Xerium (XRM) 10-Q 11 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	8-May-15
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	XRM
Entity Registrant Name	XERIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	1287151
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,593,708

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$8,826	$9,517
Accounts receivable, net	77,969	83,069
Inventories, net	75,811	83,550
Prepaid expenses	8,138	8,472
Other current assets	14,523	15,714
Total current assets	185,267	200,322
Property and equipment, net	291,590	303,617
Goodwill	56,262	61,927
Intangible assets	10,717	11,707
Non-current deferred tax asset	8,485	10,662
Other assets	8,700	5,809
Total assets	561,021	594,044
Current liabilities:
Notes payable	3,267	244
Accounts payable	37,070	41,827
Accrued expenses	57,763	56,109
Current maturities of long-term debt	5,627	4,406
Total current liabilities	103,727	102,586
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	460,279	460,840
Liabilities under capital leases	4,395	3,945
Non-current deferred tax liability	7,321	10,416
Pension, other post-retirement and post-employment obligations	75,215	80,471
Other long-term liabilities	12,991	9,896
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ deficit
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 15,593,708 and 15,560,627 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	16	16
Paid-in capital	429,481	428,880
Accumulated deficit	-415,335	-417,068
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-117,069	-85,938
Total stockholders’ deficit	-102,907	-74,110
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$561,021	$594,044

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Un1

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	15,593,708	15,560,627

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Sales	$121,029	$133,384
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold	72,476	81,218
Selling	16,326	18,178
General and administrative	13,846	14,797
Research and development	1,962	1,946
Restructuring	2,224	4,651
Costs and expenses	106,834	120,790
Income from operations	14,195	12,594
Interest expense, net	-9,664	-8,657
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	977	-877
Income before provision for income taxes	5,508	3,060
Provision for income taxes	-3,775	-1,893
Net income	1,733	1,167
Comprehensive loss	($29,398)	($758)
Net income per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.11	$0.08
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.11	$0.07
Shares used in computing net income per share:
Basic (in shares)	15,560,995	15,391,391
Diluted (in shares)	16,479,368	16,371,772

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Operating activities
Net income	$1,733	$1,167
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	822	509
Depreciation	7,163	8,233
Amortization of intangibles	79	416
Deferred financing cost amortization	875	716
Foreign exchange gain on revaluation of debt	-1,973	-1,103
Deferred taxes	979	-808
Loss on disposition of property and equipment	14	27
Provision for doubtful accounts	472	245
Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	-592	-7,052
Inventories	1,436	-4,048
Prepaid expenses	25	1,600
Other current assets	-1,679	819
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,218	4,202
Deferred and other long-term liabilities	-3,571	-2,160
Net cash provided by operating activities	8,001	2,763
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	-12,155	-10,494
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	32	43
Net cash used in investing activities	-12,123	-10,451
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	22,568	7,580
Principal payments on debt	-18,331	-6,600
Payment of financing fees	-25	-710
Payment of obligations under capital leases	-265	-190
Net cash provided by financing activities	3,947	80
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	-516	-95
Net decrease in cash	-691	-7,703
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	9,517	25,716
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8,826	18,013
Non-cash capitalized lease asset and liability	0	4,468
Accrued construction in process	$1,519	$0

Description_of_Business_and_Si

Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies	Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies
	Description of Business
	Xerium Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading global provider of industrial consumables and mechanical services used in the production of paper, paperboard, building products and nonwoven materials. Its operations are strategically located in the major paper-making regions of the world, including North America, Europe, South America and Asia-Pacific.
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements at March 31, 2015 and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, such financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The interim results presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year. In management’s opinion, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements contain all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim periods presented. These unaudited consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 as reported on the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 4, 2015.
	Accounting Policies
	Inventories, net
	Inventories are generally valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Raw materials are valued principally on a weighted average cost basis. The Company’s work in process and finished goods are specifically identified and valued based on actual inputs to production. Provisions are recorded as appropriate to write-down obsolete and excess inventory to estimated net realizable value. The process for evaluating obsolete and excess inventory often requires management to make subjective judgments and estimates concerning future sales levels, quantities and prices at which such inventory will be able to be sold in the normal course of business, while considering the general aging of inventory and factoring in any new business conditions.
	The components of inventories are as follows at:
		March 31,				December 31,
		2015				2014
	Raw materials	$	13,229			$	18,018
	Work in process	27,504				28,756
	Finished goods (includes consigned inventory of $8,586 at March 31, 2015 and $8,582 at December 31, 2014)	41,262				43,072
	Inventory allowances	(6,184		)		(6,296		)
		$	75,811			$	83,550
	Goodwill
	The Company accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“Topic 350”). Topic 350 requires that goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite lives not be amortized, but instead, must be tested for impairment at least annually or whenever events or business conditions warrant. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company evaluated events and business conditions to determine if a test for an impairment of goodwill was warranted. No such events or business conditions took place during this period, therefore no test was determined to be warranted at March 31, 2015.
	Warranties
	The Company offers warranties on certain roll products that it sells. The specific terms and conditions of these warranties vary depending on the product sold, the country in which the product is sold and arrangements with the customer. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its warranties and records a liability in Accrued Expenses on its Consolidated Balance Sheet for such costs. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims, cost per claim and new product introduction. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty claims and adjusts the amounts as necessary. The table below represents the changes in the Company’s warranty liability for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Beginning Balance				Charged to			Effect of Foreign			Deduction			Ending Balance
						Cost			Currency			from
						of Sales			Translation			Reserves
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015:	$	2,685			$	336		$	(118	)	$	(578	)	$	2,325
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014:	$	1,629			$	327		$	(5	)	$	(422	)	$	1,529
	Net Income Per Common Share
	Net income per common share has been computed and presented pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share (“Topic 260”). Net income per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. As of March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had outstanding restricted stock units (“RSUs”), deferred stock units (“DSUs”) and options.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted weighted-average shares:
		Three Months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding–basic	15,560,995			15,391,391
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards outstanding	918,373			980,381
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding–diluted	16,479,368			16,371,772
	Dilutive securities aggregating 21,957 and 1.7 million were outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014 because the impact of including such shares would have been anti-dilutive to the earnings per share calculations.
	Impairment
	The Company reviews its long-lived assets that have finite lives for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment (“Topic 360”). This topic requires that companies evaluate the fair value of long-lived assets based on the anticipated undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by the assets when indicators of impairment exist to determine if there is impairment to the carrying value. Any change in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of the Company's evaluation has been recorded in either restructuring expense, if it was a result of the Company's restructuring activities, or general and administrative expense for all other impairments in the consolidated statements of operations. Impairment charges associated with restructuring are discussed in Note 7 "Restructuring Expense". For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had no impairment charges included in restructuring expense, respectively.
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May of 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 requires the use of a new five-step model to recognize revenue from customer contracts. The five-step model requires that the Company identify the contract with the customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and recognize revenue when it satisfies the performance obligations. The Company will also be required to disclose information regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 is required to be adopted in January of 2017. Retrospective application is required either to all periods presented or with the cumulative effect of initial adoption recognized in the period of adoption. The Company is in the process of evaluating this accounting standard update.
	In February of 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-02 Consolidation ("ASU 2015-02"). ASU 2015-02 amends the existing consolidation requirements under GAAP and will require companies to reevaluate all previous consolidation requirements. ASU 2015-02 is required to be adopted in January of 2016. The Company is in the process of evaluating this accounting standard update.
	In April of 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-03 Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 is required to be adopted in January of 2016. The Company believes that the adoption of ASU 2015-03 will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Derivatives_and_Hedging

Derivatives and Hedging	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging	Derivatives and Hedging
	Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives
	The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. From time to time, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates or foreign exchange rates.
	Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
	From time to time, the Company uses interest rate derivatives to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. However, at March 31, 2015, the Company had no interest rate swaps.
	Non-designated Hedges of Foreign Exchange Risk
	Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage the Company’s exposure to foreign exchange rates, but do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements of Topic 815. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in earnings.
	The Company, from time to time, may enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to fix currencies at specified rates based on expected future cash flows to protect against the fluctuations in cash flows resulting from sales denominated in foreign currencies. Additionally, to manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency on intercompany balances and certain purchase commitments, the Company from time to time may use foreign exchange forward contracts.
	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding derivatives that were not designated as hedges in qualifying hedging relationships. The value of these contracts is recognized at fair value based on market exchange forward rates and is recorded in other assets or other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following represents the fair value of these derivatives at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and the change in fair value included in foreign exchange gain in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		March 31, 2015			31-Dec-14
	Fair value of derivative liability	$	(931	)	$	(524	)
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015:			Three Months Ended March 31, 2014:
	Change in fair value of derivative included in foreign exchange loss	$	(2,059	)	$	(1,211	)
	The following represents the notional amounts of foreign exchange forward contracts at March 31, 2015:
		Notional Sold			Notional Purchased
	Non-designated hedges of foreign exchange risk	$	12,498		$	(32,991	)
	Fair Value of Derivatives Under ASC Topic 820
	ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“Topic 820”), emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy).
	Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs including fair value of investments that do not have the ability to redeem at net asset value as of the measurement date, or during the first quarter following the measurement date. The derivative assets or liabilities are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, market activity. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and the Company considers factors specific to the asset or liability. The Company determined that its derivative valuations, which are based on market exchange forward rates, fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Long_term_Debt

