Remy International Inactive 10-K2 Mar 152014 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 17, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Remy International, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1046859
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		32,201,086
Entity Public Float			$332,694,000
Entity Common Stock Held by Nonaffiliates, Shares Outstanding			14,248,138
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Trading Symbol	REMY

Statement_of_Financial_Positio

Statement of Financial Position (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$84,885	$114,884
Trade accounts receivable (less allowances of $1,519 and $1,586)	210,356	197,087
Other receivables	16,692	21,023
Inventories	164,143	159,340
Deferred income taxes	42,308	38,073
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11,865	11,311
Total current assets	530,249	541,718
Property, plant and equipment	226,073	202,681
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-61,615	-35,659
Property, plant and equipment, net	164,458	167,022
Deferred financing costs, net of amortization	1,471	563
Goodwill	259,586	242,105
Intangibles, net	298,023	307,981
Other noncurrent assets	65,309	58,457
Total assets	1,319,096	1,317,846
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	7,761	2,369
Current maturities of long-term debt	3,509	3,392
Accounts payable	177,333	171,305
Accrued interest	94	92
Accrued restructuring	331	1,026
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	128,509	110,876
Total current liabilities	317,537	289,060
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	298,295	295,401
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	1,484	1,628
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	34,267	19,103
Deferred income taxes	54,783	72,281
Other noncurrent liabilities	26,483	24,785
Remy International, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Parent company investment	0	596,418
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding	3	0
Additional paid-in capital	595,627	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-9,383	19,170
Total equity	586,247	615,588
Total liabilities and equity	$1,319,096	$1,317,846

Balance_Sheet_Parenthetical_Pa

Balance Sheet Parenthetical (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$1,519	$1,586
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	32,201,086	0
Treasury Stock, shares outstanding	0	0

Statement_of_Income

Statement of Income (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated statements of operations [Abstract]
Net sales	$416,317	$723,278	$1,182,328	$1,140,183
Cost of goods sold	348,176	574,639	1,020,095	954,402
Gross profit	68,141	148,639	162,233	185,781
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	45,655	84,284	132,693	135,237
Restructuring and other charges	1,699	6,013	3,383	4,066
Operating income	20,787	58,342	26,157	46,478
Interest expensebnet	9,529	17,473	20,029	18,978
Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees	0	0	0	2,737
Income before income taxes	11,258	40,869	6,128	24,763
Income tax expense (benefit)	2,854	-72,982	55	8,959
Net income	8,404	113,851	6,073	15,804
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,112	1,662	0	659
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$7,292	$112,189	$6,073	$15,145
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings per share	$0.24	$3.67	$0.19	$0.48
Weighted average shares outstanding	30,949	30,589	31,754	31,480
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings per share	$0.23	$3.63	$0.19	$0.48
Weighted average shares outstanding	31,414	30,939	31,870	31,661
Dividends declared per common share	$0.10	$0.20	$0.40	$0.40

Statement_of_Comprehensive_Inc

Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income	$8,404	$113,851	$6,073	$15,804
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,871	-3,076		3,851
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	9,876	6,536	-28,553	9,294
Employee benefit plans, net of tax	1,563	106		6,303
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	9,957	6,490	-28,553	9,494
Comprehensive income (loss)	18,361	120,341	-22,480	25,298
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1,112	1,662	0	659
Less: Other Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest- foreign currency translation	81	-46	0	200
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Remy International, Inc.	17,168	118,725	-22,480	24,439
Foreign Exchange Contract
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Derivative contracts, net of tax	4,218	8,598	-7,415	-1,465
Commodity Contract
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Derivative contracts, net of tax	-1,695	1,074	-179	-81
Interest Rate Contract
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Derivative contracts, net of tax	$0	$0	($1,058)	$886

Statement_of_Shareholders_Equi

Statement of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Total Remy International, Inc. stockholders' equity	Common stock	Treasury Stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	Noncontrolling interest
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011		$308,507,000	$3,000	$0	$316,801,000	$57,433,000	($65,730,000)	$8,837,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	113,851,000	113,851,000				113,851,000		1,662,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-3,076,000
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-1,662,000	-1,662,000				-1,662,000
Foreign currency translation		-3,030,000					-3,030,000	-46,000
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of tax		9,671,000					9,671,000
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	106,000	-105,000					-105,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	-23,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Remy International, Inc.	118,725,000	118,725,000						1,616,000
Purchase of treasury stock		-23,000		-23,000
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other		-59,000			-59,000
Stock-based compensation	4,462,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	4,462,000
Stock-based compensation		4,462,000			4,462,000
Common stock dividends		-6,374,000				-6,374,000
Ending Balance at Aug. 14, 2012		425,238,000	3,000	-23,000	321,204,000	163,248,000	-59,194,000	10,453,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	8,404,000	8,404,000				8,404,000		1,112,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	5,871,000
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-1,112,000	-1,112,000				-1,112,000
Foreign currency translation		5,790,000					5,790,000	81,000
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of tax		2,523,000					2,523,000
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	1,563,000	1,563,000					1,563,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	-206,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Remy International, Inc.	17,168,000	17,168,000						1,193,000
Purchase of treasury stock		-206,000				-206,000
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other		-91,000				-91,000
Stock-based compensation	2,799,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	2,799,000
Stock-based compensation		2,799,000				2,799,000
Common stock dividends		-3,187,000				-3,187,000
Transfers With Parent Company		334,000				334,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012		579,018,000	0		0	569,142,000	9,876,000	38,840,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Purchase of and distributions to noncontrolling interest								-39,699,000
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2013
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012		579,018,000	0		0	569,142,000	9,876,000	38,840,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	15,804,000	15,804,000				15,804,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	3,851,000
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-659,000	-659,000				-659,000		-659,000
Foreign currency translation		3,650,000					3,650,000	200,000
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of tax		-659,000					-659,000
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	6,303,000	6,303,000					6,303,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	-1,248,000					-1,248,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Remy International, Inc.	24,439,000	24,439,000						859,000
Purchase of treasury stock		-1,248,000
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other	-18,230,000	-1,026,000				-1,026,000
Stock-based compensation	6,561,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	6,561,000
Stock-based compensation		6,561,000				6,561,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		428,000				428,000
Common stock dividends		-12,760,000				-12,760,000
Transfers With Parent Company		1,946,000				1,946,000
Purchase of and distributions to noncontrolling interest		-18,230,000				-18,230,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	615,588,000	615,588,000	0		0	596,418,000	19,170,000	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	6,073,000	6,073,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax							-7,851,000
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0
Foreign currency translation		-7,851,000
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of tax		-8,652,000					-8,652,000
Defined benefit plans, net of tax		-12,050,000					12,050,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock		-2,505,000				-2,505,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Remy International, Inc.	-22,480,000	-22,480,000						0
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other		-66,000				-66,000
Stock-based compensation	4,265,000
Stock-based compensation		4,265,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		1,142,000				1,142,000
Common stock dividends		-12,693,000				-12,693,000
Transfers With Parent Company		2,996,000				2,996,000
Reclassification Parent Net Investment		0	3,000		595,627,000	-595,630,000
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$586,247,000	$586,247,000	$3,000		$595,627,000	$0	($9,383,000)	$0

Statement_of_Cash_Flows

Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$8,404	$113,851	$6,073	$15,804
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	28,372	23,356	74,571	76,454
Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount	-28	1,029	193	143
Stock-based compensation	2,799	4,462	4,265	6,561
Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees	0	0	0	2,737
Deferred income taxes	-6,541	-84,299	-12,212	-9,053
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits, net	-179	-1,370	-4,982	-2,948
Restructuring and other charges	1,699	6,013	3,383	4,066
Cash payments for restructuring charges	-1,507	-5,451	-3,202	-6,719
Other	-3,456	-1,045	2,220	-1,250
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of restructuring charges:
Accounts receivable	34,692	-14,057	-3,663	-27,366
Inventories	-661	3,445	4,381	259
Accounts payable	-10,556	9,497	-604	10,261
Other current assets and liabilities, net	-6,141	-15,050	2,306	9,035
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities, net	-12,113	-9,724	-31,126	-19,763
Net cash provided by operating activities	34,784	30,657	41,603	58,221
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net proceeds on sale of assets	0	268	6,051	599
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-9,485	-14,982	-22,448	-22,090
Government grant proceeds related to capital expenditures	903	582	0	0
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	0	0	-40,070	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-8,582	-14,132	-56,467	-21,491
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Change in short-term debt	-4,593	-1,145	5,466	-6,685
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit	0	0	115,772	0
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit	0	0	-115,772	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	0	0	299,250
Payments made on long-term debt, including capital leases	-1,658	-8,745	-3,425	-290,861
Purchase of and distributions to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	-21,771
Debt issuance costs	-6,162	-3,064	-12,851	-12,669
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	0	0	-1,001	-3,476
Proceeds from Contributions from Parent	334		361	1,946
Other	-422	565	1,142	428
Net cash used in financing activities	-12,707	-12,412	-12,813	-35,086
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2,778	-337	-2,322	1,507
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	16,273	3,776	-29,999	3,151
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	95,460	91,684	114,884	111,733
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	111,733	95,460	84,885	114,884
Accounts Payable
Noncash investing and financing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable	2,338	2,501	4,816	3,851
Assets Held under Capital Leases
Noncash investing and financing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable	$939	$0	$573	$56

Description_of_the_Business

Description of the Business	12 Months Ended
Description of the Business	Dec. 31, 2014
Description of the business [Abstract]
Business Description and Basis of Presentation	1. Description of the business and change in ownership

	The "Description of the Business" section below describes the consolidated operations of Remy Holdings, Inc. ("Old Remy") (formerly known as Remy International, Inc.) and Fidelity National Technology Imaging ("Imaging"). The entities included in the financial statements are collectively referred to as “we”, “our”, “us”, "Remy", or the “Company” in these footnotes.

	Business

	We are a leading global vehicular parts designer, manufacturer, remanufacturer, marketer and distributor of aftermarket and original equipment electrical components for automobiles, light trucks, heavy-duty trucks and other vehicles. We sell our products worldwide primarily under the "Delco Remy", "Remy", "World Wide Automotive", and "USA Industries" brand names and our customers' widely recognized private label brand names. Our products include new and remanufactured, light-duty and heavy-duty starters and alternators for both original equipment and aftermarket applications, hybrid power technology, and multi-line products, such as constant velocity ("CV") axles, disc brake calipers, and steering gears. These products are principally sold or distributed to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) for both original equipment manufacture and aftermarket operations, as well as to warehouse distributors and retail automotive parts chains. We sell our products principally in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

	We are one of the largest producers in the world of remanufactured starters and alternators for the aftermarket. Our remanufacturing operations obtain failed products, commonly known as cores, from our customers as returns. These cores are an essential material needed for the remanufacturing operations. We have expanded our operations to become a low cost, global manufacturer and remanufacturer with a more balanced business mix between the aftermarket and the original equipment market, especially in the heavy duty OEM market.

	Change in Ownership

	On August 14, 2012, Fidelity National Special Opportunities, Inc., (now known as Fidelity National Financial Ventures, LLC., or "FNFV"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. ("FNF"), a leading provider of title insurance, mortgage services and restaurant and diversified services, increased its ownership position in Old Remy above 50% (the "Acquisition"). As a result, FNF began consolidating Old Remy's financial results in the third quarter of 2012.

	Spin-off and Merger Transactions

	On September 7, 2014, we entered into agreements for a transaction (the "Transaction") with FNF. On December 31, 2014, the Transaction was completed pursuant to the merger agreement, which was approved by Old Remy's stockholders at a special meeting of stockholders held on the same date. The Transaction in effect resulted in the indirect distribution of the shares of common stock of Old Remy that were held by FNF to the holders of its FNFV tracking stock.

	In the Transaction, FNFV contributed all of the 16,342,508 shares of Old Remy's common stock that FNFV owned and a small subsidiary, Imaging, into a newly-formed subsidiary ("New Remy"). New Remy was then distributed to FNFV shareholders. Immediately following the distribution of New Remy to FNFV shareholders, New Remy and Old Remy each engaged in stock-for-stock mergers with subsidiaries of a new publicly-traded holding company, New Remy Holdco Corp. ("New Holdco"). In the mergers, FNFV shareholders received a total of 16,615,359 shares of New Holdco common stock, or approximately 0.17879 shares for each share of FNFV tracking stock that they owned. The remaining stockholders of Old Remy (other than New Remy) received a total of 15,585,727 shares, or one share of New Holdco for each share of Old Remy they owned. Old Remy had 32.0 million shares of common stock outstanding and at the conclusion of the Transaction, New Holdco had 32.2 million shares of common stock outstanding. The Transaction should qualify as a tax-free reorganization to the stockholders under U.S. federal income tax purposes.

	This structure in effect resulted in New Holdco becoming the new public parent of Old Remy. Effective upon the closing of the Transaction on December 31, 2014, New Holdco changed its name to "Remy International, Inc." and its shares were listed, and on January 2, 2015 began trading, on NASDAQ under the trading symbol "REMY", which was the same trading symbol used by Old Remy. Old Remy changed its name from "Remy International, Inc." to "Remy Holdings, Inc."

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	2. Summary of significant accounting policies

	Basis of presentation

	The following provides a basis of presentation during all periods presented:

	Successor--Represents the consolidated financial position as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, of Old Remy and Imaging (as a result of the Transaction now legally Remy International, Inc.). These periods reflect the application of purchase accounting to the assets and liabilities of Old Remy as of August 14, 2012, as described below, relating to FNF’s acquisition of a controlling interest in Old Remy.

	Predecessor--Represents the consolidated financial position and results of operations of Old Remy as previously reported for all periods prior to August 14, 2012. This presentation is on the historical basis of accounting without the application of purchase accounting related to FNF’s acquisition of a controlling interest in Old Remy.
	The financial statements presented herein subsequent to August 14, 2012 include the accounts of the Successor Company, all wholly-owned subsidiaries, and any partially-owned subsidiary that the Successor Company had the ability to control. All other financial statements dated prior to August 14, 2012 are those of the Predecessor Company, all wholly-owned subsidiaries, and any partially-owned subsidiary that the Predecessor Company had the ability to control. Control generally equates to ownership percentage, whereby investments that are more than 50% owned are consolidated. Investments in companies in which we hold an ownership interest of 20% to 50% over which we exercise significant influence are accounted for by the equity method. Currently, we account for all 20% to 50% owned entities under the equity method. Investments in companies in which we hold an ownership interest of less than 20% are accounted for on the cost basis. Such investments were not material at December 31, 2014 and 2013. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

	All adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows have been presented. The financial information included may not necessarily reflect the results of operations, financial position or changes in equity in the future or what they would have been if the Successor had been a separate, stand-alone company for the periods presented.

	The financial statements of the Successor reflect FNF's accounting basis which includes the application of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805, Business Combinations, as a result of the controlling interest acquisition by FNF on August 14, 2012. The purchase price has been allocated to the Old Remy assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on our best estimates of their fair values as of the acquisition date. Goodwill has been recorded based on the amount that the purchase price exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired. Imaging is included in the financial statements at the FNF (ultimate parent company) historical basis. In evaluating the historical goodwill of Imaging as a separate reporting unit for all prior periods, it was determined that the goodwill was fully impaired, using a Level 3 fair value. Therefore, no goodwill amount for Imaging was assigned to the opening Successor financial statements. The purchase price allocation was completed in 2012. The opening balance sheet of the Successor at August 14, 2012 was as follows:


	(In thousands)	Old Remy				Imaging				Consolidated Successor
	Assets:
	Current assets:

	Cash and cash equivalents	$	95,460			$	—			$	95,460

	Trade accounts receivable	203,550				1,378				204,928

	Other receivables	16,888				—				16,888

	Inventories	155,283				—				155,283

	Deferred income taxes	30,250				38				30,288

	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11,930				62				11,992

	Total current assets	513,361				1,478				514,839

	Property, plant and equipment, net	166,466				3				166,469

	Goodwill	242,105				—				242,105

	Intangibles, net	368,204				476				368,680

	Other noncurrent assets	34,198				4,003				38,201

	Total assets acquired	$	1,324,334			$	5,960			$	1,330,294


	Liabilities and Equity:
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term debt	$	13,058			$	—			$	13,058

	Current maturities of long-term debt	3,362				—				3,362

	Accounts payable	162,875				1,789				164,664

	Accrued interest	2,522				—				2,522

	Accrued restructuring	3,487				—				3,487

	Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	120,094				279				120,373

	Total current liabilities	305,398				2,068				307,466

	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	288,315				—				288,315

	Postretirement benefits other than pensions	1,773				—				1,773

Accrued pension benefits	36,539				—				36,539

Deferred income taxes	60,162				—				60,162

Other noncurrent liabilities	36,191				—				36,191

Total liabilities assumed	728,378				2,068				730,446


Less: Noncontrolling interest	37,647				—				37,647


Net parent company investment	$	558,309			$	3,892			$	562,201


Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, and accounts payable and other current liabilities were stated at historical carrying values, given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The Company’s projected pension and post-retirement benefit obligations and assets have been reflected in the allocation of purchase price at the projected benefit obligation less plan assets at fair market value, based on computations of independent actuaries. Deferred income taxes have been provided in the consolidated balance sheet based on estimates of the tax versus book basis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as adjusted to estimated fair values. Valuation allowances have been established against those assets for which realization is not likely. Property, plant and equipment have been recorded at fair value based on a valuation prepared by independent appraisers using a Level 3 cost and market approach. Inventory was valued based on management’s judgments and estimates, a Level 3 fair value. The Level 2 fair market values of outstanding debt were based on established market prices as of the Acquisition. The Company engaged independent appraisers to provide Level 3 fair values of intangible assets acquired including trade names, intellectual property, customer contracts and customer relationships.

Management believes that the carrying values of all other assets acquired and liabilities assumed approximate their fair values. The resulting goodwill after all identifiable intangible assets was valued at $242,105,000, of which approximately $32,779,000 was tax deductible.

Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, ownership has transferred, the seller's price to the buyer is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Sales are recorded upon shipment of product to customers and transfer of title and risk of loss under standard commercial terms (typically, F.O.B. shipping point). We recognize shipping and handling costs as costs of goods sold with the related amounts billed to customers as sales. Accruals for sales returns, price protection, and other allowances are provided at the time of shipment based upon past experience. Adjustments to such returns and allowances are made as new information becomes available. We accrue for rebates, price protection, and other customer sales allowances in accordance with specific customer arrangements. Such rebates are recorded as a reduction of sales. Imaging's revenues of $10.6 million, or less than 1% of consolidated net sales, was immaterial during the year ended December 31, 2014.

Accounting for remanufacturing operations

Core deposits

Remanufacturing is the process where failed or used components, commonly known as cores, are disassembled into subcomponents, cleaned, inspected, tested, combined with new subcomponents and reassembled into saleable, finished products. With many customers, a deposit is charged for the core. Upon return of a core, we grant the customer a credit based on the core deposit value. Deposits charged by us totaled $131,062,000,$91,318,000, $33,228,000 and $54,638,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively. Core deposits are excluded from revenue. We generally limit core returns to the quantity of similar, remanufactured cores previously sold to the customer.

Core liability

We record a liability for core returns based on cores expected to be returned. This liability is recorded in “Other current liabilities and accrued expenses” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The liability represents the difference between the core deposit value to be credited to the customer and the estimated core inventory value of the core to be returned. Revisions to these estimates are made periodically to consider current costs and customer return trends.

Core inventory

Upon receipt of a core, we record inventory at lower of cost or fair market value. The value of a core declines over its estimated useful life (ranging from 4 to 30 years) and is devalued accordingly. Carrying value of the core inventory is evaluated by comparing current prices obtained from core brokers to carrying cost. The devaluation of core carrying value is reflected as a charge to cost of goods sold. Core inventory that is deemed to be obsolete or in excess of current and future projected demand is written down to the lower of cost or market and charged to cost of goods sold. Core inventories are classified as “Inventories” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Customer contract intangibles

Upon entering into new or extending existing contracts, we may be required to purchase certain cores and inventory from our customers at retail prices, or be obligated to provide certain agreed support. The excess of the prices paid for the cores and inventory over fair value, and the value of any agreed support, are recorded as contract intangibles and amortized as a reduction to revenue on a method to reflect the pattern of economic benefit consumed. Customer contract intangibles that are determined in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 805, and which are not paid to the customers, are amortized and recorded in cost of goods sold. Contract intangibles are included in “Intangibles, net” in the noncurrent asset section of the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.


Customer obligations

Customer obligations relate to liabilities when we enter into new or amend existing customer contracts. These contracts designate us to be the exclusive supplier to the respective customer, product line or distribution center and require us to compensate these customers over several years.

In addition, we have entered into arrangements with certain customers where we purchased the cores held in their inventory. Credits to be issued to these customers for these arrangements are recorded at net present value and are reflected as “Customer obligations.” These obligations are included in “Other current liabilities and accrued expenses” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Subsequent to the arrangements, the inventory owned by these customers only represents the exchange value of the remanufactured product.

Right of core return

When we enter into arrangements to purchase certain cores held in a customer's inventory or when the customer is not charged a deposit for the core, we have the right to receive a core from the customer in return for every exchange unit supplied to them. We classify such rights as “Core return rights” in “Other noncurrent assets” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The core return rights are valued based on the underlying core inventory values. Devaluation of these rights is charged to cost of goods sold. On a periodic basis, we settle with a customer for cores that have not been returned.

Government grants

We record government grants when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and we will comply with the conditions attached to the grants received. Grants related to income are recorded as an offset to the related expense in the accompanying statements of operations. Grants related to assets are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the related asset. We continue to evaluate our compliance with the conditions attached to the related grants.

The U.S. Department of Energy, or the DOE, awarded us a grant in 2009, pursuant to which it agreed to match up to $60,200,000 of eligible expenditures we make through 2012 for the commercialization of hybrid electric motor technology. We obtained agreements from the DOE to extend the period of eligibility for the grant through 2013. As of December 31, 2012, we have completed the first phase of the grant award and have received $36,000,000 of the total grant. As a number of our hybrid customers have delayed launches of their products or cancelled their programs, we are now moderating our investments in hybrid until the market develops. On July 10, 2013, we formally notified the DOE that we have elected not to pursue the second phase of the grant.

In addition, we received various grants and subsidies from foreign jurisdictions during the three year period ended December 31, 2014. The amounts recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as government grants were as follows:



	Successor									Predecessor

	Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

Reduction of cost of goods sold	$	3,252		$	2,427		$	1,759		$	3,061

Reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses	$	771		$	743		$	2,110		$	4,381


We had deferred revenue of $4,733,000 and $6,283,000 related to government grants as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Research and development

We conduct research and development programs that are expected to contribute to future earnings. Such costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Company-funded research and development expenses were approximately $15,560,000, $15,543,000, $8,567,000 and $17,437,000, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively.

Customer-funded research and development expenses, recorded as an offset to research and development expense in selling, general and administrative expenses, were approximately $1,125,000, $969,000, $933,000 and $34,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively.

Cash and cash equivalents

All cash balances and highly liquid investments with maturities of ninety days or less when acquired are considered cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value.

Trade accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts

Trade accounts receivable is stated at net realizable value, which approximates fair value. Substantially all of our trade accounts receivable are due from customers in the original equipment and aftermarket automotive industries, both domestically and internationally. Trade accounts receivable include notes receivables of $38,541,000 and $27,154,000 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Trade accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance for amounts that are expected to become uncollectible in the future and for disputed items. We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers' financial condition and generally do not require collateral. We maintain allowances for doubtful customer accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is developed based on several factors including customers' credit quality, historical write-off experience and any known specific issues or disputes which exist as of the balance sheet date. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Inventories other than core inventory

Inventories other than core inventory are carried at the lower of cost or market determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. We evaluate inventories on a regular basis to identify inventory on hand that may be obsolete or in excess of current and future projected market demand. For inventory deemed to be obsolete or in excess of current and future projected market demand, we record an inventory reserve and a charge to cost of goods sold to reduce carrying cost to lower of cost or market.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Major expenditures that significantly extend the useful life or enhance the usability of the property, plant or equipment are capitalized. Depreciation is calculated primarily using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets (15 to 40 years for buildings, and 3 to 15 years for tooling, machinery and equipment). Capital leases and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or their estimated useful life.

Valuation of long-lived assets

When events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment to the carrying value, we evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets, including certain intangible assets, for recoverability through an undiscounted cash flow analysis. When such events or circumstances arise which indicate the long-lived asset is not recoverable, fair market value is determined by asset, or the appropriate grouping of assets, and is compared to the asset's carrying value to determine if impairment exists. Asset impairments are recorded as a charge to operations, based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value. Long-lived assets to be disposed of other than by sale are considered held and used until such time the asset is disposed.

Tooling

Tooling, which is included in machinery and equipment in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, includes the costs to design and develop tools, dies, jigs and other items owned by us and used in the manufacture of products sold under long-term supply agreements. Tooling is amortized over the tool's expected life. Tooling that involves new technology not covered by a customer supply agreement is expensed as incurred. Engineering, testing and other costs incurred in the design and development of products and product components are expensed as incurred.

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are tested for impairment at least annually. We perform our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. We determine goodwill impairment charges by comparing the carrying value of each reporting unit to the fair value of the reporting unit. In determining fair value of reporting units, we utilize discounted cash flow analyses and guideline company market multiples. Where the carrying value exceeds the fair value for a particular reporting unit, goodwill impairment charges may be recognized.

Definite-lived intangible assets have been stated at estimated fair value as of August 14, 2012 as a result of applying purchase accounting. The values of other intangible assets with determinable useful lives are amortized on a basis to reflect the pattern of economic benefit consumed. Prior to the application of purchase accounting, intangible assets were stated at estimated fair value as a result of fresh-start reporting, in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 852, Reorganizations, based upon the value assigned by the Bankruptcy Court upon our emergence from Bankruptcy on December 6, 2007. Certain amortization of intangibles associated with specific customers is recorded as a reduction of sales.

Foreign currency translation

Each of our foreign subsidiaries' functional currency as of December 31, 2014, is its local currency, with the exception of our subsidiaries in Mexico, for which the U.S. dollar is the functional currency since substantially all of the purchases and sales are denominated in U.S. dollars, and in Hungary, for which the Euro is the functional currency as substantially all of the purchases and sales are denominated in Euro. Financial statements of foreign subsidiaries for which the functional currency is their local currency are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate at each balance sheet date for assets and liabilities and at the average exchange rate for each year for revenue and expenses. Translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of equity and reflected in other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”). For each of our foreign subsidiaries, gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We evaluate our foreign subsidiaries' functional currency on an ongoing basis.

