 million), designated as a cash flow hedge, to hedge certain forecasted intercompany sales denominated in euro with its foreign businesses. The Company will record the effective portion of the cash flow derivative hedging gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax and reclassify these amounts into earnings in the period in which the transactions affect earnings.

Other Derivatives

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts in order to economically hedge short-term intercompany balances largely denominated in Swiss franc and other major European currencies with its foreign businesses. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, these contracts are considered “derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.” Gains or losses on these instruments are reported in current earnings. The foreign currency forward contracts were reported at their fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 in other current assets of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, and other liabilities of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively. The Company recognized in other charges (income), net, a loss of $1.6 million during the three month period and a gain of $0.3 million during the six month period ended June 30, 2012, respectively. The Company recognized a net gain of $4.4 million during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, these contracts had a notional value of $240.8 million and $143.6 million, respectively.

5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had derivative assets totaling $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, and derivative liabilities totaling $9.4 million and $9.7 million, respectively. The fair values of the interest rate swap agreement and foreign currency forward contracts that economically hedge short-term intercompany balances are estimated based upon inputs from current valuation information obtained from dealer quotes and priced with observable market assumptions and appropriate valuation adjustments for credit risk. The Company has evaluated the valuation methodologies used to develop the fair values by dealers in order to determine whether such valuations are representative of an exit price in the Company’s principal market. In addition, the Company uses an internally developed model to perform testing on the valuations received from brokers. The Company has also considered both its own credit risk and counterparty credit risk in determining fair value and determined these adjustments were insignificant at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had $16.9 million and $13.6 million of cash equivalents, respectively, the fair value of which is determined through quoted and corroborated prices in active markets. The fair value of cash equivalents approximates cost.

Under U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement consists of observable and unobservable inputs that reflect the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited (Continued)

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

A fair value hierarchy has been established that categorizes these inputs into three levels:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 3: Unobservable inputs

The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	June 30, 2012								December 31, 2011
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	16,861	$	—	$	16,861	$	—	$	13,619	$	—	$	13,619	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	329		—		329		—		545		—		545		—
Total	$	17,190	$	—	$	17,190	$	—	$	14,164	$	—	$	14,164	$	—
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreement	$	9,114	$	—	$	9,114	$	—	$	9,175	$	—	$	9,175	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	328		—		328		—		480		—		480		—
Total	$	9,442	$	—	$	9,442	$	—	$	9,655	$	—	$	9,655	$	—

The difference between the fair value and carrying value of the Company's long-term debt is not material and is classified in Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Company's debt is estimated based on either similar issues or other inputs derived from available market information, including interest rates, term of debt and creditworthiness.

6. INCOME TAXES

The provision for taxes for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 is based upon the Company’s projected annual effective rate of 24.5%.

7. DEBT

Debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2012:

	June 30, 2012
	U.S. Dollar		Other Principal Trading Currencies			Total
6.30% $100 million Senior Notes	$	100,000	$	—		$	100,000
Credit facility	326,253		5,477			331,730
Other local arrangements	—		27,075			27,075
Total debt	426,253		32,552			458,805
Less: current portion	—		(27,075		)	(27,075		)
Total long-term debt	$	426,253	$	5,477		$	431,730

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited (Continued)

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

As of June 30, 2012, the Company had $544.3 million of availability remaining under the credit facility.

8. SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND TREASURY STOCK

The Company has a $2.25 billion share repurchase program, of which there is $580.3 million remaining to repurchase common shares as of June 30, 2012. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from cash balances, borrowings and cash generated from operating activities. Repurchases will be made through open market transactions, and the amount and timing of purchases will depend on business and market conditions, the stock price, trading restrictions, the level of acquisition activity and other factors. The Company has purchased 19.3 million shares since the inception of the program through June 30, 2012.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company spent $135.8 million and $114.2 million on the repurchase of 797,095 shares and 688,079 shares at an average price per share of $170.31 and $165.92, respectively. The Company reissued 233,146 shares and 146,898 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

9. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

In accordance with the treasury stock method, the Company has included the following common equivalent shares in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three and six month periods ended June 30, solely relating to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units:

	2012	2011
Three months ended	771,268	1,016,037
Six months ended	813,139	1,008,537

Outstanding options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 269,154 and 171,991 shares of common stock for the three month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 210,607 and 171,923 shares of common stock for the six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares as such options and restricted stock units would be anti-dilutive.

10. NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST

Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan includes the following components for the three months ended June 30:

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost, net	$	114		$	83		$	3,588		$	3,590		$	83		$	76
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	1,523			1,606			5,535			6,282			135			183
Expected return on plan assets	(1,741		)	(1,875		)	(8,141		)	(8,704		)	—			—
Recognition of prior service cost	—			—			(353		)	(378		)	—			—
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	1,916			1,276			609			291			(188		)	(173		)
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	$	1,812		$	1,090		$	1,238		$	1,081		$	30		$	86

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited (Continued)

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan includes the following components for the six months ended June 30:

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost, net	$	228		$	166		$	7,226		$	6,947		$	166		$	152
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	3,046			3,212			11,139			12,196			270			366
Expected return on plan assets	(3,483		)	(3,750		)	(16,375		)	(16,852		)	—			—
Recognition of prior service cost	—			—			(710		)	(727		)	—			—
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	3,832			2,552			1,223			576			(377		)	(346		)
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	$	3,623		$	2,180		$	2,503		$	2,140		$	59		$	172

The Company expects to make employer contributions of approximately $3.7 millionand $20.6 million to its U.S. pension plan and non-U.S. pension plans and employer contributions of approximately $1.1 million to itsU.S. post-retirement medical plan during the year ended December 31, 2012. These estimates may change based upon several factors, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, actual returns on plan assets and changes in legal requirements.

11. RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

The Company has initiated additional cost reduction measures in 2012. Estimated charges under the current program are primarily comprised of severance costs and are expected to be approximately $20 million to $25 million, of which $7.8 million and $8.1 million were recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. The program is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2013.

A rollforward of the Company’s accrual for restructuring activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 is as follows:

	Employee Related			Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	7,469		$	100		$	7,569
Restructuring charges	6,290			1,853			8,143
Cash payments	(2,864		)	(1,301		)	(4,165		)
Impact of foreign currency	(97		)	—			(97		)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	10,798		$	652		$	11,450

12. OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET

Other charges (income), net consists primarily of interest income, (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and other items.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited (Continued)

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

13. SEGMENT REPORTING

As disclosed in Note 18 to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company has determined there are five reportable segments:  U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations and Other.

The Company evaluates segment performance based on Segment Profit (gross profit less research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses, before amortization, interest expense, restructuring charges, other charges (income), net and taxes).

The following tables show the operations of the Company’s operating segments:

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2012	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit			Goodwill (c)
U.S. Operations	$	177,182	$	16,626		$	193,808		$	35,403		$	307,618
Swiss Operations	28,420		93,750			122,170			26,312			22,530
Western European Operations	156,284		24,838			181,122			21,978			100,859
Chinese Operations	108,479		26,122			134,601			30,931			716
Other (a)	99,918		1,345			101,263			8,506			14,557
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(162,681		)	(162,681		)	(22,073		)	—
Total	$	570,283	$	—		$	570,283		$	101,057		$	446,280

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the six months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2012	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit
U.S. Operations	$	334,480	$	34,737		$	369,217		$	59,360
Swiss Operations	60,025		191,269			251,294			55,454
Western European Operations	309,289		48,685			357,974			40,243
Chinese Operations	199,773		55,935			255,708			56,249
Other (a)	202,116		2,994			205,110			18,830
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(333,620		)	(333,620		)	(48,285		)
Total	$	1,105,683	$	—		$	1,105,683		$	181,851

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2011	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit			Goodwill (c)
U.S. Operations	$	167,017	$	19,412		$	186,429		$	30,834		$	308,467
Swiss Operations	32,179		91,489			123,668			21,978			25,695
Western European Operations	167,419		26,089			193,508			20,609			98,076
Chinese Operations	95,721		34,433			130,154			34,443			695
Other (a)	98,752		1,526			100,278			10,640			14,666
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(172,949		)	(172,949		)	(23,972		)	—
Total	$	561,088	$	—		$	561,088		$	94,532		$	447,599

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At June 30, 2012 – Unaudited (Continued)

(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the six months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2011	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit
U.S. Operations	$	315,229	$	38,100		$	353,329		$	53,164
Swiss Operations	63,824		192,751			256,575			51,058
Western European Operations	320,279		51,677			371,956			39,076
Chinese Operations	170,558		64,770			235,328			55,132
Other (a)	189,964		2,335			192,299			20,107
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(349,633		)	(349,633		)	(50,227		)
Total	$	1,059,854	$	—		$	1,059,854		$	168,310

(a) Other includes reporting units in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and other countries.

(b) Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.

(c) Goodwill as of June 30, 2012 includes additions of $10.9 million in Western European Operations related to an acquisition in the third quarter of 2011. See Note 3 for additional information. Other goodwill changes are primarily related to foreign currency fluctuations.

A reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit for the three and six month periods ended June 30 follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Earnings before taxes	$	81,726	$	81,337	$	151,034	$	144,615
Amortization	5,357		4,325		10,556		7,947
Interest expense	5,706		5,692		11,529		11,403
Restructuring charges	7,835		1,971		8,143		2,469
Other charges (income), net	433		1,207		589		1,876
Segment profit	$	101,057	$	94,532	$	181,851	$	168,310

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, restructuring charges of $7.8 million were recognized, of which $0.5 million, $1.3 million, $3.3 million, $0.1 million and $2.6 million related to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese and Corporate operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $2.0 million were recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2011, of which $0.3 million, $1.3 million, $0.1 million and $0.3 million related to the Company’s U.S., Western European, Chinese and Other operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $8.1 million were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2012, of which $0.7 million, $1.3 million, $3.4 million, $0.1 million and $2.6 million related to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese and Corporate operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $2.5 million were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2011, of which $0.6 million, $0.2 million, $1.3 million, $0.1 million and $0.3 million related to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese and Other operations, respectively.

14. CONTINGENCIES

The Company is party to various legal proceedings, including certain environmental matters, incidental to the normal course of business. Management does not expect that any of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.

