Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 103,662	$ 136,411
Accounts receivable, net	372,240	375,326
Inventories	190,414	170,719
Deferred tax assets current, net	33,138	33,536
Other current assets	112,014	104,958
Total current assets	811,468	820,950
Property, plant, and equipment, net	249,372	255,212
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net	55,397	44,584
Other long-term assets	26,607	28,908
Intangible assets, net	210,849	238,771
Goodwill	696,215	701,016
Total assets	2,049,908	2,089,441
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	203,092	227,739
Other current liabilities	54,988	49,950
Wages and benefits payable	84,831	91,802
Taxes payable	15,481	9,305
Current portion of debt	22,500	18,750
Current portion of warranty	24,709	27,115
Unearned revenue	50,799	42,712
Total current liabilities	456,400	467,373
Long-term debt	387,500	398,750
Long-term warranty	25,923	26,490
Pension plan benefit liability	89,948	90,533
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net	11,235	16,682
Other long-term obligations	81,229	80,100
Total liabilities	1,052,235	1,079,928
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	1,290,226	1,294,213
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(57,929)	(34,384)
Accumulated deficit	(251,893)	(266,862)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity	980,404	992,967
Noncontrolling interests	17,269	16,546
Total equity	997,673	1,009,513
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,049,908	$ 2,089,441