Long term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long term Debt	Long term Debt
	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, long term debt consisted of the following:
		31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Senior secured term loan facility, payable quarterly, U.S. Dollar denominated–LIBOR	$	225,526	$	226,052
	(minimum 1.25%) plus 4.50% (5.75%) net of $0.8 million discount. Matures May of 2019.
	Senior Notes (Unsecured), payable semi-annually–U.S. Dollar denominated interest rate fixed at 8.875%. Matures June of 2018.	236,410		236,410
	Notes payable, working capital loan, variable interest rate at 1.3%. Matures June 30, 2015, with one-year rollover option.	3,267		244
	Other debt	3,970		2,784
	Total debt	469,173		465,490
	Less current maturities of long term debt and notes payable	8,894		4,650
	Total long term debt	$	460,279	$	460,840
	On May 17, 2013, the Company entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement for a $200.0 million term loan credit facility (the “Term Credit Facility”), net of a discount of $1.0 million, among the Company, certain direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries of the Company as guarantors and certain financial institutions. The Company also entered into a Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement originally for a $40.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility subject to a borrowing base among Xerium Technologies, Inc., as a US borrower, Xerium Canada Inc., as Canadian borrower, certain direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries of the Company as guarantors and certain financial institutions (the "Domestic Revolver"). On March 3, 2014, the Company entered into an amendment to the Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement (as amended, the “ABL Facility,” and collectively with the Term Credit Facility, the “Credit Facility”) to add the Company's German subsidiaries as European Borrowers (the "European Borrowers") and to provide for an additional $15 million European asset-based revolving credit facility subject to a European borrowing base (the "European Revolver"), increasing the aggregate availability under the ABL Facility to $55 million.
	On August 18, 2014, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “Second Amendment”). Under the Second Amendment, the Company borrowed an additional $30.0 million by utilizing the Incremental Facility. The $30 million in additional borrowings was used to finance a tax amnesty payment in Brazil. The Second Amendment made no changes to the repayment and other previously disclosed terms of the Credit Facility.
	The Credit Facility contains certain customary covenants that, subject to exceptions, restrict the Company's ability to, among other things:
	•declare dividends or redeem or repurchase equity interests;
	•prepay, redeem or purchase debt;
	•incur liens and engage in sale-leaseback transactions;
	•make loans and investments;
	•incur additional indebtedness;
	•amend or otherwise alter debt and other material agreements;
	•make capital expenditures in excess of $42 million per fiscal year, subject to adjustment;
	•engage in mergers, acquisitions and asset sales;
	•transact with affiliates; and
	•engage in businesses that are not related to the Company's existing business.
	As of March 31, 2015, the outstanding balance of the Company's term debt under its Credit Facility and Notes was $461.9 million, which is net of a $0.8 million discount. In addition, as of March 31, 2015, an aggregate of $32.4 million is available for additional borrowings under the ABL Facility. This availability represents a borrowing base of $44.1 million under the ABL Facility less $11.7 million of that facility committed for letters of credit or additional borrowings. Additionally, at March 31, 2015, the Company had approximately $5.1 million available for borrowings under other small lines of credit.
	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the carrying value of the Company’s debt was $469.2 million and$465.2 million, respectively, and its fair value was approximately $479.2 million and $478.2 million, respectively. The Company determined the fair value of its debt utilizing significant other observable inputs (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy).
	Capitalized Lease Liabilities
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company had capitalized lease liabilities totaling $4.4 million. These amounts represent the lease on the corporate headquarters and certain other software licensing, vehicle and office equipment capitalized lease arrangements.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The Company utilizes the liability method for accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“Topic 740”). Under Topic 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between their financial reporting and tax basis. The assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company reduces its deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In making this determination, the Company evaluates all available information including the Company’s financial position and results of operations for the current and preceding years, as well as any available projected information for future years.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the provision for income taxes was $3,775 as compared to $1,893 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase in tax expense was primarily attributable to the geographic mix of earnings in the three months ended March 31, 2015, as well as an increase in the unrecognized tax benefit due to the effects of income tax audits. Generally, the provision for income taxes is primarily impacted by income earned in tax paying jurisdictions relative to income earned in non-tax paying jurisdictions. The majority of income recognized for purposes of computing the effective tax rate is earned in countries where the statutory income tax rates range from 15.0% to 37.1%; however, permanent income adjustments recorded against pre-tax earnings may result in an effective tax rate that is higher or lower than the statutory tax rate in these jurisdictions. The Company generates losses in certain jurisdictions for which no tax benefit is realized, as the deferred tax assets in these jurisdictions (including the net operating losses) are fully reserved in the valuation allowance. For this reason, the Company recognizes minimal income tax expense or benefit in these jurisdictions, of which the most material jurisdictions are the United States and Australia. Due to these reserves, the geographic mix of the Company’s pre-tax earnings has a direct correlation with how high or low its annual effective tax rate is relative to consolidated earnings.
	As the Company continues to reorganize and restructure its operations, it is possible that deferred tax assets, for which no income tax benefit has previously been provided, may more likely than not become realized. The Company continues to evaluate future operations and will record an income tax benefit in the period where it believes it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be able to be realized. Historic and future ownership changes could potentially reduce the amount of net operating loss carry-forwards available for use.
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company had a gross amount of unrecognized tax benefit of $7,791, exclusive of interest and penalties. The unrecognized tax benefit increased by approximately $289 during the three months ended March 31, 2015, as a result of ongoing changes in currently reserved positions as a result of new facts or information and the effects of income tax audits, which was partially offset by decreases related to foreign currency effects. In January 2015, the Company received notice of a tax audit report which could lead to an income tax assessment of an unknown amount related to its Italian operations. The Company expects to litigate if such an assessment is received, and the Company believes it would prevail on some portion of the issues litigated. As a result of this new information, the unrecognized tax benefit was increased by $1,097 for tax, interest and penalties related to this matter in the first quarter of 2015.
	The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense, which were $738 related to the unrecognized tax benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The tax years 2000 through 2014 remain open to examination in a number of the major tax jurisdictions to which the Company and its subsidiaries are subject. The Company believes that it has made adequate provisions for all income tax uncertainties.

Pensions_Other_Postretirement_

Pensions, Other Post-retirement and Post-employment Benefits	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pensions, Other Post-retirement and Post-employment Benefits	Pensions, Other Post-retirement and Post-employment Benefits
	The Company accounts for its pensions, other post-retirement and post-employment benefit plans in accordance with ASC Topic 715, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (“Topic 715”). The Company has defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all of its U.S. and Canadian employees and employees of certain subsidiaries in other countries. Benefits are generally based on the employee’s years of service and compensation. These plans are funded in conformity with the funding requirements of applicable government regulations. The Company does not fund certain plans, as funding is not required. The Company plans to continue to fund its U.S. defined benefit plans to comply with the Pension Protection Act of 2006. In addition, the Company also intends to fund its U.K. and Canadian defined benefit plans in accordance with local regulations.
	As required by Topic 715, the following tables summarize the components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Defined Benefit Plans
		Three Months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Service cost	$	842		$	816
	Interest cost	1,670			1,650
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,815		)	(1,564		)
	Amortization of net loss	755			295
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,452		$	1,197

Comprehensive_Loss_and_Accumul

Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2015 (net of tax expense of $851) and 2014 (net of tax benefits of $32) is as follows:
		Three Months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Net income	$	1,733		$	1,167
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(32,857		)	(1,669		)
	Pension liability changes under Topic 715	1,684			(275		)
	Change in value of derivative instruments	42			19
	Comprehensive loss	$	(29,398	)	$	(758	)
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are as follows (net of tax benefits of $7,302):
		Foreign			Pension			Change in			Accumulated
		Currency			Liability			Value of			Other
		Translation			Changes Under			Derivative			Comprehensive
		Adjustment			Topic 715			Instruments			(Loss) Income
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(39,014	)	$	(46,816	)	$	(108	)	$	(85,938	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(32,857		)	929			—			(31,928		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income
	Amortization of actuarial losses	—			755			—			755
	Amortization of interest expense	—			—			42			42
	Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(32,857		)	1,684			42			(31,131		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(71,871	)	$	(45,132	)	$	(66	)	$	(117,069	)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the amortization of actuarial losses is included in cost of products sold and general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the impact on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("AOCL") due to foreign currency translation adjustments of $(32,857) was primarily the result of the decline in the Euro and Brazilian Real and the effect of that decline on our foreign subsidiaries net equity balances of $151 million (Euro) and $107 million (Brazilian Real) in Europe and Brazil, respectively. The Euro declined to $1.13 at March 31, 2015 from $1.33 at December 31, 2014. The Brazilian Real declined to $0.35 at March 31, 2015 from $0.43 at December 31, 2014.

Restructuring_and_Impairment_E

Restructuring and Impairment Expense	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Impairment Expense	Restructuring and Impairment Expense
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company incurred restructuring expenses of $2,224.These included $1,300 of charges related to the closure of the Joao Pessoa, Brazil clothing facility and $924 of charges relating to headcount reductions. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company incurred restructuring expenses of $4.7 million. These included charges relating to the closure of a roll cover facility in Germany, the reduction of headcount and the second phase of the closure of a clothing facility in Argentina.
	The following table sets forth the significant components of the restructuring accrual (included in Accrued Expenses on our Consolidated Balance Sheet), including activity under restructuring programs for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Balance at		Charges		Currency			Cash			Balance at
		December 31,				Effects			Payments			31-Mar-15
		2014
	Severance and other benefits	$	4,880	$	881	$	(243	)	$	(1,286	)	$	4,232
	Facility costs and other	818		1,343		(365		)	(1,796		)	—
	Total	$	5,698	$	2,224	$	(608	)	$	(3,082	)	$	4,232
		Balance at		Charges		Currency			Cash			Balance at
		December 31,				Effects			Payments			31-Mar-14
		2013
	Severance and other benefits	$	6,466	$	4,411	$	(46	)	$	(2,240	)	$	8,591
	Facility costs and other	1,468		240		(11		)	(312		)	1,385
	Total	$	7,934	$	4,651	$	(57	)	$	(2,552	)	$	9,976
	Restructuring and impairment expense by segment, which is not included in Segment Earnings in Note 8, is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015		2014
	Clothing	$	2,092	$	2,254
	Roll Covers	101		2,397
	Corporate	31		—
	Total	$	2,224	$	4,651

Business_Segment_Information

Business Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment Information	Business Segment Information
	The Company is a global manufacturer and supplier of consumable products used primarily in the production of paper and is organized into two reportable segments: Clothing and Roll Covers. The Clothing segment represents the manufacture and sale of synthetic textile belts used to transport paper along the length of papermaking machines. The Roll Covers segment primarily represents the manufacture and refurbishment of covers used on the steel rolls of papermaking machines and the servicing of those rolls. The Company manages each of these operating segments separately.
	Management evaluates segment performance based on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and before allocation of corporate charges. Such measure is then adjusted to exclude items that are of an unusual nature and are not used in measuring segment performance or are not segment specific (“Segment Earnings (Loss)”). The accounting policies of these segments are the same as those for the Company as a whole. Inter-segment net sales and inter-segment eliminations are not material for any of the periods presented.
	Summarized financial information for the Company’s reportable segments is presented in the tables that follow for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
		Clothing			Roll			Corporate			Total
					Covers
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015:
	Net Sales	$	77,284		$	43,745		$	—		$	121,029
	Segment Earnings (Loss)	$	21,766		$	8,091		$	(3,647	)
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014:
	Net Sales	$	88,971		$	44,413		$	—		$	133,384
	Segment Earnings (Loss)	$	21,392		$	7,379		$	(3,069	)
	Provided below is a reconciliation of Segment Earnings (Loss) to income before provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
		Three Months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Segment Earnings (Loss):
	Clothing	$	21,766		$	21,392
	Roll Covers	8,091			7,379
	Corporate	(3,647		)	(3,069		)
	Stock-based compensation	(822		)	(509		)
	Interest expense, net	(9,664		)	(8,657		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(7,242		)	(8,649		)
	Restructuring expense	(2,224		)	(4,651		)
	Plant startup costs	(750		)	(176		)
	Income before provision for income taxes	$	5,508		$	3,060

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company is involved in various legal matters which have arisen in the ordinary course of business as a result of various immaterial labor claims, taxing authority reviews and other routine legal matters. As of March 31, 2015, the Company accrued an immaterial amount in its financial statements for these matters for which the Company believed the possibility of loss was probable and was able to estimate the damages. The Company does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flow. The Company believes that any additional liability in excess of amounts provided which may result from the resolution of legal matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, liquidity or cash flow of the Company.

