Accuride (ACUZW) Inactive 10-K3 Mar 152014 FY Annual reportFinancial data

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Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	9 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Feb. 25, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ACCURIDE CORP
Entity Central Index Key	817979
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$230,955,071.64
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		47,718,818
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$29,773	$33,426
Customer receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $327 and $259 in 2014 and 2013, respectively	56,271	51,382
Other receivables	7,299	8,138
Inventories	43,065	39,329
Deferred income taxes	2,687	3,806
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10,785	11,894
Assets held for sale	0	1,293
Total current assets	149,880	149,268
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net	212,183	219,624
OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill	100,697	100,697
Other intangible assets, net	117,963	125,430
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $5,077 and $3,649 in 2014 and 2013, respectively	5,012	6,440
Deferred income taxes	1,289	503
Other	11,398	9,815
TOTAL	598,422	611,777
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	56,452	47,527
Accrued payroll and compensation	10,620	8,763
Accrued interest payable	12,428	12,535
Accrued workers compensation	3,137	4,373
Accrued and other liabilities	14,434	16,801
Total current liabilities	97,071	89,999
LONG-TERM DEBT	323,234	330,183
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	14,837	17,528
NON-CURRENT INCOME TAXES PAYABLE	6,534	8,367
OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN LIABILITY	82,157	70,584
PENSION BENEFIT PLAN LIABILITY	32,348	20,687
OTHER LIABILITIES	11,438	12,545
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 11 and 16)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized	0	0
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized, 47,718,818 and 47,515,155 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and additional paid-in-capital	442,631	440,479
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-49,638	-18,712
Accumulated deficiency	-362,190	-359,883
Total stockholders' equity	30,803	61,884
TOTAL	$598,422	$611,777

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Customer receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	$327	$259
OTHER ASSETS:
Deferred financing costs, accumulated amortization	$5,077	$3,649
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	47,718,818	47,515,155
Common Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	47,718,818	47,515,155

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]
NET SALES	$705,178	$642,883	$794,634
COST OF GOODS SOLD	631,700	598,927	743,633
GROSS PROFIT	73,478	43,956	51,001
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative	40,840	45,188	56,499
Impairment of goodwill	0	0	62,839
Impairment of other intangibles	0	0	36,767
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	0	0	34,126
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	32,638	-1,232	-139,230
OTHER EXPENSE:
Interest expense, net	-33,713	-35,027	-34,938
Other loss, net	-3,506	-320	-864
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	-4,581	-36,579	-175,032
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	-2,527	-10,244	-1,657
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	-2,054	-26,335	-173,375
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX	-253	-11,978	-4,632
NET LOSS	-2,307	-38,313	-178,007
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Defined benefit plans (Note 8)	-32,217	49,879	-19,772
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of other comprehensive income	1,291	-16,757	2,360
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	-30,926	33,122	-17,412
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	($33,233)	($5,191)	($195,419)
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	47,708	47,548	47,378
Basic loss per share - continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.04)	($0.56)	($3.66)
Basic loss per share - discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.25)	($0.10)
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.05)	($0.81)	($3.76)
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	47,708	47,548	47,378
Diluted loss per share - continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.04)	($0.56)	($3.66)
Diluted loss per share - discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.25)	($0.10)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.05)	($0.81)	($3.76)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Common Stock and Additional Paid-in-Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Deficiency [Member]	Total
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Common Stock and Additional Paid-in-Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Deficiency [Member]	Total
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2011	$435,368	($34,422)	($143,563)	$257,383
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	0	0	-178,007	-178,007
Share-based compensation expense	3,119	0	0	3,119
Tax impact of forfeited vested shares	-210	0	0	-210
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	-17,412	0	-17,412
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	438,277	-51,834	-321,570	64,873
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	0	0	-38,313	-38,313
Share-based compensation expense	2,411	0	0	2,411
Tax impact of forfeited vested shares	-209	0	0	-209
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	33,122	0	33,122
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	440,479	-18,712	-359,883	61,884
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	0	0	-2,307	-2,307
Share-based compensation expense	2,456	0	0	2,456
Tax impact of forfeited vested shares	-304	0	0	-304
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	-30,926	0	-30,926
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2014	$442,631	($49,638)	($362,190)	$30,803