Derivative financial instruments

In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to continuing fluctuations in foreign currency values, interest rates and commodity prices that can affect the cost of operating, investing and financing. Accordingly, we address a portion of these risks through a controlled program of risk management that includes the use of derivative financial instruments. We have historically used derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging currency, interest rate, and commodity exposures, which exist as a part of ongoing business operations.

As a policy, we do not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor do we hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Our objectives for holding derivatives are to minimize risks using the most effective and cost-efficient methods available. Management routinely reviews the effectiveness of the use of derivative financial instruments.

We recognize all of our derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated, and is effective, as a hedge and further, on the type of hedging relationship. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, a company must designate the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. Gains and losses related to a hedge are either recognized in income immediately to offset the gain or loss on the hedged item or are deferred and reported as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” (“AOCI”) and subsequently recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. The change in fair value of the ineffective portion of a financial instrument, determined using the change in fair value method, is recognized in earnings immediately. The gain or loss related to financial instruments that are not designated as hedges is recognized immediately in earnings.


Warranty

We provide certain warranties relating to quality and performance of our products. An allowance for the estimated future cost of product warranties and other defective product returns is based on management's estimate of product failure rates and customer eligibility and is recorded as a component of cost of goods sold. If these factors differ from management's estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability may be required. The specific terms and conditions of the warranties vary depending upon the customer and the product sold.

Income taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, which requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. FASB ASC Topic 740 also requires deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. We assess the need to maintain a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets based on an assessment of whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax benefits will be realized through the generation of future taxable income. Appropriate consideration is given to all available evidence, both positive and negative, in assessing the need for a valuation allowance.

Failure to achieve forecasted taxable income may affect the ultimate realization of certain deferred tax assets arising from net operating losses. Factors that may affect our ability to achieve sufficient forecasted taxable income include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, increased competition or other market conditions, costs incurred or delays in product availability.

Pension and postretirement plans

We maintain limited defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans, as well as a supplemental employee retirement plan covering certain executives. Costs associated with these plans are based on actuarial computations. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions regarding discount rates, expected return on plan assets, rates of compensation increases, and the rates of health care benefit increases. If future trends in these assumptions prove to differ from management's assumptions, revisions to the plan assets and benefit obligations may be required.

Earnings per share

For the Predecessor, basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. For the Successor, basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period and assuming the additional 272,851 shares issued in respect of the contribution of Imaging were outstanding for the entire period under common control, or August 2012 through December 31, 2014.
Diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the assumed issuance of common shares and related adjustment to net income attributable to common stockholders related to all potentially dilutive securities. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, in applying the treasury stock method, equivalent shares of unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units of 116,073, 181,603, 465,673 and 349,805, respectively, were included in the weighted average shares outstanding in the diluted calculation. Anti-dilutive stock options of 319,659 and 218,050 were excluded from the calculation of dilutive earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Stock-based compensation

We account for stock-based compensation plans using the fair value method. Using the fair value method of accounting, compensation expense is measured based on the fair value of the award at the grant date, using the Black-Scholes Model for stock options and the fair market value of our common stock for restricted stock, and recognized straight line over the service period. Performance awards are adjusted for the estimated percentage attainment related to those awards granted with performance conditions.

Restricted stock unit awards that are to be settled in cash are subject to liability accounting. Accordingly, the fair value for such awards are calculated each reporting period based on our most recent closing stock price. As such, the liability is adjusted, and expense is recognized, based on changes to the fair value and the percentage of time vested.

Recent accounting adoptions

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists, to provide guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward with certain limited exceptions. ASU 2013-11 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods with earlier adoption permitted. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

New accounting pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This update provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of 2017. Early application is not permitted. This update permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are evaluating the effect this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurement	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair value measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures	3. Fair value measurements

	FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based upon assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:


	Level 1:	Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
	Level 2:	Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
	Level 3:	Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

	An asset's or liability's fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on one or more of the following three valuation techniques noted in FASB ASC Topic 820:


	A.	Market approach: Prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.


	B.	Cost approach: Amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).


	C.	Income approach: Techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based upon market expectations (including present value techniques, option-pricing and excess earnings models).

	Assets and liabilities remeasured and disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, are set forth in the table below:



		Successor
		As of December 31, 2014							As of December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Asset/			Level 2			Valuation	Asset/			Level 2			Valuation
	(In thousands)	(liability)			Level 2			technique	(liability)			Level 2			technique
	Interest rate swap contracts	$	(2,848	)	$	(2,848	)	C	$	727		$	727		C
	Interest rate swap contracts	$	(2,848	)	$	(2,848	)	C	$	727		$	727		C
	Foreign exchange contracts	(7,339		)	(7,339		)	C	3,417			3,417			C
	Foreign exchange contracts	(7,339		)	(7,339		)	C	3,417			3,417			C
	Commodity contracts	(4,088		)	(4,088		)	C	(1,333		)	(1,333		)	C

	We calculate the fair value of our interest rate swap contracts, commodity contracts and foreign currency contracts using quoted interest rate curves, quoted commodity forward rates and quoted currency forward rates. For contracts which, when aggregated by counterparty, are in a liability position, the discount rates are adjusted by the credit spread that market participants would apply if buying these contracts from our counterparties.

	The following table presents our defined benefit plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014:



	(In thousands of dollars)	Total			Level 1			Valuation
	(In thousands of dollars)	Total			Level 1			technique
	U.S. Plans:
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	$	1,949		$	1,949		A
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	$	1,949		$	1,949		A
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Fixed income securities	15,127			15,127			A
	Fixed income securities	15,127			15,127			A
	Equity securities	27,198			27,198			A
	Equity securities	27,198			27,198			A
		44,274			44,274
		44,274			44,274
	Non U.S. Plans:
	Non U.S. Plans:
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	7,279			7,279			A
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	7,279			7,279			A
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Fixed income securities	4,390			4,390			A
	Fixed income securities	4,390			4,390			A
	Equity securities	6,756			6,756			A
	Equity securities	6,756			6,756			A
	18,425			18,425
	18,425			18,425
Total	$	62,699		$	62,699
Total	$	62,699		$	62,699

The following table presents our defined benefit plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013:



(In thousands of dollars)	Total			Level 1			Valuation
(In thousands of dollars)	Total			Level 1			technique
U.S. Plans:
Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	$	2,563		$	2,563		A
Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	$	2,563		$	2,563		A
Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
Fixed income securities	14,550			14,550			A
Fixed income securities	14,550			14,550			A
Equity securities	25,798			25,798			A
Equity securities	25,798			25,798			A
	42,911			42,911
	42,911			42,911
Non U.S. Plans:
Non U.S. Plans:
Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	6,417			6,417			A
Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	6,417			6,417			A
Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
Fixed income securities	3,858			3,858			A
Fixed income securities	3,858			3,858			A
Equity securities	6,800			6,800			A
Equity securities	6,800			6,800			A
	17,075			17,075
	17,075			17,075
Total	$	59,986		$	59,986
Total	$	59,986		$	59,986

Investments with registered investment companies are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the funds are traded.

In addition to items that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we also have assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. As these assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, they are not included in the tables above. Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets (see Notes 6, 7 and 14) and certain assets acquired in business acquisitions (see Note 21). We have determined that the fair value measurements included in each of these assets and liabilities rely primarily on our assumptions as observable inputs are not available. As such, we have determined that each of these fair value measurements reside within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Financial Instruments Disclosure

4. Financial instruments

Foreign currency risk

We manufacture and sell our products primarily in North America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. As a result our financial results could be significantly affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in foreign markets in which we manufacture and sell our products. We generally try to use natural hedges within our foreign currency activities, including the matching of revenues and costs, to minimize foreign currency risk. Where natural hedges are not in place, we consider managing certain aspects of our foreign currency activities through the use of foreign exchange contracts. We primarily utilize forward exchange contracts with maturities generally within eighteen months to hedge against currency rate fluctuations, and are designated as hedges.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had the following outstanding foreign currency contracts that were entered into to hedge forecasted purchases and revenues, respectively:

Successor

(In thousands)

Currency denomination

as of December 31,

Foreign currency contract

2014

2013

South Korean Won Forward

82,907

74,368

Mexican Peso Contracts

69,625

73,520

Brazilian Real Forward

12,318

11,427

Hungarian Forint Forward

€

12,646

€

14,416

Great Britain Pound Forward

300

3,735

Accumulated unrealized net losses of $4,662,000 and gains of $2,753,000 were recorded in AOCI as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, losses of $5,063,000 are expected to be reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations within the next twelve months. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company hedged a firm commitment for foreign currency settlements in South Korean Won. The Company recognized an immaterial fair value hedge loss in cost of goods sold, which offset the foreign currency loss on the related hedged item during the year ended December 31, 2014. Any ineffectiveness during each of the periods presented was immaterial.

Interest rate risk

During 2010, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement in respect to 50% of the outstanding principal balance of our Term B Loan under which we swapped a variable LIBOR rate with a floor of 1.75% to a fixed rate of 3.345%. Due to the significant value of terminated swaps which were rolled into this Term B Loan swap, this Term B Loan interest rate swap was an undesignated hedge and changes in the fair value were recorded as interest expense-net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

On March 27, 2013, we terminated our undesignated Term B Loan interest rate swap and transferred the value into a new undesignated interest rate swap agreement of $72,000,000 of the outstanding principal loan balance under which we swap a variable LIBOR rate with a floor of 1.25% to a fixed rate of 4.045% with an effective date of December 30, 2016 and expiration date of December 31, 2019. The notional value of this interest rate swap is $72,000,000, and is reduced by $187,500 quarterly from the effective date. Due to the significant value of the terminated swaps which were transferred into this new swap, this interest rate swap is an undesignated hedge and changes in the fair value are recorded as interest expense-net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

On March 27, 2013, we also entered into a designated interest rate swap agreement for $72,000,000 of the outstanding principal balance of our long term debt. Under the terms of the new interest rate swap agreement, we swap a variable LIBOR rate with a floor of 1.25% to a fixed rate of 2.75% with an effective date of December 30, 2016 and expiration date of December 31, 2019. The notional value of this interest rate swap is $72,000,000, and is reduced by $187,500 quarterly from the effective date. This interest rate swap has been designated as a cash flow hedging instrument. Accumulated unrealized losses of $282,000, excluding the tax effect, were recorded in AOCI as of December 31, 2014, and there were gains of $1,455,000 recorded as of December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2014, no gains are expected to be reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations within the next twelve months. Any ineffectiveness during each of the periods presented was immaterial.

The interest rate swaps reduce our overall interest rate risk. However, due to the remaining outstanding borrowings on the Term B Loan and other borrowing facilities that continue to have variable interest rates, management believes that interest rate risk to us could be material if there are significant adverse changes in interest rates.

Commodity price risk

Our production processes are dependent upon the supply of certain components whose raw materials are exposed to price fluctuations on the open market. The primary purpose of our commodity price forward contract activity is to manage the volatility associated with forecasted purchases. We monitor our commodity price risk exposures regularly to maximize the overall effectiveness of our commodity forward contracts. The principal raw material hedged is copper. Forward contracts are used to mitigate commodity price risk associated with raw materials, generally related to purchases forecast for up to twenty-four months in the future. Additionally, we purchase certain commodities during the normal course of business which result in physical delivery and are excluded from hedge accounting.

We had thirty-seven commodity price hedge contracts outstanding at December 31, 2014, and thirty-two commodity price hedge contracts outstanding at December 31, 2013, with combined notional quantities of 8,196 and 6,368 metric tons of copper, respectively. These contracts mature within the next eighteen months. These contracts were designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Accumulated unrealized net losses of $4,092,000 and $1,261,000, excluding the tax effect, were recorded in AOCI as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, pre-tax losses of $3,466,000 are expected to be reclassified to the accompanying consolidated statement of operations within the next 12 months. Hedge ineffectiveness during each of the periods presented was immaterial.

Other

We present our derivative positions and any related material collateral under master netting agreements on a gross basis. We have entered into International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements with each of its significant derivative counterparties. These agreements provide bilateral netting and offsetting of accounts that are in a liability position with those that are in an asset position. These agreements do not require us to maintain a minimum credit rating in order to be in compliance with the terms of the agreements and do not contain any margin call provisions or collateral requirements that could be triggered by derivative instruments in a net liability position. As of December 31, 2014, we have not posted any collateral to support its derivatives in a liability position.

For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the time value are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Unrealized gains and losses associated with ineffective hedges, determined using the change in fair value method, are recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Derivative gains and losses included in AOCI for effective hedges are reclassified into the accompanying consolidated statements of operations upon recognition of the hedged transaction.

Any derivative instrument designated initially, but no longer effective as a hedge, or initially not effective as a hedge, is recorded at fair value and the related gains and losses are recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Our undesignated hedges are primarily our interest rate swaps whose fair value at inception of the instrument due to the roll over of existing interest rate swaps resulted in ineffectiveness. The following table discloses the fair values and balance sheet locations of our derivative instruments:

Successor

Asset derivatives

Liability derivatives

(In thousands)

Balance sheet location

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Balance sheet location

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

Commodity contracts

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

—

257

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

3,515

—

Commodity contracts

Other noncurrent assets

—

195

Other noncurrent liabilities

573

1,785

Foreign currency contracts

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

869

3,630

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

7,316

141

Foreign currency contracts

Other noncurrent assets

—

108

Other noncurrent liabilities

892

180

Interest rate swap contracts

Other noncurrent assets

—

1,455

Other noncurrent liabilities

282

—

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

869

5,645

12,578

2,106

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate swap contracts

Other noncurrent assets

—

Other noncurrent liabilities

2,566

728

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

—

2,566

728

The following tables disclose the effect of the Successor Company's derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands):

Derivatives designated as cash

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)

Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)

Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)

Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

flow hedging instruments

Commodity contracts

(6,143

)

Cost of goods sold

(3,311

)

Cost of goods sold

(68

)

Foreign currency contracts

(7,815

)

Cost of goods sold

2,626

Cost of goods sold

—

Interest rate swap contracts

(1,737

)

Interest expense–net

—

Interest expense–net

—

(15,695

)

(685

)

(68

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

Interest rate swap

Interest expense–net

(1,837

)

Derivatives designated as

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of gain

cash flow hedging

gain (loss)

(loss) reclassified from

gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss)

instruments

recognized

AOCI into income

(loss)

income on derivatives

recognized

(effective portion)

reclassified

(ineffective portion

in income on

OCI on

from AOCI

and amount excluded

derivatives

into

from effectiveness

(ineffective

(effective

income

testing)

portion and

portion)

(effective

amount

portion)

excluded from

effectiveness

testing)

Commodity contracts

(5,708

)

Cost of goods sold

(4,803

)

Cost of goods sold

(54

)

Foreign currency

4,337

Cost of goods sold

5,619

Cost of goods sold

—

contracts

Interest

1,455

Interest expense–net

—

Interest expense–net

—

816

(54

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Location of gain

Amount of gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss) recognized

income on

in income on

derivatives

Interest rate swap contracts

Interest expense–net

1,490

The following tables disclose the effect of the Successor Company's derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

Derivatives designated as

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of gain

cash flow hedging

gain (loss)

(loss) reclassified from

gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss)

instruments

recognized

AOCI into income

(loss)

income on derivatives

recognized

(effective portion)

reclassified

(ineffective portion

in income on

OCI on

from AOCI

and amount excluded

derivatives

into

from effectiveness

(ineffective

(effective

income

testing)

portion and

portion)

(effective

amount

portion)

excluded from

effectiveness

testing)

Commodity contracts

(516

)

Cost of goods sold

(160

)

Cost of goods sold

Foreign currency

6,129

Cost of goods sold

1,502

Cost of goods sold

—

contracts

5,613

1,342

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Location of gain

Amount of gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss) recognized

income on

in income on

derivatives

Interest rate swap contracts

Interest expense–net

(134

)

The following tables disclose the effect of the Predecessor Company's derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012 (in thousands):

Derivatives designated as

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of gain

cash flow hedging

gain (loss)

(loss) reclassified from

gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss)

instruments

recognized

AOCI into income

(loss)

income on derivatives

recognized

(effective portion)

reclassified

(ineffective portion

in income on

OCI on

from AOCI

and amount excluded

derivatives

into

from effectiveness

(ineffective

(effective

income

testing)

portion and

portion)

(effective

amount

portion)

excluded from

effectiveness

testing)

Commodity contracts

(234

)

Cost of goods sold

(2,781

)

Cost of goods sold

(24

)

Foreign currency

9,763

Cost of goods sold

(3,368

)

Cost of goods sold

—

contracts

9,529

(6,149

)

(24

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Location of gain

Amount of gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss) recognized

income on

in income on

derivatives

Interest rate swap contracts

Interest expense–net

(332

)

Concentrations of credit risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of accounts receivable and cash investments. We require placement of cash in financial institutions evaluated as highly creditworthy. Our customer base includes global light and commercial vehicle manufacturers and a large number of retailers, distributors and installers of automotive aftermarket parts. Our credit evaluation process and the geographical dispersion of sales transactions help to mitigate credit risk concentration. We conduct a significant amount of business with GM, Hyundai Motor Company ("Hyundai") and three large automotive parts retailers. Net sales to these customers in the aggregate represented 44%, 47%, 49% and 50% of our net sales for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively.

GM represents one of our largest customers and accounted for approximately 12%, 16%,19% and 22% of our net sales for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively. Net sales to our other largest customer, Hyundai, accounted for approximately 12%, 10%, 9%, and 9% of our net sales for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively.

Accounts receivable factoring arrangements

We have entered into factoring agreements with various domestic, Korean and European financial institutions to sell our accounts receivable under nonrecourse agreements. These are treated as a sale. The transactions are accounted for as a reduction in accounts receivable as the agreements transfer effective control over and risk related to the receivables to the buyers. We do not service any domestic accounts after the factoring has occurred. We do not have any servicing assets or liabilities. We utilize factoring arrangements as an integral part of financing for us. The cost of factoring such accounts receivable is reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as interest expense with other financing costs. The cost of factoring such accounts receivable for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012 was $4,729,000, $5,710,000, $2,245,000 and $3,227,000, respectively. Gross amounts factored under these facilities as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, were $229,696,000 and $244,940,000, respectively. Any change in the availability of these factoring arrangements could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

Inventory

Inventory	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure	5. Inventories

	Net inventories consisted of the following:



		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013

	Raw materials	$	46,049	$	42,322

	Core inventory	36,034		36,581

	Work-in-process	7,827		8,398

	Finished goods	74,233		72,039

		$	164,143	$	159,340


	Raw materials also include materials consumed in the manufacturing and remanufacturing process, but not directly incorporated into the finished products.

PPE

PP&E	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PP&E [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure	6. Property, plant and equipment

	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:



		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013

	Land and buildings	$	41,803	$	40,723

	Machinery and equipment	184,270		161,958

		$	226,073	$	202,681

	Depreciation and amortization expense of property, plant, and equipment, including assets recorded under capital leases, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012 was $25,854,000, $26,461,000, $9,660,000 and $11,763,000, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and other intangible assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure	7. Goodwill and other intangible assets
	The following table represents the carrying value of other intangible assets:



		Successor
		As of December 31, 2014						As of December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Carrying		Accumulated		Net		Carrying		Accumulated		Net
		value		amortization				value		amortization
	Definite-life intangibles:
	Intellectual property	$	27,833	$	2,980	$	24,853	$	12,434	$	1,484	$	10,950

	Customer relationships	206,960		50,558		156,402		197,960		28,691		169,269

	Customer contract	93,642		63,285		30,357		80,311		38,059		42,252

	Lease intangible	420		219		201		—		—		—

	Total	328,855		117,042		211,813		290,705		68,234		222,471

	Indefinite-life intangibles:
	Trade names	86,210		—		86,210		85,510		—		85,510

	Intangible assets, net	$	415,065	$	117,042	$	298,023	$	376,215	$	68,234	$	307,981

	Goodwill	$	259,586	$	—	$	259,586	$	242,105	$	—	$	242,105


	Successor

	On January 13, 2014, we acquired substantially all of the assets of United Starters and Alternators Industries, Inc. ("USA Industries") pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Asset Purchase Agreement. See Note 21 for further information. As a result of the acquisition, we assigned values to all assets and liabilities acquired, including the customer relationships intangible of $9,000,000 with a useful life of 10.0 years, $700,000 to value the USA Industries trade name with an indefinite life, $328,000 to out-of-market lease intangibles recognized over the remaining term of the lease agreements, and $17,481,000 to goodwill in the purchase price allocation during the year ended December 31, 2014.

	Intellectual property and trade names were valued based on the relief of royalty approach. This method allocates value based on what the Company would be willing to pay as a royalty to a third-party owner of the intellectual property or trade name in order to exploit the economic benefits.

	As of August 14, 2012, a total value of $9,114,000 was allocated to intellectual property and will be amortized over 10.0 years. In the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, we added $15,399,000, $2,575,000 and $745,000 of intellectual property, respectively, with a weighted average life of approximately 17.1 years, 15.0 years, and 15.0 years, respectively. The intellectual property additions during the year ended December 31, 2014, included $13,930,000 in intellectual property intangibles in connection with a cross licensing arrangement with Tecnomatic as part of a legal settlement (See Note 20) and $1,469,000 of patent filing costs. The Level 3 fair value associated with the Tecnomatic cross licensing arrangement was determined by an independent appraiser using the relief of royalty approach. This method allocates value based on what the Company would be willing to pay as a royalty to a third-party owner of the intellectual property or trade name in order to exploit the economic benefits. The weighted average useful life of intellectual property intangibles was 14.5 years as of December 31, 2014.

	As of August 14, 2012, the trade names were valued at $85,510,000 and assigned an indefinite life. The Company uses a number of trade names covering its products including “Remy,” and “Delco-Remy.” These trade names represent the goodwill and reputation that the Company has built up through the years by selling high-quality products to its customers.

	Customer contract intangibles and customer relationships were valued using an excess earnings approach after considering a fair return on fixed assets, working capital, trade names, intellectual property, and assembled workforce. As of August 14, 2012, customer contract intangibles were assigned a value of $75,620,000 with a weighted average useful life of 3.3 years. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, we had additions of approximately $13,331,000, $3,883,000 and $808,000, respectively, with a weighted average useful life of 2.0 years, 4.0 years and 5.0 years, respectively, based on the estimated useful lives of the contracts. The weighted average useful life of the customer contract intangibles was 3.2 years as of December 31, 2014. We do not typically assume a renewal or extension of the terms in determining the amortization period.

	As of August 14, 2012, a value of $197,960,000 was assigned to customer relationships and will be amortized on a straight-line basis over 10.0 years. In addition, Imaging had $476,000 of customer relationships in the opening balance sheet of the Successor, based on historical balances with a useful life of 1.4 years. The weighted average useful life of the customer relationship intangibles was 10.0 years as of December 31, 2014.

	Predecessor

	Prior to August 14, 2012, Old Remy had intellectual property primarily consisted of patent filing costs, purchases of intellectual property, and $9,000,000 assigned as a result of applying fresh-start accounting in 2007 for the value of trade secrets, patents, and regulatory approvals. The value assigned in fresh-start accounting was based on the relief from royalty method utilizing the forecasted revenue and applying a royalty rate based on similar arm's length licensing transactions.

	Prior to August 14, 2012, Old Remy had customer relationships consisting of $35,500,000 assigned during fresh-start in 2007 based on the value of its relationship with certain customers and the ability to generate future recurring income. The amortization period was 10.0 years based on an estimate of the remaining useful life.

	Prior to August 14, 2012, Old Remy had customer contract intangibles consisting of the excess of the prices paid for the cores and inventory over fair value, and the value of any agreed support for new contracts with customers and $29,800,000 assigned as a result of applying fresh-start accounting in 2007 based on its contracts with certain customers and the associated revenue streams.

	As a result of fresh-start accounting, Old Remy recorded $59,700,000 of trade names based on the earnings potential and relief of costs associated with licensing the trade names. Old Remy's trade names were assigned an indefinite life. As a result of the change in economic conditions in 2010, Old Remy reassessed the useful life of a certain indefinite life trade name. On December 31, 2010, it assigned a 10-year useful life to the trade name which had a value of $6,000,000.

	In the fourth quarter of 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Successor and Predecessor companies performed their annual quantitative impairment analysis of goodwill, which indicated that the estimated fair value of each reporting unit with goodwill substantially exceeded its corresponding carrying amount, and as such, no reporting unit was at risk of impairment. The Successor and Predecessor companies also performed their annual impairment analysis for the indefinite-lived trade names in the fourth quarter of 2014, 2013 and 2012 using a quantitative assessment, and concluded that no impairment existed as of the testing dates.

	We have entered into several transactions and agreements with GM and certain of its subsidiaries related to their respective businesses. Pursuant to a Trademark License Agreement between us and GM, GM granted us an exclusive license to use the “Delco Remy” trademark on and in connection with automotive starters and heavy-duty starters and alternators initially until July 31, 2004, and extendable indefinitely upon payment of a fixed $100,000 annual licensing fee to GM. The “Delco Remy” and “Remy” trademarks are registered in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and in major markets worldwide. We own the “Remy” trademark. GM has agreed that upon our request, they will register the “Delco Remy” trademark in any jurisdiction where they are not currently registered.

	Definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized to reflect the pattern of economic benefit consumed. We do not assume any residual value in our intangible assets. Amortization expense of definite-lived intangibles for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012 was $48,717,000, $49,993,000, $18,726,000 and $11,592,000, respectively. Estimated future amortization, in thousands, for intangibles with definite lives as of December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	2015	$	44,601

	2016	32,416

2017	23,673

2018	21,955

2019	21,843

Other_Noncurrent_Assets

Other Noncurrent Assets	12 Months Ended
Other Noncurrent Assets	Dec. 31, 2013
Other noncurrent assets [Abstract]
Other Assets Disclosure	8. Other noncurrent assets

	Other noncurrent assets primarily consisted of core return rights of $38,940,000 and noncurrent deferred tax assets of $12,028,000 as of December 31, 2014. Other noncurrent assets primarily consisted of core return rights of $37,250,000 and noncurrent deferred tax assets of $8,526,000 as of December 31, 2013.