StockBased_Compensation_and_St

Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholders' Deficit	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholders' Deficit	Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholders’ Deficit
	The Company records stock-based compensation expense in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Accounting for Stock Compensation and has used the straight-line attribution method to recognize expense for time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs"), options and deferred stock units ("DSUs"). The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014 as follows:
			Three Months ended March 31,
			2015		2014
	RSU, Options and DSU Awards (1)		$	822	$	509
	-1	Related to RSUs, Options and DSUs awarded to certain employees and non-employee directors.
	Summary of Activity under the Long-Term Incentive Plans
	On March 2, 2015, the Board of Directors approved the 2015-2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2015 - 2017 LTIP”) under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”). Awards under the 2015 - 2017 LTIP are time-based, performance-based and market-based. A specific target share award has been set for each participant in the 2015-2017 LTIP. Awards will be paid in the form of shares of common stock of the Company, as described below:
	•	52,601 Time-based awards, or 35% of the total target award for each participant, have been granted in the form of time-based restricted stock units under the Company’s 2010 Plan. The time-based restricted stock units vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant.
	•	97,681 Performance-based and Market-based awards, 65% of the total target award for each participant, have been granted in the form of performance-based stock units under the 2010 Plan. Of these units, half will vest based on the financial performance of the Company and the other half will vest based on the stock price performance of the Company.
	The performance-based stock units whose vesting is subject to the financial performance of the Company (the “financial stock units”) will vest based on the degree to which the Company achieves a targeted three-year cumulative Adjusted EBITDA metric, adjusted for currency fluctuations, over the performance period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. Financial stock units that vest will convert into shares of the Company’s common stock and be paid after the close of a three-year performance period. The amount of units that vest will range from 0% to 100% of the employee's total financial stock units. Upon attainment of cumulative Adjusted EBITDA equal to 80% or less of the targeted Adjusted EBITDA, none of the financial stock units will vest. Upon attainment of more than 80% of the targeted Adjusted EBITDA, the financial stock units will begin vesting on a straight-line basis from 0% of the financial stock units at 80% of the targeted Adjusted EBITDA to 100% of the financial stock units at 100% of the targeted Adjusted EBITDA, up to a maximum payout of 100% of the financial stock units.
	The market-based stock units whose vesting is subject to stock price performance of the Company (the “market-based stock units”) will vest based on the Company's total stock price change (plus dividends) over the three-year performance period of March 2, 2015 through March 2, 2018 (“TSR”) relative to the TSR over the same performance period of companies listed on the S&P Global Small Cap Index on the third anniversary of the grant date, or March 2, 2018. Market-based stock units that vest will convert into shares of the Company’s common stock and will be paid after the third anniversary of the grant date, or March 2, 2018. The amount of units that vest will range from 0% to 100% of the employee's total market-based stock units. If the Company’s TSR over the performance period is less than the 35th percentile TSR of companies in the S&P Global Small Cap Index, then no market-based units will vest. If the Company’s TSR over the performance period is equal to the 35th percentile TSR of the companies in the S&P Global Small Cap Index, then 50% of the market-based stock units will vest. Full payout at 100% of the market-based stock units will be made if the Company’s TSR over the performance period is equal to the 55th percentile TSR of companies in the S&P Global Small Cap Index. TSR performance between the 35th and 55th percentile TSR of companies in the S&P Global Small Cap Index will result in an interpolated payout percentage of the market-based stock units between 50% and 100%.
	Subject to early acceleration and payment under certain circumstances consistent with the terms of the Company’s 2015-2017 LTIP and LTIP Share Agreement thereunder, delivery of shares of common stock underlying the time-based and performance-based and market-based awards that become vested are subject to the participant’s continued service to the Company through March 2, 2018.
	Directors’ Deferred Stock Unit Plan
	Under the 2011 non-management directors stock plan ("2011 DSU Plan”), as amended in January of 2015, each director receives an annual retainer of $132, to be paid on a quarterly basis in arrears. Approximately half of the annual retainer is payable in DSUs, with the remaining half payable in DSUs, cash or a mix of both at the election of each director. The non-management directors were awarded an aggregate of 7,062 DSUs under the 2011 DSU Plan for service during the quarter ended March 31, 2015. In addition, in accordance with the 2011 DSU Plan, as amended in January of 2015, 4,951 DSUs were settled in common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2015.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information	Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information
	On May 26, 2011, the Company closed on the sale of its Notes. The Notes are unsecured obligations of the Company and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the domestic wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company (the “Guarantors”). In accordance with Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the following condensed consolidating financial statements present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Xerium Technologies, Inc. (referred to as “Parent” for the purpose of this note only) on a stand-alone parent-only basis, the Guarantors on a Guarantors-only basis, the combined non-Guarantor subsidiaries and elimination entries necessary to arrive at the information for the Parent, the Guarantors and non-Guarantor subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
	Xerium Technologies, Inc.
	Consolidating Balance Sheet—(Unaudited)
	At March 31, 2015
	(Dollars in thousands)
		Parent			Total			Total Non			Other			The
					Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	735		$	(15	)	$	8,106		$	—		$	8,826
	Accounts receivable, net	97			22,078			55,794			—			77,969
	Intercompany receivables	(102,773		)	111,030			(8,257		)	—			—
	Inventories, net	—			16,263			60,419			(871		)	75,811
	Prepaid expenses	1,875			927			5,336			—			8,138
	Other current assets	—			1,695			12,828			—			14,523
	Total current assets	(100,066		)	151,978			134,226			(871		)	185,267
	Property and equipment, net	16,701			59,242			215,647			—			291,590
	Investments	798,802			183,408			—			(982,210		)	—
	Goodwill	—			17,737			38,525			—			56,262
	Intangible assets	8,191			1,595			931			—			10,717
	Non-current deferred tax asset	—			—			8,485			—			8,485
	Other assets	—			364			8,336			—			8,700
	Total assets	$	723,628		$	414,324		$	406,150		$	(983,081	)	$	561,021
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	2,842		$	9,216		$	25,012		$	—		$	37,070
	Accrued expenses	14,197			8,351			35,215			—			57,763
	Current notes payable	—			—			3,267			—			3,267
	Current maturities of long-term debt	2,772			449			2,406			—			5,627
	Total current liabilities	19,811			18,016			65,900			—			103,727
	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	460,279			—			—			—			460,279
	Capitalized lease obligations	3,206			495			694			—			4,395
	Non-current deferred tax liability	607			1,035			5,679			—			7,321
	Pension, other post-retirement and post-employment obligations	22,009			1,569			51,637			—			75,215
	Other long-term liabilities	200			—			12,791			—			12,991
	Intercompany loans	307,868			(397,350		)	89,482			—			—
	Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	(90,352		)	790,559			179,967			(983,081		)	(102,907		)
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	723,628		$	414,324		$	406,150		$	(983,081	)	$	561,021
	Xerium Technologies, Inc.
	Consolidating Balance Sheet
	At December 31, 2014
	(Dollars in thousands)
		Parent			Total			Total Non			Other			The
					Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	605		$	(15	)	$	8,927		$	—		$	9,517
	Accounts receivable, net	50			22,358			60,661			—			83,069
	Intercompany receivables	(107,064		)	107,590			(526		)	—			—
	Inventories, net	—			17,310			67,016			(776		)	83,550
	Prepaid expenses	546			1,470			6,456			—			8,472
	Other current assets	—			2,021			13,693			—			15,714
	Total current assets	(105,863		)	150,734			156,227			(776		)	200,322
	Property and equipment, net	12,365			59,448			231,804			—			303,617
	Investments	782,633			229,109			—			(1,011,742		)	—
	Goodwill	—			17,737			44,190			—			61,927
	Intangible assets	9,001			1,664			1,042			—			11,707
	Non-current deferred tax asset	—			—			10,662						10,662
	Other assets	—			364			5,445			—			5,809
	Total assets	$	698,136		$	459,056		$	449,370		$	(1,012,518	)	$	594,044
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	2,679		$	10,212		$	28,936		$	—		$	41,827
Accrued expenses	8,511			8,301			39,297			—			56,109
Current notes payable	—			—			244			—			244
Current maturities of long-term debt	2,944			—			1,462			—			4,406
Total current liabilities	14,134			18,513			69,939			—			102,586
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	460,840			—			—			—			460,840
Liabilities under capital leases	3,503			440			2			—			3,945
Non-current deferred tax liability	97			1,035			9,284			—			10,416
Pension, other post-retirement and post-employment obligations	22,070			1,200			57,201			—			80,471
Other long-term liabilities	181			—			9,715			—			9,896
Intercompany loans	289,896			(401,482		)	111,586			—			—
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	(92,585		)	839,350			191,643			(1,012,518		)	(74,110		)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) equity	$	698,136		$	459,056		$	449,370		$	(1,012,518	)	$	594,044
Xerium Technologies, Inc.
Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, 2015
(Dollars in thousands)
	Parent			Total			Total  Non			Other			The
				Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
Net sales	$	—		$	42,850		$	81,688		$	(3,509	)	$	121,029
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold	(348		)	29,378			46,860			(3,414		)	72,476
Selling	268			4,801			11,257			—			16,326
General and administrative	2,828			1,411			9,607			—			13,846
Research and development	232			1,196			534			—			1,962
Restructuring and impairment	7,952			175			(5,903		)	—			2,224
	10,932			36,961			62,355			(3,414		)	106,834
(Loss) income from operations	(10,932		)	5,889			19,333			(95		)	14,195
Interest (expense) income, net	(9,399		)	1,160			(1,425		)	—			(9,664		)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	213			(141		)	905			—			977
Equity in subsidiaries income	21,669			5,223			—			(26,892		)	—
Dividend income	700			700			(1,400		)	—			—
Income before provision for income taxes	2,251			12,831			17,413			(26,987		)	5,508
Provision for income taxes	(518		)	(29		)	(3,228		)	—			(3,775		)
Net income	$	1,733		$	12,802		$	14,185		$	(26,987	)	$	1,733
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,631		$	13,443		$	(17,485	)	$	(26,987	)	$	(29,398	)
Xerium Technologies, Inc.
Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income-(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
	Parent			Total			Total  Non			Other			The
				Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
Net sales	$	—		$	43,156		$	99,265		$	(9,037	)	$	133,384
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold	(419		)	29,999			60,731			(9,093		)	81,218
Selling	113			5,068			12,997			—			18,178
General and administrative	1,884			2,520			10,393			—			14,797
Research and development	276			1,118			552			—			1,946
Restructuring and impairment	(18		)	237			4,432			—			4,651
	1,836			38,942			89,105			(9,093		)	120,790
(Loss) income from operations	(1,836		)	4,214			10,160			56			12,594
Interest (expense) income, net	(8,242		)	1,395			(1,810		)	—			(8,657		)
Foreign exchange loss	(12		)	(81		)	(784		)	—			(877		)
Equity in subsidiaries income	11,731			5,892			—			(17,623		)	—
Income before provision for income taxes	1,641			11,420			7,566			(17,567		)	3,060
Provision for income taxes	(474		)	(34		)	(1,385		)	—			(1,893		)
Net income	$	1,167		$	11,386		$	6,181		$	(17,567	)	$	1,167
Comprehensive income	$	1,578		$	11,116		$	4,115		$	(17,567	)	$	(758	)
Xerium Technologies, Inc.
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows-(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, 2015
(Dollars in thousands)
	Parent			Total			Total Non			Other			The
				Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
Operating activities
Net income	$	1,733		$	12,802		$	14,185		$	(26,987	)	$	1,733
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	752			—			70			—			822
Depreciation	361			1,719			5,083			—			7,163
Amortization of intangibles	—			69			10			—			79
Deferred financing cost amortization	852			—			23			—			875
Foreign exchange gain on revaluation of debt	(1,973		)	—			—			—			(1,973		)
Deferred tax expense	511			—			468			—			979
Loss (gain) on disposition of property and equipment	—			25			(11		)	—			14
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			49			423			—			472
Undistributed equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(21,669		)	(5,223		)	—			26,892			—
Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	(47		)	231			(776		)	—			(592		)
Inventories	—			1,047			294			95			1,436
Prepaid expenses	(1,328		)	543			810			—			25
Other current assets	—			326			(2,005		)	—			(1,679		)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,618			(947		)	(2,453		)	—			2,218
Deferred and other long-term liabilities	(42		)	347			(3,876		)	—			(3,571		)
Intercompany loans	(4,290		)	(3,343		)	7,633			—			—
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(19,522		)	7,645			19,878			—			8,001
Investing activities
Capital expenditures, gross	(4,697		)	(1,103		)	(6,355		)	—			(12,155		)
Intercompany property and equipment transfers, net	—			191			(191		)	—			—
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	—			26			6			—			32
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,697		)	(886		)	(6,540		)	—			(12,123		)
Financing activities													—
Proceeds from borrowings	13,516			—			9,052			—			22,568
Principal payments on debt	(14,059		)	—			(4,272		)	—			(18,331		)
Dividends paid	—			(1,400		)	1,400			—			—
Payment of obligations under capital leases	(161		)	(101		)	(3		)	—			(265		)
Payment of financing fees	(34		)	—			9			—			(25		)
Intercompany loans	19,587			(5,258		)	(14,329		)	—			—
Other financing activities	5,500						(5,500		)				—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	24,349			(6,759		)	(13,643		)	—			3,947
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	—			—			(516		)	—			(516		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	130			—			(821		)	—			(691		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	605			(15		)	8,927			—			9,517
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	735		$	(15	)	$	8,106		$	—		$	8,826
Xerium Technologies, Inc.
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, 2014
(Dollars in Thousands)
	Parent			Total			Total Non			Other			The
				Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
Operating activities
Net income	$	1,167		$	11,386		$	6,181		$	(17,567	)	$	1,167
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	456			—			53			—			509
Depreciation	108			1,850			6,275			—			8,233
Amortization of intangibles	—			384			32			—			416
Deferred financing cost amortization	716			—			—			—			716
Foreign exchange gain on revaluation of debt	(1,103		)	—			—			—			(1,103		)
Deferred taxes	282			—			(1,090		)	—			(808		)
Loss on disposition of property and equipment	—			22			5			—			27
Provision for doubtful accounts	—			165			80			—			245
Undistributed equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(11,731		)	(5,892		)	—			17,623			—
Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	(61		)	(1,762		)	(5,229		)	—			(7,052		)
Inventories	—			(387		)	(3,605		)	(56		)	(4,048		)
Prepaid expenses	201			(351		)	1,750			—			1,600
Other current assets	515			(623		)	927			—			819
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,767			(11		)	1,446			—			4,202
Deferred and other long-term liabilities	(182		)	(828		)	(1,150		)	—			(2,160		)
Intercompany loans	(1,171		)	1,401			(230		)	—			—
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(8,036		)	5,354			5,445			—			2,763
Investing activities
Capital expenditures, gross	(5,537		)	(922		)	(4,035		)	—			(10,494		)
Intercompany property and equipment transfers, net	—			—			—			—			—
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	—			35			8			—			43
Net cash used in investing activities	(5,537		)	(887		)	(4,027		)	—			(10,451		)
Financing activities													—
Proceeds from borrowings	7,580			—			—			—			7,580
Principal payments on debt	(6,600		)	—			—			—			(6,600		)
Payments of obligations under capitalized leases	(126		)	(64		)	—			—			(190		)
Payment of deferred financing fees	(710		)	—			—			—			(710		)
Intercompany loans	9,994			(4,404		)	(5,590		)	—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	10,138			(4,468		)	(5,590		)	—			80
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	—			—			(95		)	—			(95		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(3,435		)	(1		)	(4,267		)	—			(7,703		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,120			(10		)	21,606			—			25,716
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	685		$	(11	)	$	17,339		$	—		$	18,013