General

Our interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2012.

Local currency changes exclude the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations. Local currency amounts are determined by translating current and previous year consolidated financial information at an index utilizing historical currency exchange rates. We believe local currency information provides a helpful assessment of business performance and a useful measure of results between periods. We do not, nor do we suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. We present non-GAAP financial measures in reporting our financial results to provide investors with an additional analytical tool to evaluate our operating results.

Results of Operations – Consolidated

The following tables set forth certain items from our interim consolidated statements of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (amounts in thousands).

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(unaudited)		%	(unaudited)		%	(unaudited)		%	(unaudited)		%
Net sales	$	570,283	100.0	$	561,088	100.0	$	1,105,683	100.0	$	1,059,854	100.0
Cost of sales	271,275		47.6	264,897		47.2	529,573		47.9	502,156		47.4
Gross profit	299,008		52.4	296,191		52.8	576,110		52.1	557,698		52.6
Research and development	27,966		4.9	29,605		5.3	56,633		5.1	55,956		5.3
Selling, general and administrative	169,985		29.8	172,054		30.7	337,626		30.5	333,432		31.5
Amortization	5,357		0.9	4,325		0.8	10,556		1.0	7,947		0.7
Interest expense	5,706		1.0	5,692		1.0	11,529		1.0	11,403		1.1
Restructuring charges	7,835		1.4	1,971		0.3	8,143		0.7	2,469		0.2
Other charges (income), net	433		0.1	1,207		0.2	589		0.1	1,876		0.2
Earnings before taxes	81,726		14.3	81,337		14.5	151,034		13.7	144,615		13.6
Provision for taxes	20,022		3.5	21,149		3.8	37,003		3.4	37,600		3.5
Net earnings	$	61,704	10.8	$	60,188	10.7	$	114,031	10.3	$	107,015	10.1

Net sales

Net sales were $570.3 million and $1.1 billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $561.1 million and $1.1 billion for the corresponding period in 2011. This represents an increase in U.S. dollars of 2% and 4% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. Excluding the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations, or in local currencies, net sales increased 6% and 7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. Acquisitions contributed approximately 1% and 2% to our net sales growth for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. The global economic environment has recently deteriorated, especially in Europe. We expect our local currency organic sales growth in 2012 will continue to be less than growth rates experienced in 2011 and 2010. We also expect local currency organic sales growth in the second half of 2012 to be lower than the first half of 2012. If the global economy further deteriorates, we would expect an

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adverse impact on net sales. Given economic uncertainty, it is difficult to predict the extent to which our results may be adversely affected.

Net sales by geographic destination for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, in U.S. dollars increased 5% and 6% in the Americas and 14% and 17% in Asia/Rest of World and decreased 11% and 6% in Europe. In local currencies, our net sales by geographic destination increased 6% in the Americas, decreased 2% in Europe and increased 14% in Asia/Rest of World for the three months ended June 30, 2012. In local currencies, our net sales by geographic destination increased 6% in the Americas, remained flat in Europe and increased 16% in Asia/Rest of World for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Acquisitions contributed approximately 2% to net sales growth in Europe for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and contributed 1% and 2% in the Americas and Europe, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2012. A discussion of sales by operating segment is included below.

As described in Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, our net sales comprise product sales of precision instruments and related services. Service revenues are primarily derived from repair and other services, including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification, preventative maintenance and spare parts.

Net sales of products increased in U.S. dollars by 2% and 5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, and in local currencies by 6% and 7%, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior periods. Service revenue (including spare parts) in U.S. dollars decreased 1% and increased 1% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, and increased in local currencies by 4% during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the corresponding prior periods.

Net sales of our laboratory-related products, which represented approximately 44% and 45% of our total net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, increased 4% and 6% in U.S. dollars during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, and increased 8% in local currencies during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was driven by growth in most product categories, especially process analytics, analytical instruments and automated chemistry related to increased sales volume and favorable price realization. We expect net sales growth of our laboratory-related products (particularly in Europe) to be lower in the second half of 2012 as compared to the first half of 2012 due to unfavorable global economic conditions. It is currently difficult to predict the extent to which our results may be adversely affected.

Net sales of our industrial-related products, which represented approximately 47% and 46% of our total net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, increased 2% and 5% in U.S. dollars and increased 6% and 8% in local currencies during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. Acquisitions contributed approximately 2% and 3% to net sales growth for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. We experienced organic sales growth in our industrial-related products in Asia/Rest of World for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 primarily related to increased sales volume. We also experienced organic sales growth for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 in the Americas, especially product inspection products, despite difficult prior period comparisons. However, our European industrial-related products experienced organic sales declines in local currency during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, related to decreased sales volume in core-industrial products, and unfavorable economic conditions. We expect net sales growth of our industrial-related products (particularly in Europe) to be lower in the second half of 2012 as compared to the first half of 2012 due to unfavorable global economic conditions. It is currently difficult to predict the extent to which our results may be adversely affected.

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Net sales in our food retailing markets, which represented approximately 9% of our total net sales for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, decreased 11% and 7% in U.S. dollars and decreased 6% and 3% in local currencies during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. We experienced local currency net sales declines in each geographic region during the three months ended June 30, 2012. The net sales declines were primarily related to reduced project activity as well as unfavorable economic conditions.

Gross profit

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 52.4% and 52.1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to 52.8% and 52.6% for the corresponding periods in 2011.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for products was 55.9% and 55.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to 56.9% and 56.8% for the corresponding periods in 2011.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for services (including spare parts) was 39.6% and 39.3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to 37.9% and 37.8% for the corresponding periods in 2011.

The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was primarily due to unfavorable business and geographic mix, increased production costs, and the impact of acquisitions. These results were partly offset by benefits from increased sales volume, price increases, and favorable currency translation fluctuations.

Research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses

Research and development expenses as a percentage of net sales were 4.9% and 5.1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to 5.3% for both of the corresponding periods during 2011. Research and development expenses decreased 5.5% and increased 1.2% in U.S. dollars and decreased 1% and increased 3% in local currencies, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011 relating to the timing of research and development project and product launch activity.

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales were 29.8% and 30.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to 30.7% and 31.5% in the corresponding periods during 2011. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 1% and increased 1% in U.S. dollars during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 3% in local currencies, during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. The local currency increase is primarily due to increased sales and marketing investments (especially in emerging markets), offset in part by lower variable compensation.     

Interest expense, other charges (income), net, restructuring charges and taxes

Interest expense was $5.7 million and $11.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, and $5.7 million and $11.4 million for the corresponding periods in 2011. Interest expense remained flat for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 primarily resulting from a decrease in average borrowings offset by an increase in rates for the period.

Other charges (income), net consists primarily of interest income, (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and other items. The decrease in other charges (income), net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 of $0.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively, compared to the prior year was primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency costs in the prior year period.

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We also initiated additional cost reduction measures in 2012. Estimated charges under the current program are primarily comprised of severance costs and are expected to be approximately $20 million to $25 million, of which $7.8 million and $8.1 million were recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. The program is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2013.

The provision for taxes for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 is based upon the Company’s projected annual effective rate of 24.5%. Our consolidated income tax rate is lower than the U.S. statutory rate primarily because of benefits from lower-taxed non-U.S. operations. The most significant of these lower-taxed operations are in Switzerland and China.

Results of Operations – by Operating Segment

The following is a discussion of the financial results of our operating segments. We currently have five reportable segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations and Other. A more detailed description of these segments is outlined in Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.

U.S. Operations (amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012		2011		%1)		2012		2011		%1)
Total net sales	$	193,808	$	186,429	4	%	$	369,217	$	353,329	4	%
Net sales to external customers	$	177,182	$	167,017	6	%	$	334,480	$	315,229	6	%
Segment profit	$	35,403	$	30,834	15	%	$	59,360	$	53,164	12	%

1) Represents U.S. dollar (decline) growth for net sales and segment profit.

Total net sales increased 4% for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, and net sales to external customers increased 6% for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared with the corresponding periods in 2011. The increase in total net sales and net sales to external customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 primarily reflects strong growth in laboratory balances, analytical instruments, process analytics and product inspection products due to increased sales volume and favorable price realization. Net sales in food retailing products declined slightly during the three months ended June 30, 2012 due to reduced project activity. Acquisitions, net contributed approximately 1% to our net sales growth for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Segment profit increased $4.6 million and $6.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. The increase in segment profit was primarily due to increased sales volume, favorable price realization and higher inter-segment income, partially offset by unfavorable business mix, increased production costs and investments in our field service organization.

Swiss Operations (amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012		2011		%1)		2012		2011		%1)
Total net sales	$	122,170	$	123,668	(1	)%	$	251,294	$	256,575	(2	)%
Net sales to external customers	$	28,420	$	32,179	(12	)%	$	60,025	$	63,824	(6	)%
Segment profit	$	26,312	$	21,978	20	%	$	55,454	$	51,058	9	%

1) Represents U.S. dollar (decline) growth for net sales and segment profit.

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Total net sales decreased 1% and 2% in U.S. dollars for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. Total net sales in local currency increased 6% for the three month period ended June 30, 2012 and were flat for the six month period ended June 30, 2012, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. Net sales to external customers decreased 12% and 6% in U.S. dollars and 5% and 4% in local currency during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. The decrease in local currency net sales to external customers for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2012 primarily related to volume decreases in industrial-related products and food retailing, offset in part by strong volume growth in analytical instruments. Our Swiss Operations continue to face unfavorable economic conditions and we expect our local currency sales to external customers will be adversely impacted during the second half of 2012.

Segment profit increased $4.3 million and $4.4 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. The increase in segment profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 resulted primarily due to increased inter-segment sales and benefits from our cost reduction activities, partially offset by unfavorable currency translation fluctuations.

Western European Operations (amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012		2011		%1)		2012		2011		%1)
Total net sales	$	181,122	$	193,508	(6	)%	$	357,974	$	371,956	(4	)%
Net sales to external customers	$	156,284	$	167,419	(7	)%	$	309,289	$	320,279	(3	)%
Segment profit	$	21,978	$	20,609	7	%	$	40,243	$	39,076	3	%

1) Represents U.S. dollar (decline) growth for net sales and segment profit.