Other_Current_Liabilities_and_

Other Current Liabilities and Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses [Abstract]
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current	9. Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

	Other current liabilities and accrued expenses consist of the following:



		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013

	Accrued warranty	$	22,583		$	27,083

	Accrued wages and benefits	18,784			20,706

	Current portion of customer obligations	2,234			4,560

	Rebates, stocklifts, discounts and returns	20,282			18,922

	Current deferred revenue	865			2,270

	Other	63,761			37,335

		$	128,509		$	110,876


	Changes to our current and noncurrent accrued warranty were as follows:



		Successor									Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Balance at beginning of period	$	30,781		$	27,194		$	32,278		$	30,278

	Provision for warranty	41,861			44,215			9,713			26,568

	Payments and charges against the accrual	(47,993		)	(40,628		)	(14,797		)	(24,568		)
	Increased warranty accruals due to business acquisitions (Note 21)	1,363			—			—			—

	Balance at end of period	$	26,012		$	30,781		$	27,194		$	32,278

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities

Other Noncurrent Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other noncurrent liabilities [Abstract]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	10. Other noncurrent liabilities

	Other noncurrent liabilities consist of the following:


		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013

	Noncurrent deferred revenue	3,967		4,757

	Other	22,516		20,028

		$	26,483	$	24,785

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure	11. Debt

	Borrowings under long-term debt arrangements, net of discounts, consisted of the following:



		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013

	Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility- Maturity date of September 5, 2018	$	—		$	—

	Term B Loan, as Amended and Restated - Maturity date of March 5, 2020	293,637			296,567

	Total Senior Credit Facility and Notes	293,637			296,567

	Capital leases and other obligations	8,167			2,226

	Less current maturities	(3,509		)	(3,392		)
	Long-term debt less current maturities	$	298,295		$	295,401


	Future maturities of long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2014, including capital lease obligations and excluding original issue discount, in thousands, consist of the following:



	2015	$	3,509

	2016	3,527

	2017	3,467

	2018	3,375

	2019	3,287

	Thereafter	279,202


	On December 31, 2014, in connection with the completion of the Transaction, Remy International, Inc. and certain subsidiaries entered into a Second Amendment to the ABL Revolver Credit Agreement (“ABL Second Amendment”) and a Second Amendment and Restatement of the Term B Loan Credit Agreement (“Term B Second Amendment”) (collectively, the “Amendments”).

	The Amendments permit the Transaction to occur, add New Remy Holdco Corp. and New Remy Corp. as guarantors of the obligations under the foregoing credit facilities, and make conforming changes to reflect the effects of the Transaction. There are no other changes that materially modify the foregoing credit facilities.

	The ABL Second Amendment bears an interest rate to a defined Base Rate plus 0.50%-1.00% per year or, at our election, at an applicable LIBOR Rate plus 1.50%-2.00% per year and is paid monthly. The ABL Second Amendment maintains the current availability at $95,000,000, but may be increased, under certain circumstances, by $20,000,000. The ABL Second Amendment is secured by substantially all domestic accounts receivable and inventory. At December 31, 2014, the revolver balance was zero. Based upon the collateral supporting the ABL Second Amendment, the amount borrowed, and the outstanding letters of credit of $13,810,000, there was additional availability for borrowing of $57,777,000 on December 31, 2014. We will incur an unused commitment fee of 0.375% on the unused amount of commitments under the ABL Second Amendment.

	The Term B Second Amendment bears an interest rate consisting of LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.25%) plus 3.0% per year with an original issue discount of $750,000. The Term B Second Amendment also contains an option to increase the borrowing provided certain conditions are satisfied, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio. The Term B Second Amendment is secured by a first priority lien on the stock of our subsidiaries and substantially all domestic assets other than accounts receivable and inventory pledged to the ABL Second Amendment. Principal payments in the amount of $750,000 are due at the end of each calendar quarter with termination and final payment no later than March 5, 2020. The Term B Second Amendment facility is subject to an excess cash flow calculation, which may require the payment of additional principal on an annual basis. As of December 31, 2014, the excess cash flow calculation was zero. At December 31, 2014, the average borrowing rate, including the impact of the interest rate swaps, was 4.25%.

	On March 5, 2013, we entered into a First Amendment to our existing ABL Revolver Credit Agreement ("ABL First Amendment") to extend the maturity date of the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility ("ABL") from December 17, 2015 to September 5, 2018 and reduce the borrowing rate. On March 5, 2013, we entered into a $300,000,000 Amended and Restated Term B Loan Credit Agreement (“Term B First Amendment”) to refinance the existing $286,978,000 Term B Loan, extend the maturity from December 17, 2016 to March 5, 2020, and reduce the borrowing rate. As a result of the March 2013 Refinancing of our Term B Loan syndication, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees of $2,737,000 during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

	As of December 31, 2014, the estimated fair value of our Term B Second Amendment was $290,693,000, which was $2,944,000 less than the carrying value. As of December 31, 2013, the estimated fair value of our Term B First Amendment was $300,157,000, which was $3,590,000 more than the carrying value. The Level 2 fair market values were based on established market prices as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The fair value estimates do not necessarily reflect the values we could realize in the current markets. Because of their short-term nature or variable interest rate, we believe the carrying value for short-term debt and the revolving credit agreement closely approximates their fair value.

	All credit agreements contain various covenants and representations that are customary for transactions of this nature. We are in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2014. The credit agreements contain various restrictive covenants, which include, among other things: (i) a maximum leverage ratio; (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio; (iii) mandatory prepayments upon certain asset sales and debt issuances; and (iv) limitations on the payment of dividends in excess of a specified amount. The term loan also includes events of default customary for a facility of this type, including a cross-default provision under which the lenders may declare the loan in default if we (i) fail to make a payment when due under any debt having a principal amount greater than $5 million or (ii) breach any other covenant in any such debt as a result of which the holders of such debt are permitted to accelerate its maturity.

	Short-term debt

	We have revolving credit facilities with three Korean banks with a total facility amount of approximately $11,827,000 of which $1,820,000 was borrowed at an average interest rate of 2.9% at December 31, 2014. In Hungary, there is one revolving credit facility with one bank for a total facility amount of approximately of $1,137,000 of which nothing was borrowed at December 31, 2014. In China there is a revolving credit facility with one bank for a total credit facility of $10,000,000 of which $5,941,000 was borrowed at an average interest rate of 3.80% at December 31, 2014.

	Capital leases and other obligations

	Capital leases have been capitalized using nominal interest rates ranging from 4.0% to 15.1% as determined by the dates we entered into the leases. We had assets under capital leases of approximately $2,810,000 at December 31, 2014 and approximately $2,614,000 at December 31, 2013, net of accumulated amortization.

	On December 29, 2014, we entered into a leaseback financing arrangement with an independent third party involving the sale of a distribution facility with a net book value of approximately $11,855,000 at December 31, 2014. We continue to maintain the facility on our books and have included the proceeds from the sale of the facility as a financing obligation totaling $5,800,000 bearing an implied interest rate of 6.5%.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	12. Stockholders' equity

	Successor

	Parent company investment

	As of August 14, 2012 when FNF obtained a controlling interest in Old Remy and purchase accounting was applied, the equity accounts were combined on the balance sheet into Parent company investment. During the period from August 15, 2012 through December 31, 2014 immediately prior to the consummation of the Transaction, all equity activity except Accumulated other comprehensive income was included in Parent company investment. In connection with the Transaction on December 31, 2014, the remaining balance of Parent company investment was reclassified as additional paid-in-capital, after giving effect for the par value of the outstanding common stock. See the accompanying consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity.

	Common stock and preferred stock

	In connection with the Transaction closing on December 31, 2014, we amended our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, which is substantially identical to Old Remy's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation in effect immediately prior to the closing of the Transaction. The rights of stockholders after the closing of the Transaction, as a matter of state law and under the relevant organizational documents, are fundamentally the same as the rights of stockholders that were in effect immediately prior to the consummation of the Transaction.

	Under the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Company is authorized to issue 280,000,000 shares, consisting of 240,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. As of December 31, 2014, there were 32,201,086 common stock shares outstanding and no preferred stock shares outstanding.

	The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote on all matters properly submitted on which the common stockholders are entitled to vote.

	Share Repurchase Program

	On February 18, 2015, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, effective February 23, 2015, under which we may repurchase up to $100,000,000 of our outstanding common stock shares. Purchases may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing prices or in privately negotiated transactions through February 28, 2018.

	Dividend payments

	On February 6, 2015, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share. The dividend will be payable in cash on February 27, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 17, 2015. As of December 31, 2014, a dividend payable of $267,000 was recorded for unvested restricted stock and is payable upon vesting.

	Since May 2012, the Old Remy Board of Directors have declared quarterly cash dividends of ten cents ($0.10) per share, and paid amounts totaling $12,851,000 and $12,669,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, a dividend payable of $425,000 was recorded for unvested restricted stock and is payable upon vesting.

	Predecessor

	December 2012 employee stock purchase plan

	On December 21, 2012, Old Remy completed its Employee Stock Purchase plan which resulted in the issuance of 11,107 shares of Old Remy common stock. The offering was for shares of common stock in a subscription offering to eligible employees of Old Remy and certain of their immediate family members. This was the initial public offering of Old Remy common stock. The initial public offering price was $17.00 per share.

	Any person purchasing shares in this offering received extra shares for no additional consideration (“additional shares”) at a rate of 15 shares for every 100 shares purchased, with any fraction of an additional share rounded down.

	The minimum number of shares that a person could have subscribed to purchase in this offering was 100 shares and the maximum (not including additional shares that would be issued) was 200 shares.

	Treasury stock

	During 2014 and 2013, Old Remy withheld 114,291 shares at cost, or $2,505,000 and 67,087 shares at cost, or $1,248,000, respectively, to satisfy tax obligations for vesting of restricted stock granted to our employees under the Old Remy Omnibus Incentive Plan, or "Omnibus Incentive Plan". In addition, 144,198 shares and 67,370 shares were forfeited and returned to treasury stock during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, for no value pursuant to the Omnibus Incentive Plan. In connection with the Transaction, the Company retired 526,413 shares of treasury stock on December 31, 2014 with a carrying value of $3,982,000 as a reduction to additional paid-in capital.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated other comprehansive income (loss) [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note	13. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

	The following table discloses the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012 (in thousands):


			Foreign currency translation adjustment				Unrealized gains (losses) on currency hedges				Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges				Interest rate swaps				Employee benefit plan adjustment			Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

	Balances at December 31, 2011		$	(22,624	)		$	(9,513	)		$	(8,858	)		$	(1,574	)		$	(23,161	)	$	(65,730	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(3,030		)		5,700				(1,731		)		—				407			1,346

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—				2,898				2,805				—				(513		)	5,190

	Other comprehensive income (loss)		(3,030		)		8,598				1,074				—				(106		)	6,536

	Predecessor balances at August 14, 2012		(25,654		)		(915		)		(7,784		)		(1,574		)		(23,267		)	(59,194		)

	Successor balances at August 15, 2012		—				—				—				—				—			—

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		5,790				5,144				(1,790		)		—				1,545			10,689

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—				(926		)		95				—				18			(813		)

	Other comprehensive income (loss)		5,790				4,218				(1,695		)		—				1,563			9,876

	Successor balances at December 31, 2012		5,790				4,218				(1,695		)		—				1,563			9,876

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		3,651				3,032				(3,044		)		886				6,298			10,823

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—				(4,497		)		2,963				—				5			(1,529		)

	Other comprehensive income (loss)		3,651				(1,465		)		(81		)		886				6,303			9,294

	Successor balances at December 31, 2013		9,441				2,753				(1,776		)		886				7,866			19,170

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(7,851		)		(5,507		)		(2,237		)		(1,058		)		(11,296		)	(27,949		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—				(1,908		)		2,058				—				(754		)	(604		)

	Other comprehensive income (loss)		(7,851		)		(7,415		)		(179		)		(1,058		)		(12,050		)	(28,553		)
	Successor balances at December 31, 2014		$	1,590			$	(4,662	)		$	(1,955	)		$	(172	)		$	(4,184	)	$	(9,383	)


	The following table discloses the effect of reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations (in thousands):


			Successor												Predecessor
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components		Years ended December 31,								Period August 15 to December 31,				Period January 1 to August 14,			Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented

			2014				2013				2012				2012

	Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency contracts		$	2,626			$	5,619			$	1,502			$	(3,368	)	Cost of goods sold

	Commodity contracts		(3,379		)		(4,857		)		(156		)		(2,805		)	Cost of goods sold
			(753		)		762				1,346				(6,173		)	Total before tax

			603				772				(515		)		470			Tax benefit (expense)

			(150		)		1,534				831				(5,703		)	Net of tax


	Amortization of employee benefit plan costs:
	Prior service costs		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	977		Selling, general and administrative expenses

	Net actuarial gain (loss)		1,098				(16		)		(18		)		(464		)	Selling, general and administrative expenses

		1,098				(16		)		(18		)		513			Total before tax

		(344		)		11				—				—			Tax benefit (expense)

		754				(5		)		(18		)		513			Net of tax


Total reclassifications for the period		$	604			$	1,529			$	813			$	(5,190	)	Net of tax

Restructuring_and_Other_Charge

Restructuring and Other Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring and other charges [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure	14. Restructuring and other charges

	We account for restructuring costs in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations, and FASB ASC Topic 712, Compensation - Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits. Restructuring costs consist of costs associated with business realignment and streamlining activities and entail exit costs such as lease termination costs, certain operating costs relating to closed leased facilities, employee severance and related costs, and certain other related costs. Such costs are recorded when the liability is incurred in accordance with the prescribed accounting at the then estimated amounts. These estimates are subject to the inherent risk of uncertainty in the estimation process, especially as to the accrual of future net rental charges on exited facilities. Subsequent changes to such estimates are recorded as restructuring charges in the year the change in the estimate is made.

	Most of our restructuring activities over the last three years relate to management's ongoing plan for capacity realignment and streamlining of operations to meet the demands of the various markets we serve and the current economic conditions, and to make us more cost competitive. The restructuring activities primarily relate to the following categories:


	•	Capacity alignment and streamlining of both our facilities and our workforce to become more cost competitive through consolidation of excess capacity, movement of operations to lower cost facilities, and reductions of our workforce;

	•	Streamlining of our workforce in facilities that were not consolidated to become more cost competitive; and

	•	Management realignment in efforts to simplify the structure.

	Significant components of restructuring and other charges for the approved activities are (in thousands):


						Successor									Predecessor
		Total				Expense incurred in											Estimated
		expected				Years ended December 31,							Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,		future
		costs															expense
						2014				2013			2012		2012

	2014 Activities
	Severance	$	1,066			$	1,066			$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—

	Exit costs	950				950				—			—		—		—

		$	2,016			$	2,016			$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—

	2013 Activities
	Severance	$	1,976			$	220			$	1,756		$	—	$	—	$	—

	Exit costs	696				4				692			—		—		—

		$	2,672			$	224			$	2,448		$	—	$	—	$	—

	2012 Activities

	Severance	$	4,533			$	—			$	795		$	1,264	$	2,474	$	—

	Exit costs	1,710				267				823			348		63		209

	Other charges	1,687				—				—			—		1,687		—

		$	7,930			$	267			$	1,618		$	1,612	$	4,224	$	209


	We intend to fund the future restructuring expenses from our existing revolver facility and funds generated from operations. Restructuring charges and asset impairments are as follows:


		Successor									Predecessor
		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Severance and termination benefits	$	1,286		$	2,551		$	1,351		$	4,022

	Exit costs	1,221			1,515			348			304

	Other charges	—			—			—			1,687

	Asset impairments	876			—			—			—

	Total restructuring and other charges	$	3,383		$	4,066		$	1,699		$	6,013


During 2014, the severance and exit costs were primarily related to the announced closure of our New York facilities in connection with the integration of our acquisition of USA Industries and consolidation of our North American operations, as well as, ongoing costs associated with the closure of our Mezokovesd, Hungary plant. The fixed asset impairment charges primarily relate to specific equipment in our North American operations. Machinery and equipment impairment was based on estimated salvage values for equipment based on a Level 3 fair value approach.

During 2013, the severance charges and exit costs were related to the closure of our Mezokovesd, Hungary plant, restructuring actions in our China operations in association with our acquisition of our noncontrolling interest in our majority-owned Chinese joint venture (see Note 24), reductions in force in our North American facilities, and lease termination costs.

During 2012, the restructuring charges related to reductions in force related to further management realignment, the closure of our Matehuala, Mexico facility and Europe operations, and exit costs related to our Mexico, Europe and Virginia facilities. During the second quarter of 2012, the company engaged a consulting firm to assist in the analysis of the North America operations. The other charges are related to these consulting fees and other related expenses.
Accrued restructuring

The following table summarizes the activity in our restructuring accrual:



(In thousands)		Termination			Exit			Total
		benefits			costs
Successor accrual at December 31, 2012		3,573			106			3,679

Provision in 2013		2,551			1,515			4,066

Payments in 2013		(5,143		)	(1,576		)	(6,719		)
Successor accrual at December 31, 2013		981			45			1,026

Provision in 2014		1,286			1,221			2,507

Payments in 2014		(2,008		)	(1,194		)	(3,202		)
Successor accrual at December 31, 2014		$	259		$	72		$	331


During 2015, we expect to pay substantially all of the termination benefits and the majority of the exit costs accrued as of December 31, 2014.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income taxes [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure	15. Income taxes

	Income before income taxes was taxed in the following jurisdictions:



		Successor												Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,								Period August 15 to December 31,				Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014				2013				2012				2012

	U.S.	$	(30,333	)		$	(9,700	)		$	484			$	27,565

	Non-U.S.	36,461				34,463				10,774				13,304

		$	6,128			$	24,763			$	11,258			$	40,869


	The following is a summary of the components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit):


		Successor									Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Current:

	Federal	$	(33	)	$	1,434		$	3,530		$	1,917

	State and local	885			(158		)	456			606

	Non-U.S.	9,997			15,655			(1,187		)	12,210

	Deferred:

	Federal	(8,854		)	(2,184		)	1,827			(71,053		)

	State and local	883			176			(110		)	(13,076		)

	Non-U.S.	(2,823		)	(5,964		)	(1,662		)	(3,586		)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	55		$	8,959		$	2,854		$	(72,982	)



	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the U.S. federal and state deferred tax expense relates primarily to the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards, R&D credits and alternative minimum tax credits, and amortization of intangibles. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the U.S. federal and state deferred tax expense relates primarily to the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards, R&D credits and alternative minimum tax credits, and amortization of intangibles. For the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, the U.S. federal and state deferred tax expense relates primarily to the amortization of intangibles and depreciation of fixed assets. For the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, the U.S. federal and state deferred tax expense relates primarily to the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards and a release of the valuation allowance.

	A reconciliation of income taxes at the United States federal statutory rate to the effective income tax rate was as follows:



		Successor						Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,				Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,

		2014		2013		2012		2012

	Federal statutory income tax rate	35	%	35	%	35	%	35	%
	State and local income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit, if applicable	(8.6	)	(0.5	)	(6.7	)	1.1

	Permanent items and other	71.8		16.6		37.5		1.3

Non-U.S. operations	(35.5	)	(1.4	)	1.4		1.5

Valuation allowance changes affecting the provision	(61.8	)	(13.5	)	(41.8	)	(217.5	)
Effective income tax rate	0.9	%	36.2	%	25.4	%	(178.6	)%

The following table summarizes the total provision for income taxes by component:



	Successor									Predecessor

	Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	55		$	8,959		$	2,854		$	(72,982	)

Allocated to other comprehensive income (loss):
Financial instruments	6,357			72			(1,748		)	2,473

Pensions	9,024			(3,758		)	(3,201		)	(241		)


The following is a summary of the significant components of our deferred income tax assets and liabilities.


	Successor
	As of December 31,
(In thousands)	2014			2013

Deferred tax assets:

Restructuring charges	$	121		$	289

Employee benefits	23,813			12,016

Inventories	3,852			2,875

Warranty	8,195			10,194

Alternative minimum tax and other credits	15,866			16,356

Net operating loss carryforwards	49,913			55,855

Customer contracts & other intangibles	1,201			1,428

Rebates, stock, discounts and returns	7,500			5,898

Unrealized gain/(loss) on financial instruments	4,177			2,481

Other	10,613			6,935

Total deferred tax assets	125,251			114,327

Valuation allowance	(7,870		)	(11,917		)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	117,381			102,410

Deferred tax liabilities:

Depreciation	(11,655		)	(9,189		)
Goodwill and other intangibles	(87,303		)	(98,912		)
Trade names	(18,872		)	(18,846		)
Other	—			(1,309		)

Total deferred tax liabilities	(117,830		)	(128,256		)
Net deferred tax liability	$	(449	)	$	(25,846	)

At December 31, 2014, we had unused U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $93,958,000 that expire during 2023 through 2026. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 382, we are limited to approximately $10,555,000 use in any one year of the pre-bankruptcy net operating loss carryforward and credit equivalents in our federal income tax return. We also had unused U.S. alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $3,234,000 that may be carried forward indefinitely. In addition, we had research and development credit carry forwards for federal and state purposes of $12,632,000 that will expire during 2017 through 2034.

At December 31, 2014, and 2013, we had unused Non-U.S. loss carryforwards totaling $60,737,000 and $63,728,000, respectively. Foreign net operating loss carryforwards totaling $18,849,000 will expire during 2015 through 2024, and foreign net operating loss carryforwards totaling $41,888,000 have no expiration.

We review the likelihood that the Company will realize the benefit of its deferred tax assets and, therefore, the need for valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if events indicate that a review is required. In determining whether or not it is more likely than not that a valuation allowance is required, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or consolidated group recording the net deferred tax asset is considered, along with all other available positive and negative evidence. The factors considered by management in its determination of the probability of the realization of the deferred tax assets include but are not limited to: recent adjusted historical financial results, historical taxable income, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies. If, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded.

For the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, as part of our review in determining the need for a valuation allowance, we assessed the potential release of existing valuation allowances. Based upon this assessment, the valuation allowance previously recorded against the net deferred tax assets in the United States has been reversed resulting in a discrete income tax benefit of $84,705,000 during that period. Our conclusion was based on cumulative three year pretax income for United States federal taxes, consecutive years of pretax income for United States federal taxes, and the anticipation of continuing profitability based on existing contractual arrangements which are expected to produce more than enough taxable income to realize the deferred tax assets based on existing sales prices and cost structure and our current Internal Revenue Code Section 382 limitations. The Company has consistently generated taxable income in the United States for all reporting periods presented and taxable income is expected to be realized in the United States in future reporting periods. The United States losses before taxes in the Successor periods is due to amortization of certain intangible assets that have no impact on taxable income.

At December 31, 2014, the Company has retained a United States valuation allowance of approximately $5,139,000 on certain state deferred tax assets. During 2013, there was a release of a valuation allowance in the amount of $2,703,000 due to the expiration of a capital loss which had a full valuation allowance. During 2013, an increase of $2,102,000 was made to the United States valuation allowance against the utilization of state tax credits.

During 2014 and 2013, the Company concluded that certain Non-U.S. locations no longer needed a valuation allowance and recorded the release of $3,359,000 and $2,733,000, respectively, of valuation allowance, which was recognized as an income tax benefit. The release was due to either effects of the change in tax law or the three year cumulative and consecutive year income before tax for certain foreign tax jurisdictions as well as anticipation of continuing profitability.

Income tax payments, net of refunds including state taxes, were $17,126,000, $7,355,000, $2,590,000 and $10,429,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively.

FASB ASC Topic 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in companies' financial statements. As a result, we apply a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold for all tax uncertainties. It only allows the recognition of those tax benefits that have a greater than 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:



	Successor									Predecessor

	Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

Balance at January 1,	$	9,838		$	9,164		$	5,024		$	4,592

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	235			987			2,265			432

Additions for tax positions of prior years	403			457			1,875			—

Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—			(116		)	—			—

Settlements	—			(654		)	—			—

Reductions relating to a lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(861		)	—			—			—

Balance at December 31,	$	9,615		$	9,838		$	9,164		$	5,024


At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we have total unrecognized tax benefits of $10,811,000 and $11,456,000, respectively, that have been recorded as other noncurrent liabilities, and we are uncertain as to if or when such amounts may be settled. We recognized interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we accrued approximately $1,196,000 and $1,618,000, respectively, for the payment of interest and penalties. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, we recognized a benefit of $422,000, and expense of $432,000, $173,000 and $225,000, respectively, for penalties and interest. During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that $6,500,000 of unrecognized tax benefits will reverse due to expiration of the statute of limitations.

The Company has applied for a bilateral Advanced Pricing Agreement between Korea and the United States, covering tax years 2007 to 2014. At this time, no settlement has been reached, but a settlement could reasonably occur within the next twelve months. A reasonable estimate of the outcome is not determinable at this time.

United States income taxes have not been provided on accumulated but undistributed earnings of approximately $288,000,000 of our Non-U.S. subsidiaries as these earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no provision for U.S. federal or state income taxes or Non-U.S. withholding taxes has been made. Upon distribution of those earnings, the Company would be subject to U.S. income taxes (subject to a reduction for Non-U.S. tax credits) and withholding taxes payable to the various Non-U.S. countries. Determination of the unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these undistributed earnings is not practicable because of the complexities of its hypothetical calculation.

We operate in multiple jurisdictions throughout the world. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for years before 2007 or state and local for years before 2007, with limited exceptions. For federal purposes, the tax attributes carried forward could be adjusted through the examination process and are subject to examination 3 years from the date of utilization. Furthermore, we are no longer subject to income tax examinations in major Non-U.S. tax jurisdictions for years prior to 2007, with limited exceptions.

Employee_Benefit_Plan

Employee Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee benefit plans [Abstract]
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	16. Employee benefit plans

	Agreements with GM

	In connection with the sale by GM of its former Delco Remy operations, we agreed with GM to allocate the financial responsibility for employee postretirement health care and life insurance on a pro rata basis between us and them. The allocation is primarily determined upon years of service with us and aggregate years of service with GM. Effective August 1, 1994, the Company established hourly and salaried postretirement health care and life insurance plans (which were assumed by us when we emerged from bankruptcy on December 6, 2007), under which GM would reimburse us for their proportionate share of the costs we incurred under the plans. In July 2009, and in connection with GM bankruptcy proceedings, we entered into an agreement with new GM to terminate GM's reimbursement to us for GM's proportionate share of retiree health claims for our eligible hourly retirees who receive or who would receive retiree healthcare under the Remy retiree healthcare plans.


	Remy postretirement benefit plans

	We maintained certain U.S. salaried and hourly benefit plans that provided postretirement health care and life insurance to retirees and eligible dependents. The benefits were payable for life, although we retain the right to modify or terminate the plans. The salaried postretirement plan had cost sharing features such as deductibles and co-payments. Salaried employees who were not GM employees prior to 1992 are not eligible for the above described postretirement benefits. It is our policy to fund these benefits as claims are incurred.

	In connection with old GM's rejection of the cost-sharing arrangement of the postretirement benefit provision as part of its bankruptcy proceedings, we entered into an agreement with new GM for its portion of the postretirement cost sharing arrangement.

