Basis of Reporting for Consolidated Financial Statements - Additional Information (Detail)	Jul. 12, 2016
Peerless Propulsys [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Principles Of Consolidation [Line Items]
CECO Group Global Holdings LLC	100.00%

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