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	($2,307)	($38,313)	($178,007)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	33,735	35,579	48,134
Amortization - deferred financing costs and debt discount	2,479	2,684	2,759
Amortization - other intangible assets	8,138	8,750	10,981
Impairment of goodwill	0	0	62,839
Impairment of other intangible assets	0	0	36,767
Impairment of property, plant, and equipment	0	0	34,126
Loss related to discontinued operations	0	11,985	0
Gain related to discontinued operations	0	-2,000	0
Loss on disposal of assets	392	680	875
Provision for deferred income taxes	-2,311	-13,035	-3,803
Non-cash stock-based compensation	2,456	2,411	3,119
Non-cash change in warrant liability	0	0	0
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:
Receivables	-4,120	-7,402	33,479
Inventories	-3,736	11,171	11,635
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-4,053	-6,639	256
Accounts payable	9,759	6,865	-25,711
Accrued and other liabilities	-7,917	-14,662	-8,721
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	32,515	-1,926	28,728
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-25,645	-38,855	-59,194
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations	0	32,000	1,000
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale	1,235	0	0
Purchase of intangible asset	-671	0	0
Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions	0	14,944	0
Proceeds from sale of other assets	70	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-25,011	8,089	-58,194
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase in revolving credit advance	10,000	25,000	0
Decrease in revolving credit advance	-18,000	-20,000	0
Principal payments on capital leases	-3,157	-3,155	-698
Deferred financing fees	0	-1,333	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	-11,157	512	-698
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-3,653	6,675	-30,164
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period	33,426	26,751	56,915
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period	29,773	33,426	26,751
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	31,239	32,011	31,822
Cash paid for income taxes	1,565	2,219	225
Non-cash transactions:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable	2,393	3,227	13,074
Capital lease agreements	$0	$0	$14,964

Nature_of_Operations_Basis_of_

Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 1 – Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

	Nature of Operations – We are engaged primarily in the design, manufacture and distribution of components for trucks, trailers and certain military and construction vehicles. We sell our products primarily within North America and Latin America to original equipment manufacturers and to the aftermarket.

	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Accuride Corporation (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Accuride Canada, Inc. ("Accuride Canada"), Accuride Erie L.P. ("Accuride Erie"), Accuride EMI, LLC ("Accuride Camden"), Accuride de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. ("AdM"), AOT, Inc. ("AOT"), and Transportation Technologies Industries, Inc. ("TTI"). TTI's subsidiaries include Brillion Iron Works, Inc. ("Brillion") and Gunite Corporation ("Gunite"). All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Certain operating results from prior periods have been reclassified to discontinued operations to reflect the sale of certain businesses. See Note 2 "Discontinued Operations" for further discussion.

	On August 1, 2013, the Company announced the sale of substantially all of the assets, liabilities and business of its Imperial Group business to Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd. in partnership with Imperial Manufacturing, Inc. for $30.0 million, plus a contingent earn-out opportunity of up to $2.25 million. The sale resulted in the recognition of a $12.0 million loss, including a $2.5 million impairment charge on the assets retained, on our consolidated statement of operations, which is reclassified within Discontinued Operations. The sale included a working capital adjustment, plus a contingent payment of up to $2.25 million depending on Imperial's financial performance during calendar years 2013-2015. See Note 2 "Discontinued Operations" for further discussion.

	Management's Estimates and Assumptions – The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

	Revenue Recognition – Revenue from product sales is recognized upon shipment whereupon title passes and we have no further obligations to the customer. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, and returns and other adjustments are provided for as a reduction of sales in the same period the related sales are recorded.

	Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The carrying value of these investments approximates fair value due to their short maturity.

	Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost for substantially all inventories is determined by the first-in, first-out method ("FIFO"). We review inventory on hand and write down excess and obsolete inventory based on our assessment of future demand and historical experience. We also recognize abnormal items as current-period charges. Fixed production overhead costs are based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.

	Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost and is depreciated using the straight-line method over their expected useful lives. Generally, buildings and improvements have useful lives of 15-40 years, and factory machinery and equipment have useful lives of 10 years. Internal-use software is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and is amortized using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life of three years. Software assets are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable over the remaining lives of the assets. During the software application development stage, capitalized costs include external consulting costs, cost of software licenses, and internal payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with a software project.

	Deferred Financing Costs – Costs incurred in connection with the ABL Credit Agreement and issuance of our senior secured notes (see Note 7) were originally deferred and are being amortized over the life of the related debt using the effective interest method.

	Goodwill – Goodwill represents the excess of the reorganization value of the Company over the fair value of net tangible assets and identifiable assets and liabilities resulting from the fresh-start reporting. See Note 4 for further discussion.


	Intangible Assets – Identifiable intangible assets consist of trade names, technology and customer relationships. Indefinite lived intangibles assets (trade names) are not amortized. The lives for the definite-lived intangibles assets are reviewed to ensure recoverability whenever events or changes in economic circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. See Note 4 for further discussion.

	Impairment – We evaluate our long-lived assets to be held and used and our amortizing intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in economic circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined by comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to the undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the related asset group. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less the costs of disposal.

	Goodwill and our indefinite lived intangible assets (trade names) are reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if impairment indicators exist. Impairment is determined for trade names by comparison of the carrying amount to the fair value, which is determined using an income approach (relief from royalty method). Impairment is determined for goodwill using the two-step approach. The first step is the estimation of fair value of each reporting unit, which is compared to the carrying value. If step one indicates that impairment potentially exists, the second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. Goodwill impairment exists when the implied fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value.

	Pension Plans – We have trusteed, non-contributory pension plans covering certain U.S. and Canadian employees. For certain plans, the benefits are based on career average salary and years of service and, for other plans, a fixed amount for each year of service. Our net periodic pension benefit costs are actuarially determined. Our funding policy provides that payments to the pension trusts shall be at least equal to the minimum legal funding requirements.

	Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions – We have postretirement health care and life insurance benefit plans covering certain U.S. non-bargained and Canadian employees. We account for these benefits on an accrual basis and provide for the expected cost of such postretirement benefits accrued during the years employees render the necessary service. Our funding policy provides that payments to participants shall be at least equal to our cash basis obligation.

	Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions – We have certain post-employment benefit plans, which provide severance benefits, covering certain U.S. and Canadian employees. We account for these benefits on an accrual basis.

	Product Warranties – The Company provides product warranties in conjunction with certain product sales. Generally, sales are accompanied by a 1- to 5-year standard warranty. These warranties cover factors such as non-conformance to specifications and defects in material and workmanship. See Note 17 for a discussion of warranties.

	Income Taxes – Our income tax expense, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and reserves for unrecognized tax benefits reflect management's best assessment of estimated future taxes to be paid. We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgments and estimates are required in determining the consolidated income tax expense.

	Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets within the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In projecting future taxable income, we begin with historical results, adjusted for the results of discontinued operations and changes in accounting policies, and incorporate assumptions including the amount of future state, federal and foreign pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax-planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying businesses. In evaluating the objective evidence that historical results provide, we consider three years of cumulative operating income (loss).

	We have concluded that it is more likely than not that we will not realize the benefits of certain deferred tax assets, totaling $110 million, for which we have provided a valuation allowance. See Note 9 for a discussion of valuation allowances.

	We record uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process whereby (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained based on the technical merits of the position and (2) those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. We also recognize accrued interest expense and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits as additional tax expense.

	Research and Development Costs – Expenditures relating to the development of new products and processes, including significant improvements and refinements to existing products, are expensed as incurred and are reported as a component of operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The amount expensed in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 totaled $5.6 million, $5.7 million and $6.6 million, respectively.