	On September 30, 2009, Remy decided to terminate the Remy postretirement healthcare benefits under the salaried and hourly postretirement plans effective December 31, 2009. In connection with the termination of these plans, we established a Voluntary Retiree Reimbursement Account Program (“VRRAP”) effective January 1, 2010. Under the VRRAP plan, participants are credited a defined lifetime capped benefit amount to cover qualifying medical expenses. The new GM agreement and plan amendment resulted in a net decrease of the benefit obligation of $2,570,000 and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $10,170,000 to the Remy postretirement benefit plans in 2009. In November 2011, we entered into a settlement agreement with certain retirees and established a Retirement Reimbursement Account Program. The Retiree Reimbursement Account Program ("RRAP") is a defined lifetime capped benefit and works the same as the VRRAP plan.

	Pension plans

	Our subsidiary, Remy Inc., had defined benefit pension plans that covered certain salaried and hourly U.S. employees. The plan covering salaried employees provided benefits that were based upon years of service and final estimated average compensation. Benefits for hourly employees are based on stated amounts for each year of service. Our funding policy is to contribute amounts to provide the plans with sufficient assets to meet future benefit payment requirements consistent with actuarial determinations of the funding requirements of federal laws. Plan assets are primarily invested in mutual funds, which invest in both debt and equity instruments. In the second quarter of 2006, we notified the U.S. salaried employees and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) that we had adopted an amendment to our U.S. salaried pension plan which froze the future accrual of benefits under the salaried pension plan for all eligible participants as of June 30, 2006, and provides that no new participants will be added to the plan after June 30, 2006. The plan covering hourly employees has no active employees and no current service costs.

	We offer a supplemental executive retirement pension plan to selected former executive officers of our company. The plan offers retirement benefits ranging from 30% to 50% of the participant's average salary for five consecutive years prior to receiving benefits. As of December 31, 2014, there were five participants in the plan of which none are active employees.

	Remy Automotive UK Ltd., a United Kingdom subsidiary, has a defined benefit pension plan. This plan covers a limited number of employees who were part of an acquisition in 1998. Remy Korea Ltd, a Korean subsidiary, has a defined benefit pension plan that covers all Korean employees. In addition, some of our non U.S. subsidiaries have other postretirement benefit plans although most participants are covered by government sponsored and administered programs.

	The changes in benefit obligations and plan assets, components of expense and assumptions for the postretirement healthcare and life insurance plans are as follows:


		Postretirement healthcare and life insurance plans

		Successor									Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands of dollars)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Change in benefit obligations

	Benefit obligation at beginning of period	$	2,246		$	2,682

	Service cost	—			—

	Interest cost	83			77

	Amendments	—			—

	Actuarial (gain) loss	(36		)	(154		)
	Benefits paid	(304		)	(359		)
	Benefit obligation at end of period	$	1,989		$	2,246



	Change in plan assets

	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period	$	—		$	—

	Employer contributions	304			359

	Benefits paid	(304		)	(359		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of period	$	—		$	—

	Funded status	$	(1,989	)	$	(2,246	)


	Amounts recognized in statement of financial position consist of:

Current liabilities	$	(505	)	$	(618	)
Noncurrent liabilities	(1,484		)	(1,628		)
Net amount recognized	$	(1,989	)	$	(2,246	)


Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive
income consist of:
Net actuarial loss	$	(47	)	$	(76	)
Prior service credit	—			—

Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(47	)	$	(76	)


Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—

Interest cost	83			77			40			57

Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			(977		)

Recognized net actuarial loss	(65		)	56			—			(287		)

Settlement gain	—			—			—			—

Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	18		$	133		$	40		$	(1,207	)



Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income

Net actuarial (gain) loss	$	(36	)	$	(154	)	$	22		$	—

Prior service credit	—			—			—			—

Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			977

Recognized net actuarial (loss) gain	65			56			—			287

Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)	29			(98		)	22			1,264

Total recognized in net (benefit) cost and OCI	$	47		$	35		$	62		$	57



Weighted-average assumptions

U.S. assumptions:

Discount rate for benefit obligation	3.83		%	4.73		%	3.85		%	4.28		%
Discount rate for net periodic benefit cost	4.73		%	3.85		%	4.28		%	4.28		%
Rate of compensation increase	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%

The changes in benefit obligations and plan assets and components of expense for the pension plans are as follows:


	Pension benefits
	Successor									Predecessor

	Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

(In thousands of dollars)	2014			2013			2012			2012

Change in benefit obligations

Benefit obligation at beginning of period	$	79,478		$	79,477

Service cost	1,073			1,035

Interest cost	3,550			3,278

Korea benefit obligation	—			4,965

Actuarial (gain) loss	16,597			(6,207		)

Benefits paid	(3,392		)	(3,070		)
Benefit obligation at end of period	$	97,306		$	79,478

Change in plan assets

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period	$	59,986		$	47,349

Actual return on plan assets	1,814			7,081

Korea plan assets	—			4,642

Employer contributions	4,291			3,984

Benefits paid	(3,392		)	(3,070		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	$	62,699		$	59,986

Funded status	$	(34,607	)	$	(19,492	)
Amounts recognized in statement of financial position consist of:

Noncurrent assets	—			—

Current liabilities	(340		)	(389		)
Noncurrent liabilities	(34,267		)	(19,103		)
Net amount recognized	$	(34,607	)	$	(19,492	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:

Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	6,297		$	(14,749	)

Prior service cost	—			—

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain)	$	6,297		$	(14,749	)

Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
Projected benefit obligation	$	97,306		$	79,478

Accumulated benefit obligation	95,114			79,478

Fair value of plan assets	62,699			59,986

Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income
Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Service cost	$	1,073		$	1,035		$	121		$	170

Interest cost	3,550			3,278			1,241			1,834

Expected return on plan assets	(3,638		)	(3,341		)	(1,094		)	(1,540		)
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			—

Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	(1,033		)	16			18			751

Net periodic pension cost	$	(48	)	$	988		$	286		$	1,215

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
Net actuarial (gain) loss	$	18,425		$	(9,929	)	$	(4,786	)	$	(165	)

Prior service cost	—			—			—			—

Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			—

Recognized net actuarial gain (loss)	1,033			(16		)	(18		)	(751		)

Other	1,588			—			—			—

Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	21,046			(9,945		)	(4,804		)	(916		)

Total recognized in net (benefit) cost and OCI	$	20,998		$	(8,957	)	$	(4,518	)	$	299



The assumptions for the pension plans are as follows:


	Pension benefits
	Successor						Predecessor

	Years ended December 31,				Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,

	2014		2013		2012		2012

Weighted-average assumptions

U.S. assumptions:

Discount rate for benefit obligation	3.83	%	4.73	%	3.85	%	3.85	%
Discount rate for net periodic benefit cost	4.73	%	3.85	%	3.59	%	4.28	%
Rate of compensation increase	—	%	—	%	5	%	5	%
Expected return on plan assets	6.5	%	6.5	%	6.5	%	6.5	%
Non U.S. assumptions:
Discount rate for benefit obligation	3.35	%	4.27	%	4.1	%	4.1	%
Discount rate for net periodic cost	4.29	%	4	%	4.7	%	4.7	%
Rate of compensation increase	3.73	%	3.81	%	3.1	%	3.1	%
Expected return on plan assets	5.13	%	5.13	%	4.99	%	4.99	%

Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year:


	Successor
(In thousands)	Pension			Postretirement
				healthcare
Amortization of actuarial losses (gains)	$	216		$	(47	)

Amortization of prior service cost	—			—

Total	$	216		$	(47	)


The projected benefit obligations for our non U.S. pension plans, which are not based on the actuarial present value of the vested benefits to which the employee is currently entitled but are based on the employee’s expected date of separation of retirement, included above are $22,346,000, and $19,477,000 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The fair value of the plan assets for our non U.S. pension plans included above are $18,425,000, and $17,075,000 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The discount rate assumptions for our U.S. pension plans and postretirement plans are based on a hypothetical yield curve and associated spot rate curve to discount the plan's projected cash flows. The yield curve utilized is the Citigroup Pension Discount Curve. Once the present value of projected benefit payments is calculated, the suggested discount rate is equal to the level rate that results in the same present value.

To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, we considered the historical returns and future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the present portfolio. This resulted in the selection of the 6.5% for long-term rate of return on asset assumption for U.S. plans and 5.13% for non-U.S. plans.

Our investment strategies with respect to U.S. pension assets are as follows:


•	The assets are managed in compliance with provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

•	The assets are to be invested with expectations of achieving real growth with respect to inflation, the belief that the U.S. capital markets will remain viable, maintaining a level of liquidity to meet timely payment of benefits to participants and minimizing risk and achieving growth through prudent diversification of assets among investment categories.

The 2015 target plan asset allocation is:


	Target allocation
Equity Investments	45%	-	65%
Fixed Income Investments	25%	-	45%
Cash and Short Term Investments	10%	-	20%

The asset allocations were:


	As of December 31,
(In thousands)	2014						2013
Asset Allocation for Plan Assets
Interest-bearing cash	$	9,228		14.7	%		$	8,980		15	%

Bond Mutual Funds	19,517			31.1	%		18,408			30.7	%

Equity Mutual Funds	33,954			54.2	%		32,598			54.3	%

Total plan assets	$	62,699		100	%		$	59,986		100	%



The assumptions used in deriving our postretirement costs and the sensitivity analysis thereon are:



	As of December 31,

	2014		2013

Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	9	%	9	%
Rate to which the cost trend is expected to decline	5	%	5	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2018		2017


Sensitivity analysis

An increase or decrease of one percentage point in the assumed health care trends would have the following approximate effects for the year ended December 31, 2014:


(In thousands)	1% Increase			1% Decrease

Effect on total of service and interest cost components of net periodic postretirement health care benefit cost	$	—		$	—

Effect on the health care component of the accumulated postretirement	$	4		$	(5	)
benefit obligation

Payments to pension and postretirement plans

We contributed $4,291,000 to our pension plans in 2014 and $3,984,000 in 2013. In 2015, we plan to contribute approximately $2,530,000 to our U.S. pension plans and $612,000 to our non U.S. pension plans. The benefits of the postretirement health care plan are funded on a pay-as-you go basis and are funded on a cash basis as benefits are paid.

The following reflects the estimated future benefit payments to be paid from the plans:


(In thousands)	Pension			Postretirement
				healthcare
2015	$	3,700		$	505

2016	3,755			305

2017	3,709			140

2018	4,100			90

2019	5,634			84

Years 2020-2024	25,788			287


Defined contribution plans

We sponsor two voluntary savings plans for U.S. employees. One plan is for eligible salaried employees and the other plan is for hourly employees covered by certain labor agreements. These plans allow participants to make contributions pursuant to section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The salaried plan has Company matching contribution provisions, while the hourly plan does not. Charges were $1,575,000, $1,594,000, $537,000 and $1,103,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively. For Imaging, company matching contributions were $35,000, $28,000 and $5,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, and for the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, respectively.

Stock_Based_Compensation

Stock Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-based compensation [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments	17. Stock-based compensation

	Omnibus Incentive Plan

	The Omnibus Incentive Plan, which is stockholder-approved, became effective on October 27, 2010, was amended on March 24, 2011 and permits our Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to grant nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units and other cash or share based awards to our employees and non-employee directors. Actual participation, as well as the terms of the awards to those participants, is determined by the Compensation Committee. The maximum number of shares authorized that may be delivered pursuant to awards under the Omnibus Incentive Plan is 5,500,000. As of December 31, 2014, there were 3,223,032 shares available to be issued under the Omnibus Incentive Plan. We generally settle our stock-based awards using a combination of new shares and treasury shares.

	In connection with the Transaction, outstanding Old Remy equity awards granted under the Omnibus Incentive Plan were converted into equity awards in New Holdco on substantially the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements) as applied to Old Remy equity awards outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of the Transaction. The probable to probable modification did not result in any change to stock-based compensation expense.

	Fiscal Year 2011 Grants

	During the year ended December 31, 2011, executive officers and other key employees received restricted stock awards of 744,089 common shares. The executive officers and other key employees' awards are vested 50% time based and 50% performance based. The time based shares are equally vested over a three year period. One-third of the performance based shares will be available to vest in each of the calendar years 2011, 2012, and 2013, based on a target Adjusted EBITDA, for each of the years. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, restructuring expenses and certain items such as noncash compensation expense, loss on extinguishment of debt, intangible asset impairment charges, and reorganization items. Also during the year ended December 31, 2011, our board of directors received restricted stock awards of 340,455 common shares. One-half of the restricted stock shares granted to the board of directors vest at each anniversary of the grant date. As a nonpublic company prior to December 2012, there was not an active viable market for our common stock; accordingly, we used a calculated value of $11.00. We based this valuation primarily on the $11.00 per share price offered in the January 2011 rights offering. Since the shares sold in this rights offering were not freely tradable at issuance, the offering price includes a discount for lack of marketability, and we determined that this price approximates fair value as of the grant date.

	Fiscal Year 2012 Grants

	During the year ended December 31, 2012, executive officers and other key employees received restricted stock awards of 490,573 common shares. The executive officers and other key employees' awards are vested 50% time based and 50% performance based. The time based shares are equally vested over a three year period. One-third of the performance based shares will be available to vest for each of the calendar years 2012, 2013, and 2014 based on a target Adjusted EBITDA for each of the years. Also during the year ended December 31, 2012, our Board of Directors received restricted stock awards of 45,713 common shares. One-half of the restricted stock shares granted to the board of directors vest at each anniversary of the grant date. As a nonpublic company prior to December 2012, there was not an active viable market for our common stock; accordingly, we used a calculated value of $17.50. We based this valuation primarily on the average closing price of our shares over a 90 day period prior to the grant.

	Fiscal Year 2013 Grants

	During the year ended December 31, 2013, executive officers and other key employees received restricted stock awards of 224,507 common shares with a weighted average grant date value of $18.47, based on the closing price of our common stock on the respective grant date as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market. These awards are 50% time based and 50% performance based. The time based restricted shares vest equally over a three-year period and one-third of the performance-based restricted shares will be available to vest for each of the calendar years 2013, 2014 and 2015 based on a target operating income for each of the years. Additionally, executive officers and other key employees were granted 234,675 stock option awards which vest equally over a three-year period with a term of seven years and a weighted average exercise price of $18.47.

	Also during the year ended December 31, 2013, our Board of Directors received restricted stock awards of 32,164 common shares and stock option awards of 33,618 common shares. One-half of the restricted stock shares and stock options granted to the Board of Directors vest at each anniversary of the grant date. Restricted stock granted to the Board of Directors were valued at $18.50, which was the closing price of our common stock on the grant date as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Stock options granted to the Board of Directors have a term of seven years and an exercise price of $18.50.

	We estimated the grant date fair value of all stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2013 using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The weighted average valuation per share was $7.58 based on the following assumptions: Risk-free interest rate was 0.86%, based on the U.S. Treasury rate that corresponds to the weighted average expected life of an option; Dividend Yield was 2.16%; Expected Volatility was 56.70% based on average volatilities of similar public companies; and Expected Term was 5 years.

	Fiscal Year 2014 Grants

	During the year ended December 31, 2014, our executive officers and other key employees received restricted stock awards of 178,279 common shares with a value of $21.98, which was the closing price of our common stock on the grant date as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market. The executive officers and other key employees’ awards are vested 50% time based and 50% performance based. The time based shares are equally vested over a three year period. One-third of the performance based shares will be available to vest for each of the calendar years 2014, 2015 and 2016 based on a target operating income for each of the years. Additionally, executive officers and other key employees were granted 237,640 stock option awards which vest equally over a three year period with a term of seven years and exercise price of $21.98.

	Also during the year ended December 31, 2014, our board of directors received restricted stock awards of 27,072 common shares and stock option awards of 36,083 common shares. Restricted stock granted to the Board of Directors were valued at $21.98, which was the closing price of our common stock on the grant date as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market. One-half of the restricted stock shares and stock options granted to the board of directors vest at each anniversary of the grant date. Stock options granted to directors have a seven year term and are based on an exercise price of $21.98.

	We estimated the grant date fair value of all stock options granted on February 18, 2014, using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The weighted average valuation per share was $7.07 based on the following assumptions: Risk-free interest rate was 1.53%, based on the U.S. Treasury rate that corresponds to the weighted average expected life of an option; Dividend Yield was 1.82%; Expected Volatility was 43.20% based on average volatilities of similar public companies; and Expected Term was 4.5 years.

	Fiscal Year 2015 Grants

	On February 23, 2015, our executive officers and other key employees received restricted stock awards of 173,096 common shares with a value of $23.01, which was the closing price of our common stock on the grant date as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market. The executive officers and other key employees’ awards are vested 50% time based and 50% performance based. The time based shares are equally vested over a three year period. One-third of the performance based shares will be available to vest for each of the calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017 based on a target operating income for each of the years. Additionally, executive officers and other key employees were granted 305,753 stock option awards which vest equally over a three year period with a term of seven years and exercise price of $23.01.

	Also on February 23, 2015, our Board of Directors received restricted stock awards of 22,815 common shares and stock option awards of 46,418 common shares. Restricted stock granted to the Board of Directors were valued at $23.01, which was the closing price of our common stock on the grant date as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market. One-half of the restricted stock shares and stock options granted to the board of directors vest at each anniversary of the grant date. Stock options granted to directors have a seven year term and are based on an exercise price of $23.01

	We estimated the grant date fair value of all stock options granted on February 23, 2015, using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The weighted average valuation per share was $4.85 based on the following assumptions: Risk-free interest rate was 1.41%, based on the U.S. Treasury rate that corresponds to the weighted average expected life of an option; Dividend Yield was 1.74%; Expected Volatility was 28.0% based on average volatilities of similar public companies; and Expected Term was 4.5 years.

	Shares issued upon exercise of stock options were 2,397 during the year ended December 31, 2014. There were no stock option exercises during the year ended December 31, 2013.

	Noncash compensation expense related to the awards was recognized as follows:


		Successor								Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012		2012

	Stock-based compensation	$	4,265		$	6,561		$	2,799	$	4,462


	A summary of stock option activity as of December 31, 2014 and changes for the year ended December 31, 2014 is presented below:


	Stock option awards	Shares		Weighted-			Weighted-average remaining contractual term	Aggregate intrinsic value (1)
				average
				exercise price
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014	250,495		$	18.48

	Granted	273,723		21.98

Exercised	(13,843	)	18.5

Forfeited/Cancelled	(74,865	)	20.33

Outstanding and expected to vest at December 31, 2014	435,510		$	20.36		5.5 years	$	493

Exercisable at December 31, 2014	86,962		$	18.77		3.9 years	$	195

1) The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (in thousands of USD), based on our closing stock price of $20.92, as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market on December 31, 2014. This amount, which changes continuously based on the fair value of our common stock, would have been received by the option holders had all option holders had the ability to exercise their options as of the balance sheet date.

A summary of the status of our nonvested restricted stock awards as of December 31, 2014, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014, is presented below:


Nonvested restricted stock awards	Shares/Units		Weighted-
			average
			grant-date
			fair value
Nonvested at January 1, 2014	747,813		$	15.92

Granted	205,351		21.99

Vested	(393,158	)	14.3

Forfeited	(147,063	)	18.59

Nonvested at December 31, 2014	412,943		$	19.63


The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012 was $8,566,000, $9,972,000, $2,094,000 and $6,559,000, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $55,000 and we paid $422,000 to cash settle share-based liability awards. As of December 31, 2014, there was $5,453,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock awards and stock options outstanding under the Omnibus Incentive Plan. Such cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2 years.

If factors change and we employ different assumptions, stock-based compensation expense may differ significantly from what we have recorded in the past. If there are any modifications or cancellations of the underlying unvested securities, we may be required to accelerate, increase or cancel any remaining unearned stock-based compensation expense. Future stock-based compensation expense and unearned stock-based compensation will increase to the extent that we grant additional equity awards to employees and nonemployee directors or we assume unvested equity awards in connection with acquisitions.

Lease_Commitments

Lease Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Lease commitments [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure	18. Lease commitments

	We occupy space and use certain equipment under operating lease arrangements. Rent expense, calculated on a straight-line basis, totaled $7,312,000, $6,893,000, $2,189,000 and $3,499,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively. Rental commitments at December 31, 2014, for long-term non-cancellable operating leases, consummated as of December 31, 2014 (not reflected as accrued restructuring) are as follows:



	(In thousands)

	2015	$	6,269

	2016	4,460

	2017	4,604

	2018	3,371

	2019	2,896

	Thereafter	6,608

Business_Segment_Geographical_

Business Segment & Geographical Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business seg & geo information [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure	19. Business segment and geographical information

	We manage our business and operate in a single reportable segment.

	We are a multi-national corporation with operations in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Hungary, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Belgium and Tunisia. As a result, our financial results could be significantly affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we distribute our products. Our operating results are exposed to changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and non-U.S. currencies. Exposure to variability in foreign currency exchange rates is managed primarily through the use of natural hedges, whereby funding obligations and assets are both denominated in the local currency, and through selective currency hedges. From time to time, we enter into foreign currency agreements to manage our exposure arising from fluctuating exchange rates related to specific transactions. Refer to Note 4. Sales are attributed to geographic locations based on the point of sale. Long-lived assets included in the table below include property, plant and equipment, net, deposits and core right of return assets.


	Information about our net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region is as follows:



		Successor						Predecessor
		Years ended December 31,				Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012		2012

	Net sales to external customers:

	United States	$	766,533	$	757,542	$	274,522	$	484,946

	Europe	86,105		89,181		36,854		66,449

	Other Americas	46,099		59,611		21,317		34,983

	Asia	283,591		233,849		83,624		136,900

	Total net sales	$	1,182,328	$	1,140,183	$	416,317	$	723,278




		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013

	Long-lived assets:

	United States	$	85,501	$	84,831

	Europe	11,927		12,817

	Other Americas	56,205		65,666

	Asia	53,005		44,181

	Total long-lived assets	$	206,638	$	207,495

Other_Commitments_and_Continge

Other Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Other Commitments and Contingencies	Dec. 31, 2014
Other commitments and contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure	20. Other commitments and contingencies

	We are party to various legal actions and administrative proceedings and subject to various claims, including those relating to commercial transactions, product liability, safety, health, taxes, environmental and other matters. We believe that none of such actions, other than those discussed below, depart from customary litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We review these matters on an ongoing basis and follow the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies, when making accrual and disclosure decisions. For legal proceedings where it has been determined that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, a liability has been recorded in our accompanying consolidated financial statements. For legal proceedings where it has been determined that a loss is either probable but the amount or range of loss is not reasonably estimable, or reasonably possible, we provide disclosure with respect to the matter.

	Actual losses may materially differ from the amounts recorded and the ultimate outcomes of our pending cases are generally not yet determinable. At present we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. However, litigation matters are inherently uncertain, and we cannot currently quantify our ultimate liability for unresolved litigation matters, including those referred to below. As a result, it is possible that such liability could materially affect our consolidated financial position or our results of operations or cash flows for an individual reporting period.


	Remy Componentes S. de R.L. de C.V. vs. Corporativo Industrial y Empresarial Lorva, S.A. de C.V. ("Lorva")

	In December 2012, Lorva, a former vendor, filed a judicial claim against Old Remy in the Fourth District federal court in San Luis Potosi, Mexico requesting the rescission of two alleged operational service contracts. We filed a timely response in the Fourth District Court in January 2013. The collection of evidence and witness testimony concluded in the civil case, and the parties filed their written closing argument briefs in the fourth quarter of 2013. In March 2014, the first instance sentence was issued by the Fourth District Court determining Lorva has the right to rescind both contracts and collect the benefit sought in the amount of approximately $17,380,000 for liquidated damages and outstanding invoices. In April 2014, we filed an appeal of this ruling in the Unitary Tribunal in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. On October 2, 2014, the Unitary Tribunal in San Luis Potosi, Mexico ruled on the appeal, reducing the March 2014 lower Fourth District Court award from $17,380,000 to payment of invoices and amounts due of $121,000 plus Lorva's costs and attorney fees. Both Lorva and Old Remy filed a timely appeal of this ruling in the 4th Collegiate Tribunal in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on October 24, 2014. On February 25, 2015, the 4th Collegiate Tribunal sent instructions to the Unitary Tribunal to consider the evidence presented that supports Remy's allegation that the contract is fraudulent and rule on that evidence. We believe it is probable that we should prevail on final appeal based on legal arguments and the facts of this case. As of December 31, 2014, we continue to maintain an immaterial accrual related to this matter.

	Remy, Inc. vs. Tecnomatic S.p.A.

	In March 2011, Tecnomatic filed a lawsuit against Remy International, Inc., its Mexican subsidiaries and two other entities alleging breach of contract and the misappropriation of trade secrets, and requested damages of $110,000,000. On September 11, 2014, we announced entry into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release (the "Agreement") to settle all disputes that existed among us and Tecnomatic. In addition, we entered into a cross licensing arrangement of certain patents with Tecnomatic. The value of the patents received from Tecnomatic is approximately $13,930,000. (See Note 7.) Pursuant to the Agreement and the cross licensing arrangement, we paid to Tecnomatic a $16,000,000 cash payment in September 2014 and will pay a $16,000,000 cash payment on or before March 15, 2015. During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, we recorded revenue for the patents provided to Tecnomatic of $720,000 in net sales and expense of $18,790,000 related to this settlement in cost of goods sold in the accompanying statement of operations.

Acquisition_Notes

Acquisition (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquisition [Abstract]
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	21. Acquisition

	Acquisition of United Starters and Alternators Industries, Inc.

	On January 13, 2014, we acquired substantially all of the assets of USA Industries pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Asset Purchase Agreement. USA Industries is a leading North American distributor of premium quality remanufactured and new alternators, starters, constant velocity (CV) axles and disc brake calipers for the light-duty aftermarket. We believe the USA Industries acquisition provides us with a strong platform to leverage our distribution channels with an enhanced portfolio and expand beyond our core rotating electric products. In connection with the closing of the transaction, the assets were placed in Remy USA Industries, L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The results of operations of USA Industries have been included in our consolidated results of operations since the acquisition date.

	The initial purchase price in January 2014 was $40,609,000, and consisted of $38,500,000 in cash, $2,000,000 cash held in escrow, and payables to the former owner of $109,000. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we reached a settlement with the former owner on a claim against the cash held in escrow which reduced the purchase price by $430,000. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we adjusted the opening balance sheet to decrease the USA Industries trade name intangible by $300,000, decrease the customer relationship by $2,000,000, decrease other noncurrent assets by $1,166,000, increase accounts payable by $287,000, decrease other current liabilities and accrued expenses by $657,000, and increase goodwill by $2,666,000.