Total net sales decreased 6% and 4% in U.S. dollars and increased 3% in local currency for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. Net sales to external customers decreased 7% and 3% in U.S. dollars and increased 3% and 4% in local currency for the same periods versus the prior year comparable periods. Acquisitions contributed approximately 2% and 4% to our net sales growth for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. Total net sales and net sales to external customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 includes strong sales growth in analytical instruments due to increased volume and improved price realization, partially offset by sales volume declines in food retailing and core-industrial products. Our Western European Operations continue to face unfavorable economic conditions and we expect our local currency sales to external customers will be adversely impacted during the second half of 2012.

Segment profit increased $1.4 million and $1.2 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. The increase in segment profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 resulted primarily from an increase in local currency sales volume, an improved price realization, favorable business mix and benefits from our cost reduction activities, which were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation fluctuations.

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Chinese Operations (amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012		2011		%1)		2012		2011		%1)
Total net sales	$	134,601	$	130,154	3	%	$	255,708	$	235,328	9	%
Net sales to external customers	$	108,479	$	95,721	13	%	$	199,773	$	170,558	17	%
Segment profit	$	30,931	$	34,443	(10	)%	$	56,249	$	55,132	2	%

1) Represents U.S. dollar (decline) growth for net sales and segment profit.

Total net sales increased 3% and 9% in U.S. dollars and increased 1% and 5% in local currency during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. Net sales to external customers increased 13% and 17% in U.S. dollars and increased 10% and 13% in local currency during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. The local currency increase in total net sales and net sales to external customers for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 is due to increased sales volume across most product categories, with particularly strong growth in laboratory-related products.

Segment profit decreased $3.5 million and increased $1.1 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. The decrease in segment profit for the three month period ended June 30, 2012 includes increased inter-segment expenses, a gain from an asset sale in the prior year and investments in sales and marketing, partially offset by increased sales volume.

Other (amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012		2011		%1)		2012		2011		%1)
Total net sales	$	101,263	$	100,278	1	%	$	205,110	$	192,299	7	%
Net sales to external customers	$	99,918	$	98,752	1	%	$	202,116	$	189,964	6	%
Segment profit	$	8,506	$	10,640	(20	)%	$	18,830	$	20,107	(6	)%

1) Represents U.S. dollar (decline) growth for net sales and segment profit.

Total net sales increased 1% and 7% in U.S. dollars and increased 7% and 10% in local currency during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. Net sales to external customers in U.S. dollars increased 1% and 6% and increased 7% and 10% in local currency during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. The increase in total net sales and net sales to external customers reflects strong sales growth across most product categories and geographies, especially Other Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Segment profit decreased $2.1 million and $1.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2011. The decrease in segment profit is primarily due to unfavorable geographic mix and investments in sales and marketing in emerging markets, offset in part by an increase in sales volume.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is our ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operating activities to meet our obligations and commitments. In addition, liquidity includes the ability to obtain appropriate financing. Currently, our financing requirements are primarily driven by working capital requirements, capital expenditures, share repurchases and acquisitions.

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Cash provided by operating activities totaled $112.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $93.6 million in the corresponding period in 2011. The increase in 2012 is primarily due to increased net earnings and working capital benefits related to decreased inventory levels and the timing of accounts receivable, partially offset by the timing of payables.

Capital expenditures are made primarily for investments in information systems and technology, machinery, equipment and the purchase and expansion of facilities. Our capital expenditures totaled $43.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $40.5 million in the corresponding period in 2011. Our capital expenditures during the six months ended June 30, 2012 included approximately $22.4 million of investments related to our Blue Ocean multi-year program of information technology investment, as compared with $26.6 million during the prior year comparable period.

We continue to explore potential acquisitions. In connection with any acquisition, we may incur additional indebtedness. During the first quarter of 2011, we completed acquisitions totaling $15.4 million, of which $12.0 million related to an X-ray inspection solutions business that will be integrated into our product inspection product offering. We paid approximately $14.5 million for these acquisitions during the first quarter 2011.

We plan to repatriate earnings from China, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and certain other countries in future years and expect the only additional cost associated with the repatriation of such earnings outside the United States will be withholding taxes. All other undistributed earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested. As of June 30, 2012, we have an immaterial amount of cash and cash equivalents outside the United States where undistributed earnings are considered permanently reinvested. Accordingly, we believe the tax impact associated with repatriating our undistributed foreign earnings will not have a material effect on our liquidity.

Senior Notes and Credit Facility Agreement

Our debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2012:

	June 30, 2012
	U.S. Dollar		Other Principal Trading Currencies			Total
6.30% $100 million Senior Notes	$	100,000	$	—		$	100,000
Credit facility	326,253		5,477			331,730
Other local arrangements	—		27,075			27,075
Total debt	426,253		32,552			458,805
Less: current portion	—		(27,075		)	(27,075		)
Total long-term debt	$	426,253	$	5,477		$	431,730

As of June 30, 2012, approximately $544.3 million was available under our credit facility. Changes in exchange rates between the currencies in which we generate cash flows and the currencies in which our borrowings are denominated affect our liquidity. In addition, because we borrow in a variety of currencies, our debt balances fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates.

We currently believe that cash flow from operating activities, together with liquidity available under our credit facility and local working capital facilities, will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated working capital needs and capital spending requirements for at least the foreseeable future.

We continue to explore potential acquisitions. In connection with any acquisition, we may incur additional indebtedness.

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Share Repurchase Program

We have a $2.25 billion share repurchase program, of which there is $580.3 million remaining to repurchase common shares as of June 30, 2012. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from cash balances, borrowings and cash generated from operating activities. Repurchases will be made through open market transactions, and the amount and timing of purchases will depend on business and market conditions, the stock price, trading restrictions, the level of acquisition activity and other factors. We have purchased 19.3 million shares since the inception of the program through June 30, 2012.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we spent $135.8 million and $114.2 million on the repurchase of 797,095 shares and 688,079 shares at an average price per share of $170.31 and $165.92, respectively. We reissued 233,146 shares and 146,898 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Effect of Currency on Results of Operations

Because we conduct operations in many countries, our operating income can be significantly affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Swiss franc denominated expenses represent a much greater percentage of our total operating expenses than Swiss franc denominated sales represent of our total net sales. In part, this is because most of our manufacturing costs in Switzerland relate to products that are sold outside Switzerland. In addition, we have a number of corporate functions located in Switzerland. Therefore, if the Swiss franc strengthens against all or most of our major trading currencies (e.g., the U.S. dollar, the euro, other major European currencies, the Chinese yuan and the Japanese yen), our operating profit is reduced. We also have significantly more sales in euro than we have expenses. Therefore, when the euro weakens against the U.S. dollar and the Swiss franc, it also decreases our operating profits. Accordingly, the Swiss franc exchange rate to the euro is an important cross-rate that we monitor. We have seen higher volatility in exchange rates generally than in the past. We estimate that a 1% strengthening of the Swiss franc against the euro would result in a decrease in our earnings before tax of $0.9 million to $1.2 million on an annual basis. We also estimate a 1% strengthening of the Swiss franc against the U.S. dollar would result in a decrease in our earnings before tax of $0.7 million to $0.9 million on an annual basis. In addition to the Swiss franc and major European currencies, we also conduct business in many geographies throughout the world, including Asia Pacific, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, Latin America and Canada. Fluctuations in these currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar can also affect our operating results. In addition to the effects of exchange rate movements on operating profits, our debt levels can fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates, particularly between the U.S. dollar and the Swiss franc. Based on our outstanding debt at June 30, 2012, we estimate that a 10% weakening of the U.S. dollar against the currencies in which our debt is denominated would result in an increase of approximately $3.6 million in the reported U.S. dollar value of the debt.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-05, to ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income,” as amended by ASU 2011-12. The adoption of the amended guidance requires the Company to present items of net earnings and other comprehensive income either in one continuous statement or in two separate, but consecutive statements. Additionally, ASU 2011-05 eliminated the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity and comprehensive income. The Company is also required to present reclassification adjustments on the face of the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, by component of other comprehensive income. The adoption of the recently issued guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In January 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-04, to ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement." ASU 2011-04 changes the wording used to describe the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The adoption of the recently issued guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

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Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

Some of the statements in this quarterly report and in documents incorporated by reference constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance, including, but not limited to, the following: projected earnings and sales growth in U.S. dollars and local currencies, projected earnings per share, strategic plans and contingency plans, potential growth opportunities or economic downturns in both developed markets and emerging markets, including China, factors influencing growth in our laboratory, industrial and food retail markets, our expectations in respect of the impact of general economic conditions on our business, our projections for growth in certain markets or industries, our capability to respond to future changes in market conditions, impact of inflation, currency and interest rate fluctuations, our ability to maintain a leading position in our key markets, our expected market share, our ability to leverage our market-leading position and diverse product offering to weather an economic downturn, the effectiveness of our “Spinnaker” initiatives relating to sales and marketing, planned research and development efforts, product introductions and innovation, manufacturing capacity, adequacy of facilities, access to and the costs of raw materials, shipping and supplier costs, expanding our operating margins, anticipated gross margins, anticipated customer spending patterns and levels, expected customer demand, meeting customer expectations, warranty claim levels, anticipated growth in service revenues, anticipated pricing, our ability to realize planned price increases, planned operational changes and productivity improvements, effect of changes in internal control over financial reporting, research and development expenditures, competitors’ product development, levels of competitive pressure, our future position vis-à-vis competitors, expected capital expenditures, the timing, impact, cost, benefits from and effectiveness of our cost reduction programs, future cash sources and requirements, cash flow targets, liquidity, value of inventories, impact of long-term incentive plans, continuation of our stock repurchase program and the related impact on cash flow, expected pension and other benefit contributions and payments, expected tax treatment and assessment, impact of taxes and changes in tax benefits, the need to take additional restructuring charges, expected compliance with laws, changes in laws and regulations, impact of environmental costs, expected trading volume and value of stocks and options, impact of issuance of preferred stock, expected cost savings, impact of legal proceedings, satisfaction of contractual obligations by counterparties, timeliness of payments by our customers, the adequacy of reserves for bad debts against our accounts receivable, benefits and other effects of completed or future acquisitions.

