Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 152,375	$ 165,112
Accounts receivable, net	121,730	88,131
Inventories, net	123,238	104,435
Unbilled contract revenue	23,457	22,070
Other current assets	33,624	26,733
Total Current Assets	454,424	406,481
Property, plant and equipment, net	123,295	116,158
Goodwill	279,730	275,913
Identifiable intangible assets, net	138,469	144,286
Other assets, net	12,644	13,047
TOTAL ASSETS	1,008,562	955,885
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	71,091	54,749
Customer advances and billings in excess of contract revenue	66,272	51,661
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	47,521	59,319
Current portion of long-term debt	6,500	6,500
Total Current Liabilities	191,384	172,229
Long-term debt	215,175	218,425
Other long-term liabilities	61,086	63,857
Equity
Common stock, par value $.01 per share - 150,000,000 shares authorized, 29,435,223 and 28,831,724 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively	294	288
Additional paid-in capital	271,991	258,425
Retained earnings	248,761	230,640
Accumulated other comprehensive income	17,221	9,811
Total Chart Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity	538,267	499,164
Noncontrolling interest	2,650	2,210
Total equity	540,917	501,374
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 1,008,562	$ 955,885