Description_of_Business_and_Si1

Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements at March 31, 2015 and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, such financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The interim results presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year. In management’s opinion, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements contain all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim periods presented. These unaudited consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 as reported on the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 4, 2015.
Inventories, net	Inventories, net
	Inventories are generally valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Raw materials are valued principally on a weighted average cost basis. The Company’s work in process and finished goods are specifically identified and valued based on actual inputs to production. Provisions are recorded as appropriate to write-down obsolete and excess inventory to estimated net realizable value. The process for evaluating obsolete and excess inventory often requires management to make subjective judgments and estimates concerning future sales levels, quantities and prices at which such inventory will be able to be sold in the normal course of business, while considering the general aging of inventory and factoring in any new business conditions.
Goodwill	Goodwill
	The Company accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“Topic 350”). Topic 350 requires that goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite lives not be amortized, but instead, must be tested for impairment at least annually or whenever events or business conditions warrant. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company evaluated events and business conditions to determine if a test for an impairment of goodwill was warranted. No such events or business conditions took place during this period, therefore no test was determined to be warranted at March 31, 2015.
Warranties	Warranties
	The Company offers warranties on certain roll products that it sells. The specific terms and conditions of these warranties vary depending on the product sold, the country in which the product is sold and arrangements with the customer. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its warranties and records a liability in Accrued Expenses on its Consolidated Balance Sheet for such costs. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims, cost per claim and new product introduction. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty claims and adjusts the amounts as necessary.
Net Income Per Common Share	Net Income Per Common Share
	Net income per common share has been computed and presented pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share (“Topic 260”). Net income per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period.
Impairment	Impairment
	The Company reviews its long-lived assets that have finite lives for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment (“Topic 360”). This topic requires that companies evaluate the fair value of long-lived assets based on the anticipated undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by the assets when indicators of impairment exist to determine if there is impairment to the carrying value. Any change in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of the Company's evaluation has been recorded in either restructuring expense, if it was a result of the Company's restructuring activities, or general and administrative expense for all other impairments in the consolidated statements of operations. Impairment charges associated with restructuring are discussed in Note 7 "Restructuring Expense".
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May of 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 requires the use of a new five-step model to recognize revenue from customer contracts. The five-step model requires that the Company identify the contract with the customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and recognize revenue when it satisfies the performance obligations. The Company will also be required to disclose information regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 is required to be adopted in January of 2017. Retrospective application is required either to all periods presented or with the cumulative effect of initial adoption recognized in the period of adoption. The Company is in the process of evaluating this accounting standard update.
	In February of 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-02 Consolidation ("ASU 2015-02"). ASU 2015-02 amends the existing consolidation requirements under GAAP and will require companies to reevaluate all previous consolidation requirements. ASU 2015-02 is required to be adopted in January of 2016. The Company is in the process of evaluating this accounting standard update.
	In April of 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-03 Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 is required to be adopted in January of 2016. The Company believes that the adoption of ASU 2015-03 will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Description_of_Business_and_Si2

Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Components of Inventories	The components of inventories are as follows at:
		March 31,				December 31,
		2015				2014
	Raw materials	$	13,229			$	18,018
	Work in process	27,504				28,756
	Finished goods (includes consigned inventory of $8,586 at March 31, 2015 and $8,582 at December 31, 2014)	41,262				43,072
	Inventory allowances	(6,184		)		(6,296		)
		$	75,811			$	83,550
Changes in Warranty Liability	The table below represents the changes in the Company’s warranty liability for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Beginning Balance				Charged to			Effect of Foreign			Deduction			Ending Balance
						Cost			Currency			from
						of Sales			Translation			Reserves
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015:	$	2,685			$	336		$	(118	)	$	(578	)	$	2,325
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014:	$	1,629			$	327		$	(5	)	$	(422	)	$	1,529
Computation of Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Shares	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted weighted-average shares:
		Three Months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding–basic	15,560,995			15,391,391
	Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards outstanding	918,373			980,381
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding–diluted	16,479,368			16,371,772