These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our businesses’ actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially because of market conditions in our industries or other factors. Moreover, we do not, nor does any other person, assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of those statements. Unless otherwise required by applicable laws, we disclaim any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this quarterly report to conform them to actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under the captions “Factors affecting our future operating results” in the “Business” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, which describe risks and factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected in those forward-looking statements.

We caution the reader that the above list of risks and factors that may affect results addressed in the forward-looking statements may not be exhaustive. Other sections of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2012 and other documents incorporated by reference may describe additional risks or factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance. We

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operate in a continually changing business environment, and new risk factors emerge from time to time. Management cannot predict these new risk factors, nor can it assess the impact, if any, of these new risk factors on our businesses or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As of June 30, 2012, there was no material change in the information provided under Item 7A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.None

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012 there were no material changes from risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

	(a)	(b)		(c)	(d)
	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program	Approximate Dollar Value (in thousands) of Shares that may yet be Purchased under the Program
April 1 to April 30, 2012	96,506	$	178.17	96,506	$	635,107
May 1 to May 31, 2012	153,778	$	168.51	153,778	$	609,191
June 1 to June 30, 2012	185,034	$	156.34	185,034	$	580,259
Total	435,318	$	165.48	435,318	$	580,259

We have a share repurchase program, of which there is $580.3 million remaining to repurchase common shares as of June 30, 2012. We have purchased 19.3 million shares since the inception of the program through June 30, 2012.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we spent $135.8 million and $114.2 million on the repurchase of 797,095 and 688,079 shares at an average price per share of $170.31 and $165.92, respectively. We reissued 233,146 shares and 146,898 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.None

Item 5. Other information.None

Item 6. Exhibits. See Exhibit Index below.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
Date:	July 27, 2012	By:	/s/ William P. Donnelly
			William P. Donnelly
			Group Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
	31.1*	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002
	31.2*	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002
	32*	Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002
	101.INS*	XBRL Instance Document
	101.SCH*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
	101.CAL*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
	101.LAB*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
	101.PRE*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
	101.DEF*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

_______________________

*    Filed herewith

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Olivier A. Filliol, certify that:

(1)I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mettler-Toledo International Inc.;

(2)Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

(3)Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(4)The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

(5)The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the Audit Committee of the registrant's Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: July 27, 2012

/s/ Olivier A. Filliol

Olivier A. Filliol    

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, William P. Donnelly, certify that:

(1)I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mettler-Toledo International Inc.;

(2)Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

(3)Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(4)The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

(5)The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the Audit Committee of the registrant's Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: July 27, 2012

/s/ William P. Donnelly

William P. Donnelly

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

Certification Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), each of the undersigned officers of Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (the "Company") does hereby certify, to such officer's knowledge, that:

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2012 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information contained in this periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: July 27, 2012

/s/ Olivier A. Filliol

Olivier A. Filliol

Chief Executive Officer

/s/ William P. Donnelly

William P. Donnelly

Chief Financial Officer

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Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	$ 458,805
Less: current portion	(27,075)	(28,300)
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	431,730	476,715
US Dollar Amounts [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	426,253
Less: current portion	0
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	426,253
Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	32,552
Less: current portion	(27,075)
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	5,477
6.30% Senior Notes [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	100,000
6.30% Senior Notes [Member] | US Dollar Amounts [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	100,000
6.30% Senior Notes [Member] | Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	0
Credit facility [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	331,730
Credit facility [Member] | US Dollar Amounts [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	326,253
Credit facility [Member] | Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	5,477
Other local arrangements [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	27,075
Other local arrangements [Member] | US Dollar Amounts [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	0
Other local arrangements [Member] | Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member]
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent, and Short-Term Debt
Total debt	$ 27,075

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Segment Reporting (Details Textuals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	$ 7,835,000	$ 1,971,000	$ 8,143,000	$ 2,469,000
U.S. Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	500,000	300,000	700,000	600,000
Swiss Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	1,300,000		1,300,000	200,000
Western European Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Goodwill Acquired			10,900,000
Restructuring Charges	3,300,000	1,300,000	3,400,000	1,300,000
Chinese Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000
Other Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges		300,000		300,000
Eliminations and Corporate Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	$ 2,600,000		$ 2,600,000

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Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	$ 570,283	$ 561,088	$ 1,105,683	$ 1,059,854
Net Sales to Other Segments	0	0	0	0
Total net sales	570,283	561,088	1,105,683	1,059,854
Segment Profit	101,057	94,532	181,851	168,310
Goodwill	446,280	447,599	446,280	447,599	447,743
U.S. Operations [Member]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	177,182	167,017	334,480	315,229
Net Sales to Other Segments	16,626	19,412	34,737	38,100
Total net sales	193,808	186,429	369,217	353,329
Segment profit	35,403	30,834	59,360	53,164
Goodwill	307,618	308,467	307,618	308,467
Swiss Operations [Member]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	28,420	32,179	60,025	63,824
Net Sales to Other Segments	93,750	91,489	191,269	192,751
Total net sales	122,170	123,668	251,294	256,575
Segment profit	26,312	21,978	55,454	51,058
Goodwill	22,530	25,695	22,530	25,695
Western European Operations [Member]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	156,284	167,419	309,289	320,279
Net Sales to Other Segments	24,838	26,089	48,685	51,677
Total net sales	181,122	193,508	357,974	371,956
Segment profit	21,978	20,609	40,243	39,076
Goodwill	100,859	98,076	100,859	98,076
Chinese Operations [Member]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	108,479	95,721	199,773	170,558
Net Sales to Other Segments	26,122	34,433	55,935	64,770
Total net sales	134,601	130,154	255,708	235,328
Segment profit	30,931	34,443	56,249	55,132
Goodwill	716	695	716	695
Other Operations [Member]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	99,918	98,752	202,116	189,964
Net Sales to Other Segments	1,345	1,526	2,994	2,335
Total net sales	101,263	100,278	205,110	192,299
Segment profit	8,506	10,640	18,830	20,107
Goodwill	14,557	14,666	14,557	14,666
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Operations of the Company's operating segments
Net Sales to External Customers	0	0	0	0
Net Sales to Other Segments	(162,681)	(172,949)	(333,620)	(349,633)
Total net sales	(162,681)	(172,949)	(333,620)	(349,633)
Segment profit	(22,073)	(23,972)	(48,285)	(50,227)
Goodwill	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 1.9	$ 1.7	$ 3.7	$ 3.2
Future Amortization Expense Current Year					7.2
Aggregate amortization expense for 2013	5.9		5.9
Aggregate amortization expense for 2014	5.8		5.8
Aggregate amortization expense for 2015	5.1		5.1
Aggregate amortization expense for 2016	4.9		4.9
Aggregate amortization expense for 2017	4.7		4.7
Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax	1.1	1.0	2.3	1.8
Amortization expense associated with capitalized software	3.4	2.6	6.7	4.7
Standard Warranty Period	one		one
Share - based compensation expense	$ 2.7	$ 2.5	$ 6.0	$ 5.7

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Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

	2012	2011
Three months ended	771,268	1,016,037
Six months ended	813,139	1,008,537

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Earnings Per Common Share (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	771,268	1,016,037	813,139	1,008,537
Antidilutive Shares Outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Antidilutive, Total	269,154	171,991	210,607	171,923

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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Equivalents	$ 16,900	$ 13,600
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	329	545
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	9,442	9,655
Cash Equivalents	$ 16,861	$ 13,619

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Segment Reporting (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit
Earnings before taxes	$ 81,726	$ 81,337	$ 151,034	$ 144,615
Amortization	5,357	4,325	10,556	7,947
Interest expense	5,706	5,692	11,529	11,403
Restructuring Charges	7,835	1,971	8,143	2,469
Other charges (income), net	433	1,207	589	1,876
Segment Profit Information	$ 101,057	$ 94,532	$ 181,851	$ 168,310

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Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

ACQUISITIONS

ACQUISITIONS

In August 2011, the Company acquired a vision inspection solutions business located in Germany for an aggregate purchase price of $19.4 million that will be integrated into the Company's product inspection product offering. The Company may be required to pay additional cash consideration up to a maximum amount of $2.4 million related to an earn-out period. Goodwill recorded in connection with this acquisition totaled $10.9 million, which is included in the Company’s Western European Operations segment. The Company also recorded $13.3 million of identified intangibles primarily pertaining to tradename, customer relationships and technology.

In March 2011, the Company completed acquisitions totaling $15.4 million, of which $12.0 million related to an X-ray inspection solutions business that will be integrated into the Company's product inspection product offering. Goodwill recorded in connection with these acquisitions totaled $4.4 million, of which $1.9 million is included in the Company's U.S. Operations segment and $2.5 million is included in the Company's Swiss Operations segment. The Company also recorded $9.9 million of identified intangibles pertaining to tradename, customer relationships and technology.