	Foreign Currency – The assets and liabilities of Accuride Canada and AdM that are receivable or payable in cash are converted at current exchange rates, and inventories and other non-monetary assets and liabilities are converted at historical rates. Revenues and expenses are converted at average rates in effect for the period. The functional currencies of Accuride Canada and AdM have been determined to be the U.S. dollar. Accordingly, gains and losses resulting from conversion of such amounts, as well as gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, are included in operating results as "Other loss, net." For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 we had aggregate net foreign currency losses of $4.1 million, $0.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

	Concentrations of Credit Risk – Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents, customer receivables, and derivative financial instruments. We place our cash and cash equivalents and execute derivatives with high quality financial institutions. Generally, we do not require collateral or other security to support customer receivables.

	Derivative Financial Instruments – We periodically use derivative instruments to manage exposure to foreign currency, commodity prices, and interest rate risks. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The derivative instruments used by us include interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity price instruments. All derivative instruments are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at their estimated fair value. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no derivatives outstanding.

	Foreign Exchange Instruments – At December 31, 2014, the notional amount of open foreign exchange forward contracts was $7.0 million. There were no open foreign exchange forward contracts as of December 31, 2013.

	Earnings Per Share – Earnings per share are calculated as net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus common stock equivalents outstanding during the year. Employee stock options outstanding to acquire 144,095 and 165,197 shares in 2014 and 2013 respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

			Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands except per share data)		2014				2013				2012

	Numerator:
	Net loss from continuing operations		$	(2,054	)		$	(26,335	)		$	(173,375	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations			(253	)			(11,978	)			(4,632	)
Net loss		$	(2,307	)		$	(38,313	)		$	(178,007	)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic			47,708				47,548				47,378
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted			47,708				47,548				47,378

Basic loss per common share:
From continuing operations		$	(0.04	)		$	(0.56	)		$	(3.66	)
From discontinued operations			(0.01	)			(0.25	)			(0.10	)
Basic loss per common share		$	(0.05	)		$	(0.81	)		$	(3.76	)

Diluted loss per common share
From continuing operations		$	(0.04	)		$	(0.56	)		$	(3.66	)
From discontinued operations			(0.01	)			(0.25	)			(0.10	)
Diluted loss per common share		$	(0.05	)		$	(0.81	)		$	(3.76	)

Stock Based Compensation – As described in Note 10, we maintain stock-based compensation plans which allow for the issuance of incentive stock options, or ISOs, as defined in section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), non-statutory stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights ("SARs"), deferred stock, dividend equivalent rights, performance awards and stock payments (referred to collectively as Awards), to officers, our key employees, and to members of the Board of Directors. We recognize compensation expense under the modified prospective method as a component of operating expenses.

On November 9, 2011, our Board of Directors adopted a Rights Agreement pursuant to which one purchase right was distributed as a dividend on each share of our common stock held of record as of the close of business on November 23, 2011. On November 7, 2012, our Board of Directors adopted an Amended and Restated Rights Agreement (the "Amended and Restated Rights

Agreement"), which modified the Original Rights Agreement by extending the term of the Original Rights Agreement to November 9, 2015, subject to stockholder approval at our 2013 annual meeting of stockholders, and making certain other adjustments. On December 19, 2012, our Board of Directors amended the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement by shortening the term to April 30, 2014, subject to stockholder approval at our 2013 Annual Meeting of stockholders. Our stockholders ratified the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement at our 2013 Annual Meeting. Pursuant to its terms, the Rights plan terminated on April 30, 2014, without the rights becoming exercisable.

New Accounting Pronouncements

On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue From Contracts With Customers. The amendments in this update create Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605. The objective of the amendment is to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On June 19, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. This Update is intended to resolve the diverse accounting treatment of those awards in practice. The amendment is effective for annual and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On August 27, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern. The amendments in this Update provide guidance in U.S. GAAP about management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. In doing so, the amendments should reduce diversity in the timing and content of footnote disclosures. The amendments in this Update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

Recent Accounting Adoptions

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04, Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date. The objective of the amendments in this update is to provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, except for those obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The amendment requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and an additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The entity is required to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2014. This adoption did not have an effect on our financial statements.