	As of December 31, 2014, the purchase price was $40,179,000, consisting of $38,679,000 in cash and $1,500,000 cash held in escrow. The purchase price allocation based on our best estimate of the fair value as of the acquisition date was as follows (in thousands):


	Cash	$	109

	Trade accounts receivable	7,811

	Inventories	13,834

	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	43

	Property, plant and equipment	462

	Goodwill	17,481

	Intangible assets	10,028

	Other noncurrent assets	4,613

	Total assets acquired	$	54,381


	Accounts payable	$	8,370

	Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	5,440

	Other noncurrent liabilities	392

	Total liabilities acquired	14,202

	Net assets acquired	$	40,179


	Goodwill of $17,481,000, which is deductible for tax purposes, has been recorded based on the amount of the purchase price that exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired. The purchase price allocation was completed in December 2014.

	For the year ended December 31, 2014, we recognized a finished goods inventory step-up of $3,474,000, customer relationships amortization of $1,062,000 and lease intangible amortization of $127,000, which all were included in cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures	22. Supplemental cash flow information

	Supplemental cash flow information is as follows:



		Successor						Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,				Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012		2012

	Cash paid for interest	$	19,184	$	21,479	$	12,540	$	14,447

	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received	17,126		7,355		2,590		10,429


	As a result of entering into new customer agreements, we recorded customer contract intangibles of $13,260,000, during the year ended December 31, 2014, by incurring customer obligations of $13,260,000. These obligations are paid monthly and quarterly over the life of the agreements.

Executive_officer_separation

Executive officer separation	12 Months Ended
Executive officer separation	Dec. 31, 2014
Executive officer separation [Abstract]
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]	23. Executive officer separation

	On January 31, 2013, we entered into a Transition, Noncompetition and Release Agreement with John H. Weber, our former President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 28, 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Weber received a lump sum cash payment of $7,000,000, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Purchase_of_noncontrolling_int

Purchase of noncontrolling interest (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Purchase of noncontrolling interest (Notes)	Dec. 31, 2014
Purchase of noncontrolling interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]	24. Purchase of noncontrolling interest

	Since 2004, we have owned a 51% controlling interest in our majority-owned Chinese joint venture, Remy Hubei Electric Co. Ltd. ("REH"). In June 2013, we acquired the remaining 49% noncontrolling ownership interest of REH for $14,628,000, consisting of cash payment of $8,107,000 and dividends declared to the noncontrolling interest holder in excess of their ownership percentage of $6,521,000. As a result of this transaction, REH became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Remy on June 24, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recorded an adjustment to our parent company investment of $18,230,000 in connection with the acquisition of the noncontrolling interest.

Related_Party_Transactions_Not

Related Party Transactions (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Notes)	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	25. Related party transactions

	FNF and related subsidiaries participated in Old Remy's Amended and Restated Term B Loan Credit Agreement on March 5, 2013 and held $29,400,000 principal amount of Old Remy's Amended and Restated Term B loan as of December 31, 2014. FNF and related subsidiaries held $29,700,000 of the principal amount of Old Remy's Term B Loan as of December 31, 2013.

	Additionally, FNF and related subsidiaries held $28,698,000 principal amount of Old Remy's Term B Loan as of December 31, 2012.

	Imaging provides data conversion services to and leases certain equipment from FNF and its subsidiaries. In addition, Imaging participates in certain programs administered by FNF, including insurance programs, cash pooling arrangements, and employee benefit programs. The costs of various services performed by FNF on behalf of Imaging during the periods ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 have been reflected in the accompanying financial statements, including allocated costs for certain administrative costs. The allocation of administrative costs is based on FNF's internal allocation methodology, which is based upon a combination of established percentage of costs applied to the costs of operations, headcount, and specific identification of services rendered. The allocation is based on estimates and assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. However, such costs and allocations may not necessarily be indicative of the costs that would have resulted if Imaging had been operated on a stand-alone basis during the periods presented.

	The accompanying statements of operations include $1,268,000, $1,510,000 and $352,000 of revenue from the services provided to FNF by Imaging for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, respectively. Related party charges for leased assets and services provided by FNF to Imaging of $120,000, $185,000 and $101,000 were recorded in cost of goods sold, and $40,000, $41,000 and $17,000 were recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, respectively. Amounts due to Imaging from FNF and affiliates was $1,826,000 at December 31, 2014. Amounts due to FNF and affiliates by Imaging was $2,427,000 as of December 31, 2013.

	As part of the Transaction, FNF agreed to reimburse Old Remy for 50% of Old Remy's costs incurred related to the Transaction. During the year ended December 31, 2014, FNF reimbursed Old Remy $2,587,000, which was recorded in parent company investment and fully paid in connection with the closing of the Transaction on December 31, 2014.

	In November 2013, John H. Weber, a member of Old Remy's Board of Directors, served from November 2013 until October 2014 as Chief Executive Officer of VIA Motors ("VIA"), a privately held electric vehicle development and manufacturing company and one of Old Remy's existing customers since 2011. Net sales to VIA were $1,285,000 and $198,000 during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had an outstanding receivable from VIA of $519,000 and $95,000, respectively, which is included within accounts receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly financial information [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information	26. Quarterly financial information (unaudited)

	(In thousands, except per share information)


		Successor
		Quarter ended

		March 31,			June 30,		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2014		2014			2014
	Net sales	$	306,005		$	302,910	$	291,981		$	281,432

	Gross profit	46,351			49,997		23,594			42,291

	Restructuring and other charges	314			79		2,212			778

	Net income (loss)	4,944			5,030		(15,596		)	11,695

	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	4,944			5,030		(15,596		)	11,695

	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.16		$	0.16	$	(0.49	)	$	0.37

	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.16		$	0.16	$	(0.49	)	$	0.37




		Successor
		Quarter ended

		March 31,			June 30,		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2013		2013			2013
	Net sales	$	285,949		$	288,215	$	268,796		$	297,223

	Gross profit	44,437			45,494		41,980			53,870

	Restructuring and other charges	681			2,128		1,454			(197		)

	Net income (loss)	(2,526		)	3,630		3,149			11,551

	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	(3,090		)	3,535		3,149			11,551

	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.10	)	$	0.11	$	0.1		$	0.37

	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.10	)	$	0.11	$	0.1		$	0.36


	On December 31, 2014, we announced the completion of the previously announced Transaction with FNF. All periods presented in the above tables reflect the application of purchase accounting to the assets and liabilities of Old Remy as of August 14, 2012 relating to FNF’s acquisition of a controlling interest in Old Remy. As part of the Transactions, FNF agreed to reimburse Old Remy for 50% of Old Remy's costs incurred related to the Transaction. During the year ended December 31, 2014, FNF reimbursed Old Remy $2,587,000, which was fully paid in connection with the closing of the Transaction on December 31, 2014. See Notes 1, 2 and 25.

	On September 11, 2014, we announced that we signed a Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release (the "Agreement") with Tecnomatic, S.p.A. to settle all disputes relating to a 2008 action filed in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana. In addition, we entered into a cross licensing arrangement of certain patents with Tecnomatic. The value of the patents received from Tecnomatic was $13,930,000. Under the terms of the Agreement and the cross licensing arrangement, we paid to Tecnomatic a $16,000,000 cash payment in September 2014 and will pay a $16,000,000 cash payment on or before March 15, 2015. In addition, during the quarter ended September 30, 2014, we recorded revenue for the patents provided to Tecnomatic of $720,000 in net sales and expense of $18,790,000 related to this settlement in cost of goods sold. See Note 20.

	On January 13, 2014, we acquired substantially all of the assets of USA Industries pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Asset Purchase Agreement. For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, we recognized a finished goods inventory step-up of $3,474,000 in cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. See Note 21.

	In June 2013, we acquired the remaining 49% noncontrolling ownership interest of REH for $14,628,000, consisting of cash payment of $8,107,000 and dividends declared to the noncontrolling interest holder in excess of their ownership percentage of $6,521,000. As a result of this transaction, REH became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Remy on June 24, 2013. See Note 24.

	During the first quarter of 2013, we entered into a Transition, Noncompetition and Release Agreement (the "Agreement") with John H. Weber, our former President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 28, 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Weber received a lump sum cash payment of $7,000,000 which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for 2013. See Note 23.

	Also during the first quarter of 2013, as a result of the refinancing of our Term B Loan syndication, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees of $2,737,000. See Note 11.

Subsequent_Event_Notes

Subsequent Event (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Event (Notes)	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	27. Subsequent events

	Acquisition of Maval Manufacturing, Inc.

	On February 19, 2015, we announced that we have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all assets of Maval Manufacturing, Inc. ("Maval"), a Twinsburg, Ohio manufacturer, remanufacturer, and distributor of steering systems, components, and specialty products to the automotive service, original equipment power sports, and off-road specialty vehicle markets. The transaction closed effective March 1, 2015.

	The transaction will be accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, where the application of purchase accounting requires that the total purchase price be allocated to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the acquisition date, with amounts exceeding the fair values recorded as goodwill. The allocation process requires, among other things, an analysis of acquired fixed assets, contracts and contingencies to identify and record the fair value of all assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We intend to utilize a third-party appraiser to assist us in allocating the purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

	Expiration of customer contract

	On January 6, 2015, a contract with a customer expired and was not renewed. Sales to this customer were approximately $87,700,000 and $80,000,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Upon expiration of the contract in January 2015, we recognized the sale of approximately $41,500,000 for the settlement of cores at the customer and collected the amounts during the first quarter of 2015.

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure	SCHEDULE II

	Valuation and qualifying accounts for the
	years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012



	(In thousands)	Balance at		Charged to			Charged				Deductions				Balance at
		Beginning		Costs and			(Credited)								End of
		of Period		Expenses			to Other								Period
							Accounts
	Successor
	Year ended December 31, 2014
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	1,586	$	46		$	(6	)	(c)	$	(107	)	(a)	$	1,519

	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	11,917		(3,787		)	(260		)	(b)	—				7,870

	Year ended December 31, 2013
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	1,931	$	359		$	6		(c)	$	(710	)	(a)	$	1,586

	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	16,044		(3,334		)	(793		)	(b)	—				11,917

	For the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	2,065	$	136		$	(4	)	(c)	$	(266	)	(a)	$	1,931

	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	20,752		(4,708		)	—				—				16,044



	Predecessor
	For the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	1,612	$	678		$	(5	)		$	(220	)	(a)	$	2,065

	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	112,277		(99,097		)	7,572				—				20,752


	(a)	Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.

	(b)	Amounts related to changes in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets related to other comprehensive income and rate changes in non-U.S. jurisdictions where we have a valuation allowance.

	(c)	Other is impact of foreign currency translation

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract]

Consolidation, Policy

Basis of presentation

The following provides a basis of presentation during all periods presented:

Successor--Represents the consolidated financial position as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, of Old Remy and Imaging (as a result of the Transaction now legally Remy International, Inc.). These periods reflect the application of purchase accounting to the assets and liabilities of Old Remy as of August 14, 2012, as described below, relating to FNF’s acquisition of a controlling interest in Old Remy.

Predecessor--Represents the consolidated financial position and results of operations of Old Remy as previously reported for all periods prior to August 14, 2012. This presentation is on the historical basis of accounting without the application of purchase accounting related to FNF’s acquisition of a controlling interest in Old Remy.

The financial statements presented herein subsequent to August 14, 2012 include the accounts of the Successor Company, all wholly-owned subsidiaries, and any partially-owned subsidiary that the Successor Company had the ability to control. All other financial statements dated prior to August 14, 2012 are those of the Predecessor Company, all wholly-owned subsidiaries, and any partially-owned subsidiary that the Predecessor Company had the ability to control. Control generally equates to ownership percentage, whereby investments that are more than 50% owned are consolidated. Investments in companies in which we hold an ownership interest of 20% to 50% over which we exercise significant influence are accounted for by the equity method. Currently, we account for all 20% to 50% owned entities under the equity method. Investments in companies in which we hold an ownership interest of less than 20% are accounted for on the cost basis. Such investments were not material at December 31, 2014 and 2013. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

All adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows have been presented. The financial information included may not necessarily reflect the results of operations, financial position or changes in equity in the future or what they would have been if the Successor had been a separate, stand-alone company for the periods presented.

The financial statements of the Successor reflect FNF's accounting basis which includes the application of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805, Business Combinations, as a result of the controlling interest acquisition by FNF on August 14, 2012. The purchase price has been allocated to the Old Remy assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on our best estimates of their fair values as of the acquisition date. Goodwill has been recorded based on the amount that the purchase price exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired. Imaging is included in the financial statements at the FNF (ultimate parent company) historical basis. In evaluating the historical goodwill of Imaging as a separate reporting unit for all prior periods, it was determined that the goodwill was fully impaired, using a Level 3 fair value. Therefore, no goodwill amount for Imaging was assigned to the opening Successor financial statements. The purchase price allocation was completed in 2012. The opening balance sheet of the Successor at August 14, 2012 was as follows:

(In thousands)

Old Remy

Imaging

Consolidated Successor

Assets:

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

95,460

—

95,460

Trade accounts receivable

203,550

1,378

204,928

Other receivables

16,888

—

16,888

Inventories

155,283

—

155,283

Deferred income taxes

30,250

30,288

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

11,930

11,992

Total current assets

513,361

1,478

514,839

Property, plant and equipment, net

166,466

166,469

Goodwill

242,105

—

242,105

Intangibles, net

368,204

476

368,680

Other noncurrent assets

34,198

4,003

38,201

Total assets acquired

1,324,334

5,960

1,330,294

Liabilities and Equity:

Current liabilities:

Short-term debt

13,058

—

13,058

Current maturities of long-term debt

3,362

—

3,362

Accounts payable

162,875

1,789

164,664

Accrued interest

2,522

—

2,522

Accrued restructuring

3,487

—

3,487

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

120,094

279

120,373

Total current liabilities

305,398

2,068

307,466

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

288,315

—

288,315

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

1,773

—

1,773

Accrued pension benefits

36,539

—

36,539

Deferred income taxes

60,162

—

60,162

Other noncurrent liabilities

36,191

—

36,191

Total liabilities assumed

728,378

2,068

730,446

Less: Noncontrolling interest

37,647

—

37,647

Net parent company investment

558,309

3,892

562,201

Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, and accounts payable and other current liabilities were stated at historical carrying values, given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The Company’s projected pension and post-retirement benefit obligations and assets have been reflected in the allocation of purchase price at the projected benefit obligation less plan assets at fair market value, based on computations of independent actuaries. Deferred income taxes have been provided in the consolidated balance sheet based on estimates of the tax versus book basis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as adjusted to estimated fair values. Valuation allowances have been established against those assets for which realization is not likely. Property, plant and equipment have been recorded at fair value based on a valuation prepared by independent appraisers using a Level 3 cost and market approach. Inventory was valued based on management’s judgments and estimates, a Level 3 fair value. The Level 2 fair market values of outstanding debt were based on established market prices as of the Acquisition. The Company engaged independent appraisers to provide Level 3 fair values of intangible assets acquired including trade names, intellectual property, customer contracts and customer relationships.

Management believes that the carrying values of all other assets acquired and liabilities assumed approximate their fair values. The resulting goodwill after all identifiable intangible assets was valued at $242,105,000, of which approximately $32,779,000 was tax deductible.

Use of Estimates, Policy

Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition, Policy

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, ownership has transferred, the seller's price to the buyer is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Sales are recorded upon shipment of product to customers and transfer of title and risk of loss under standard commercial terms (typically, F.O.B. shipping point). We recognize shipping and handling costs as costs of goods sold with the related amounts billed to customers as sales. Accruals for sales returns, price protection, and other allowances are provided at the time of shipment based upon past experience. Adjustments to such returns and allowances are made as new information becomes available. We accrue for rebates, price protection, and other customer sales allowances in accordance with specific customer arrangements. Such rebates are recorded as a reduction of sales.

Accounting for Remanufacturing Operations

Accounting for remanufacturing operations

Core deposits

Remanufacturing is the process where failed or used components, commonly known as cores, are disassembled into subcomponents, cleaned, inspected, tested, combined with new subcomponents and reassembled into saleable, finished products. With many customers, a deposit is charged for the core. Upon return of a core, we grant the customer a credit based on the core deposit value. Deposits charged by us totaled $131,062,000,$91,318,000, $33,228,000 and $54,638,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively. Core deposits are excluded from revenue. We generally limit core returns to the quantity of similar, remanufactured cores previously sold to the customer.

Core liability

We record a liability for core returns based on cores expected to be returned. This liability is recorded in “Other current liabilities and accrued expenses” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The liability represents the difference between the core deposit value to be credited to the customer and the estimated core inventory value of the core to be returned. Revisions to these estimates are made periodically to consider current costs and customer return trends.

Core inventory

Upon receipt of a core, we record inventory at lower of cost or fair market value. The value of a core declines over its estimated useful life (ranging from 4 to 30 years) and is devalued accordingly. Carrying value of the core inventory is evaluated by comparing current prices obtained from core brokers to carrying cost. The devaluation of core carrying value is reflected as a charge to cost of goods sold. Core inventory that is deemed to be obsolete or in excess of current and future projected demand is written down to the lower of cost or market and charged to cost of goods sold. Core inventories are classified as “Inventories” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Customer contract intangibles

Upon entering into new or extending existing contracts, we may be required to purchase certain cores and inventory from our customers at retail prices, or be obligated to provide certain agreed support. The excess of the prices paid for the cores and inventory over fair value, and the value of any agreed support, are recorded as contract intangibles and amortized as a reduction to revenue on a method to reflect the pattern of economic benefit consumed. Customer contract intangibles that are determined in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 805, and which are not paid to the customers, are amortized and recorded in cost of goods sold. Contract intangibles are included in “Intangibles, net” in the noncurrent asset section of the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Customer obligations

Customer obligations relate to liabilities when we enter into new or amend existing customer contracts. These contracts designate us to be the exclusive supplier to the respective customer, product line or distribution center and require us to compensate these customers over several years.

In addition, we have entered into arrangements with certain customers where we purchased the cores held in their inventory. Credits to be issued to these customers for these arrangements are recorded at net present value and are reflected as “Customer obligations.” These obligations are included in “Other current liabilities and accrued expenses” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Subsequent to the arrangements, the inventory owned by these customers only represents the exchange value of the remanufactured product.

Right of core return

When we enter into arrangements to purchase certain cores held in a customer's inventory or when the customer is not charged a deposit for the core, we have the right to receive a core from the customer in return for every exchange unit supplied to them. We classify such rights as “Core return rights” in “Other noncurrent assets” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The core return rights are valued based on the underlying core inventory values. Devaluation of these rights is charged to cost of goods sold. On a periodic basis, we settle with a customer for cores that have not been returned.

Government Grants

Government grants

We record government grants when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and we will comply with the conditions attached to the grants received. Grants related to income are recorded as an offset to the related expense in the accompanying statements of operations. Grants related to assets are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the related asset. We continue to evaluate our compliance with the conditions attached to the related grants.

The U.S. Department of Energy, or the DOE, awarded us a grant in 2009, pursuant to which it agreed to match up to $60,200,000 of eligible expenditures we make through 2012 for the commercialization of hybrid electric motor technology. We obtained agreements from the DOE to extend the period of eligibility for the grant through 2013. As of December 31, 2012, we have completed the first phase of the grant award and have received $36,000,000 of the total grant. As a number of our hybrid customers have delayed launches of their products or cancelled their programs, we are now moderating our investments in hybrid until the market develops. On July 10, 2013, we formally notified the DOE that we have elected not to pursue the second phase of the grant.

In addition, we received various grants and subsidies from foreign jurisdictions during the three year period ended December 31, 2014. The amounts recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as government grants were as follows:

Successor

Predecessor

Years ended December 31,

Period August 15 to December 31,

Period January 1 to August 14,

(In thousands)

2014

2013

2012

Reduction of cost of goods sold

3,252

2,427

1,759

3,061

Reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses

771

743

2,110

4,381

Research and Development Expense, Policy

Research and development

We conduct research and development programs that are expected to contribute to future earnings. Such costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Company-funded research and development expenses were approximately $15,560,000, $15,543,000, $8,567,000 and $17,437,000, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively.

Customer-funded research and development expenses, recorded as an offset to research and development expense in selling, general and administrative expenses, were approximately $1,125,000, $969,000, $933,000 and $34,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012, and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy

Cash and cash equivalents

All cash balances and highly liquid investments with maturities of ninety days or less when acquired are considered cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value.

Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy

Trade accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts

Trade accounts receivable is stated at net realizable value, which approximates fair value. Substantially all of our trade accounts receivable are due from customers in the original equipment and aftermarket automotive industries, both domestically and internationally. Trade accounts receivable include notes receivables of $38,541,000 and $27,154,000 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Trade accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance for amounts that are expected to become uncollectible in the future and for disputed items. We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers' financial condition and generally do not require collateral. We maintain allowances for doubtful customer accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is developed based on several factors including customers' credit quality, historical write-off experience and any known specific issues or disputes which exist as of the balance sheet date. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Inventory, Policy

Inventories other than core inventory

Inventories other than core inventory are carried at the lower of cost or market determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. We evaluate inventories on a regular basis to identify inventory on hand that may be obsolete or in excess of current and future projected market demand. For inventory deemed to be obsolete or in excess of current and future projected market demand, we record an inventory reserve and a charge to cost of goods sold to reduce carrying cost to lower of cost or market.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Major expenditures that significantly extend the useful life or enhance the usability of the property, plant or equipment are capitalized. Depreciation is calculated primarily using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets (15 to 40 years for buildings, and 3 to 15 years for tooling, machinery and equipment). Capital leases and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or their estimated useful life.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy

Valuation of long-lived assets

When events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment to the carrying value, we evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets, including certain intangible assets, for recoverability through an undiscounted cash flow analysis. When such events or circumstances arise which indicate the long-lived asset is not recoverable, fair market value is determined by asset, or the appropriate grouping of assets, and is compared to the asset's carrying value to determine if impairment exists. Asset impairments are recorded as a charge to operations, based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value. Long-lived assets to be disposed of other than by sale are considered held and used until such time the asset is disposed.

Tooling

Tooling, which is included in machinery and equipment in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, includes the costs to design and develop tools, dies, jigs and other items owned by us and used in the manufacture of products sold under long-term supply agreements. Tooling is amortized over the tool's expected life. Tooling that involves new technology not covered by a customer supply agreement is expensed as incurred. Engineering, testing and other costs incurred in the design and development of products and product components are expensed as incurred.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are tested for impairment at least annually. We perform our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. We determine goodwill impairment charges by comparing the carrying value of each reporting unit to the fair value of the reporting unit. In determining fair value of reporting units, we utilize discounted cash flow analyses and guideline company market multiples. Where the carrying value exceeds the fair value for a particular reporting unit, goodwill impairment charges may be recognized.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy

Foreign currency translation

Each of our foreign subsidiaries' functional currency as of December 31, 2014, is its local currency, with the exception of our subsidiaries in Mexico, for which the U.S. dollar is the functional currency since substantially all of the purchases and sales are denominated in U.S. dollars, and in Hungary, for which the Euro is the functional currency as substantially all of the purchases and sales are denominated in Euro. Financial statements of foreign subsidiaries for which the functional currency is their local currency are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate at each balance sheet date for assets and liabilities and at the average exchange rate for each year for revenue and expenses. Translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of equity and reflected in other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”). For each of our foreign subsidiaries, gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We evaluate our foreign subsidiaries' functional currency on an ongoing basis.

Derivatives, Policy

Derivative financial instruments

In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to continuing fluctuations in foreign currency values, interest rates and commodity prices that can affect the cost of operating, investing and financing. Accordingly, we address a portion of these risks through a controlled program of risk management that includes the use of derivative financial instruments. We have historically used derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging currency, interest rate, and commodity exposures, which exist as a part of ongoing business operations.

As a policy, we do not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor do we hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Our objectives for holding derivatives are to minimize risks using the most effective and cost-efficient methods available. Management routinely reviews the effectiveness of the use of derivative financial instruments.

We recognize all of our derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated, and is effective, as a hedge and further, on the type of hedging relationship. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, a company must designate the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. Gains and losses related to a hedge are either recognized in income immediately to offset the gain or loss on the hedged item or are deferred and reported as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” (“AOCI”) and subsequently recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. The change in fair value of the ineffective portion of a financial instrument, determined using the change in fair value method, is recognized in earnings immediately. The gain or loss related to financial instruments that are not designated as hedges is recognized immediately in earnings.

Other

Standard Product Warranty, Policy

Warranty

We provide certain warranties relating to quality and performance of our products. An allowance for the estimated future cost of product warranties and other defective product returns is based on management's estimate of product failure rates and customer eligibility and is recorded as a component of cost of goods sold. If these factors differ from management's estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability may be required. The specific terms and conditions of the warranties vary depending upon the customer and the product sold.

Income Tax, Policy

Income taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, which requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. FASB ASC Topic 740 also requires deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. We assess the need to maintain a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets based on an assessment of whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax benefits will be realized through the generation of future taxable income. Appropriate consideration is given to all available evidence, both positive and negative, in assessing the need for a valuation allowance.

Failure to achieve forecasted taxable income may affect the ultimate realization of certain deferred tax assets arising from net operating losses. Factors that may affect our ability to achieve sufficient forecasted taxable income include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, increased competition or other market conditions, costs incurred or delays in product availability.

FASB ASC Topic 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in companies' financial statements. As a result, we apply a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold for all tax uncertainties. It only allows the recognition of those tax benefits that have a greater than 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities.

We review the likelihood that the Company will realize the benefit of its deferred tax assets and, therefore, the need for valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if events indicate that a review is required. In determining whether or not it is more likely than not that a valuation allowance is required, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or consolidated group recording the net deferred tax asset is considered, along with all other available positive and negative evidence. The factors considered by management in its determination of the probability of the realization of the deferred tax assets include but are not limited to: recent adjusted historical financial results, historical taxable income, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies. If, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded.

Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy

Pension and postretirement plans

We maintain limited defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans, as well as a supplemental employee retirement plan covering certain executives. Costs associated with these plans are based on actuarial computations. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions regarding discount rates, expected return on plan assets, rates of compensation increases, and the rates of health care benefit increases. If future trends in these assumptions prove to differ from management's assumptions, revisions to the plan assets and benefit obligations may be required.

Earnings Per Share, Policy

Earnings per share

For the Predecessor, basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. For the Successor, basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period and assuming the additional 272,851 shares issued in respect of the contribution of Imaging were outstanding for the entire period under common control, or August 2012 through December 31, 2014.

Diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the assumed issuance of common shares and related adjustment to net income attributable to common stockholders related to all potentially dilutive securities. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012, in applying the treasury stock method, equivalent shares of unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units of 116,073, 181,603, 465,673 and 349,805, respectively, were included in the weighted average shares outstanding in the diluted calculation. Anti-dilutive stock options of 319,659 and 218,050 were excluded from the calculation of dilutive earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]

Stock-based compensation

We account for stock-based compensation plans using the fair value method. Using the fair value method of accounting, compensation expense is measured based on the fair value of the award at the grant date, using the Black-Scholes Model for stock options and the fair market value of our common stock for restricted stock, and recognized straight line over the service period. Performance awards are adjusted for the estimated percentage attainment related to those awards granted with performance conditions.