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Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Components of Net periodic pension cost for the Company's defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan
Service cost, net	$ 114,000	$ 83,000	$ 228,000	$ 166,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	1,523,000	1,606,000	3,046,000	3,212,000
Expected return on plan assets	(1,741,000)	(1,875,000)	(3,483,000)	(3,750,000)
Net amortization and deferral	0	0	0	0
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	1,916,000	1,276,000	3,832,000	2,552,000
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	1,812,000	1,090,000	3,623,000	2,180,000
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Textuals) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	3,700,000		3,700,000
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Components of Net periodic pension cost for the Company's defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan
Service cost, net	3,588,000	3,590,000	7,226,000	6,947,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	5,535,000	6,282,000	11,139,000	12,196,000
Expected return on plan assets	(8,141,000)	(8,704,000)	(16,375,000)	(16,852,000)
Net amortization and deferral	(353,000)	(378,000)	(710,000)	(727,000)
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	609,000	291,000	1,223,000	576,000
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	1,238,000	1,081,000	2,503,000	2,140,000
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Textuals) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	20,600,000		20,600,000
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Components of Net periodic pension cost for the Company's defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan
Service cost, net	83,000	76,000	166,000	152,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	135,000	183,000	270,000	366,000
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0	0
Net amortization and deferral	0	0	0	0
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	(188,000)	(173,000)	(377,000)	(346,000)
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	30,000	86,000	59,000	172,000
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Textuals) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	$ 1,100,000		$ 1,100,000

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of inventory
Raw materials and parts	$ 97,738	$ 101,716
Work-in-progress	36,736	40,822
Finished goods	82,757	98,883
Total Inventory, Net	$ 217,231	$ 241,421

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Operations of the Company's operating segments

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2012	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit			Goodwill (c)
U.S. Operations	$	177,182	$	16,626		$	193,808		$	35,403		$	307,618
Swiss Operations	28,420		93,750			122,170			26,312			22,530
Western European Operations	156,284		24,838			181,122			21,978			100,859
Chinese Operations	108,479		26,122			134,601			30,931			716
Other (a)	99,918		1,345			101,263			8,506			14,557
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(162,681		)	(162,681		)	(22,073		)	—
Total	$	570,283	$	—		$	570,283		$	101,057		$	446,280

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the six months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2012	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit
U.S. Operations	$	334,480	$	34,737		$	369,217		$	59,360
Swiss Operations	60,025		191,269			251,294			55,454
Western European Operations	309,289		48,685			357,974			40,243
Chinese Operations	199,773		55,935			255,708			56,249
Other (a)	202,116		2,994			205,110			18,830
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(333,620		)	(333,620		)	(48,285		)
Total	$	1,105,683	$	—		$	1,105,683		$	181,851

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2011	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit			Goodwill (c)
U.S. Operations	$	167,017	$	19,412		$	186,429		$	30,834		$	308,467
Swiss Operations	32,179		91,489			123,668			21,978			25,695
Western European Operations	167,419		26,089			193,508			20,609			98,076
Chinese Operations	95,721		34,433			130,154			34,443			695
Other (a)	98,752		1,526			100,278			10,640			14,666
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(172,949		)	(172,949		)	(23,972		)	—
Total	$	561,088	$	—		$	561,088		$	94,532		$	447,599

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the six months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2011	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit
U.S. Operations	$	315,229	$	38,100		$	353,329		$	53,164
Swiss Operations	63,824		192,751			256,575			51,058
Western European Operations	320,279		51,677			371,956			39,076
Chinese Operations	170,558		64,770			235,328			55,132
Other (a)	189,964		2,335			192,299			20,107
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(349,633		)	(349,633		)	(50,227		)
Total	$	1,059,854	$	—		$	1,059,854		$	168,310

(a) Other includes reporting units in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and other countries.

(b) Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.

(c) Goodwill as of June 30, 2012 includes additions of $10.9 million in Western European Operations related to an acquisition in the third quarter of 2011. See Note 3 for additional information. Other goodwill changes are primarily related to foreign currency fluctuations.

Reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Earnings before taxes	$	81,726	$	81,337	$	151,034	$	144,615
Amortization	5,357		4,325		10,556		7,947
Interest expense	5,706		5,692		11,529		11,403
Restructuring charges	7,835		1,971		8,143		2,469
Other charges (income), net	433		1,207		589		1,876
Segment profit	$	101,057	$	94,532	$	181,851	$	168,310

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Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Company's accrual for restructuring activities:-
Beginning Restructuring Accrual Balance, as of December 31, 2011			$ 7,569
Restructuring Charges	7,835	1,971	8,143	2,469
Restructuring Cash Payments			(4,165)
Impact of foreign currency on restructuring reserve			(97)
Ending Restructuring Accrual Balance, as of June 30, 2012	11,450		11,450
Employee Severance [Member]
Company's accrual for restructuring activities:-
Beginning Restructuring Accrual Balance, as of December 31, 2011			7,469
Restructuring Charges			6,290
Restructuring Cash Payments			(2,864)
Impact of foreign currency on restructuring reserve			(97)
Ending Restructuring Accrual Balance, as of June 30, 2012	10,798		10,798
Other Restructuring Charges [Member]
Company's accrual for restructuring activities:-
Beginning Restructuring Accrual Balance, as of December 31, 2011			100
Restructuring Charges			1,853
Restructuring Cash Payments			(1,301)
Impact of foreign currency on restructuring reserve			0
Ending Restructuring Accrual Balance, as of June 30, 2012	$ 652		$ 652

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total	$ 166,719	$ 166,617
Total Accumulated Amortization	(48,280)	(45,207)
Tradename (indefinite life) [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount, Tradename (indefinite life)	24,982	25,033
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	96,238	95,203
Accumulated Amortization	(20,307)	(18,735)
Proven technology and patents [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	40,789	41,643
Accumulated Amortization	(26,433)	(25,174)
Tradename (finite life) [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	3,975	3,995
Accumulated Amortization	(1,224)	(1,072)
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross amount	735	743
Accumulated Amortization	$ (316)	$ (226)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Changes to the Company's accrual for product warranties
Warranty Accrual, Balance at beginning of period	$ 16,748	$ 15,680
Accruals for warranties	8,094	7,451
Foreign currency translation	(305)	722
Payments / utilizations	(8,444)	(7,073)
Warranty Accrual, Balance at end of period	$ 16,093	$ 16,780

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company’s best estimate of probable credit losses in its existing trade accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based upon a review of both specific accounts for collection and the age of the accounts receivable portfolio.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes direct materials, labor and overhead, is generally determined using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. The estimated net realizable value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing. Adjustments to the cost basis of the Company’s inventory are made for excess and obsolete items based on usage, orders and technological obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, reductions in the value of inventory may be required.

Inventories consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Raw materials and parts	$	97,738	$	101,716
Work-in-progress	36,736		40,822
Finished goods	82,757		98,883
	$	217,231	$	241,421

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill, representing the excess of purchase price over the net asset value of companies acquired, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The annual evaluation for goodwill is generally based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the Company is unable to conclude that a reporting unit is not impaired after considering the totality of events and circumstances during its qualitative assessment, the Company performs the first step of the two-step impairment test by estimating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value to the carrying amount of the reporting unit. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then the Company performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. The annual evaluation for indefinite-lived intangible assets is based on valuation models that estimate fair value based on expected future cash flows and profitability projections.

Other intangible assets include indefinite-lived assets and assets subject to amortization. Where applicable, amortization is charged on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The Company assesses the initial acquisition of intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805 “Business Combinations” and the continued accounting for previously recognized intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” and ASC 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment.”

Other intangible assets consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	96,238	$	(20,307	)	$	95,203	$	(18,735	)
Proven technology and patents	40,789		(26,433		)	41,643		(25,174		)
Tradename (finite life)	3,975		(1,224		)	3,995		(1,072		)
Tradename (indefinite life)	24,982		—			25,033		—
Other	735		(316		)	743		(226		)
	$	166,719	$	(48,280	)	$	166,617	$	(45,207	)

The Company recognized amortization expense associated with the above intangible assets of $1.9 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively and $3.7 million and $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The annual aggregate amortization expense based on the current balance of other intangible assets is estimated at $7.2 million for 2012, $5.9 million for 2013, $5.8 million for 2014, $5.1 million for 2015, $4.9 million for 2016 and $4.7 million for 2017. Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax was $1.1 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively and $2.3 million and $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

In addition to the above amortization, the Company recorded amortization expense associated with capitalized software of $3.4 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively and $6.7 million and $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when title to a product has transferred and any significant customer obligations have been fulfilled. Standard shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point in most countries and, accordingly, title and risk of loss transfers upon shipment. In countries where title cannot legally transfer before delivery, the Company defers revenue recognition until delivery has occurred. The Company generally maintains the right to accept or reject a product return in its terms and conditions and also maintains appropriate accruals for outstanding credits. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in total net sales and the associated expense is recorded in cost of sales for all periods presented. Other than a few small software applications, the Company does not sell software products without the related hardware instrument as the software is embedded in the instrument. The Company’s products typically require no significant production, modification or customization of the hardware or software that is essential to the functionality of the products. To the extent the Company’s solutions have a post-shipment obligation, such as customer acceptance, revenue is deferred until the obligation has been completed. The Company defers product revenue where installation is required, unless such installation is deemed perfunctory. The Company also sometimes enters into certain arrangements that require the separate delivery of multiple goods and/or services. These deliverables are accounted for separately if the deliverables have standalone value and the performance of undelivered items is probable and within the Company's control. The allocation of revenue between the separate deliverables is typically based on the relative selling price at the time of the sale in accordance with a number of factors including service technician billing rates, time to install and geographic location.

Further, certain products are also sold through indirect distribution channels whereby the distributor assumes any further obligations to the customer upon title transfer. Revenue is recognized on these products upon transfer of title and risk of loss to its distributors. Distributor discounts are offset against revenue at the time such revenue is recognized.

Service revenue not under contract is recognized upon the completion of the service performed. Spare parts sold on a stand-alone basis are recognized upon title and risk of loss transfer which is generally at the time of shipment. Revenues from service contracts are recognized ratably over the contract period. These contracts represent an obligation to perform repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification and preventative maintenance on a customer’s pre-defined equipment over the contract period. Service contracts are separately priced and payment is typically received from the customer at the beginning of the contract period.

Warranty

The Company generally offers one-year warranties on most of its products. Product warranties are recorded at the time revenue is recognized. While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service costs incurred in correcting a product failure.

The Company’s accrual for product warranties is included in accrued and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Changes to the Company’s accrual for product warranties for the six months ended June 30 are as follows:

	June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	16,748		$	15,680
Accruals for warranties	8,094			7,451
Foreign currency translation	(305		)	722
Payments / utilizations	(8,444		)	(7,073		)
Balance at end of period	$	16,093		$	16,780

Employee Termination Benefits

In situations where contractual termination benefits exist, the Company records accruals for employee termination benefits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. All other employee termination arrangements are recognized and measured at their fair value at the communication date unless the employee is required to render additional service beyond the legal notification period, in which case the liability is recognized ratably over the future service period.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative in the consolidated statement of operations with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded $2.7 million and $6.0 million of share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $2.5 million and $5.7 million for the corresponding periods in 2011.