On July 18, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. Topic 740 does not include explicit guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The objective of the amendments in this update is to eliminate that diversity in practice. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2014. This adoption did not have an effect on our financial statements.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Note 2 – Discontinued Operations

	On August 1, 2013, the Company announced that it completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of its Imperial Group business to Imperial Group Manufacturing, Inc., a new company formed and capitalized by Wynnchurch Capital for total cash consideration of $30.0 million at closing, plus a contingent earn-out opportunity of up to $2.25 million. The sale was effective as of July 31, 2013. The sale resulted in recognition of a $12.0 million loss for the year ended December 31, 2013, which has been reclassified to discontinued operations.

	Pursuant to the provisions of the purchase agreement, subject to certain limited exceptions, the purchaser purchased from Imperial all equipment, inventories, accounts receivable, deposits, prepaid expenses, intellectual property, contracts, real property interests, transferable permits and other intangibles related to the business and assumed Imperial's trade and vendor accounts payable and performance obligations under those contracts included in the purchased assets. The real property interests acquired by the purchaser include ownership of three plants located in Decatur, Texas, Dublin, Virginia and Chehalis, Washington and a leasehold interest in a plant located in Denton, Texas. Imperial retained ownership of its real property located in Portland, Tennessee and included a $2.5 million impairment charge for this property in the loss on sale. The Company leased the Portland, Tennessee facility to the purchaser from the closing date of the transaction through October 31, 2014. The future function of this facility is currently being evaluated.

	In connection with these transactions, we have reclassified current and prior period operating results, including the gain/loss on the sale transactions, to discontinued operations.

	The following table presents sales and income from operations attributable to Imperial, Fabco, Bostrom Seating and Brillion Farm.

		Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012

	Net sales	$	—		$	70,965		$	135,137

	Loss from operations		(42	)		(1,758	)		(4,061	)
	Other income (expense)		(211	)		1,765			—
	Income tax provision (benefit)		—			—			—
	Loss on sale		—			(11,985	)		(571	)
	Discontinued operations	$	(253	)	$	(11,978	)	$	(4,632	)

	The loss related to the sale of Imperial as of July 31, 2013 was as follows:

	(In thousands)

	Proceeds from sale	$	30,000

	Accounts receivable		12,478
	Inventories		10,692
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		63
	Property plant and equipment		21,868
	Accounts payable		(8,672	)
	Net assets sold		36,429
	Impairment of real estate		2,540
	Other accrued fees and expenses		3,016

	Net loss from sale	$	(11,985	)

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
Inventories	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 3 – Inventories

	Inventories at December 31, 2014 and 2013, on a FIFO basis, were as follows:

	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Raw materials	$	8,244	$	7,483
	Work in process		14,073		12,996
	Finished manufactured goods		20,748		18,850
	Total inventories	$	43,065	$	39,329

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

	The Company performs its annual assessment for impairment of goodwill at November 30 for all reporting units that have goodwill and tests these balances more frequently if indicators are present or changes in circumstances suggest that impairment may exist. The estimates and assumptions underlying the fair value calculations used in the Company's annual impairment tests are uncertain by their nature and can vary significantly from actual results. Factors that management must estimate include, but are not limited to, industry and market conditions, sales volume and pricing, raw material costs, capital expenditures, working capital changes, cost of capital, and tax rates. These factors are especially difficult to predict when U.S. and global financial markets are volatile. The estimates and assumptions used in its impairment tests are consistent with those the Company uses in its internal planning. These estimates and assumptions may change from period to period. If the Company uses different estimates and assumptions in the future, impairment charges may occur and could be material.