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Tables

Derivatives and Hedging (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	The following represents the fair value of these derivatives at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and the change in fair value included in foreign exchange gain in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		March 31, 2015			31-Dec-14
	Fair value of derivative liability	$	(931	)	$	(524	)
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015:			Three Months Ended March 31, 2014:
	Change in fair value of derivative included in foreign exchange loss	$	(2,059	)	$	(1,211	)
Notional Amounts of Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts	The following represents the notional amounts of foreign exchange forward contracts at March 31, 2015:
		Notional Sold			Notional Purchased
	Non-designated hedges of foreign exchange risk	$	12,498		$	(32,991	)

Longterm_Debt_Tables

Long-term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long Term Debt	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, long term debt consisted of the following:
		31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Senior secured term loan facility, payable quarterly, U.S. Dollar denominated–LIBOR	$	225,526	$	226,052
	(minimum 1.25%) plus 4.50% (5.75%) net of $0.8 million discount. Matures May of 2019.
	Senior Notes (Unsecured), payable semi-annually–U.S. Dollar denominated interest rate fixed at 8.875%. Matures June of 2018.	236,410		236,410
	Notes payable, working capital loan, variable interest rate at 1.3%. Matures June 30, 2015, with one-year rollover option.	3,267		244
	Other debt	3,970		2,784
	Total debt	469,173		465,490
	Less current maturities of long term debt and notes payable	8,894		4,650
	Total long term debt	$	460,279	$	460,840

Pensions_Other_Postretirement_1

Pensions, Other Post-retirement and Post-employment Benefits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	As required by Topic 715, the following tables summarize the components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Defined Benefit Plans
		Three Months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Service cost	$	842		$	816
	Interest cost	1,670			1,650
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,815		)	(1,564		)
	Amortization of net loss	755			295
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,452		$	1,197

Comprehensive_Loss_and_Accumul1

Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Components of Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax	Comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2015 (net of tax expense of $851) and 2014 (net of tax benefits of $32) is as follows:
		Three Months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Net income	$	1,733		$	1,167
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(32,857		)	(1,669		)
	Pension liability changes under Topic 715	1,684			(275		)
	Change in value of derivative instruments	42			19
	Comprehensive loss	$	(29,398	)	$	(758	)
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are as follows (net of tax benefits of $7,302):
		Foreign			Pension			Change in			Accumulated
		Currency			Liability			Value of			Other
		Translation			Changes Under			Derivative			Comprehensive
		Adjustment			Topic 715			Instruments			(Loss) Income
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(39,014	)	$	(46,816	)	$	(108	)	$	(85,938	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(32,857		)	929			—			(31,928		)
	Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income
	Amortization of actuarial losses	—			755			—			755
	Amortization of interest expense	—			—			42			42
	Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(32,857		)	1,684			42			(31,131		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(71,871	)	$	(45,132	)	$	(66	)	$	(117,069	)

Restructuring_and_Impairment_E1

Restructuring and Impairment Expense (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Programs	The following table sets forth the significant components of the restructuring accrual (included in Accrued Expenses on our Consolidated Balance Sheet), including activity under restructuring programs for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Balance at		Charges		Currency			Cash			Balance at
		December 31,				Effects			Payments			31-Mar-15
		2014
	Severance and other benefits	$	4,880	$	881	$	(243	)	$	(1,286	)	$	4,232
	Facility costs and other	818		1,343		(365		)	(1,796		)	—
	Total	$	5,698	$	2,224	$	(608	)	$	(3,082	)	$	4,232
		Balance at		Charges		Currency			Cash			Balance at
		December 31,				Effects			Payments			31-Mar-14
		2013
	Severance and other benefits	$	6,466	$	4,411	$	(46	)	$	(2,240	)	$	8,591
	Facility costs and other	1,468		240		(11		)	(312		)	1,385
	Total	$	7,934	$	4,651	$	(57	)	$	(2,552	)	$	9,976
Restructuring and Impairment Expense by Segment	Restructuring and impairment expense by segment, which is not included in Segment Earnings in Note 8, is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015		2014
	Clothing	$	2,092	$	2,254
	Roll Covers	101		2,397
	Corporate	31		—
	Total	$	2,224	$	4,651

Business_Segment_Information_T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summarized Financial Information and Segment Earnings (Loss)	Summarized financial information for the Company’s reportable segments is presented in the tables that follow for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
		Clothing			Roll			Corporate			Total
					Covers
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015:
	Net Sales	$	77,284		$	43,745		$	—		$	121,029
	Segment Earnings (Loss)	$	21,766		$	8,091		$	(3,647	)
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014:
	Net Sales	$	88,971		$	44,413		$	—		$	133,384
	Segment Earnings (Loss)	$	21,392		$	7,379		$	(3,069	)
	Provided below is a reconciliation of Segment Earnings (Loss) to income before provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
		Three Months ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Segment Earnings (Loss):
	Clothing	$	21,766		$	21,392
	Roll Covers	8,091			7,379
	Corporate	(3,647		)	(3,069		)
	Stock-based compensation	(822		)	(509		)
	Interest expense, net	(9,664		)	(8,657		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(7,242		)	(8,649		)
	Restructuring expense	(2,224		)	(4,651		)
	Plant startup costs	(750		)	(176		)
	Income before provision for income taxes	$	5,508		$	3,060

StockBased_Compensation_and_St1

Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholders' Deficit (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014 as follows:
			Three Months ended March 31,
			2015		2014
	RSU, Options and DSU Awards (1)		$	822	$	509
	-1	Related to RSUs, Options and DSUs awarded to certain employees and non-employee directors.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Financi1