Research and Development

Research and development costs primarily consist of salaries, consulting and other costs. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-05, to ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income,” as amended by ASU 2011-12. For interim consolidated financial reporting, the Company presents other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Additionally, as required by ASU 2011-05, the Company ceased presenting components of other comprehensive income as part of the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity and comprehensive income. The adoption of the recently issued guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax consisted of the following for the six months ended June 30:

	June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
Currency translation adjustment, net of tax	$	(8,129	)	$	54,605
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging arrangements, net of tax	(60		)	(599		)
Pension and post-retirement benefit related items, net of tax	4,245			2,048
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(3,944		)	56,054
Net earnings	114,031			107,015
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	110,087		$	163,069

In January 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-04, to ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement." ASU 2011-04 changes the wording used to describe the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The adoption of the recently issued guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent			$ (8,129)	$ 54,605
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax			(60)	(599)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax			4,245	2,048
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent			(3,944)	56,054	(95,139)
Net earnings	61,704	60,188	114,031	107,015	269,493
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 36,969	$ 97,326	$ 110,087	$ 163,069

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Debt (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012
Amount remaining under the credit facility	$ 544.3
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.30%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 100

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Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net sales
Products	$ 450,079	$ 439,321	$ 870,070	$ 826,395
Service	120,204	121,767	235,613	233,459
Total net sales	570,283	561,088	1,105,683	1,059,854
Cost of sales
Products	198,612	189,253	386,457	356,966
Service	72,663	75,644	143,116	145,190
Gross profit	299,008	296,191	576,110	557,698
Research and development	27,966	29,605	56,633	55,956
Selling, general and administrative	169,985	172,054	337,626	333,432
Amortization	5,357	4,325	10,556	7,947
Interest expense	5,706	5,692	11,529	11,403
Restructuring Charges	7,835	1,971	8,143	2,469
Other charges (income), net	433	1,207	589	1,876
Earnings before taxes	81,726	81,337	151,034	144,615
Provision for taxes	20,022	21,149	37,003	37,600
Net earnings	61,704	60,188	114,031	107,015
Basic earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$ 1.97	$ 1.88	$ 3.63	$ 3.33
Weighted average number of common shares	31,267,660	31,997,850	31,399,788	32,144,223
Diluted earnings per common share:
Net earnings	$ 1.93	$ 1.82	$ 3.54	$ 3.23
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	32,038,928	33,013,887	32,212,927	33,152,760
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 36,969	$ 97,326	$ 110,087	$ 163,069

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Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges (textuals) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Minimum			$ 20,000,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Maximum			25,000,000
Restructuring Charges	$ 7,835,000	$ 1,971,000	$ 8,143,000	$ 2,469,000

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Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 114,031	$ 107,015
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	16,106	14,854
Amortization	10,556	7,947
Deferred tax provision	(4,758)	(8,058)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	(340)	(4,931)
Share-based compensation	5,954	5,722
Other	1,258	(515)
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:
Trade accounts receivable, net	23,645	4,121
Inventories	21,832	(33,628)
Other current assets	2,220	1,229
Trade accounts payable	37,727	(6,874)
Taxes payable	(4,369)	796
Accruals and other	45,097	6,281
Net cash provided by operating activities	112,049	93,553
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	153	2,302
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(43,233)	(40,517)
Acquisitions	(1,541)	(15,463)
Other investing activities	0	(882)
Net cash used in investing activities	(44,621)	(54,560)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	99,813	46,443
Repayments of borrowings	(145,612)	(104,200)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	13,264	6,583
Repurchases of common stock	(135,766)	(114,179)
Excess tax benefits from share - based payment arrangements	340	4,931
Other financing activities	(543)	67
Net cash used in financing activities	(168,504)	(160,355)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	241	2,548
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(100,835)	(118,814)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	235,601	447,577
End of period	$ 134,766	$ 328,763

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Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jul. 23, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financial Instruments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Line Of Credit Facility Forecasted Borrowing Amount	$ 100,000,000		$ 100,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	3.24%		3.24%
Fair value of derivative liability, other non-current, designated as hedging instrument in cash flow hedge	9,100,000		9,100,000			9,200,000
Interest rate swap Cash Flow Hedge Loss Reclassified To Interest Expense	800,000	800,000	1,500,000	1,500,000
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Derivative Arising During Period	(300,000)	(1,900,000)	100,000	(900,000)
Interest rate swap cash flow hedge gain (loss) to be reclassified within twelve months			(1,900,000)
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives					72,300,000
Foreign currency forward contracts assets fair value	300,000		300,000			500,000
Foreign currency forward contracts liabilities fair value	300,000		300,000			500,000
Net gain from other charges (income)	1,600,000	4,400,000	300,000	4,400,000
Notional value of other derivatives	$ 240,800,000		$ 240,800,000			$ 143,600,000

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Components of inventories

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Raw materials and parts	$	97,738	$	101,716
Work-in-progress	36,736		40,822
Finished goods	82,757		98,883
	$	217,231	$	241,421

Components of other intangible assets

	June 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	96,238	$	(20,307	)	$	95,203	$	(18,735	)
Proven technology and patents	40,789		(26,433		)	41,643		(25,174		)
Tradename (finite life)	3,975		(1,224		)	3,995		(1,072		)
Tradename (indefinite life)	24,982		—			25,033		—
Other	735		(316		)	743		(226		)
	$	166,719	$	(48,280	)	$	166,617	$	(45,207	)

Changes to the Company's accrual for product warranties

	June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	16,748		$	15,680
Accruals for warranties	8,094			7,451
Foreign currency translation	(305		)	722
Payments / utilizations	(8,444		)	(7,073		)
Balance at end of period	$	16,093		$	16,780

Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
Currency translation adjustment, net of tax	$	(8,129	)	$	54,605
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging arrangements, net of tax	(60		)	(599		)
Pension and post-retirement benefit related items, net of tax	4,245			2,048
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(3,944		)	56,054
Net earnings	114,031			107,015
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	110,087		$	163,069

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	$ 16,900	$ 13,600
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	16,861	13,619
Foreign currency forward contracts	329	545
Total Assets at Fair Value	17,190	14,164
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreements	9,114	9,175
Foreign currency forward contracts	328	480
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	9,442	9,655
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Total Assets at Fair Value	0	0
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreements	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	16,861	13,619
Foreign currency forward contracts	329	545
Total Assets at Fair Value	17,190	14,164
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreements	9,114	9,175
Foreign currency forward contracts	328	480
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	9,442	9,655
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Total Assets at Fair Value	0	0
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreements	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0

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Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

	June 30, 2012
	U.S. Dollar		Other Principal Trading Currencies			Total
6.30% $100 million Senior Notes	$	100,000	$	—		$	100,000
Credit facility	326,253		5,477			331,730
Other local arrangements	—		27,075			27,075
Total debt	426,253		32,552			458,805
Less: current portion	—		(27,075		)	(27,075		)
Total long-term debt	$	426,253	$	5,477		$	431,730

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Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. ("Mettler-Toledo" or the "Company") is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The Company manufactures weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial, packaging, logistics and food retailing applications. The Company also manufactures several related analytical instruments and provides automated chemistry solutions used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company manufactures metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging and provides solutions for use in certain process analytics applications. The Company's primary manufacturing facilities are located in China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Company's principal executive offices are located in Columbus, Ohio and Greifensee, Switzerland.

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include all entities in which the Company has control, which are its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The interim consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2012 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2012.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results may differ from those estimates. A discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies is included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

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Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 134,766	$ 235,601
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $12,243 at June 30, 2012 and $12,317 at December 31, 2011	397,238	425,147
Inventories	217,231	241,421
Current deferred tax assets, net	51,491	51,125
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	60,250	65,569
Total current assets	860,976	1,018,863
Property, plant and equipment, net	427,666	410,007
Goodwill	446,280	447,743
Other intangible assets, net	118,439	121,410
Non-current deferred tax assets, net	114,651	118,899
Other non-current assets	87,614	86,552
Total assets	2,055,626	2,203,474
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	129,988	168,109
Accrued and other liabilities	98,419	100,320
Accrued compensation and related items	95,323	139,940
Deferred revenue and customer prepayments	95,691	99,584
Taxes payable	58,587	55,139
Current deferred tax liabilities	17,919	18,452
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	27,075	28,300
Total current liabilities	523,002	609,844
Long-term debt	431,730	476,715
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	120,664	125,833
Other non-current liabilities	205,256	209,945
Total liabilities	1,280,652	1,422,337
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares; issued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares; outstanding 31,026,152 and 31,590,101 shares at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	448	448
Additional paid-in capital	622,454	616,202
Treasury stock at cost (13,759,859 shares at June 30, 2012 and 13,195,910 shares at December 31, 2011)	(1,341,120)	(1,225,125)
Retained earnings	1,584,074	1,476,550
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(90,882)	(86,938)
Total shareholders' equity	774,974	781,137
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 2,055,626	$ 2,203,474

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Restructuring Charges

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

The Company has initiated additional cost reduction measures in 2012. Estimated charges under the current program are primarily comprised of severance costs and are expected to be approximately $20 million to $25 million, of which $7.8 million and $8.1 million were recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. The program is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2013.

A rollforward of the Company’s accrual for restructuring activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 is as follows:

	Employee Related			Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	7,469		$	100		$	7,569
Restructuring charges	6,290			1,853			8,143
Cash payments	(2,864		)	(1,301		)	(4,165		)
Impact of foreign currency	(97		)	—			(97		)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	10,798		$	652		$	11,450

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC/
Entity Central Index Key	0001037646
Amendment Flag	false
Document Type	10-Q
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Public Float	$ 4,835,425,789
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	31,026,152

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Other Charges (Income), Net

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET

OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET

Other charges (income), net consists primarily of interest income, (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and other items.

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Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 12,243	$ 12,317
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	125,000,000	125,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	44,786,011	44,786,011
Common stock, shares outstanding	31,026,152	31,590,101
Treasury stock, shares	13,759,859	13,195,910

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

The provision for taxes for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 is based upon the Company’s projected annual effective rate of 24.5%.