	In performing the annual impairment test for goodwill, the Company utilizes the two-step approach. The first step under this guidance requires a comparison of the carrying value of the reporting units to the fair value of these reporting units. Only the Wheels and Brillion reporting units have Goodwill, therefore, the test only applies to those reporting units. The Company uses a blend of the income and market valuation approaches to determine the fair value of each reporting unit. The income approach calculates fair value by estimating the after-tax cash flows attributable to a reporting unit and then discounting these after-tax cash flows to a present value using a risk-adjusted discount rate and a market approach that uses guideline companies. The market approach uses financial measures from guideline companies to apply to the Company's reporting units' revenue and earnings. If the blended fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets including goodwill assigned to that unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of a reporting unit's goodwill to its carrying value.

	For 2014 and 2013, we evaluated the value of the goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles for each reporting units and determined there was no impairment indicator. In the most recent test for impairment, the Wheels reporting unit had 7 percent of value in excess of its carrying value. Considering the cyclical nature of the North American commercial vehicle industry and our other end-markets, along with other economic trends, the Company will continue to closely monitor the performance of the Wheels and Brillion reporting units for any indication of potential impairment triggering events.


	For 2012, as a result of business developments in the Gunite reporting unit, including a loss of customer market share, evidence of declining aftermarket sales, overall reduced production levels of the commercial vehicle market, operating losses for the past several years, and recent declines in the Company's stock price to an amount below book value, the Gunite reporting unit failed the step one goodwill impairment test. As of December 31, 2012 the Company estimated the fair value of the Gunite reporting unit utilizing a discounted cash flow model as the Company believes it is the most reliable indicator of fair value. Therefore, the second step of the analysis was performed resulting in the Company recognizing goodwill impairment charges of $62.8 million in 2012. The Wheels and Brillion reporting units both passed the step one test.

	The Company determines the fair value of other indefinite lived intangible assets, primarily trade names, using the relief-from-royalty method, an income based approach. The approach calculates fair value by applying royalty rates to the after tax cash flows attributable to the asset, and then discounting these after tax cash flows to a present value using a risk-adjusted discount rate. The calculated fair value is compared to the carrying value to determine if any impairment exists. Significant Level 3 inputs included in the valuation of trade names include the selected royalty rate and discount rate.

	If events or circumstances change, a determination is made by management to ascertain whether certain indefinite lived intangibles such as customer relationships and technology have been impaired based on the sum of expected future undiscounted cash flows from operating activities. If the estimated net cash flows are less than the carrying amount of such assets, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount necessary to write down the assets to fair value as determined from expected future discounted cash flows.

	For 2014 and 2013, we evaluated definite lived intangible assets for potential impairment indicators and determined there were none.

	For 2012, we performed a recoverability test of the Gunite's definite lived intangible assets by using an undiscounted cash flow method. We first determined the asset group to be the Gunite reporting unit, which represents the lowest level of identifiable cash flows. Our test concluded that the Gunite asset group was not recoverable as the resulting undiscounted cash flows were less
	than the carrying amount of the asset group. Accordingly, we estimated the fair value of the definite lived intangible assets to determine the impairment amount. Determining fair value is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, considered to be Level 3 inputs.

	To determine the estimated fair value of customer relationships, the multi-period excess earnings method was used. This method is based on the concept that cash flows attributable to the assets analyzed are available after deducting costs associated with the business as well as a return on the assets employed in the generation of the cash flows. Significant Level 3 inputs for this valuation model include determining the attrition rate associated with customer revenues, contributory asset charges and required rates of return on tangible and intangible assets, as well as a discount rate for the cash flows. To determine the fair value of technology, the relief-from-royalty method described above was used. In applying this method to technology, significant Level 3 inputs include determining the technology obsolescence rate, a royalty rate, and an appropriate discount rate.

	As a result of the fair value measurements for Gunite's trade names, customer relationships and technology, the Company recorded an impairment charge of these intangible assets totaling $36.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.