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Consolidating Balance Sheet (Unaudited)	Xerium Technologies, Inc.
	Consolidating Balance Sheet—(Unaudited)
	At March 31, 2015
	(Dollars in thousands)
		Parent			Total			Total Non			Other			The
					Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	735		$	(15	)	$	8,106		$	—		$	8,826
	Accounts receivable, net	97			22,078			55,794			—			77,969
	Intercompany receivables	(102,773		)	111,030			(8,257		)	—			—
	Inventories, net	—			16,263			60,419			(871		)	75,811
	Prepaid expenses	1,875			927			5,336			—			8,138
	Other current assets	—			1,695			12,828			—			14,523
	Total current assets	(100,066		)	151,978			134,226			(871		)	185,267
	Property and equipment, net	16,701			59,242			215,647			—			291,590
	Investments	798,802			183,408			—			(982,210		)	—
	Goodwill	—			17,737			38,525			—			56,262
	Intangible assets	8,191			1,595			931			—			10,717
	Non-current deferred tax asset	—			—			8,485			—			8,485
	Other assets	—			364			8,336			—			8,700
	Total assets	$	723,628		$	414,324		$	406,150		$	(983,081	)	$	561,021
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	2,842		$	9,216		$	25,012		$	—		$	37,070
	Accrued expenses	14,197			8,351			35,215			—			57,763
	Current notes payable	—			—			3,267			—			3,267
	Current maturities of long-term debt	2,772			449			2,406			—			5,627
	Total current liabilities	19,811			18,016			65,900			—			103,727
	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	460,279			—			—			—			460,279
	Capitalized lease obligations	3,206			495			694			—			4,395
	Non-current deferred tax liability	607			1,035			5,679			—			7,321
	Pension, other post-retirement and post-employment obligations	22,009			1,569			51,637			—			75,215
	Other long-term liabilities	200			—			12,791			—			12,991
	Intercompany loans	307,868			(397,350		)	89,482			—			—
	Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	(90,352		)	790,559			179,967			(983,081		)	(102,907		)
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	723,628		$	414,324		$	406,150		$	(983,081	)	$	561,021
	Xerium Technologies, Inc.
	Consolidating Balance Sheet
	At December 31, 2014
	(Dollars in thousands)
		Parent			Total			Total Non			Other			The
					Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	605		$	(15	)	$	8,927		$	—		$	9,517
	Accounts receivable, net	50			22,358			60,661			—			83,069
	Intercompany receivables	(107,064		)	107,590			(526		)	—			—
	Inventories, net	—			17,310			67,016			(776		)	83,550
	Prepaid expenses	546			1,470			6,456			—			8,472
	Other current assets	—			2,021			13,693			—			15,714
	Total current assets	(105,863		)	150,734			156,227			(776		)	200,322
	Property and equipment, net	12,365			59,448			231,804			—			303,617
	Investments	782,633			229,109			—			(1,011,742		)	—
	Goodwill	—			17,737			44,190			—			61,927
	Intangible assets	9,001			1,664			1,042			—			11,707
	Non-current deferred tax asset	—			—			10,662						10,662
	Other assets	—			364			5,445			—			5,809
	Total assets	$	698,136		$	459,056		$	449,370		$	(1,012,518	)	$	594,044
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	2,679		$	10,212		$	28,936		$	—		$	41,827
	Accrued expenses	8,511			8,301			39,297			—			56,109
	Current notes payable	—			—			244			—			244
Current maturities of long-term debt	2,944			—			1,462			—			4,406
Total current liabilities	14,134			18,513			69,939			—			102,586
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	460,840			—			—			—			460,840
Liabilities under capital leases	3,503			440			2			—			3,945
Non-current deferred tax liability	97			1,035			9,284			—			10,416
Pension, other post-retirement and post-employment obligations	22,070			1,200			57,201			—			80,471
Other long-term liabilities	181			—			9,715			—			9,896
Intercompany loans	289,896			(401,482		)	111,586			—			—
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	(92,585		)	839,350			191,643			(1,012,518		)	(74,110		)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) equity	$	698,136		$	459,056		$	449,370		$	(1,012,518	)	$	594,044
Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited)	Xerium Technologies, Inc.
	Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015
	(Dollars in thousands)
		Parent			Total			Total  Non			Other			The
					Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
	Net sales	$	—		$	42,850		$	81,688		$	(3,509	)	$	121,029
	Costs and expenses:
	Cost of products sold	(348		)	29,378			46,860			(3,414		)	72,476
	Selling	268			4,801			11,257			—			16,326
	General and administrative	2,828			1,411			9,607			—			13,846
	Research and development	232			1,196			534			—			1,962
	Restructuring and impairment	7,952			175			(5,903		)	—			2,224
		10,932			36,961			62,355			(3,414		)	106,834
	(Loss) income from operations	(10,932		)	5,889			19,333			(95		)	14,195
	Interest (expense) income, net	(9,399		)	1,160			(1,425		)	—			(9,664		)
	Foreign exchange gain (loss)	213			(141		)	905			—			977
	Equity in subsidiaries income	21,669			5,223			—			(26,892		)	—
	Dividend income	700			700			(1,400		)	—			—
	Income before provision for income taxes	2,251			12,831			17,413			(26,987		)	5,508
	Provision for income taxes	(518		)	(29		)	(3,228		)	—			(3,775		)
	Net income	$	1,733		$	12,802		$	14,185		$	(26,987	)	$	1,733
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,631		$	13,443		$	(17,485	)	$	(26,987	)	$	(29,398	)
	Xerium Technologies, Inc.
	Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income-(Unaudited)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014
	(Dollars in thousands)
		Parent			Total			Total  Non			Other			The
					Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
	Net sales	$	—		$	43,156		$	99,265		$	(9,037	)	$	133,384
	Costs and expenses:
	Cost of products sold	(419		)	29,999			60,731			(9,093		)	81,218
	Selling	113			5,068			12,997			—			18,178
	General and administrative	1,884			2,520			10,393			—			14,797
	Research and development	276			1,118			552			—			1,946
	Restructuring and impairment	(18		)	237			4,432			—			4,651
		1,836			38,942			89,105			(9,093		)	120,790
	(Loss) income from operations	(1,836		)	4,214			10,160			56			12,594
	Interest (expense) income, net	(8,242		)	1,395			(1,810		)	—			(8,657		)
	Foreign exchange loss	(12		)	(81		)	(784		)	—			(877		)
	Equity in subsidiaries income	11,731			5,892			—			(17,623		)	—
	Income before provision for income taxes	1,641			11,420			7,566			(17,567		)	3,060
	Provision for income taxes	(474		)	(34		)	(1,385		)	—			(1,893		)
	Net income	$	1,167		$	11,386		$	6,181		$	(17,567	)	$	1,167
	Comprehensive income	$	1,578		$	11,116		$	4,115		$	(17,567	)	$	(758	)
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)	Xerium Technologies, Inc.
	Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows-(Unaudited)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015
	(Dollars in thousands)
		Parent			Total			Total Non			Other			The
					Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
	Operating activities
	Net income	$	1,733		$	12,802		$	14,185		$	(26,987	)	$	1,733
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
	Stock-based compensation	752			—			70			—			822
	Depreciation	361			1,719			5,083			—			7,163
	Amortization of intangibles	—			69			10			—			79
	Deferred financing cost amortization	852			—			23			—			875
	Foreign exchange gain on revaluation of debt	(1,973		)	—			—			—			(1,973		)
	Deferred tax expense	511			—			468			—			979
	Loss (gain) on disposition of property and equipment	—			25			(11		)	—			14
	Provision for doubtful accounts	—			49			423			—			472
	Undistributed equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(21,669		)	(5,223		)	—			26,892			—
	Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
	Accounts receivable	(47		)	231			(776		)	—			(592		)
	Inventories	—			1,047			294			95			1,436
	Prepaid expenses	(1,328		)	543			810			—			25
	Other current assets	—			326			(2,005		)	—			(1,679		)
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,618			(947		)	(2,453		)	—			2,218
	Deferred and other long-term liabilities	(42		)	347			(3,876		)	—			(3,571		)
	Intercompany loans	(4,290		)	(3,343		)	7,633			—			—
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(19,522		)	7,645			19,878			—			8,001
	Investing activities
	Capital expenditures, gross	(4,697		)	(1,103		)	(6,355		)	—			(12,155		)
	Intercompany property and equipment transfers, net	—			191			(191		)	—			—
	Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	—			26			6			—			32
	Net cash used in investing activities	(4,697		)	(886		)	(6,540		)	—			(12,123		)
	Financing activities													—
	Proceeds from borrowings	13,516			—			9,052			—			22,568
	Principal payments on debt	(14,059		)	—			(4,272		)	—			(18,331		)
	Dividends paid	—			(1,400		)	1,400			—			—
	Payment of obligations under capital leases	(161		)	(101		)	(3		)	—			(265		)
	Payment of financing fees	(34		)	—			9			—			(25		)
	Intercompany loans	19,587			(5,258		)	(14,329		)	—			—
	Other financing activities	5,500						(5,500		)				—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	24,349			(6,759		)	(13,643		)	—			3,947
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	—			—			(516		)	—			(516		)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash	130			—			(821		)	—			(691		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	605			(15		)	8,927			—			9,517
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	735		$	(15	)	$	8,106		$	—		$	8,826
	Xerium Technologies, Inc.
	Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014
	(Dollars in Thousands)
		Parent			Total			Total Non			Other			The
					Guarantors			Guarantors			Eliminations			Company
	Operating activities
	Net income	$	1,167		$	11,386		$	6,181		$	(17,567	)	$	1,167
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
	Stock-based compensation	456			—			53			—			509
	Depreciation	108			1,850			6,275			—			8,233
	Amortization of intangibles	—			384			32			—			416
	Deferred financing cost amortization	716			—			—			—			716
	Foreign exchange gain on revaluation of debt	(1,103		)	—			—			—			(1,103		)
	Deferred taxes	282			—			(1,090		)	—			(808		)
	Loss on disposition of property and equipment	—			22			5			—			27
	Provision for doubtful accounts	—			165			80			—			245
	Undistributed equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(11,731		)	(5,892		)	—			17,623			—
	Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	(61		)	(1,762		)	(5,229		)	—			(7,052		)
Inventories	—			(387		)	(3,605		)	(56		)	(4,048		)
Prepaid expenses	201			(351		)	1,750			—			1,600
Other current assets	515			(623		)	927			—			819
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,767			(11		)	1,446			—			4,202
Deferred and other long-term liabilities	(182		)	(828		)	(1,150		)	—			(2,160		)
Intercompany loans	(1,171		)	1,401			(230		)	—			—
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(8,036		)	5,354			5,445			—			2,763
Investing activities
Capital expenditures, gross	(5,537		)	(922		)	(4,035		)	—			(10,494		)
Intercompany property and equipment transfers, net	—			—			—			—			—
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	—			35			8			—			43
Net cash used in investing activities	(5,537		)	(887		)	(4,027		)	—			(10,451		)
Financing activities													—
Proceeds from borrowings	7,580			—			—			—			7,580
Principal payments on debt	(6,600		)	—			—			—			(6,600		)
Payments of obligations under capitalized leases	(126		)	(64		)	—			—			(190		)
Payment of deferred financing fees	(710		)	—			—			—			(710		)
Intercompany loans	9,994			(4,404		)	(5,590		)	—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	10,138			(4,468		)	(5,590		)	—			80
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	—			—			(95		)	—			(95		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(3,435		)	(1		)	(4,267		)	—			(7,703		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,120			(10		)	21,606			—			25,716
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	685		$	(11	)	$	17,339		$	—		$	18,013

Description_of_Business_and_Si3

Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Components of Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Raw materials	$13,229	$18,018
Work in process	27,504	28,756
Finished goods (includes consigned inventory of $8,586 at March 31, 2015 and $8,582 at December 31, 2014)	41,262	43,072
Inventory allowances	-6,184	-6,296
Inventories, net	75,811	83,550
Consigned inventory	$8,586	$8,582

Description_of_Business_and_Si4

Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Changes In Warranty Liability (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Warranties, Increase (Decrease)
Beginning Balance	$2,685	$1,629
Charged to Cost of Sales	336	327
Effect of Foreign Currency Translation	-118	-5
Deduction from Reserves	-578	-422
Ending Balance	$2,325	$1,529

Description_of_Business_and_Si5

Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding–basic (in shares)	15,560,995	15,391,391
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards outstanding (in shares)	918,373	980,381
Weighted-average common shares outstanding–diluted (in shares)	16,479,368	16,371,772
Dilutive securities not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share	21,957	1,700,000

Description_of_Business_and_Si6

Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) (Restructuring Expense, USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment	$0	$0

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Narrat

Derivatives and Hedging - Narrative (Details) (Designated as Hedging Instrument, Interest Rate Swap)	Mar. 31, 2015
	derivative_instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of derivative instruments	0

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Schedu

Derivatives and Hedging - Schedule of Derivative Instruments (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in fair value of derivative included in foreign exchange (loss) gain	($2,059)	($1,211)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative liability	($931)		($524)

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Notion

Derivatives and Hedging - Notional Amounts of Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts (Detail) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sold
Derivative [Line Items]
Non-designated hedges of foreign exchange risk	$12,498
Purchased
Derivative [Line Items]
Non-designated hedges of foreign exchange risk	$32,991

Long_term_Debt_Schedule_of_Lon

Long term Debt - Schedule of Long Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	17-May-13
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$469,173,000	$465,200,000
Notes payable	3,267,000	244,000
Total debt	469,173,000	465,490,000
Less current maturities of long term debt and notes payable	8,894,000	4,650,000
Total long term debt	460,279,000	460,840,000
Other Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	3,970,000	2,784,000
Notes Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	3,267,000	244,000
Debt instrument variable interest rate	1.30%	1.30%
Rollover option period	1 year
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, Payable Quarterly, US Dollar Denominated, Matures May 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	225,526,000	226,052,000
Debt discount	800,000		1,000,000
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, Payable Quarterly, US Dollar Denominated, Matures May 2019 | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, minimum variable rate basis	1.25%
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	4.50%
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, Payable Quarterly, US Dollar Denominated, Matures May 2019 | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate	5.75%
Senior Notes (Unsecured) | Senior Notes Unsecured, Payable Semi Annually, US Dollar Denominated Interest Rate Fixed at 8.875%, Matures June 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$236,410,000	$236,410,000
Debt instrument fixed interest rate	8.88%	8.88%

Long_term_Debt_Additional_Info

Long term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Aug. 18, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	17-May-13	Mar. 03, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from borrowings	$22,568,000	$7,580,000
Carrying value of long-term debt	469,173,000			465,200,000
Remaining borrowing capacity	5,100,000
Fair value of long-term debt	479,200,000			478,200,000
Liabilities under capital leases	4,395,000			3,945,000
Credit Facility and Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt discount	800,000
Carrying value of long-term debt	461,900,000
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, Payable Quarterly, US Dollar Denominated, Matures May 2019 | Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount					200,000,000
Debt discount	800,000				1,000,000
Proceeds from borrowings			30,000,000
Carrying value of long-term debt	225,526,000			226,052,000
ABL Secured Facility | Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	11,700,000
ABL Secured Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity					40,000,000	55,000,000
Debt instrument, covenant compliance, maximum annual capital expenditures	42,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity	32,400,000
Amount outstanding	44,100,000
ABL Secured Facility - European | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity						15,000,000
Brazil | Foreign Tax Authority | Senior Secured Term Loan Facility, Payable Quarterly, US Dollar Denominated, Matures May 2019 | Senior Secured Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from borrowings			$30,000,000