Restricted stock unit awards that are to be settled in cash are subject to liability accounting. Accordingly, the fair value for such awards are calculated each reporting period based on our most recent closing stock price. As such, the liability is adjusted, and expense is recognized, based on changes to the fair value and the percentage of time vested.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy

Recent accounting adoptions

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists, to provide guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward with certain limited exceptions. ASU 2013-11 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods with earlier adoption permitted. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

New accounting pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This update provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of 2017. Early application is not permitted. This update permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are evaluating the effect this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy

We calculate the fair value of our interest rate swap contracts, commodity contracts and foreign currency contracts using quoted interest rate curves, quoted commodity forward rates and quoted currency forward rates. For contracts which, when aggregated by counterparty, are in a liability position, the discount rates are adjusted by the credit spread that market participants would apply if buying these contracts from our counterparties.

3. Fair value measurements

FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based upon assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1:

Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2:

Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3:

Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

An asset's or liability's fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on one or more of the following three valuation techniques noted in FASB ASC Topic 820:

Market approach: Prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.

Cost approach: Amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).

Income approach: Techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based upon market expectations (including present value techniques, option-pricing and excess earnings models).

Investments with registered investment companies are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the funds are traded.

In addition to items that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we also have assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. As these assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, they are not included in the tables above. Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets (see Notes 6, 7 and 14) and certain assets acquired in business acquisitions (see Note 21). We have determined that the fair value measurements included in each of these assets and liabilities rely primarily on our assumptions as observable inputs are not available. As such, we have determined that each of these fair value measurements reside within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Restructuring and Related Activities Policy

14. Restructuring and other charges

We account for restructuring costs in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations, and FASB ASC Topic 712, Compensation - Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits. Restructuring costs consist of costs associated with business realignment and streamlining activities and entail exit costs such as lease termination costs, certain operating costs relating to closed leased facilities, employee severance and related costs, and certain other related costs. Such costs are recorded when the liability is incurred in accordance with the prescribed accounting at the then estimated amounts. These estimates are subject to the inherent risk of uncertainty in the estimation process, especially as to the accrual of future net rental charges on exited facilities. Subsequent changes to such estimates are recorded as restructuring charges in the year the change in the estimate is made.

Commitments and Contingencies, Policy

20. Other commitments and contingencies

We are party to various legal actions and administrative proceedings and subject to various claims, including those relating to commercial transactions, product liability, safety, health, taxes, environmental and other matters. We believe that none of such actions, other than those discussed below, depart from customary litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We review these matters on an ongoing basis and follow the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies, when making accrual and disclosure decisions. For legal proceedings where it has been determined that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, a liability has been recorded in our accompanying consolidated financial statements. For legal proceedings where it has been determined that a loss is either probable but the amount or range of loss is not reasonably estimable, or reasonably possible, we provide disclosure with respect to the matter.

Actual losses may materially differ from the amounts recorded and the ultimate outcomes of our pending cases are generally not yet determinable. At present we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. However, litigation matters are inherently uncertain, and we cannot currently quantify our ultimate liability for unresolved litigation matters, including those referred to below. As a result, it is possible that such liability could materially affect our consolidated financial position or our results of operations or cash flows for an individual reporting period.

Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]

The transaction will be accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, where the application of purchase accounting requires that the total purchase price be allocated to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the acquisition date, with amounts exceeding the fair values recorded as goodwill. The allocation process requires, among other things, an analysis of acquired fixed assets, contracts and contingencies to identify and record the fair value of all assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We intend to utilize a third-party appraiser to assist us in allocating the purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Government Grants	The amounts recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as government grants were as follows:



		Successor								Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,					Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014		2013			2012			2012

	Reduction of cost of goods sold	$	3,252	$	2,427		$	1,759		$	3,061

	Reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses	$	771	$	743		$	2,110		$	4,381

New Remy [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	The purchase price allocation was completed in 2012. The opening balance sheet of the Successor at August 14, 2012 was as follows:


	(In thousands)	Old Remy			Imaging				Consolidated Successor
	Assets:
	Current assets:

	Cash and cash equivalents	$	95,460		$	—			$	95,460

	Trade accounts receivable	203,550			1,378				204,928

	Other receivables	16,888			—				16,888

	Inventories	155,283			—				155,283

	Deferred income taxes	30,250			38				30,288

	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11,930			62				11,992

	Total current assets	513,361			1,478				514,839

	Property, plant and equipment, net	166,466			3				166,469

	Goodwill	242,105			—				242,105

	Intangibles, net	368,204			476				368,680

	Other noncurrent assets	34,198			4,003				38,201

	Total assets acquired	$	1,324,334		$	5,960			$	1,330,294


	Liabilities and Equity:
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term debt	$	13,058		$	—			$	13,058

	Current maturities of long-term debt	3,362			—				3,362

	Accounts payable	162,875			1,789				164,664

	Accrued interest	2,522			—				2,522

	Accrued restructuring	3,487			—				3,487

	Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	120,094			279				120,373

	Total current liabilities	305,398			2,068				307,466

	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	288,315			—				288,315

	Postretirement benefits other than pensions	1,773			—				1,773

	Accrued pension benefits	36,539			—				36,539

	Deferred income taxes	60,162			—				60,162

	Other noncurrent liabilities	36,191			—				36,191

	Total liabilities assumed	728,378			2,068				730,446


	Less: Noncontrolling interest	37,647			—				37,647


Net parent company investment	$	558,309		$	3,892			$	562,201

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair value measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping	Assets and liabilities remeasured and disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, are set forth in the table below:



		Successor
		As of December 31, 2014							As of December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Asset/			Level 2			Valuation	Asset/			Level 2			Valuation
	(In thousands)	(liability)			Level 2			technique	(liability)			Level 2			technique
	Interest rate swap contracts	$	(2,848	)	$	(2,848	)	C	$	727		$	727		C
	Interest rate swap contracts	$	(2,848	)	$	(2,848	)	C	$	727		$	727		C
	Foreign exchange contracts	(7,339		)	(7,339		)	C	3,417			3,417			C
	Foreign exchange contracts	(7,339		)	(7,339		)	C	3,417			3,417			C
	Commodity contracts	(4,088		)	(4,088		)	C	(1,333		)	(1,333		)	C
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The following table presents our defined benefit plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013:



	(In thousands of dollars)	Total			Level 1			Valuation
	(In thousands of dollars)	Total			Level 1			technique
	U.S. Plans:
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	$	2,563		$	2,563		A
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	$	2,563		$	2,563		A
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Fixed income securities	14,550			14,550			A
	Fixed income securities	14,550			14,550			A
	Equity securities	25,798			25,798			A
	Equity securities	25,798			25,798			A
		42,911			42,911
		42,911			42,911
	Non U.S. Plans:
	Non U.S. Plans:
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	6,417			6,417			A
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	6,417			6,417			A
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Fixed income securities	3,858			3,858			A
	Fixed income securities	3,858			3,858			A
	Equity securities	6,800			6,800			A
	Equity securities	6,800			6,800			A
		17,075			17,075
		17,075			17,075
	Total	$	59,986		$	59,986
	Total	$	59,986		$	59,986
	The following table presents our defined benefit plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014:



	(In thousands of dollars)	Total			Level 1			Valuation
	(In thousands of dollars)	Total			Level 1			technique
	U.S. Plans:
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	$	1,949		$	1,949		A
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	$	1,949		$	1,949		A
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Fixed income securities	15,127			15,127			A
	Fixed income securities	15,127			15,127			A
	Equity securities	27,198			27,198			A
	Equity securities	27,198			27,198			A
		44,274			44,274
		44,274			44,274
	Non U.S. Plans:
	Non U.S. Plans:
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	7,279			7,279			A
	Interest-bearing cash and equivalents	7,279			7,279			A
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Investments with Registered Investment Companies:
	Fixed income securities	4,390			4,390			A
	Fixed income securities	4,390			4,390			A
	Equity securities	6,756			6,756			A
	Equity securities	6,756			6,756			A
		18,425			18,425
		18,425			18,425
	Total	$	62,699		$	62,699
	Total	$	62,699		$	62,699

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had the following outstanding foreign currency contracts that were entered into to hedge forecasted purchases and revenues, respectively:

Successor

(In thousands)

Currency denomination

as of December 31,

Foreign currency contract

2014

2013

South Korean Won Forward

82,907

74,368

Mexican Peso Contracts

69,625

73,520

Brazilian Real Forward

12,318

11,427

Hungarian Forint Forward

€

12,646

€

14,416

Great Britain Pound Forward

300

3,735

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value

The following table discloses the fair values and balance sheet locations of our derivative instruments:

Successor

Asset derivatives

Liability derivatives

(In thousands)

Balance sheet location

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Balance sheet location

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

Commodity contracts

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

—

257

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

3,515

—

Commodity contracts

Other noncurrent assets

—

195

Other noncurrent liabilities

573

1,785

Foreign currency contracts

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

869

3,630

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

7,316

141

Foreign currency contracts

Other noncurrent assets

—

108

Other noncurrent liabilities

892

180

Interest rate swap contracts

Other noncurrent assets

—

1,455

Other noncurrent liabilities

282

—

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

869

5,645

12,578

2,106

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate swap contracts

Other noncurrent assets

—

Other noncurrent liabilities

2,566

728

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

—

2,566

728

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance

Derivatives designated as

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of gain

cash flow hedging

gain (loss)

(loss) reclassified from

gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss)

instruments

recognized

AOCI into income

(loss)

income on derivatives

recognized

(effective portion)

reclassified

(ineffective portion

in income on

OCI on

from AOCI

and amount excluded

derivatives

into

from effectiveness

(ineffective

(effective

income

testing)

portion and

portion)

(effective

amount

portion)

excluded from

effectiveness

testing)

Commodity contracts

(234

)

Cost of goods sold

(2,781

)

Cost of goods sold

(24

)

Foreign currency

9,763

Cost of goods sold

(3,368

)

Cost of goods sold

—

contracts

9,529

(6,149

)

(24

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Location of gain

Amount of gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss) recognized

income on

in income on

derivatives

Interest rate swap contracts

Interest expense–net

(332

)

Derivatives designated as

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of gain

cash flow hedging

gain (loss)

(loss) reclassified from

gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss)

instruments

recognized

AOCI into income

(loss)

income on derivatives

recognized

(effective portion)

reclassified

(ineffective portion

in income on

OCI on

from AOCI

and amount excluded

derivatives

into

from effectiveness

(ineffective

(effective

income

testing)

portion and

portion)

(effective

amount

portion)

excluded from

effectiveness

testing)

Commodity contracts

(5,708

)

Cost of goods sold

(4,803

)

Cost of goods sold

(54

)

Foreign currency

4,337

Cost of goods sold

5,619

Cost of goods sold

—

contracts

Interest

1,455

Interest expense–net

—

Interest expense–net

—

816

(54

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Location of gain

Amount of gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss) recognized

income on

in income on

derivatives

Interest rate swap contracts

Interest expense–net

1,490

Derivatives designated as

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of

Location of gain

Amount of gain

cash flow hedging

gain (loss)

(loss) reclassified from

gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss)

instruments

recognized

AOCI into income

(loss)

income on derivatives

recognized

(effective portion)

reclassified

(ineffective portion

in income on

OCI on

from AOCI

and amount excluded

derivatives

into

from effectiveness

(ineffective

(effective

income

testing)

portion and

portion)

(effective

amount

portion)

excluded from

effectiveness

testing)

Commodity contracts

(516

)

Cost of goods sold

(160

)

Cost of goods sold

Foreign currency

6,129

Cost of goods sold

1,502

Cost of goods sold

—

contracts

5,613

1,342

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Location of gain

Amount of gain

(loss) recognized in

(loss) recognized

income on

in income on

derivatives

Interest rate swap contracts

Interest expense–net

(134

)

Derivatives designated as cash

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)

Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)

Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)

Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

flow hedging instruments

Commodity contracts

(6,143

)

Cost of goods sold

(3,311

)

Cost of goods sold

(68

)

Foreign currency contracts

(7,815

)

Cost of goods sold

2,626

Cost of goods sold

—

Interest rate swap contracts

(1,737

)

Interest expense–net

—

Interest expense–net

—

(15,695

)

(685

)

(68

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

Interest rate swap

Interest expense–net

(1,837

)

Inventory_Tables

Inventory (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current	Net inventories consisted of the following:



		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013

	Raw materials	$	46,049	$	42,322

	Core inventory	36,034		36,581

	Work-in-process	7,827		8,398

	Finished goods	74,233		72,039

		$	164,143	$	159,340

PPE_Tables

PP&E (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PP&E [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:



		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013

	Land and buildings	$	41,803	$	40,723

	Machinery and equipment	184,270		161,958

		$	226,073	$	202,681

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and other intangible assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	The following table represents the carrying value of other intangible assets:



		Successor
		As of December 31, 2014						As of December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Carrying		Accumulated		Net		Carrying		Accumulated		Net
		value		amortization				value		amortization
	Definite-life intangibles:
	Intellectual property	$	27,833	$	2,980	$	24,853	$	12,434	$	1,484	$	10,950

	Customer relationships	206,960		50,558		156,402		197,960		28,691		169,269

	Customer contract	93,642		63,285		30,357		80,311		38,059		42,252

	Lease intangible	420		219		201		—		—		—

	Total	328,855		117,042		211,813		290,705		68,234		222,471

	Indefinite-life intangibles:
	Trade names	86,210		—		86,210		85,510		—		85,510

	Intangible assets, net	$	415,065	$	117,042	$	298,023	$	376,215	$	68,234	$	307,981

	Goodwill	$	259,586	$	—	$	259,586	$	242,105	$	—	$	242,105

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	Estimated future amortization, in thousands, for intangibles with definite lives as of December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	2015	$	44,601

	2016	32,416

	2017	23,673

	2018	21,955

	2019	21,843

Other_Current_Liabilities_and_1

Other Current Liabilities and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Other current liabilities and accrued expenses consist of the following:



		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013

	Accrued warranty	$	22,583		$	27,083

	Accrued wages and benefits	18,784			20,706

	Current portion of customer obligations	2,234			4,560

	Rebates, stocklifts, discounts and returns	20,282			18,922

	Current deferred revenue	865			2,270

	Other	63,761			37,335

		$	128,509		$	110,876

Schedule of Product Warranty Liability	Changes to our current and noncurrent accrued warranty were as follows:



		Successor									Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Balance at beginning of period	$	30,781		$	27,194		$	32,278		$	30,278

	Provision for warranty	41,861			44,215			9,713			26,568

	Payments and charges against the accrual	(47,993		)	(40,628		)	(14,797		)	(24,568		)
	Increased warranty accruals due to business acquisitions (Note 21)	1,363			—			—			—

	Balance at end of period	$	26,012		$	30,781		$	27,194		$	32,278

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities_T

Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other noncurrent liabilities [Abstract]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	Other noncurrent liabilities consist of the following:


		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013

	Noncurrent deferred revenue	3,967		4,757

	Other	22,516		20,028

		$	26,483	$	24,785

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Borrowings under long-term debt arrangements, net of discounts, consisted of the following:



		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013

	Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility- Maturity date of September 5, 2018	$	—		$	—

	Term B Loan, as Amended and Restated - Maturity date of March 5, 2020	293,637			296,567

	Total Senior Credit Facility and Notes	293,637			296,567

	Capital leases and other obligations	8,167			2,226

	Less current maturities	(3,509		)	(3,392		)
	Long-term debt less current maturities	$	298,295		$	295,401

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	Future maturities of long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2014, including capital lease obligations and excluding original issue discount, in thousands, consist of the following:



	2015	$	3,509

	2016	3,527

	2017	3,467

	2018	3,375

	2019	3,287

	Thereafter	279,202

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated other comprehansive income (loss) [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table discloses the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the period August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and the period January 1, 2012 to August 14, 2012 (in thousands):


		Foreign currency translation adjustment			Unrealized gains (losses) on currency hedges			Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges			Interest rate swaps				Employee benefit plan adjustment			Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

	Balances at December 31, 2011	$	(22,624	)	$	(9,513	)	$	(8,858	)	$	(1,574	)		$	(23,161	)	$	(65,730	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(3,030		)	5,700			(1,731		)	—				407			1,346

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			2,898			2,805			—				(513		)	5,190

	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,030		)	8,598			1,074			—				(106		)	6,536

	Predecessor balances at August 14, 2012	(25,654		)	(915		)	(7,784		)	(1,574		)		(23,267		)	(59,194		)

	Successor balances at August 15, 2012	—			—			—			—				—			—

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	5,790			5,144			(1,790		)	—				1,545			10,689

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			(926		)	95			—				18			(813		)

	Other comprehensive income (loss)	5,790			4,218			(1,695		)	—				1,563			9,876

	Successor balances at December 31, 2012	5,790			4,218			(1,695		)	—				1,563			9,876

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	3,651			3,032			(3,044		)	886				6,298			10,823

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			(4,497		)	2,963			—				5			(1,529		)

	Other comprehensive income (loss)	3,651			(1,465		)	(81		)	886				6,303			9,294

	Successor balances at December 31, 2013	9,441			2,753			(1,776		)	886				7,866			19,170

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(7,851		)	(5,507		)	(2,237		)	(1,058		)		(11,296		)	(27,949		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			(1,908		)	2,058			—				(754		)	(604		)

	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,851		)	(7,415		)	(179		)	(1,058		)		(12,050		)	(28,553		)
	Successor balances at December 31, 2014	$	1,590		$	(4,662	)	$	(1,955	)	$	(172	)		$	(4,184	)	$	(9,383	)

Disclosure of Reclassification Amount	The following table discloses the effect of reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations (in thousands):


		Successor									Predecessor
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,			Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented

		2014			2013			2012			2012

	Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
	Foreign currency contracts	$	2,626		$	5,619		$	1,502		$	(3,368	)	Cost of goods sold

	Commodity contracts	(3,379		)	(4,857		)	(156		)	(2,805		)	Cost of goods sold
		(753		)	762			1,346			(6,173		)	Total before tax

		603			772			(515		)	470			Tax benefit (expense)

		(150		)	1,534			831			(5,703		)	Net of tax


	Amortization of employee benefit plan costs:
	Prior service costs	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	977		Selling, general and administrative expenses

	Net actuarial gain (loss)	1,098			(16		)	(18		)	(464		)	Selling, general and administrative expenses

		1,098			(16		)	(18		)	513			Total before tax

		(344		)	11			—			—			Tax benefit (expense)

		754			(5		)	(18		)	513			Net of tax


	Total reclassifications for the period	$	604		$	1,529		$	813		$	(5,190	)	Net of tax

Restructuring_and_Other_Charge1

Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring and other charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	Significant components of restructuring and other charges for the approved activities are (in thousands):


						Successor									Predecessor
		Total				Expense incurred in											Estimated
		expected				Years ended December 31,							Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,		future
		costs															expense
						2014				2013			2012		2012

	2014 Activities
	Severance	$	1,066			$	1,066			$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—

	Exit costs	950				950				—			—		—		—

		$	2,016			$	2,016			$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—

	2013 Activities
	Severance	$	1,976			$	220			$	1,756		$	—	$	—	$	—

	Exit costs	696				4				692			—		—		—

		$	2,672			$	224			$	2,448		$	—	$	—	$	—

	2012 Activities

	Severance	$	4,533			$	—			$	795		$	1,264	$	2,474	$	—

	Exit costs	1,710				267				823			348		63		209

	Other charges	1,687				—				—			—		1,687		—

		$	7,930			$	267			$	1,618		$	1,612	$	4,224	$	209

	Restructuring charges and asset impairments are as follows:


		Successor									Predecessor
		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Severance and termination benefits	$	1,286		$	2,551		$	1,351		$	4,022

	Exit costs	1,221			1,515			348			304

	Other charges	—			—			—			1,687

	Asset impairments	876			—			—			—

	Total restructuring and other charges	$	3,383		$	4,066		$	1,699		$	6,013

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The following table summarizes the activity in our restructuring accrual:



	(In thousands)		Termination			Exit			Total
			benefits			costs
	Successor accrual at December 31, 2012		3,573			106			3,679

	Provision in 2013		2,551			1,515			4,066

	Payments in 2013		(5,143		)	(1,576		)	(6,719		)
	Successor accrual at December 31, 2013		981			45			1,026

	Provision in 2014		1,286			1,221			2,507

	Payments in 2014		(2,008		)	(1,194		)	(3,202		)
	Successor accrual at December 31, 2014		$	259		$	72		$	331

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income taxes [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	Income before income taxes was taxed in the following jurisdictions:



		Successor												Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,								Period August 15 to December 31,				Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014				2013				2012				2012

	U.S.	$	(30,333	)		$	(9,700	)		$	484			$	27,565

	Non-U.S.	36,461				34,463				10,774				13,304

		$	6,128			$	24,763			$	11,258			$	40,869

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The following is a summary of the components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit):


		Successor									Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Current:

	Federal	$	(33	)	$	1,434		$	3,530		$	1,917

	State and local	885			(158		)	456			606

	Non-U.S.	9,997			15,655			(1,187		)	12,210

	Deferred:

	Federal	(8,854		)	(2,184		)	1,827			(71,053		)

	State and local	883			176			(110		)	(13,076		)

	Non-U.S.	(2,823		)	(5,964		)	(1,662		)	(3,586		)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	55		$	8,959		$	2,854		$	(72,982	)

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	A reconciliation of income taxes at the United States federal statutory rate to the effective income tax rate was as follows:



		Successor						Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,				Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,

		2014		2013		2012		2012

	Federal statutory income tax rate	35	%	35	%	35	%	35	%
	State and local income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit, if applicable	(8.6	)	(0.5	)	(6.7	)	1.1

	Permanent items and other	71.8		16.6		37.5		1.3

	Non-U.S. operations	(35.5	)	(1.4	)	1.4		1.5

	Valuation allowance changes affecting the provision	(61.8	)	(13.5	)	(41.8	)	(217.5	)
	Effective income tax rate	0.9	%	36.2	%	25.4	%	(178.6	)%
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Including Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the total provision for income taxes by component:



		Successor									Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	55		$	8,959		$	2,854		$	(72,982	)

	Allocated to other comprehensive income (loss):
	Financial instruments	6,357			72			(1,748		)	2,473

	Pensions	9,024			(3,758		)	(3,201		)	(241		)

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The following is a summary of the significant components of our deferred income tax assets and liabilities.


		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013

	Deferred tax assets:

	Restructuring charges	$	121		$	289

	Employee benefits	23,813			12,016

	Inventories	3,852			2,875

	Warranty	8,195			10,194

	Alternative minimum tax and other credits	15,866			16,356

	Net operating loss carryforwards	49,913			55,855

	Customer contracts & other intangibles	1,201			1,428

	Rebates, stock, discounts and returns	7,500			5,898

	Unrealized gain/(loss) on financial instruments	4,177			2,481

	Other	10,613			6,935

	Total deferred tax assets	125,251			114,327

	Valuation allowance	(7,870		)	(11,917		)
	Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	117,381			102,410

	Deferred tax liabilities:

	Depreciation	(11,655		)	(9,189		)
	Goodwill and other intangibles	(87,303		)	(98,912		)
	Trade names	(18,872		)	(18,846		)
	Other	—			(1,309		)

	Total deferred tax liabilities	(117,830		)	(128,256		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(449	)	$	(25,846	)
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:



		Successor									Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Balance at January 1,	$	9,838		$	9,164		$	5,024		$	4,592

	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	235			987			2,265			432

	Additions for tax positions of prior years	403			457			1,875			—

	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—			(116		)	—			—

	Settlements	—			(654		)	—			—

	Reductions relating to a lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(861		)	—			—			—

	Balance at December 31,	$	9,615		$	9,838		$	9,164		$	5,024

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Tables

Employee Benefit Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee benefit plans [Abstract]
Postretirement Healthcare and Life Insurance	The changes in benefit obligations and plan assets, components of expense and assumptions for the postretirement healthcare and life insurance plans are as follows:


		Postretirement healthcare and life insurance plans

		Successor									Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands of dollars)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Change in benefit obligations

	Benefit obligation at beginning of period	$	2,246		$	2,682

	Service cost	—			—

	Interest cost	83			77

	Amendments	—			—

	Actuarial (gain) loss	(36		)	(154		)
	Benefits paid	(304		)	(359		)
	Benefit obligation at end of period	$	1,989		$	2,246



	Change in plan assets

	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period	$	—		$	—

	Employer contributions	304			359

	Benefits paid	(304		)	(359		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of period	$	—		$	—

	Funded status	$	(1,989	)	$	(2,246	)


	Amounts recognized in statement of financial position consist of:

	Current liabilities	$	(505	)	$	(618	)
	Noncurrent liabilities	(1,484		)	(1,628		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(1,989	)	$	(2,246	)


	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive
	income consist of:
	Net actuarial loss	$	(47	)	$	(76	)
	Prior service credit	—			—

	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(47	)	$	(76	)


	Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income

	Net Periodic Benefit Cost

	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—

	Interest cost	83			77			40			57

	Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			(977		)

Recognized net actuarial loss	(65		)	56			—			(287		)

Settlement gain	—			—			—			—

Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	18		$	133		$	40		$	(1,207	)



Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income

Net actuarial (gain) loss	$	(36	)	$	(154	)	$	22		$	—

Prior service credit	—			—			—			—

Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			977

Recognized net actuarial (loss) gain	65			56			—			287

Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)	29			(98		)	22			1,264

Total recognized in net (benefit) cost and OCI	$	47		$	35		$	62		$	57



Weighted-average assumptions

U.S. assumptions:

Discount rate for benefit obligation	3.83		%	4.73		%	3.85		%	4.28		%
Discount rate for net periodic benefit cost	4.73		%	3.85		%	4.28		%	4.28		%
Rate of compensation increase	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%
Pension Plans	The changes in benefit obligations and plan assets and components of expense for the pension plans are as follows:


		Pension benefits
		Successor									Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,			Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands of dollars)	2014			2013			2012			2012

	Change in benefit obligations

	Benefit obligation at beginning of period	$	79,478		$	79,477

	Service cost	1,073			1,035

	Interest cost	3,550			3,278

	Korea benefit obligation	—			4,965

	Actuarial (gain) loss	16,597			(6,207		)

	Benefits paid	(3,392		)	(3,070		)
	Benefit obligation at end of period	$	97,306		$	79,478

	Change in plan assets

	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period	$	59,986		$	47,349

	Actual return on plan assets	1,814			7,081

	Korea plan assets	—			4,642

	Employer contributions	4,291			3,984

	Benefits paid	(3,392		)	(3,070		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of period	$	62,699		$	59,986