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had derivative assets totaling $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, and derivative liabilities totaling $9.4 million and $9.7 million, respectively. The fair values of the interest rate swap agreement and foreign currency forward contracts that economically hedge short-term intercompany balances are estimated based upon inputs from current valuation information obtained from dealer quotes and priced with observable market assumptions and appropriate valuation adjustments for credit risk. The Company has evaluated the valuation methodologies used to develop the fair values by dealers in order to determine whether such valuations are representative of an exit price in the Company’s principal market. In addition, the Company uses an internally developed model to perform testing on the valuations received from brokers. The Company has also considered both its own credit risk and counterparty credit risk in determining fair value and determined these adjustments were insignificant at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had $16.9 million and $13.6 million of cash equivalents, respectively, the fair value of which is determined through quoted and corroborated prices in active markets. The fair value of cash equivalents approximates cost.

Under U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement consists of observable and unobservable inputs that reflect the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability.

A fair value hierarchy has been established that categorizes these inputs into three levels:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 3: Unobservable inputs

The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	June 30, 2012								December 31, 2011
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	16,861	$	—	$	16,861	$	—	$	13,619	$	—	$	13,619	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	329		—		329		—		545		—		545		—
Total	$	17,190	$	—	$	17,190	$	—	$	14,164	$	—	$	14,164	$	—
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreement	$	9,114	$	—	$	9,114	$	—	$	9,175	$	—	$	9,175	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	328		—		328		—		480		—		480		—
Total	$	9,442	$	—	$	9,442	$	—	$	9,655	$	—	$	9,655	$	—

The difference between the fair value and carrying value of the Company's long-term debt is not material and is classified in Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Company's debt is estimated based on either similar issues or other inputs derived from available market information, including interest rates, term of debt and creditworthiness.

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

	June 30, 2012								December 31, 2011
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	16,861	$	—	$	16,861	$	—	$	13,619	$	—	$	13,619	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	329		—		329		—		545		—		545		—
Total	$	17,190	$	—	$	17,190	$	—	$	14,164	$	—	$	14,164	$	—
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreement	$	9,114	$	—	$	9,114	$	—	$	9,175	$	—	$	9,175	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	328		—		328		—		480		—		480		—
Total	$	9,442	$	—	$	9,442	$	—	$	9,655	$	—	$	9,655	$	—

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Segment Reporting

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING

As disclosed in Note 18 to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company has determined there are five reportable segments:  U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations and Other.

The Company evaluates segment performance based on Segment Profit (gross profit less research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses, before amortization, interest expense, restructuring charges, other charges (income), net and taxes).

The following tables show the operations of the Company’s operating segments:

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2012	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit			Goodwill (c)
U.S. Operations	$	177,182	$	16,626		$	193,808		$	35,403		$	307,618
Swiss Operations	28,420		93,750			122,170			26,312			22,530
Western European Operations	156,284		24,838			181,122			21,978			100,859
Chinese Operations	108,479		26,122			134,601			30,931			716
Other (a)	99,918		1,345			101,263			8,506			14,557
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(162,681		)	(162,681		)	(22,073		)	—
Total	$	570,283	$	—		$	570,283		$	101,057		$	446,280

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the six months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2012	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit
U.S. Operations	$	334,480	$	34,737		$	369,217		$	59,360
Swiss Operations	60,025		191,269			251,294			55,454
Western European Operations	309,289		48,685			357,974			40,243
Chinese Operations	199,773		55,935			255,708			56,249
Other (a)	202,116		2,994			205,110			18,830
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(333,620		)	(333,620		)	(48,285		)
Total	$	1,105,683	$	—		$	1,105,683		$	181,851

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the three months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2011	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit			Goodwill (c)
U.S. Operations	$	167,017	$	19,412		$	186,429		$	30,834		$	308,467
Swiss Operations	32,179		91,489			123,668			21,978			25,695
Western European Operations	167,419		26,089			193,508			20,609			98,076
Chinese Operations	95,721		34,433			130,154			34,443			695
Other (a)	98,752		1,526			100,278			10,640			14,666
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(172,949		)	(172,949		)	(23,972		)	—
Total	$	561,088	$	—		$	561,088		$	94,532		$	447,599

	Net Sales to		Net Sales to
For the six months ended	External		Other			Total Net			Segment
June 30, 2011	Customers		Segments			Sales			Profit
U.S. Operations	$	315,229	$	38,100		$	353,329		$	53,164
Swiss Operations	63,824		192,751			256,575			51,058
Western European Operations	320,279		51,677			371,956			39,076
Chinese Operations	170,558		64,770			235,328			55,132
Other (a)	189,964		2,335			192,299			20,107
Eliminations and Corporate (b)	—		(349,633		)	(349,633		)	(50,227		)
Total	$	1,059,854	$	—		$	1,059,854		$	168,310

(a) Other includes reporting units in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and other countries.

(b) Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.

(c) Goodwill as of June 30, 2012 includes additions of $10.9 million in Western European Operations related to an acquisition in the third quarter of 2011. See Note 3 for additional information. Other goodwill changes are primarily related to foreign currency fluctuations.

A reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit for the three and six month periods ended June 30 follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Earnings before taxes	$	81,726	$	81,337	$	151,034	$	144,615
Amortization	5,357		4,325		10,556		7,947
Interest expense	5,706		5,692		11,529		11,403
Restructuring charges	7,835		1,971		8,143		2,469
Other charges (income), net	433		1,207		589		1,876
Segment profit	$	101,057	$	94,532	$	181,851	$	168,310

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, restructuring charges of $7.8 million were recognized, of which $0.5 million, $1.3 million, $3.3 million, $0.1 million and $2.6 million related to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese and Corporate operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $2.0 million were recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2011, of which $0.3 million, $1.3 million, $0.1 million and $0.3 million related to the Company’s U.S., Western European, Chinese and Other operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $8.1 million were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2012, of which $0.7 million, $1.3 million, $3.4 million, $0.1 million and $2.6 million related to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese and Corporate operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $2.5 million were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2011, of which $0.6 million, $0.2 million, $1.3 million, $0.1 million and $0.3 million related to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese and Other operations, respectively.

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Earnings Per Common Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

In accordance with the treasury stock method, the Company has included the following common equivalent shares in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three and six month periods ended June 30, solely relating to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units:

	2012	2011
Three months ended	771,268	1,016,037
Six months ended	813,139	1,008,537

Outstanding options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 269,154 and 171,991 shares of common stock for the three month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 210,607 and 171,923 shares of common stock for the six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares as such options and restricted stock units would be anti-dilutive.

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Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

DEBT

DEBT

Debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2012:

	June 30, 2012
	U.S. Dollar		Other Principal Trading Currencies			Total
6.30% $100 million Senior Notes	$	100,000	$	—		$	100,000
Credit facility	326,253		5,477			331,730
Other local arrangements	—		27,075			27,075
Total debt	426,253		32,552			458,805
Less: current portion	—		(27,075		)	(27,075		)
Total long-term debt	$	426,253	$	5,477		$	431,730

As of June 30, 2012, the Company had $544.3 million of availability remaining under the credit facility.

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Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Equity [Abstract]

SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND TREASURY STOCK

SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND TREASURY STOCK

The Company has a $2.25 billion share repurchase program, of which there is $580.3 million remaining to repurchase common shares as of June 30, 2012. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from cash balances, borrowings and cash generated from operating activities. Repurchases will be made through open market transactions, and the amount and timing of purchases will depend on business and market conditions, the stock price, trading restrictions, the level of acquisition activity and other factors. The Company has purchased 19.3 million shares since the inception of the program through June 30, 2012.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company spent $135.8 million and $114.2 million on the repurchase of 797,095 shares and 688,079 shares at an average price per share of $170.31 and $165.92, respectively. The Company reissued 233,146 shares and 146,898 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Net Periodic Benefit Cost

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]

NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST

Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan includes the following components for the three months ended June 30:

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost, net	$	114		$	83		$	3,588		$	3,590		$	83		$	76
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	1,523			1,606			5,535			6,282			135			183
Expected return on plan assets	(1,741		)	(1,875		)	(8,141		)	(8,704		)	—			—
Recognition of prior service cost	—			—			(353		)	(378		)	—			—
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	1,916			1,276			609			291			(188		)	(173		)
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	$	1,812		$	1,090		$	1,238		$	1,081		$	30		$	86

Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan includes the following components for the six months ended June 30:

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost, net	$	228		$	166		$	7,226		$	6,947		$	166		$	152
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	3,046			3,212			11,139			12,196			270			366
Expected return on plan assets	(3,483		)	(3,750		)	(16,375		)	(16,852		)	—			—
Recognition of prior service cost	—			—			(710		)	(727		)	—			—
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	3,832			2,552			1,223			576			(377		)	(346		)
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	$	3,623		$	2,180		$	2,503		$	2,140		$	59		$	172

The Company expects to make employer contributions of approximately $3.7 millionand $20.6 million to its U.S. pension plan and non-U.S. pension plans and employer contributions of approximately $1.1 million to itsU.S. post-retirement medical plan during the year ended December 31, 2012. These estimates may change based upon several factors, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, actual returns on plan assets and changes in legal requirements.

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Acquisitions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 01, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011
Acquisitions (Textuals) [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price	$ 19.4	$ 15.4
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment	2.4
Goodwill	10.9	4.4
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets	13.3	9.9
Portion of Current Year $15.4MM Price Related to X-ray Inspection Solution Business Acquisition [Member]
Acquisitions (Textuals) [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price		12.0
U.S. Operations Segment [Member]
Acquisitions (Textuals) [Abstract]
Goodwill		1.9
Swiss Operations Segment [Member]
Acquisitions (Textuals) [Abstract]
Goodwill		$ 2.5

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company’s best estimate of probable credit losses in its existing trade accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based upon a review of both specific accounts for collection and the age of the accounts receivable portfolio.

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes direct materials, labor and overhead, is generally determined using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. The estimated net realizable value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing. Adjustments to the cost basis of the Company’s inventory are made for excess and obsolete items based on usage, orders and technological obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, reductions in the value of inventory may be required.

Inventories consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Raw materials and parts	$	97,738	$	101,716
Work-in-progress	36,736		40,822
Finished goods	82,757		98,883
	$	217,231	$	241,421

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill, representing the excess of purchase price over the net asset value of companies acquired, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The annual evaluation for goodwill is generally based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the Company is unable to conclude that a reporting unit is not impaired after considering the totality of events and circumstances during its qualitative assessment, the Company performs the first step of the two-step impairment test by estimating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value to the carrying amount of the reporting unit. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then the Company performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. The annual evaluation for indefinite-lived intangible assets is based on valuation models that estimate fair value based on expected future cash flows and profitability projections.