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes	$3,775	$1,893
Gross unrecognized tax benefit	7,791
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits	289
Unrecognized tax benefit increase resulting from potential settlement	1,097
Unrecognized tax benefits related to income tax matters and income tax expense	$738
Minimum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rate in foreign countries	15.00%
Maximum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rate in foreign countries	37.10%

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Ben

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Pensions, Other Post-Retirement And Post-Employment Benefits [Abstract]
Service cost	$842	$816
Interest cost	1,670	1,650
Expected return on plan assets	-1,815	-1,564
Amortization of net loss	755	295
Net periodic benefit cost	$1,452	$1,197

Comprehensive_Loss_and_Accumul2

Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Components of Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Comprehensive Income Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net income	$1,733	$1,167
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-32,857	-1,669
Pension liability changes under Topic 715	1,684	-275
Change in value of derivative instruments	42	19
Comprehensive loss	-29,398	-758
Other comprehensive loss, tax expense (benefit)	$851	($32)

Comprehensive_Loss_and_Accumul3

Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning	($85,938)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-31,928
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income
Amortization of actuarial losses	755
Amortization of interest expense	42
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	-31,131
Balance at End	-117,069
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, tax benefit	7,302
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning	-39,014
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-32,857
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income
Amortization of actuarial losses	0
Amortization of interest expense	0
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	-32,857
Balance at End	-71,871
Pension Liability Changes Under Topic 715
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning	-46,816
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	929
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income
Amortization of actuarial losses	755
Amortization of interest expense	0
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	1,684
Balance at End	-45,132
Change in Value of Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning	-108
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	0
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income
Amortization of actuarial losses	0
Amortization of interest expense	42
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	42
Balance at End	($66)

Comprehensive_Loss_and_Accumul4

Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	($31,928)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-32,857	-1,669
Net equity of foreign subsidiary	-102,907		-74,110
Europe
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Net equity of foreign subsidiary	151,000
Brazil
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Net equity of foreign subsidiary	$107,000
Euro
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange rate	1.13		1.33
Brazil Real
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange rate	0.35		0.43

Restructuring_and_Impairment_E2

Restructuring and Impairment Expense - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$2,224	$4,651
Headcount Reductions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	924
Brazil | Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$1,300

Restructuring_and_Impairment_E3

Restructuring and Impairment Expense - Restructuring Programs (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Reserve
Beginning Balance	$5,698	$7,934
Charges	2,224	4,651
Currency Effects	-608	-57
Cash Payments	-3,082	-2,552
Ending Balance	4,232	9,976
Severance and other benefits
Restructuring Reserve
Beginning Balance	4,880	6,466
Charges	881	4,411
Currency Effects	-243	-46
Cash Payments	-1,286	-2,240
Ending Balance	4,232	8,591
Facility costs and other
Restructuring Reserve
Beginning Balance	818	1,468
Charges	1,343	240
Currency Effects	-365	-11
Cash Payments	-1,796	-312
Ending Balance	$0	$1,385

Restructuring_and_Impairment_E4

Restructuring and Impairment Expense - Restructuring and Impairment Expense by Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$2,224	$4,651
Clothing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	2,092	2,254
Roll Covers
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	101	2,397
Corporate
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$31	$0

Business_Segment_Information_A

Business Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
	segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2

Business_Segment_Information_S

Business Segment Information - Summarized Financial Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	$121,029	$133,384
Segment Earnings (Loss)	14,195	12,594
Operating Segments | Clothing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	77,284	88,971
Segment Earnings (Loss)	21,766	21,392
Operating Segments | Roll Covers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	43,745	44,413
Segment Earnings (Loss)	8,091	7,379
Corporate, Non-Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	0	0
Segment Earnings (Loss)	($3,647)	($3,069)

Business_Segment_Information_R

Business Segment Information - Reconciliation of Segment Earnings (Loss) To Income Before Provision For Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Earnings (Loss):
Segment Earnings (Loss)	$14,195	$12,594
Stock-based compensation	-822	-509
Interest expense, net	-9,664	-8,657
Depreciation and amortization	-7,242	-8,649
Restructuring expense	-2,224	-4,651
Plant startup costs	-750	-176
Income before provision for income taxes	5,508	3,060
Clothing
Segment Earnings (Loss):
Restructuring expense	-2,092	-2,254
Roll Covers
Segment Earnings (Loss):
Restructuring expense	-101	-2,397
Operating Segments | Clothing
Segment Earnings (Loss):
Segment Earnings (Loss)	21,766	21,392
Operating Segments | Roll Covers
Segment Earnings (Loss):
Segment Earnings (Loss)	8,091	7,379
Corporate, Non-Segment
Segment Earnings (Loss):
Segment Earnings (Loss)	($3,647)	($3,069)

StockBased_Compensation_and_St2

Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholders' Deficit - Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$822		$509
RSU, Options and DSU Awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$822	[1]	$509	[1]
[1]	Related to RSUs, Options and DSUs awarded to certain employees and non-employee directors.

StockBased_Compensation_and_St3

Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholders' Deficit - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 02, 2015
2011 DSU Plan | Deferred Stock Unit (DSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual retainer per director	$132
Shares issued	7,062
Percentage of retainer payable in shares	50.00%
Percentage of retainer payable in shares and/or cash	50.00%
2015 - 2017 LTIP | Time-based RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized		52,601
Percent of target award		35.00%
Award vesting period		3 years
2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based and Market-Based Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized		97,681
Percent of target award		65.00%
2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period		3 years
Performance measurement period		3 years
2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based Stock Units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		0.00%
2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		100.00%
Percentage of award payout		100.00%
2015 - 2017 LTIP | Market-Based Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period		3 years
Performance measurement period		3 years
2015 - 2017 LTIP | Market-Based Stock Units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		0.00%
2015 - 2017 LTIP | Market-Based Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		100.00%
Tranche One | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based and Market-Based Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		50.00%
Tranche One | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		0.00%
Tranche One | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based Stock Units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance threshold percentage		80.00%
Tranche One | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance threshold percentage		80.00%
Tranche One | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Market-Based Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		0.00%
Tranche One | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Market-Based Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance threshold percentage		35.00%
Tranche Two | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based and Market-Based Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		50.00%
Tranche Two | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based Stock Units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		0.00%
Performance threshold percentage		80.00%
Tranche Two | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Performance-Based Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		100.00%
Performance threshold percentage		100.00%
Tranche Two | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Market-Based Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting, percentage		50.00%
Performance threshold percentage		35.00%
Tranche Three | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Market-Based Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance threshold percentage		55.00%
Percentage of award payout		100.00%
Tranche Three | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Market-Based Stock Units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance threshold percentage		35.00%
Percentage of award payout		50.00%
Tranche Three | 2015 - 2017 LTIP | Market-Based Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance threshold percentage		55.00%
Percentage of award payout		100.00%
Common Stock | 2011 DSU Plan | Deferred Stock Unit (DSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares issued	4,951

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Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information - Consolidating Balance Sheet (Unaudited) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$8,826	$9,517	$18,013	$25,716
Accounts receivable, net	77,969	83,069
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories, net	75,811	83,550
Prepaid expenses	8,138	8,472
Other current assets	14,523	15,714
Total current assets	185,267	200,322
Property and equipment, net	291,590	303,617
Investments	0	0
Goodwill	56,262	61,927
Intangible assets	10,717	11,707
Non-current deferred tax asset	8,485	10,662
Other assets	8,700	5,809
Total assets	561,021	594,044
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	37,070	41,827
Accrued expenses	57,763	56,109
Notes payable	3,267	244
Current maturities of long-term debt	5,627	4,406
Total current liabilities	103,727	102,586
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	460,279	460,840
Liabilities under capital leases	4,395	3,945
Non-current deferred tax liability	7,321	10,416
Pension, other post-retirement and post-employment obligations	75,215	80,471
Other long-term liabilities	12,991	9,896
Intercompany loans	0	0
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	-102,907	-74,110
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	561,021	594,044
Parent
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	735	605	685	4,120
Accounts receivable, net	97	50
Intercompany receivables	-102,773	-107,064
Inventories, net	0	0
Prepaid expenses	1,875	546
Other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	-100,066	-105,863
Property and equipment, net	16,701	12,365
Investments	798,802	782,633
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets	8,191	9,001
Non-current deferred tax asset	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	723,628	698,136
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,842	2,679
Accrued expenses	14,197	8,511
Notes payable	0	0
Current maturities of long-term debt	2,772	2,944
Total current liabilities	19,811	14,134
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	460,279	460,840
Liabilities under capital leases	3,206	3,503
Non-current deferred tax liability	607	97
Pension, other post-retirement and post-employment obligations	22,009	22,070
Other long-term liabilities	200	181
Intercompany loans	307,868	289,896
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	-90,352	-92,585
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	723,628	698,136
Total Guarantors
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	-15	-15	-11	-10
Accounts receivable, net	22,078	22,358
Intercompany receivables	111,030	107,590
Inventories, net	16,263	17,310
Prepaid expenses	927	1,470
Other current assets	1,695	2,021
Total current assets	151,978	150,734
Property and equipment, net	59,242	59,448
Investments	183,408	229,109
Goodwill	17,737	17,737
Intangible assets	1,595	1,664
Non-current deferred tax asset	0	0
Other assets	364	364
Total assets	414,324	459,056
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	9,216	10,212
Accrued expenses	8,351	8,301
Notes payable	0	0
Current maturities of long-term debt	449	0
Total current liabilities	18,016	18,513
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	0	0
Liabilities under capital leases	495	440
Non-current deferred tax liability	1,035	1,035
Pension, other post-retirement and post-employment obligations	1,569	1,200
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Intercompany loans	-397,350	-401,482
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	790,559	839,350
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	414,324	459,056
Total Non Guarantors
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	8,106	8,927	17,339	21,606
Accounts receivable, net	55,794	60,661
Intercompany receivables	-8,257	-526
Inventories, net	60,419	67,016
Prepaid expenses	5,336	6,456
Other current assets	12,828	13,693
Total current assets	134,226	156,227
Property and equipment, net	215,647	231,804
Investments	0	0
Goodwill	38,525	44,190
Intangible assets	931	1,042
Non-current deferred tax asset	8,485	10,662
Other assets	8,336	5,445
Total assets	406,150	449,370
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	25,012	28,936
Accrued expenses	35,215	39,297
Notes payable	3,267	244
Current maturities of long-term debt	2,406	1,462
Total current liabilities	65,900	69,939
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	0	0
Liabilities under capital leases	694	2
Non-current deferred tax liability	5,679	9,284
Pension, other post-retirement and post-employment obligations	51,637	57,201
Other long-term liabilities	12,791	9,715
Intercompany loans	89,482	111,586
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	179,967	191,643
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	406,150	449,370
Other Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories, net	-871	-776
Prepaid expenses	0	0
Other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	-871	-776
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Investments	-982,210	-1,011,742
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets	0	0
Non-current deferred tax asset	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	-983,081	-1,012,518
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued expenses	0	0
Notes payable	0	0
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	0	0
Liabilities under capital leases	0	0
Non-current deferred tax liability	0	0
Pension, other post-retirement and post-employment obligations	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Intercompany loans	0	0
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	-983,081	-1,012,518
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	($983,081)	($1,012,518)