	Funded status	$	(34,607	)	$	(19,492	)
	Amounts recognized in statement of financial position consist of:

	Noncurrent assets	—			—

	Current liabilities	(340		)	(389		)
	Noncurrent liabilities	(34,267		)	(19,103		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(34,607	)	$	(19,492	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:

	Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	6,297		$	(14,749	)

	Prior service cost	—			—

	Accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain)	$	6,297		$	(14,749	)

	Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
	Projected benefit obligation	$	97,306		$	79,478

	Accumulated benefit obligation	95,114			79,478

	Fair value of plan assets	62,699			59,986

	Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income
	Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Service cost	$	1,073		$	1,035		$	121		$	170

Interest cost	3,550			3,278			1,241			1,834

Expected return on plan assets	(3,638		)	(3,341		)	(1,094		)	(1,540		)
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			—

Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	(1,033		)	16			18			751

Net periodic pension cost	$	(48	)	$	988		$	286		$	1,215

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
Net actuarial (gain) loss	$	18,425		$	(9,929	)	$	(4,786	)	$	(165	)

Prior service cost	—			—			—			—

Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			—

Recognized net actuarial gain (loss)	1,033			(16		)	(18		)	(751		)

Other	1,588			—			—			—

Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	21,046			(9,945		)	(4,804		)	(916		)

Total recognized in net (benefit) cost and OCI	$	20,998		$	(8,957	)	$	(4,518	)	$	299



The assumptions for the pension plans are as follows:


	Pension benefits
	Successor						Predecessor

	Years ended December 31,				Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,

	2014		2013		2012		2012

Weighted-average assumptions

U.S. assumptions:

Discount rate for benefit obligation	3.83	%	4.73	%	3.85	%	3.85	%
Discount rate for net periodic benefit cost	4.73	%	3.85	%	3.59	%	4.28	%
Rate of compensation increase	—	%	—	%	5	%	5	%
Expected return on plan assets	6.5	%	6.5	%	6.5	%	6.5	%
Non U.S. assumptions:
Discount rate for benefit obligation	3.35	%	4.27	%	4.1	%	4.1	%
Discount rate for net periodic cost	4.29	%	4	%	4.7	%	4.7	%
Rate of compensation increase	3.73	%	3.81	%	3.1	%	3.1	%
Expected return on plan assets	5.13	%	5.13	%	4.99	%	4.99	%
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year:


		Successor
	(In thousands)	Pension			Postretirement
					healthcare
	Amortization of actuarial losses (gains)	$	216		$	(47	)

	Amortization of prior service cost	—			—

	Total	$	216		$	(47	)

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The 2015 target plan asset allocation is:


		Target allocation
	Equity Investments	45%	-	65%
	Fixed Income Investments	25%	-	45%
	Cash and Short Term Investments	10%	-	20%

	The asset allocations were:


		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014						2013
	Asset Allocation for Plan Assets
	Interest-bearing cash	$	9,228		14.7	%		$	8,980		15	%

	Bond Mutual Funds	19,517			31.1	%		18,408			30.7	%

	Equity Mutual Funds	33,954			54.2	%		32,598			54.3	%

	Total plan assets	$	62,699		100	%		$	59,986		100	%

Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	The assumptions used in deriving our postretirement costs and the sensitivity analysis thereon are:



		As of December 31,

		2014		2013

	Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates
	Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	9	%	9	%
	Rate to which the cost trend is expected to decline	5	%	5	%
	Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2018		2017

Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	An increase or decrease of one percentage point in the assumed health care trends would have the following approximate effects for the year ended December 31, 2014:


	(In thousands)	1% Increase			1% Decrease

	Effect on total of service and interest cost components of net periodic postretirement health care benefit cost	$	—		$	—

	Effect on the health care component of the accumulated postretirement	$	4		$	(5	)
	benefit obligation
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	The following reflects the estimated future benefit payments to be paid from the plans:


	(In thousands)	Pension			Postretirement
					healthcare
	2015	$	3,700		$	505

	2016	3,755			305

	2017	3,709			140

	2018	4,100			90

	2019	5,634			84

	Years 2020-2024	25,788			287

Stock_Based_Compensation_Table

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock-based compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	Noncash compensation expense related to the awards was recognized as follows:


		Successor								Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,						Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012		2012

	Stock-based compensation	$	4,265		$	6,561		$	2,799	$	4,462

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	A summary of stock option activity as of December 31, 2014 and changes for the year ended December 31, 2014 is presented below:


	Stock option awards	Shares		Weighted-			Weighted-average remaining contractual term	Aggregate intrinsic value (1)
				average
				exercise price
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014	250,495		$	18.48

	Granted	273,723		21.98

	Exercised	(13,843	)	18.5

	Forfeited/Cancelled	(74,865	)	20.33

	Outstanding and expected to vest at December 31, 2014	435,510		$	20.36		5.5 years	$	493

	Exercisable at December 31, 2014	86,962		$	18.77		3.9 years	$	195

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity	A summary of the status of our nonvested restricted stock awards as of December 31, 2014, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014, is presented below:


	Nonvested restricted stock awards	Shares/Units		Weighted-
				average
				grant-date
				fair value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2014	747,813		$	15.92

	Granted	205,351		21.99

	Vested	(393,158	)	14.3

	Forfeited	(147,063	)	18.59

	Nonvested at December 31, 2014	412,943		$	19.63

Lease_Commitments_Tables

Lease Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Lease commitments [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	Rental commitments at December 31, 2014, for long-term non-cancellable operating leases, consummated as of December 31, 2014 (not reflected as accrued restructuring) are as follows:



	(In thousands)

	2015	$	6,269

	2016	4,460

	2017	4,604

	2018	3,371

	2019	2,896

	Thereafter	6,608

Business_Segment_Geographical_1

Business Segment & Geographical Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business seg & geo information [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas	Information about our net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region is as follows:



		Successor						Predecessor
		Years ended December 31,				Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012		2012

	Net sales to external customers:

	United States	$	766,533	$	757,542	$	274,522	$	484,946

	Europe	86,105		89,181		36,854		66,449

	Other Americas	46,099		59,611		21,317		34,983

	Asia	283,591		233,849		83,624		136,900

	Total net sales	$	1,182,328	$	1,140,183	$	416,317	$	723,278




		Successor
		As of December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014		2013

	Long-lived assets:

	United States	$	85,501	$	84,831

	Europe	11,927		12,817

	Other Americas	56,205		65,666

	Asia	53,005		44,181

	Total long-lived assets	$	206,638	$	207,495

Acquisition_Tables

Acquisition (Tables) (USA Industries Acquisition [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
USA Industries Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	The purchase price allocation based on our best estimate of the fair value as of the acquisition date was as follows (in thousands):


	Cash	$	109

	Trade accounts receivable	7,811

	Inventories	13,834

	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	43

	Property, plant and equipment	462

	Goodwill	17,481

	Intangible assets	10,028

	Other noncurrent assets	4,613

	Total assets acquired	$	54,381


	Accounts payable	$	8,370

	Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	5,440

	Other noncurrent liabilities	392

	Total liabilities acquired	14,202

	Net assets acquired	$	40,179

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures	Supplemental cash flow information is as follows:



		Successor						Predecessor

		Years ended December 31,				Period August 15 to December 31,		Period January 1 to August 14,

	(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012		2012

	Cash paid for interest	$	19,184	$	21,479	$	12,540	$	14,447

	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received	17,126		7,355		2,590		10,429

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio1

Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly financial information [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	(In thousands, except per share information)


		Successor
		Quarter ended

		March 31,			June 30,		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2014		2014			2014
	Net sales	$	306,005		$	302,910	$	291,981		$	281,432

	Gross profit	46,351			49,997		23,594			42,291

	Restructuring and other charges	314			79		2,212			778

	Net income (loss)	4,944			5,030		(15,596		)	11,695

	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	4,944			5,030		(15,596		)	11,695

	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.16		$	0.16	$	(0.49	)	$	0.37

	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.16		$	0.16	$	(0.49	)	$	0.37




		Successor
		Quarter ended

		March 31,			June 30,		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2013		2013			2013
	Net sales	$	285,949		$	288,215	$	268,796		$	297,223

	Gross profit	44,437			45,494		41,980			53,870

	Restructuring and other charges	681			2,128		1,454			(197		)

	Net income (loss)	(2,526		)	3,630		3,149			11,551

	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	(3,090		)	3,535		3,149			11,551

	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.10	)	$	0.11	$	0.1		$	0.37

	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.10	)	$	0.11	$	0.1		$	0.36

Description_of_the_Business_De

Description of the Business (Details)	3 Months Ended
Description of the Business (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	32,201,086	0
Shares held by majority stakeholder	16,615,359
ShareExchangeRatio	0.17879
CommonStockSharesHeldbyNoncontrollingShareholders	15,585,727
CommonStockSharesOutstandingAfterBusinessCombination	32,200,000
OldRemyCommonStock [Domain]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	32,000,000

Significant_Accounting_Policie3

Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$84,885,000	$114,884,000	$111,733,000	$95,460,000	$91,684,000
Trade accounts receivable (less allowances of $1,519 and $1,586)	210,356,000	197,087,000
Other Receivables, Net, Current	16,692,000	21,023,000
Inventories	164,143,000	159,340,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current	42,308,000	38,073,000
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current	11,865,000	11,311,000
Total current assets	530,249,000	541,718,000
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	298,023,000	307,981,000
Other Assets, Noncurrent	65,309,000	58,457,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	164,458,000	167,022,000
Assets	1,319,096,000	1,317,846,000
Goodwill	259,586,000	242,105,000
Short-term Debt	7,761,000	2,369,000
Current maturities of long-term debt	3,509,000	3,392,000
Accounts Payable, Current	177,333,000	171,305,000
Interest Payable, Current	94,000	92,000
Restructuring Reserve, Current	331,000	1,026,000
Other Liabilities, Current	128,509,000	110,876,000
Total current liabilities	317,537,000	289,060,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	298,295,000	295,401,000
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	1,484,000	1,628,000
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	34,267,000	19,103,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent	54,783,000	72,281,000
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	26,483,000	24,785,000
OldRemy [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value				95,460,000
Trade accounts receivable (less allowances of $1,519 and $1,586)				203,550,000
Other Receivables, Net, Current				16,888,000
Inventories				155,283,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current				30,250,000
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current				11,930,000
Total current assets				513,361,000
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)				368,204,000
Other Assets, Noncurrent				34,198,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net				166,466,000
Assets				1,324,334,000
Goodwill				242,105,000
Short-term Debt				13,058,000
Current maturities of long-term debt				3,362,000
Accounts Payable, Current				162,875,000
Interest Payable, Current				2,522,000
Restructuring Reserve, Current				3,487,000
Other Liabilities, Current				120,094,000
Total current liabilities				305,398,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities				288,315,000
Postretirement benefits other than pensions				1,773,000
Postretirement benefits other than pensions				36,539,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent				60,162,000
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent				36,191,000
Liabilities				728,378,000
Noncontrolling interest				37,647,000
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent				558,309,000
Imaging [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value				0
Trade accounts receivable (less allowances of $1,519 and $1,586)				1,378,000
Other Receivables, Net, Current				0
Inventories				0
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current				38,000
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current				62,000
Total current assets				1,478,000
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)				476,000
Other Assets, Noncurrent				4,003,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net				3,000
Assets				5,960,000
Goodwill				0
Short-term Debt				0
Current maturities of long-term debt				0
Accounts Payable, Current				1,789,000
Interest Payable, Current				0
Restructuring Reserve, Current				0
Other Liabilities, Current				279,000
Total current liabilities				2,068,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities				0
Postretirement benefits other than pensions				0
Postretirement benefits other than pensions				0
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent				0
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent				0
Liabilities				2,068,000
Noncontrolling interest				0
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent				3,892,000
New Remy [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value				95,460,000
Trade accounts receivable (less allowances of $1,519 and $1,586)				204,928,000
Other Receivables, Net, Current				16,888,000
Inventories				155,283,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current				30,288,000
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current				11,992,000
Total current assets				514,839,000
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)				368,680,000
Other Assets, Noncurrent				38,201,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net				166,469,000
Assets				1,330,294,000
Goodwill				242,105,000
Short-term Debt				13,058,000
Current maturities of long-term debt				3,362,000
Accounts Payable, Current				164,664,000
Interest Payable, Current				2,522,000
Restructuring Reserve, Current				3,487,000
Other Liabilities, Current				120,373,000
Total current liabilities				307,466,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities				288,315,000
Postretirement benefits other than pensions				1,773,000
Postretirement benefits other than pensions				36,539,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent				60,162,000
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent				36,191,000
Liabilities				730,446,000
Noncontrolling interest				37,647,000
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent				562,201,000
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount				$32,779,000

Significant_Accounting_Policie4

Significant Accounting Policies Accounting for remanufacturing operations (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract]
Core Deposits Charged	$33,228	$54,638	$131,062	$91,318

Significant_Accounting_Policie5

Significant Accounting Policies Research and development (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract]
Research and Development Expense	$8,567	$17,437	$15,560	$15,543
Research and Development Arrangement, Customer Funding to Offset Costs Incurred	$933	$34	$1,125	$969

Significant_Accounting_Policie6

Significant Accounting Policies Government Grants (Details) (Government Grant, USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Government Grant
Government Grant Awarded			$60,200
Government Grants Received			36,000
Reduction of Cost of Goods Sold	1,759	3,061	3,252	2,427
Reduction of Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses	2,110	4,381	771	743
Deferred Revenue			$4,733	$6,283

Significant_Accounting_Policie7

Significant Accounting Policies Trade accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract]
Notes Receivable	$38,541	$27,154

Significant_Accounting_Policie8

Significant Accounting Policies Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum
Core Inventory Useful Life	4 years
Maximum
Core Inventory Useful Life	30 years
Land, Buildings and Improvements \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	15 years
Land, Buildings and Improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Machinery and Equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Machinery and Equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	15 years

Significant_Accounting_Policie9

Significant Accounting Policies Earnings per share (Details)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Imaging			272,851
Weighted Average Number of Shares	465,673	349,805	116,073	181,603
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount			319,659	218,050

Recovered_Sheet1

Significant Accounting Policies Revenue recognition (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Imaging Revenues	$10.60

Fair_Value_Measurement_Details

Fair Value Measurement (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Interest Rate Swap
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	($2,848)	$727
Interest Rate Swap \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	-2,848	727
Foreign Exchange Contract
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	-7,339	3,417
Foreign Exchange Contract \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	-7,339	3,417
Commodity Contract
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	-4,088	-1,333
Commodity Contract \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Assets/(Liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	($4,088)	($1,333)

Fair_Value_Measurement_Pension

Fair Value Measurement Pension (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Non U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$18,425	$17,075
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	62,699	59,986	47,349
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	62,699	59,986
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| United States
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	44,274	42,911
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| United States \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	44,274	42,911
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Non U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	18,425	17,075
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Non U.S. \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	18,425	17,075
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	9,228	8,980
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Cash and Cash Equivalents \| United States
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,949	2,563
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Cash and Cash Equivalents \| United States \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,949	2,563
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Cash and Cash Equivalents \| Non U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	7,279	6,417
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Cash and Cash Equivalents \| Non U.S. \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	7,279	6,417
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Fixed Income Funds
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	19,517	18,408
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Fixed Income Funds \| United States
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	15,127	14,550
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Fixed Income Funds \| United States \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	15,127	14,550
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Fixed Income Funds \| Non U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	4,390	3,858
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Fixed Income Funds \| Non U.S. \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	4,390	3,858
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Equity Funds
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	33,954	32,598
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Equity Funds \| United States
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	27,198	25,798
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Equity Funds \| United States \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	27,198	25,798
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Equity Funds \| Non U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	6,756	6,800
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Equity Funds \| Non U.S. \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$6,756	$6,800

Financial_Instruments_Foreign_

Financial Instruments Foreign Currency Risk (Details) (Foreign Exchange Contract)

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

USD ($)

South Korean Won

Mexican Peso

Brazilian Real

Hungarian Forint

Great Britain Pound

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

Derivative

Maximum Term of Credit Risk Derivatives

18 months

Derivative, Notional Amount

$82,907

$74,368

$69,625

$73,520

$12,318

$11,427

€ 12,646

€ 14,416

£ 300

£ 3,735

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax

4,662

2,753

Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months

$5,063

Financial_Instruments_Interest

Financial Instruments Interest Rate Risk (Details) (Interest Rate Swap, USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013
Prior Contract
Derivative
Percentage of Debt Hedged by Interest Rate Derivatives			50.00%
Lower Variable Interest Rate Range			1.75%
Fixed Interest Rate			3.35%
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative
Lower Variable Interest Rate Range				1.25%
Fixed Interest Rate				4.05%
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item				$72,000,000
Derivative, Notional Amount				72,000,000
Quarterly Notional Reduction, Derivatives	187,500
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative
Lower Variable Interest Rate Range				1.25%
Fixed Interest Rate				2.75%
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item				72,000,000
Derivative, Notional Amount				72,000,000
Quarterly Notional Reduction, Derivatives	187,500
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, before Tax		282,000		1,455,000
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months		$0

Financial_Instruments_Commodit

Financial Instruments Commodity Price Risk (Details) (Commodity Contract, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commodity Contract
Derivative
Number of Instruments Held	37	32
Investment Contract Weight	8,196	6,368
Maximum Term of Credit Risk Derivatives		18 months
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, before Tax	($4,092)	($1,261)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	($3,466)

Financial_Instruments_Balance_

Financial Instruments Balance Sheet Locations (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivative assets	$869	$5,645
Total derivative liabilities	12,578	2,106
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	2,566	728
Commodity Contract \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	257
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	3,515	0
Other noncurrent assets	0	195
Other noncurrent liabilities	573	1,785
Foreign Exchange Contract \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	869	3,630
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	7,316	141
Other noncurrent assets	0	108
Other noncurrent liabilities	892	180
Interest Rate Swap \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value
Other noncurrent assets	0	1,455
Other noncurrent liabilities	282	0
Interest Rate Swap \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value
Other noncurrent assets	0	0
Other noncurrent liabilities	$2,566	$728

Financial_Instruments_Income_S

Financial Instruments Income Statement (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Financial Instruments Income Statement (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)	$5,613,000	$9,529,000	($15,695,000)	$84,000
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	1,342,000	-6,149,000	-685,000	816,000
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	4,000	-24,000	-68,000	-54,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Commodity Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)	-516,000	-234,000	-6,143,000		-5,708,000
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	-160,000	-2,781,000	-3,311,000		-4,803,000
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	4,000	-24,000	-68,000		-54,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)	6,129,000	9,763,000	-7,815,000		4,337,000
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	1,502,000	-3,368,000	2,626,000		5,619,000
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	0	0	0		0
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)			-1,737,000
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)			0
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)			0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	($134,000)	($332,000)	($1,837,000)	$1,490,000

Financial_Instruments_Concentr

Financial Instruments Concentrations of Credit Risk (Details) (Sales Revenue, Goods, Net)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Significant Customers Concentration Risks
Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk, Percentage	49.40%	50.00%	44.21%	47.40%
General Motors
Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk, Percentage		21.60%		12.00%	15.90%	18.80%
Hyundai Motor Company
Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk, Percentage	9.20%	8.50%	12.00%	10.20%

Financial_Instruments_Factorin

Financial Instruments Factoring Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Accounts Receivable	$2,245	$3,227	$4,729	$5,710
Accounts Receivable Factored, Gross			$229,696	$244,940

Inventory_Details

Inventory (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory [Abstract]
Raw materials	$46,049	$42,322
Core inventory	36,034	36,581
Work-in-process	7,827	8,398
Finished goods	74,233	72,039
Inventories	$164,143	$159,340

PPE_Details

PP&E (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
PP&E [Abstract]
Land and buildings			$41,803	$40,723
Machinery and equipment			184,270	161,958
Property, plant and equipment			226,073	202,681
Depreciation expense	$9,660	$11,763	$25,854	$26,461

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2010
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	$415,065,000	$376,215,000
Goodwill	259,586,000	242,105,000
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	117,042,000	68,234,000
Goodwill Amortization	0	0
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	298,023,000	307,981,000
Goodwill	259,586,000	242,105,000
Trade Names
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	86,210,000	85,510,000
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	86,210,000	85,510,000
Intellectual Property
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	27,833,000	12,434,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	2,980,000	1,484,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	24,853,000	10,950,000
Customer Relationships
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	206,960,000	197,960,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	50,558,000	28,691,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	156,402,000	169,269,000
Customer Contracts
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	93,642,000	80,311,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	63,285,000	38,059,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	30,357,000	42,252,000
Lease Agreements [Member]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	420,000	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	219,000	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	201,000	0
Trade Names
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			6,000,000
Total definite-life intangible assets
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	328,855,000	290,705,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	117,042,000	68,234,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$211,813,000	$222,471,000

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Definited Lived Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$18,726,000	$11,592,000	$48,717,000	$49,993,000
Estimated future amortization for intangibles with definite lives
2014			44,601,000
2015			32,416,000
2016			23,673,000
2017			21,955,000
2018			21,843,000
Intellectual Property [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			14 years 6 months
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	745,000		15,399,000	2,575,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	15 years		17 years 1 month	15 years	15 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			27,833,000	12,434,000
Estimated future amortization for intangibles with definite lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization			2,980,000	1,484,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net			24,853,000	10,950,000
Lease Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			420,000	0
Estimated future amortization for intangibles with definite lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization			219,000	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net			201,000	0
Tecnomatic Intellectual Property [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired			13,930,000
Patents [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired			1,469,000
Customer Contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			3 years 2 months
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	808,000		13,331,000	3,883,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years		2 years	4 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			93,642,000	80,311,000
Estimated future amortization for intangibles with definite lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization			63,285,000	38,059,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net			30,357,000	42,252,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			10 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			206,960,000	197,960,000
Estimated future amortization for intangibles with definite lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization			50,558,000	28,691,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net			156,402,000	169,269,000
FNF Acquisition of Remy [Member] \| Intellectual Property [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	9,114,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	85,510,000
FNF Acquisition of Remy [Member] \| Customer Contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	75,620,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years 4 months
FNF Acquisition of Remy [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	197,960,000
Imaging [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	476,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	1 year 5 months
Revaluation of Assets [Member] \| Intellectual Property [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross						9,000,000
Revaluation of Assets [Member] \| Customer Contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross						29,800,000
Revaluation of Assets [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		10 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross						$35,500,000

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2004	Dec. 31, 2011
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$18,726,000	$11,592,000	$48,717,000	$49,993,000
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Annual Cost to Extend Indefinitely								100,000
Trade Names
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			86,210,000	85,510,000
Intellectual Property
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			27,833,000	12,434,000
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	745,000		15,399,000	2,575,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life			14 years 6 months
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	15 years		17 years 1 month	15 years	15 years
Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			206,960,000	197,960,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life			10 years
Customer Contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			93,642,000	80,311,000
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	808,000		13,331,000	3,883,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life			3 years 2 months
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years		2 years	4 years
Trade Names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross						6,000,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life						10 years
Revaluation of Assets \| Trade Names
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross									59,700,000
Revaluation of Assets \| Intellectual Property
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross									9,000,000
Revaluation of Assets \| Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross									35,500,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life		10 years
Revaluation of Assets \| Customer Contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross									29,800,000
USA Industries Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount			17,481,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life							10 years
USA Industries Acquisition [Member] \| Trade Names
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired							700,000
USA Industries Acquisition [Member] \| Customer Relationships
Amortization of Intangible Assets			1,062,000
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired							9,000,000
USA Industries Acquisition [Member] \| Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired							328,000
FNF Acquisition of Remy [Member] \| Intellectual Property
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	85,510,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life	10 years
FNF Acquisition of Remy [Member] \| Customer Relationships
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$197,960,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life	10 years
FNF Acquisition of Remy [Member] \| Customer Contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life	3 years 4 months

Other_Noncurrent_Assets_Detail

Other Noncurrent Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other noncurrent assets [Abstract]
Noncurrent core return rights	$38,940	$37,250
Noncurrent deferred tax assets	$12,028	$8,526

Other_Current_Liabilities_and_2

Other Current Liabilities and Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses [Abstract]
Accrued warranty	$22,583	$27,083
Accrued wages and benefits	18,784	20,706
Current portion of customer obligations	2,234	4,560
Rebates, stocklifts, discounts and returns	20,282	18,922
Current deferred revenue	865	2,270
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses	63,761	37,335
Total current other liabilities	$128,509	$110,876

Other_Current_Liabilities_and_3

Other Current Liabilities and Accrued Expenses Warranty (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2010
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$32,278	$30,278	$30,781	$27,194	$32,278
Provision for warranty	9,713	26,568	41,861	44,215
Payments and charges against the accrual	-14,797	-24,568	-47,993	-40,628
Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition	0	0	1,363	0
Balance at end of period	$27,194	$32,278	$26,012	$30,781	$32,278

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities_D

Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other noncurrent liabilities [Abstract]
Noncurrent deferred revenue	$3,967	$4,757
Other	22,516	20,028
Total other noncurrent liabilities	$26,483	$24,785

Debt_Long_Term_Debt_Table_Deta

Debt Long Term Debt Table (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	$0	$0	$0	($2,737)
Long-term debt			293,637	296,567
Capital leases			8,167	2,226
Less current maturities			-3,509	-3,392
Long-term debt less current maturities			298,295	295,401
Amended and Restated Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term debt			0	0
Amended and Restated Term B Loan Facility
Long-term debt			$293,637	$296,567

Debt_Future_Maturities_of_Long

Debt Future Maturities of Long Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2014	$3,509
2015	3,527
2016	3,467
2017	3,375
2018	3,287
Thereafter	$279,202

Debt_AssetBased_Revolving_Cred

Debt Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, First Amendment (Details) (Amended and Restated Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$95,000,000
Line of credit facility, additional borrowing capacity	20,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	0
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	13,810,000
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	$57,777,000
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage	0.38%
Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on fixed rate	0.50%
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	1.50%
Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on fixed rate	1.00%
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.00%

Debt_Amended_and_Restated_Term

Debt Amended and Restated Term B Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees	$0	$0	$0	$2,737
Term B Loan Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount					286,978
Long-term debt, fair value				300,157
Fair Value Aggregate Differences, Long-term Debt Instruments				3,590
Amended and Restated Term B Loan Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount					300,000
Debt instrument, unamortized discount					750
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage rate range, minimum			1.25%
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate			3.00%
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal			750
Excess Cash Flow Calculation Amount			0
Debt instrument, weighted average interest rate			4.25%
Long-term debt, fair value			290,693
Fair Value Aggregate Differences, Long-term Debt Instruments			-2,944
Covenant Agreement, Minimum Payment Missed To Fall Into Default			$5,000