Other intangible assets include indefinite-lived assets and assets subject to amortization. Where applicable, amortization is charged on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The Company assesses the initial acquisition of intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805 “Business Combinations” and the continued accounting for previously recognized intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” and ASC 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment.”

Other intangible assets consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	96,238	$	(20,307	)	$	95,203	$	(18,735	)
Proven technology and patents	40,789		(26,433		)	41,643		(25,174		)
Tradename (finite life)	3,975		(1,224		)	3,995		(1,072		)
Tradename (indefinite life)	24,982		—			25,033		—
Other	735		(316		)	743		(226		)
	$	166,719	$	(48,280	)	$	166,617	$	(45,207	)

The Company recognized amortization expense associated with the above intangible assets of $1.9 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively and $3.7 million and $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The annual aggregate amortization expense based on the current balance of other intangible assets is estimated at $7.2 million for 2012, $5.9 million for 2013, $5.8 million for 2014, $5.1 million for 2015, $4.9 million for 2016 and $4.7 million for 2017. Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax was $1.1 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively and $2.3 million and $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

In addition to the above amortization, the Company recorded amortization expense associated with capitalized software of $3.4 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively and $6.7 million and $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when title to a product has transferred and any significant customer obligations have been fulfilled. Standard shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point in most countries and, accordingly, title and risk of loss transfers upon shipment. In countries where title cannot legally transfer before delivery, the Company defers revenue recognition until delivery has occurred. The Company generally maintains the right to accept or reject a product return in its terms and conditions and also maintains appropriate accruals for outstanding credits. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in total net sales and the associated expense is recorded in cost of sales for all periods presented. Other than a few small software applications, the Company does not sell software products without the related hardware instrument as the software is embedded in the instrument. The Company’s products typically require no significant production, modification or customization of the hardware or software that is essential to the functionality of the products. To the extent the Company’s solutions have a post-shipment obligation, such as customer acceptance, revenue is deferred until the obligation has been completed. The Company defers product revenue where installation is required, unless such installation is deemed perfunctory. The Company also sometimes enters into certain arrangements that require the separate delivery of multiple goods and/or services. These deliverables are accounted for separately if the deliverables have standalone value and the performance of undelivered items is probable and within the Company's control. The allocation of revenue between the separate deliverables is typically based on the relative selling price at the time of the sale in accordance with a number of factors including service technician billing rates, time to install and geographic location.

Further, certain products are also sold through indirect distribution channels whereby the distributor assumes any further obligations to the customer upon title transfer. Revenue is recognized on these products upon transfer of title and risk of loss to its distributors. Distributor discounts are offset against revenue at the time such revenue is recognized.

Service revenue not under contract is recognized upon the completion of the service performed. Spare parts sold on a stand-alone basis are recognized upon title and risk of loss transfer which is generally at the time of shipment. Revenues from service contracts are recognized ratably over the contract period. These contracts represent an obligation to perform repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification and preventative maintenance on a customer’s pre-defined equipment over the contract period. Service contracts are separately priced and payment is typically received from the customer at the beginning of the contract period.

Warranty

Warranty

The Company generally offers one-year warranties on most of its products. Product warranties are recorded at the time revenue is recognized. While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service costs incurred in correcting a product failure.

The Company’s accrual for product warranties is included in accrued and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Changes to the Company’s accrual for product warranties for the six months ended June 30 are as follows:

	June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	16,748		$	15,680
Accruals for warranties	8,094			7,451
Foreign currency translation	(305		)	722
Payments / utilizations	(8,444		)	(7,073		)
Balance at end of period	$	16,093		$	16,780

Employee Termination Benefits

Employee Termination Benefits

In situations where contractual termination benefits exist, the Company records accruals for employee termination benefits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. All other employee termination arrangements are recognized and measured at their fair value at the communication date unless the employee is required to render additional service beyond the legal notification period, in which case the liability is recognized ratably over the future service period.

Share - Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative in the consolidated statement of operations with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded $2.7 million and $6.0 million of share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $2.5 million and $5.7 million for the corresponding periods in 2011.

Research and Development

Research and Development

Research and development costs primarily consist of salaries, consulting and other costs. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.

New Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-05, to ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income,” as amended by ASU 2011-12. For interim consolidated financial reporting, the Company presents other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Additionally, as required by ASU 2011-05, the Company ceased presenting components of other comprehensive income as part of the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity and comprehensive income. The adoption of the recently issued guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax consisted of the following for the six months ended June 30:

	June 30, 2012			June 30, 2011
Currency translation adjustment, net of tax	$	(8,129	)	$	54,605
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging arrangements, net of tax	(60		)	(599		)
Pension and post-retirement benefit related items, net of tax	4,245			2,048
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(3,944		)	56,054
Net earnings	114,031			107,015
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	110,087		$	163,069

In January 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-04, to ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement." ASU 2011-04 changes the wording used to describe the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The adoption of the recently issued guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

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Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost, net	$	228		$	166		$	7,226		$	6,947		$	166		$	152
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	3,046			3,212			11,139			12,196			270			366
Expected return on plan assets	(3,483		)	(3,750		)	(16,375		)	(16,852		)	—			—
Recognition of prior service cost	—			—			(710		)	(727		)	—			—
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	3,832			2,552			1,223			576			(377		)	(346		)
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	$	3,623		$	2,180		$	2,503		$	2,140		$	59		$	172

	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost, net	$	114		$	83		$	3,588		$	3,590		$	83		$	76
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	1,523			1,606			5,535			6,282			135			183
Expected return on plan assets	(1,741		)	(1,875		)	(8,141		)	(8,704		)	—			—
Recognition of prior service cost	—			—			(353		)	(378		)	—			—
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)	1,916			1,276			609			291			(188		)	(173		)
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)	$	1,812		$	1,090		$	1,238		$	1,081		$	30		$	86

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Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock (Textuals) [Abstract]
Authorized amount under share repurchase program	$ 2,250,000,000
Remaining Amount to Repurchase under the program	580,300,000
Shares Purchased Under Share Repurchase Program	19,300,000
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	$ 135,800,000	$ 114,200,000
Number of shares repurchased	797,095	688,079
Average price of share repurchased, per share	$ 170.31	$ 165.92
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares reissued	233,146	146,898

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Interim Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 771,584	$ 448	$ 597,195	$ (1,057,390)	$ 1,223,130	$ 8,201
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010		32,425,315
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued	20,770			36,843	(16,073)
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares		450,613
Other treasury stock issuances	(204,578)
Repurchases of common stock				(204,578)
Repurchases of common stock, shares		(1,285,827)
Tax benefit resulting from exercise of certain employee stock options	6,737		6,737
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-Based Compensation	12,270		12,270
Net earnings	269,493				269,493
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(95,139)					(95,139)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	781,137	448	616,202	(1,225,125)	1,476,550	(86,938)
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	31,590,101	31,590,101
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued	13,264			19,771	(6,507)
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares	233,146	233,146
Other treasury stock issuances	(135,766)
Repurchases of common stock	(135,800)			(135,766)
Repurchases of common stock, shares	(797,095)	(797,095)
Tax benefit resulting from exercise of certain employee stock options	298		298
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-Based Compensation	5,954		5,954
Net earnings	114,031				114,031
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(3,944)					(3,944)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2012	$ 774,974	$ 448	$ 622,454	$ (1,341,120)	$ 1,584,074	$ (90,882)
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2012	31,026,152	31,026,152

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Financial Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As more fully described below, the Company enters into certain interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates. The amount of the Company’s fixed obligation interest payments may change based upon the expiration dates of its interest rate swap agreements and the level and composition of its debt. The Company also enters into certain foreign currency forward contracts to limit the Company’s exposure to currency fluctuations on the respective hedged items. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. For additional disclosures on the fair value of financial instruments, also see Note 5 to the interim consolidated financial statements.

Cash Flow Hedge

The Company has an interest rate swap agreement, designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement is a forward-starting swap which changed the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments associated with $100 million in forecasted borrowings under the Company’s credit facility to a fixed obligation of 3.24% beginning in October 2010. The swap is recorded in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at its fair value at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 of $9.1 million and $9.2 million, respectively. The effective portion of the loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense was $0.8 million for both the three month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $1.5 million for both the six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The amount recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the three month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was a loss of $0.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively, and during the six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was a gain of $0.1 million and loss of $0.9 million, respectively. A net after tax derivative loss of $1.9 million based upon interest rates at June 30, 2012, is expected to be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings in the next twelve months. Through June 30, 2012 no hedge ineffectiveness has occurred in relation to this hedge.

In July 2012, the Company entered into a foreign currency forward contract (with a notional amount of $72.3 million), designated as a cash flow hedge, to hedge certain forecasted intercompany sales denominated in euro with its foreign businesses. The Company will record the effective portion of the cash flow derivative hedging gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax and reclassify these amounts into earnings in the period in which the transactions affect earnings.

Other Derivatives

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts in order to economically hedge short-term intercompany balances largely denominated in Swiss franc and other major European currencies with its foreign businesses. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, these contracts are considered “derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.” Gains or losses on these instruments are reported in current earnings. The foreign currency forward contracts were reported at their fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 in other current assets of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, and other liabilities of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively. The Company recognized in other charges (income), net, a loss of $1.6 million during the three month period and a gain of $0.3 million during the six month period ended June 30, 2012, respectively. The Company recognized a net gain of $4.4 million during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, these contracts had a notional value of $240.8 million and $143.6 million, respectively.

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Restructuring Charges (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Company's accrual for restructuring activities

	Employee Related			Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	7,469		$	100		$	7,569
Restructuring charges	6,290			1,853			8,143
Cash payments	(2,864		)	(1,301		)	(4,165		)
Impact of foreign currency	(97		)	—			(97		)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	10,798		$	652		$	11,450

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Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	24.50%	24.50%

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Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

CONTINGENCIES

CONTINGENCIES

The Company is party to various legal proceedings, including certain environmental matters, incidental to the normal course of business. Management does not expect that any of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.