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Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information - Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Sales	$121,029	$133,384
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold	72,476	81,218
Selling	16,326	18,178
General and administrative	13,846	14,797
Research and development	1,962	1,946
Restructuring and impairment	2,224	4,651
Costs and expenses	106,834	120,790
Income from operations	14,195	12,594
Interest (expense) income, net	-9,664	-8,657
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	977	-877
Equity in subsidiaries income	0	0
Dividend income	0
Income before provision for income taxes	5,508	3,060
Provision for income taxes	-3,775	-1,893
Net income	1,733	1,167
Comprehensive loss	-29,398	-758
Parent
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Sales	0	0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold	-348	-419
Selling	268	113
General and administrative	2,828	1,884
Research and development	232	276
Restructuring and impairment	7,952	-18
Costs and expenses	10,932	1,836
Income from operations	-10,932	-1,836
Interest (expense) income, net	-9,399	-8,242
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	213	-12
Equity in subsidiaries income	21,669	11,731
Dividend income	700
Income before provision for income taxes	2,251	1,641
Provision for income taxes	-518	-474
Net income	1,733	1,167
Comprehensive loss	1,631	1,578
Total Guarantors
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Sales	42,850	43,156
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold	29,378	29,999
Selling	4,801	5,068
General and administrative	1,411	2,520
Research and development	1,196	1,118
Restructuring and impairment	175	237
Costs and expenses	36,961	38,942
Income from operations	5,889	4,214
Interest (expense) income, net	1,160	1,395
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	-141	-81
Equity in subsidiaries income	5,223	5,892
Dividend income	700
Income before provision for income taxes	12,831	11,420
Provision for income taxes	-29	-34
Net income	12,802	11,386
Comprehensive loss	13,443	11,116
Total Non Guarantors
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Sales	81,688	99,265
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold	46,860	60,731
Selling	11,257	12,997
General and administrative	9,607	10,393
Research and development	534	552
Restructuring and impairment	-5,903	4,432
Costs and expenses	62,355	89,105
Income from operations	19,333	10,160
Interest (expense) income, net	-1,425	-1,810
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	905	-784
Equity in subsidiaries income	0	0
Dividend income	-1,400
Income before provision for income taxes	17,413	7,566
Provision for income taxes	-3,228	-1,385
Net income	14,185	6,181
Comprehensive loss	-17,485	4,115
Other Eliminations
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Sales	-3,509	-9,037
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold	-3,414	-9,093
Selling	0	0
General and administrative	0	0
Research and development	0	0
Restructuring and impairment	0	0
Costs and expenses	-3,414	-9,093
Income from operations	-95	56
Interest (expense) income, net	0	0
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	0	0
Equity in subsidiaries income	-26,892	-17,623
Dividend income	0
Income before provision for income taxes	-26,987	-17,567
Provision for income taxes	0	0
Net income	-26,987	-17,567
Comprehensive loss	($26,987)	($17,567)

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Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information - Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Operating activities
Net income	$1,733,000	$1,167,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	822,000	509,000
Depreciation	7,163,000	8,233,000
Amortization of intangibles	79,000	416,000
Deferred financing cost amortization	875,000	716,000
Foreign exchange gain on revaluation of debt	-1,973,000	-1,103,000
Deferred taxes	979,000	-808,000
Loss on disposition of property and equipment	14,000	27,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	472,000	245,000
Undistributed equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	-592,000	-7,052,000
Inventories	1,436,000	-4,048,000
Prepaid expenses	25,000	1,600,000
Other current assets	-1,679,000	819,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,218,000	4,202,000
Deferred and other long-term liabilities	-3,571,000	-2,160,000
Intercompany loans	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	8,001,000	2,763,000
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	-12,155,000	-10,494,000
Intercompany property and equipment transfers, net	0	0
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	32,000	43,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-12,123,000	-10,451,000
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	22,568,000	7,580,000
Principal payments on debt	-18,331,000	-6,600,000
Dividends paid	0
Payment of obligations under capital leases	-265,000	-190,000
Payment of financing fees	-25,000	-710,000
Intercompany loans	0	0
Other financing activities	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	3,947,000	80,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	-516,000	-95,000
Net decrease in cash	-691,000	-7,703,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	9,517,000	25,716,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8,826,000	18,013,000
Parent
Operating activities
Net income	1,733,000	1,167,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	752,000	456,000
Depreciation	361,000	108,000
Amortization of intangibles	0	0
Deferred financing cost amortization	852,000	716,000
Foreign exchange gain on revaluation of debt	-1,973,000	-1,103,000
Deferred taxes	511,000	282,000
Loss on disposition of property and equipment	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	0	0
Undistributed equity in earnings of subsidiaries	-21,669,000	-11,731,000
Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	-47,000	-61,000
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses	-1,328,000	201,000
Other current assets	0	515,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,618,000	2,767,000
Deferred and other long-term liabilities	-42,000	-182,000
Intercompany loans	-4,290,000	-1,171,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	-19,522,000	-8,036,000
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	-4,697,000	-5,537,000
Intercompany property and equipment transfers, net	0	0
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-4,697,000	-5,537,000
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	13,516,000	7,580,000
Principal payments on debt	-14,059,000	-6,600,000
Dividends paid	0
Payment of obligations under capital leases	-161,000	-126,000
Payment of financing fees	-34,000	-710,000
Intercompany loans	19,587,000	9,994,000
Other financing activities	5,500,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	24,349,000	10,138,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	0	0
Net decrease in cash	130,000	-3,435,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	605,000	4,120,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	735,000	685,000
Total Guarantors
Operating activities
Net income	12,802,000	11,386,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	0	0
Depreciation	1,719,000	1,850,000
Amortization of intangibles	69,000	384,000
Deferred financing cost amortization	0	0
Foreign exchange gain on revaluation of debt	0	0
Deferred taxes	0	0
Loss on disposition of property and equipment	25,000	22,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	49,000	165,000
Undistributed equity in earnings of subsidiaries	-5,223,000	-5,892,000
Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	231,000	-1,762,000
Inventories	1,047,000	-387,000
Prepaid expenses	543,000	-351,000
Other current assets	326,000	-623,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-947,000	-11,000
Deferred and other long-term liabilities	347,000	-828,000
Intercompany loans	-3,343,000	1,401,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	7,645,000	5,354,000
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	-1,103,000	-922,000
Intercompany property and equipment transfers, net	191,000	0
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	26,000	35,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-886,000	-887,000
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	0	0
Principal payments on debt	0	0
Dividends paid	-1,400,000
Payment of obligations under capital leases	-101,000	-64,000
Payment of financing fees	0	0
Intercompany loans	-5,258,000	-4,404,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	-6,759,000	-4,468,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	0	0
Net decrease in cash	0	-1,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	-15,000	-10,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	-15,000	-11,000
Total Non Guarantors
Operating activities
Net income	14,185,000	6,181,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	70,000	53,000
Depreciation	5,083,000	6,275,000
Amortization of intangibles	10,000	32,000
Deferred financing cost amortization	23,000	0
Foreign exchange gain on revaluation of debt	0	0
Deferred taxes	468,000	-1,090,000
Loss on disposition of property and equipment	-11,000	5,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	423,000	80,000
Undistributed equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	-776,000	-5,229,000
Inventories	294,000	-3,605,000
Prepaid expenses	810,000	1,750,000
Other current assets	-2,005,000	927,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-2,453,000	1,446,000
Deferred and other long-term liabilities	-3,876,000	-1,150,000
Intercompany loans	7,633,000	-230,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	19,878,000	5,445,000
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	-6,355,000	-4,035,000
Intercompany property and equipment transfers, net	-191,000	0
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	6,000	8,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-6,540,000	-4,027,000
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	9,052,000	0
Principal payments on debt	-4,272,000	0
Dividends paid	1,400,000
Payment of obligations under capital leases	-3,000	0
Payment of financing fees	9,000	0
Intercompany loans	-14,329,000	-5,590,000
Other financing activities	-5,500,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	-13,643,000	-5,590,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	-516,000	-95,000
Net decrease in cash	-821,000	-4,267,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	8,927,000	21,606,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8,106,000	17,339,000
Other Eliminations
Operating activities
Net income	-26,987,000	-17,567,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	0	0
Depreciation	0	0
Amortization of intangibles	0	0
Deferred financing cost amortization	0	0
Foreign exchange gain on revaluation of debt	0	0
Deferred taxes	0	0
Loss on disposition of property and equipment	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	0	0
Undistributed equity in earnings of subsidiaries	26,892,000	17,623,000
Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable	0	0
Inventories	95,000	-56,000
Prepaid expenses	0	0
Other current assets	0	0
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	0	0
Deferred and other long-term liabilities	0	0
Intercompany loans	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	0	0
Intercompany property and equipment transfers, net	0	0
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	0	0
Principal payments on debt	0	0
Dividends paid	0
Payment of obligations under capital leases	0	0
Payment of financing fees	0	0
Intercompany loans	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows	0	0
Net decrease in cash	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$0	$0