Debt_Short_Term_Debt_Details

Debt Short Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
South Korea
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt, number of lenders	3
Short-term debt, maximum borrowing capacity	$11,827,000
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding	1,820,000
Short-term debt, weighted average interest rate	2.90%
Hungary
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt, number of lenders	1
Short-term debt, maximum borrowing capacity	1,137,000
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding	0
CHINA
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt, number of lenders	1
Short-term debt, maximum borrowing capacity	10,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding	$5,941,000
Short-term debt, weighted average interest rate	3.80%

Debt_Capital_Leases_Details

Debt Capital Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Capitalization Rate Lower Bound	4.00%
Capitalization Rate Higher Bound	15.10%
Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net	$2,810	$2,614

Debt_Financing_Obligation_Deta

Debt Financing Obligation (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Debt Financing Obligation (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	$0	$0	$0	($2,737,000)
Failed Sales Leaseback Transaction, Net Book Value			11,855,000
Amended and Restated Term B Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Failed Sales Leaseback Financing Obligation Interest Rate			4.25%
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Failed Sales Leaseback Financing Obligation			$5,800,000
Failed Sales Leaseback Financing Obligation Interest Rate			6.50%

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Total Shares Authorized				280,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Authorized				240,000,000
Common Stock, par value				$0.00	$0.00
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized				40,000,000
Preferred Stock, par value				$0.00
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding				32,201,086	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding				0
Common Stock, Voting Rights				one
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired				114,291	67,087
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock		$206,000	$23,000		$1,248,000
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.10	$0.10	$0.20	$0.40	$0.40	$0.10
Dividend payments on common stock		6,162,000	3,064,000	12,851,000	12,669,000
Dividends Payable		425,000		267,000		425,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited				144,198	67,370
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired				526,413
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount				$3,982,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Treasury Stock Acquired, Repurchase Authorization							100000000
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date							28-Feb-18

Stockholders_Equity_Employee_S

Stockholders' Equity Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) (Employee Stock Purchase Plan, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	11,107
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share	$17
Additional Consideration for Employee Stock Purchase	15
Number of Shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan	100
Minimum
Number of Shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan	100
Maximum
Number of Shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan	200

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	($59,194)	($65,730)	$19,170	$9,876
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	10,689	1,346	-27,949	10,823
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-813	5,190	-604	-1,529
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	5,871	-3,076		3,851
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	9,876	6,536	-28,553	9,294
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	-1,563	-106		-6,303
Ending Balance	9,876	-59,194	-9,383	19,170
Accumulated Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	-25,654	-22,624	9,441	5,790
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	5,790	-3,030	-7,851	3,651
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5,790	-3,030		3,651
Ending Balance	5,790	-25,654	1,590	9,441
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	-23,267	-23,161	7,866	1,563
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	1,545	407	-11,296	6,298
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	18	-513	-754	5
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,563	-106		6,303
Ending Balance	1,563	-23,267	-4,184	7,866
Foreign Exchange Contract
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	4,218	8,598	-7,415	-1,465
Foreign Exchange Contract \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	-915	-9,513	2,753	4,218
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	5,144	5,700	-5,507	3,032
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-926	2,898	-1,908	-4,497
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,218	8,598		-1,465
Ending Balance	4,218	-915	-4,662	2,753
Commodity Contract
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	-1,695	1,074	-179	-81
Commodity Contract \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	-7,784	-8,858	-1,776	-1,695
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-1,790	-1,731	-2,237	-3,044
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	95	2,805	2,058	2,963
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-1,695	1,074		-81
Ending Balance	-1,695	-7,784	-1,955	-1,776
Interest Rate Swap \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	-1,574	-1,574	886	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	0	0	-1,058	886
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0		886
Ending Balance	$0	($1,574)	($172)	$886

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cost of goods sold	$348,176	$574,639	$1,020,095	$954,402
Income before income taxes	11,258	40,869	6,128	24,763
Income tax expense (benefit)	-2,854	72,982	-55	-8,959
Net income attributable to common stockholders	7,292	112,189	6,073	15,145
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Net income attributable to common stockholders	813	-5,190	604	1,529
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges
Income before income taxes	1,346	-6,173	-753	762
Income tax expense (benefit)	-515	470	603	772
Net income attributable to common stockholders	831	-5,703	-150	1,534
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges \| Foreign Exchange Contract
Cost of goods sold	1,502	-3,368	2,626	5,619
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges \| Commodity Contract
Cost of goods sold	-156	-2,805	-3,379	-4,857
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment
Prior service cost	0	977	0	0
Actuarial losses	-18	-464	1,098	-16
Income before income taxes	-18	513	1,098	-16
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0	-344	11
Net income attributable to common stockholders	($18)	$513	$754	($5)

Restructuring_and_Other_Charge2

Restructuring and Other Charges (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and other charges	$1,699	$6,013	$3,383	$4,066
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring Reserve	3,573		259	981
Restructuring and other charges			1,286	2,551
2014 \| Total Expected Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance Costs			1,066
Business Exit Costs			950
Restructuring and other charges			2,016
2014 \| Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance Costs	0	0	1,066	0
Business Exit Costs	0	0	950	0
Restructuring and other charges	0	0	2,016	0
2014 \| Estimated Future Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance Costs			0
Business Exit Costs			0
Restructuring and other charges			0
2013 \| Total Expected Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance Costs			1,976
Business Exit Costs			696
Restructuring and other charges			2,672
2013 \| Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance Costs	0	0	220	1,756
Business Exit Costs	0	0	4	692
Restructuring and other charges	0	0	224	2,448
2013 \| Estimated Future Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance Costs			0
Business Exit Costs			0
Restructuring and other charges			0
2012 \| Total Expected Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance Costs			4,533
Business Exit Costs			1,710
Other Restructuring Costs			1,687
Restructuring and other charges			7,930
2012 \| Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance Costs	1,264	2,474	0	795
Business Exit Costs	348	63	267	823
Other Restructuring Costs	0	1,687	0	0
Restructuring and other charges	1,612	4,224	267	1,618
2012 \| Estimated Future Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance Costs			0
Business Exit Costs			209
Other Restructuring Costs			0
Restructuring and other charges			$209

Restructuring_and_Other_Charge3

Restructuring and Other Charges Restructure Charges (Details) (Total Restructure Charges, USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Total Restructure Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance Costs	$1,351	$4,022	$1,286	$2,551
Business Exit Costs	348	304	1,221	1,515
Other Restructuring Costs	0	1,687	0	0
Asset Impairments Related to Restructuring	0	0	876	0
Restructuring and other charges	$1,699	$6,013	$3,383	$4,066

Restructuring_and_Other_Charge4

Restructuring and Other Charges Restructuring Charges Rollforward (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and other charges	$1,699	$6,013	$3,383	$4,066
Payments for Restructuring	-1,507	-5,451	-3,202	-6,719
Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring Reserve			981	3,573
Restructuring and other charges			1,286	2,551
Payments for Restructuring			-2,008	-5,143
Restructuring Reserve			259	981
Business Exit Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring Reserve			45	106
Restructuring and other charges			1,221	1,515
Payments for Restructuring			-1,194	-1,576
Restructuring Reserve			72	45
Total Restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring Reserve			1,026	3,679
Restructuring and other charges			2,507	4,066
Payments for Restructuring			-3,202	-6,719
Restructuring Reserve			$331	$1,026

Income_Taxes_Income_before_inc

Income Taxes Income before income taxes (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income taxes [Abstract]
Domestic	$484	$27,565	($30,333)	($9,700)
Foreign	10,774	13,304	36,461	34,463
Income before income taxes	$11,258	$40,869	$6,128	$24,763

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Deta

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current:
Federal	$3,530	$1,917	($33)	$1,434
State and Local	456	606	885	-158
Foreign	-1,187	12,210	9,997	15,655
Deferred
Federal	1,827	-71,053	-8,854	-2,184
State and Local	-110	-13,076	883	176
Foreign	-1,662	-3,586	-2,823	-5,964
Income tax expense (benefit)	$2,854	($72,982)	$55	$8,959

Income_Taxes_Federal_Tax_Rate_

Income Taxes Federal Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes Federal Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income taxes [Abstract]
Federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State and local income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit, if applicable	-6.70%	1.10%	-8.60%	-0.50%
Permanent items and other	37.50%	1.30%	71.80%	16.60%
Non-U.S. operations	1.40%	1.50%	-35.50%	-1.40%
Valuation allowance changes affecting the provision	-41.80%	-217.50%	-61.80%	-13.50%
Effective income tax rate	25.40%	-178.60%	0.90%	36.20%

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_and_

Income Taxes Income Taxes and Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income taxes [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$2,854	($72,982)	$55	$8,959
Allocated to other comprehensive income (loss):
Financial instruments	-1,748	2,473	6,357	72
Pensions	($3,201)	($241)	$9,024	($3,758)

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Taxes_De

Income Taxes Deferred Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred tax assets:
Restructuring charges	$121	$289
Employee benefits	23,813	12,016
Inventories	3,852	2,875
Warranty	8,195	10,194
Alternative minimum tax and other credits	15,866	16,356
Net operating loss carryforwards	49,913	55,855
Customer contracts & other intangibles	1,201	1,428
Rebates, stock, discounts and returns	7,500	5,898
Unrealized gain/loss on financial instruments	4,177	2,481
Other	10,613	6,935
Total deferred tax assets	125,251	114,327
Valuation allowance	-7,870	-11,917
Deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance	117,381	102,410
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Depreciation	-11,655	-9,189
Goodwill and other intangibles	-87,303	-98,912
Trade names	-18,872	-18,846
Other	0	-1,309
Total deferred tax liabilities	-117,830	-128,256
Net deferred tax liability	($449)	($25,846)

Income_Taxes_Unrecognized_Tax_

Income Taxes Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income taxes [Abstract]
Balance at January 1,	$5,024	$4,592	$9,838	$9,164
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	2,265	432	235	987
Additions for tax positions of prior years	1,875	0	403	457
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	0	0	0	116
Settlements	0	0	0	-654
Balance at December 31,	9,164		9,615	9,838
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	$0	$0	($861)	$0

Income_Taxes_Other_Details_Det

Income Taxes Other Details (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes Other Details (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount		$84,705,000
Valuation allowance			7,870,000	11,917,000
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received	2,590,000	10,429,000	17,126,000	7,355,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits			10,811,000	11,456,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued			1,196,000	1,618,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	173,000	225,000	-422,000	432,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations				6,500,000
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries			288,000,000
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Operating Loss Carryforwards			93,958,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards, per year limitation			10,555,000
Valuation allowance			5,139,000
Foreign Tax Authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards			60,737,000	63,728,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards, after next year limitation			18,849,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Indefinitely			41,888,000
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount			3,359,000	2,733,000
Alternative Minimum Tax Credit Carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount			3,234,000
Research Tax Credit Carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount			12,632,000
Expiration of Capital Loss \| Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount				2,703,000
Utilization of state tax credits \| Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount				$2,102,000

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Postreti

Employee Benefit Plan Postretirement Healthcare and Life Insurance Plans (Details) (Postretirement Healthcare Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit, USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Postretirement Healthcare Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Change in benefit obligations
Benefit obligation at beginning of period			$2,246	$2,682
Service cost	0	0	0	0
Interest cost	40	57	83	77
Amendments			0	0
Actuarial loss			-36	-154
Benefits paid			-304	-359
Benefit obligation at end of period	2,682		1,989	2,246
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period			0	0
Employer contributions			304	359
Benefits paid			-304	-359
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	0		0	0
Funded status			-1,989	-2,246
Amounts recognized in statement of financial position consist of
Current liabilities			-505	-618
Noncurrent Liabilities			-1,484	-1,628
Net amount recognized			-1,989	-2,246
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
Net actuarial loss			-47	-76
Prior service cost			0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)			-47	-76
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Service cost	0	0	0	0
Interest cost	40	57	83	77
Amortization of prior service cost	0	-977	0	0
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	0	-287	-65	56
Settlement gain	0	0	0	0
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	40	-1,207	18	133
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
Net actuarial loss (gain)	22	0	-36	-154
Prior service cost	0	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost	0	977	0	0
Recognized net actuarial (loss) gain	0	287	65	56
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)	22	1,264	29	-98
Total recognized in net (benefit) cost and OCI	$62	$57	$47	$35
Weighted-average assumptions
Discount rate for benefit obligation	3.85%	4.28%	3.83%	4.73%
Discount rate for net periodic benefit cost	4.28%	4.28%	4.73%	3.85%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Pension_

Employee Benefit Plan Pension Plan Disclosure (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Non U.S.
Change in benefit obligations
Benefit obligation at end of period			$22,346	$19,477
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at end of period			18,425	17,075
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Change in benefit obligations
Benefit obligation at beginning of period			79,478	79,477
Service cost	121	170	1,073	1,035
Interest cost	1,241	1,834	3,550	3,278
Korea benefit obligation			0	4,965
Actuarial loss			16,597	-6,207
Benefits paid			-3,392	-3,070
Benefit obligation at end of period	79,477		97,306	79,478
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period			59,986	47,349
Actual Return on Plan Assets			1,814	7,081
Korea plan assets			0	4,642
Employer contributions			4,291	3,984
Benefits paid			-3,392	-3,070
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	47,349		62,699	59,986
Funded status			-34,607	-19,492
Amounts recognized in statement of financial position consist of
Noncurrent assets			0	0
Current liabilities			-340	-389
Noncurrent Liabilities			-34,267	-19,103
Net amount recognized			-34,607	-19,492
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
Net actuarial loss (gain)			6,297	-14,749
Prior service cost			0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)			6,297	-14,749
Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
Projected benefit obligation			97,306	79,478
Accumulated benefit obligation			95,114	79,478
Fair value of plan assets			62,699	59,986
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Service cost	121	170	1,073	1,035
Interest cost	1,241	1,834	3,550	3,278
Expected return on plan assets	-1,094	-1,540	-3,638	-3,341
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0	0	0
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	18	751	-1,033	16
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	286	1,215	-48	988
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
Net actuarial loss (gain)	-4,786	-165	18,425	-9,929
Prior service cost	0	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0	0	0
Recognized net actuarial (loss) gain	-18	-751	1,033	-16
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment Other	0	0	1,588	0
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)	-4,804	-916	21,046	-9,945
Total recognized in net (benefit) cost and OCI	-4,518	299	20,998	-8,957
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| United States
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period			42,911
Fair value of plan assets at end of period			44,274	42,911
Weighted-average assumptions
Discount rate for benefit obligation	3.85%	3.85%	3.83%	4.73%
Discount rate for net periodic benefit cost	3.59%	4.28%	4.73%	3.85%
Rate of compensation increase	5.00%	5.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected return on plan assets	6.50%	6.50%	6.50%	6.50%
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Non U.S.
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period			17,075
Fair value of plan assets at end of period			$18,425	$17,075
Weighted-average assumptions
Discount rate for benefit obligation	4.10%	4.10%	3.35%	4.27%
Discount rate for net periodic benefit cost	4.70%	4.70%	4.29%	4.00%
Rate of compensation increase	3.10%	3.10%	3.73%	3.81%
Expected return on plan assets	4.99%	4.99%	5.13%	5.13%

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Accumula

Employee Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Amortization of actuarial losses (gains)	$216
Amortization of prior service cost	0
Total	216
Postretirement Healthcare Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Amortization of actuarial losses (gains)	-47
Amortization of prior service cost	0
Total	($47)

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Target_A

Employee Benefit Plan Target Allocations (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum	45.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum	65.00%
Fixed Income Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum	25.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum	45.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum	10.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum	20.00%

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Asset_Al

Employee Benefit Plan Asset Allocation (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$62,699	$59,986	$47,349
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	9,228	8,980
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	14.70%	15.00%
Fixed Income Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	19,517	18,408
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	31.10%	30.70%
Equity Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$33,954	$32,598
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	54.20%	54.30%

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Healthca

Employee Benefit Plan Healthcare Cost Trend Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plan Healthcare Cost Trend Rate (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Employee benefit plans [Abstract]
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	9.00%	9.00%
Rate to which the cost trend is expected to decline	5.00%	5.00%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2018	2017

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Sensitiv

Employee Benefit Plan Sensitivity Analysis (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee benefit plans [Abstract]
Effect on total of service and interest cost components of net periodic postretirement health care benefit cost, 1% Increase	$0
Effect on total of service and interest cost components of net periodic postretirement health care benefit cost, 1% Decrease	0
Effect on the health care component of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, 1% Increase	4
Effect on the health care component of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, 1% Decrease	($5)

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Future_p

Employee Benefit Plan Future payments to pension and postretirement healthcare plans (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
2014	$3,700
2015	3,755
2016	3,709
2017	4,100
2018	5,634
Years 2019-2023	25,788
Postretirement Healthcare Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
2014	505
2015	305
2016	140
2017	90
2018	84
Years 2019-2023	$287

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Details

Employee Benefit Plan (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2009
Line Items
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$537	$1,103	$1,575	$1,594
Percentage of Supplemental Executive Retirement Pension Plan Participant's Average Salary, Minimum			30.00%
Percentage of Supplemental Executive Retirement Pension Plan Participant's Average Salary, Maximum			50.00%
Number of Years Used to Determine Pension Benefit, Supplemental Executive Retirement Pension Plan			5
Number of Participants in Supplemental Executive Retirement Pension Plan, Total			5
Number of Participants in Supplemental Executive Retirement Pension Plan, Active Employees			0
United States
Line Items
Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year					2,530
Non U.S.
Line Items
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation			22,346	19,477
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets			18,425	17,075
Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year					612
GM Agreement
Line Items
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease)						2,570
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax						10,170
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Line Items
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	79,477		97,306	79,478
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	47,349		62,699	59,986
Employer contributions			4,291	3,984
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax	-4,804	-916	21,046	-9,945
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| United States
Line Items
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets			44,274	42,911
Expected return on plan assets	6.50%	6.50%	6.50%	6.50%
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit \| Non U.S.
Line Items
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets			18,425	17,075
Expected return on plan assets	4.99%	4.99%	5.13%	5.13%
Imaging [Member]
Line Items
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$5		$35	$28

Stock_Based_Compensation_Detai

Stock Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Stock Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 23, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$2,799,000	$4,462,000		$4,265,000	$6,561,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	2,094,000	6,559,000		8,566,000	9,972,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value				55,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share-based Liabilities Paid				422,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value				$21.99
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross				273,723
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price				$20.36	$18.48
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$4.85	$7.07	$7.58
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate			1.41%	1.53%	0.86%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate			1.74%	1.82%	2.16%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate			28.00%	43.20%	56.70%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term			4 years 6 months	4 years 6 months	5 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized				5,500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant				3,223,032
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	2,799,000	4,462,000			6,561,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized				$5,453,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition				2 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period				13,843
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures				2,397
Executive Officers and Key Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period			173,096	178,279	224,507	490,573	744,089
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$23.01	$21.98	$18.47	$17.50	$11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			305,753	237,640	234,675
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price				$21.98	$18.47			$23.01
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period			7 years	7 years	7 years
Award Allocation Percentage, Time Based			50.00%	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Award Allocation Percentage, Performance Based			50.00%	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Annual Vesting Percentage, Time Based			33.00%	33.00%	33.00%	33.00%	33.00%
Annual Vesting Percentage, Performance Based			33.00%	33.00%	33.00%	33.00%	33.00%
Board of Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period			22,815	27,072	32,164	45,713	340,455
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$23.01	$21.98	$18.50	$17.50	$11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			46,418	36,083	33,618
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price				$21.98	$18.50			$23.01
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period			7 years	7 years	7 years
Annual Vesting Percentage, years one and two			50.00%	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%

Stock_Based_Compensation_Nonve

Stock Based Compensation Nonvest Restricted Stock Awards (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted stock awards
Nonvested at January 1, 2012	747,813
Granted	205,351
Vested	-393,158
Forfeited	-147,063
Nonvested at December 31, 2012	412,943
Weighted-average grant-date fair value
Nonvested at January 1, 2012	$15.92
Granted	$21.99
Vested	$14.30
Forfeited	$18.59
Nonvested at December 31, 2012	$19.63

Stock_Based_Compensation_Stock

Stock Based Compensation Stock Option Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	250,495
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	273,723
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	-13,843
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period	-74,865
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	435,510
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$18.48
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$21.98
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$18.50
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.33
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.36
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 6 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$493
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	86,962
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$18.77
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 11 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$195
Share Price	$20.92

Lease_Commitments_Details

Lease Commitments (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Lease commitments [Abstract]
2014			$6,269
2016			4,460
2017			4,604
2018			3,371
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years			2,896
Thereafter			6,608
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$2,189	$3,499	$7,312	$6,893

Business_Segment_Geographical_2

Business Segment & Geographical Information Net sales to external customers (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net sales to external customers
Net sales	$416,317	$723,278	$1,182,328	$1,140,183
United States
Net sales to external customers
Net sales	274,522	484,946	766,533	757,542
Europe
Net sales to external customers
Net sales	36,854	66,449	86,105	89,181
Other Americas
Net sales to external customers
Net sales	21,317	34,983	46,099	59,611
Asia Pacific
Net sales to external customers
Net sales	$83,624	$136,900	$283,591	$233,849

Business_Segment_Geographical_3

Business Segment & Geographical Information Long-lived assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets	$206,638	$207,495
United States
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets	85,501	84,831
Europe
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets	11,927	12,817
Other Americas
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets	56,205	65,666
Asia Pacific
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets	$53,005	$44,181

Other_Commitments_and_Continge1

Other Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Other Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Lorva [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Counterclaim Damages Sought, Value		$17,380,000
Damages Sought, Value		121,000
Remy, Inc. vs. Tecnomatic S.p.A. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Royalty Revenue		720,000
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period		18,790,000
Tecnomatic [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Counterclaim Damages Sought, Value		110,000,000
Remy, Inc. vs. Tecnomatic S.p.A. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Payments for Legal Settlements		16,000,000
Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)	$16,000,000

Acquisition_Details

Acquisition (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Acquisition (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Assets				$1,166,000
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments				2,666,000
Escrow Deposit	2,000,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	40,609,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	38,500,000
Amortization of Intangible Assets		18,726,000	11,592,000	48,717,000	49,993,000
USA Industries Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents	109,000			109,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred				430,000
Escrow Deposit				1,500,000
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount				17,481,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				40,179,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross				38,679,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables				7,811,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory				13,834,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets				43,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment				462,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill				10,028,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets				4,613,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets				54,381,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable				8,370,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other				5,440,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other				392,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities				14,202,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net				40,179,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory				3,474,000
Leases, Acquired-in-Place, Market Adjustment [Member] \| USA Industries Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets				127,000
Customer Relationships [Member] \| USA Industries Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets				1,062,000
Accounts Payable [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities				287,000
Accounts Payable [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities				657,000
Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles				300,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles				$2,000,000

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash paid for interest	$12,540,000	$14,447,000	$19,184,000	$21,479,000
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received	2,590,000	10,429,000	17,126,000	7,355,000
Customer Contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			93,642,000	80,311,000
New Customer Agreements
Customer Obligations			13,260,000
New Customer Agreements \| Customer Contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross			$13,260,000

Executive_officer_separation_D

Executive officer separation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Executive officer separation [Abstract]
Executive Officer Separation, Payment	$7,000

Purchase_of_noncontrolling_int1

Purchase of noncontrolling interest (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Purchase of noncontrolling interest (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Purchase of noncontrolling interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		51.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners		49.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Acquisition Value	$14,628,000
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests	8,107,000
Noncontrolling Interest Dividends in Excess of Ownership Percentage	6,521,000
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other	$18,230,000

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party		$1,826,000
Due to Related Parties			2,427,000
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction		2,587,000
Majority Shareholder [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Debt held by majority stakeholder	28,698,000	29,400,000	29,700,000
Imaging [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from Related Parties	352,000	1,268,000	1,510,000
Related Party Costs	101,000	120,000	185,000
Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	17,000	40,000	41,000
VIA Motors [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party		1,285,000	198,000
Due from Related Parties, Current		$519,000	$95,000

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio2

Quarterly Financial Information Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Net sales	$416,317	$723,278	$1,182,328	$1,140,183
Gross Profit	68,141	148,639	162,233	185,781
Restructuring and other charges	1,699	6,013	3,383	4,066
Net income	8,404	113,851	6,073	15,804
Net income attributable to common stockholders	7,292	112,189	6,073	15,145
Basic earnings per share	$0.24	$3.67	$0.19	$0.48
Diluted earnings per share	$0.23	$3.63	$0.19	$0.48
2014
Net sales					281,432	291,981	302,910	306,005
Gross Profit					42,291	23,594	49,997	46,351
Restructuring and other charges					778	2,212	79	314
Net income					11,695	-15,596	5,030	4,944
Net income attributable to common stockholders					11,695	-15,596	5,030	4,944
Basic earnings per share					$0.37	($0.49)	$0.16	$0.16
Diluted earnings per share					$0.37	($0.49)	$0.16	$0.16
2013
Net sales									297,223	268,796	288,215	285,949
Gross Profit									53,870	41,980	45,494	44,437
Restructuring and other charges									-197	1,454	2,128	681
Net income									11,551	3,149	3,630	-2,526
Net income attributable to common stockholders									$11,551	$3,149	$3,535	($3,090)
Basic earnings per share									$0.37	$0.10	$0.11	($0.10)
Diluted earnings per share									$0.36	$0.10	$0.11	($0.10)

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio3

Quarterly Financial Information Quarterly Financial Disclosures (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction			$2,587,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners					49.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Acquisition Value				14,628,000
Noncontrolling Interest Dividends in Excess of Ownership Percentage				6,521,000
Executive Officer Separation, Payment				7,000,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees	0	0	0	-2,737,000
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount		$84,705,000

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from Customers	$41,500,000
Customer [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Revenues		$87,700,000	$80,000,000

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou1

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 14, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure
Balance at Beginning of Period	$2,065	$1,612	$1,586	$1,931
Charged to Costs and Expenses	136	678	46	359
Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts	-4	-5	-6	6
Deductions	-266	-220	-107	-710
Balance at End of Period	1,931	2,065	1,519	1,586
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure
Balance at Beginning of Period	20,752	112,277	11,917	16,044
Charged to Costs and Expenses	-4,708	-99,097	-3,787	-3,334
Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts	0	7,572	-260	-793
Deductions	0	0	0	0
Balance at End of Period	$16,044	$20,752	$7,870	$11,917

Uncategorized_Items

Uncategorized Items
[us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax]	0	0	0	0	0
[us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest]						0	0	0	37,647,000	562,201,000	562,201,000