	The following represents the carrying amount of goodwill, on a reportable segment basis:

	(In thousands)	Wheels			Brillion			Total
	(In thousands)	Wheels			Iron Works			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	96,283		$	4,414		$	100,697
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	96,283		$	4,414		$	100,697

	The changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets for the period December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2014 by reportable segment for the Company, are as follows:

	(In thousands)	Wheels			Brillion			Corporate			Total
	(In thousands)	Wheels			Iron Works			Corporate			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	130,668		$	2,833		$	679		$	134,180
	Additions		—			—			—			—
	Amortization		(7,904	)		(167	)		(679	)		(8,750	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	122,764		$	2,666		$	—		$	125,430
	Additions		671			—			—			671
	Amortization		(7,970	)		(168	)		—			(8,138	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	115,465		$	2,498		$	—		$	117,963

	The summary of goodwill and other intangible assets is as follows:

					As of December 31, 2014									As of December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Weighted			Gross			Accumulated			Carrying			Gross		Accumulated		Carrying
		Average			Amount			Amortization			Amount			Amount		Amortization		Amount
		Useful
		Lives
	Goodwill		—		$	100,697		$	—		$	100,697		$	100,697	$	—	$	100,697
	Other intangible assets:
	Trade names		—			25,200			—			25,200			25,200		—		25,200
	Technology		10			39,169			23,158			16,011			38,849		20,497		18,352
	Customer relationships		19.9			127,304			50,552			76,752			129,093		47,215		81,878
					$	191,673		$	73,710		$	117,963		$	193,142	$	67,712	$	125,430

	We estimate that the annual aggregate intangible asset amortization expense for the Company will be approximately $8.1 million in 2015 through 2019.

Assets_Held_for_Sale

Assets Held for Sale	12 Months Ended
Assets Held for Sale	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets Held for sale [Abstract]
Assets Held for Sale	Note 5 – Assets Held for Sale

	At December 31, 2013, assets totaling $1.3 million were classified as held for sale. The assets consisted of a building and land related to the Elkhart, IN facility that our Gunite business exited in 2012. The sale of these assets was completed on February 24, 2014, net proceeds totaled $1.1 million.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
Property, Plant and Equipment	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Note 6 - Property, Plant and Equipment

	Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consist of the following:

	(In thousands)	2014		2013
	Land and land improvements	$	15,859	$	16,124
	Buildings		63,245		63,242
	Machinery and equipment		284,447		259,697
	Property, plant and equipment, gross		363,551		339,063
	Less: accumulated depreciation		151,368		119,439
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	212,183	$	219,624

	Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $33.7 million, $35.6 million and $48.1 million, respectively.

	In 2012, the Company considered the impact of business developments in its Gunite reporting unit, including a loss of customer market share and evidence of declining aftermarket sales. In addition to the concerns with our Gunite business, the Company had also experienced a decline in its stock price to an amount below then current book value. These events triggered a long-lived asset impairment analysis for Gunite.

	We performed a recoverability test of the Gunite's long-lived assets by using an undiscounted cash flow method. We first determined the asset group to be the Gunite reporting unit, which represents the lowest level of identifiable cash flows. Our test concluded that the Gunite asset group was not recoverable as the resulting undiscounted cash flows were less than the carrying amount of the asset group. Accordingly, we estimated the fair value of the long lived assets to determine the impairment amount. Determining fair value is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, considered to be Level 3 inputs.

	To determine the estimated fair value of real and personal property, the market approach and cost approach were considered. The income approach was not considered as we concluded it was not feasible to allocate or attribute income to individual assets given our asset group determination to be the Gunite reporting unit. Under the cost approach, the determination of fair value considered the estimates of the cost to replace or reproduce assets of equal utility at current prices with adjustments in value for physical deterioration and functional obsolescence based on the condition of the assets. Under the market approach, the determination of fair value considered the market prices in transactions for similar assets and certain direct market values based on quoted prices from brokers and market professionals. For real estate, we concluded that the market approach was the most appropriate valuation method. For buildings, we concluded that the cost approach was the most appropriate valuation method. For personal property, we concluded that the cost approach, adjusted for an in-exchange or salvage premise, was the most appropriate method for determining fair value.

	Significant Level 3 inputs for real estate and building measurements included location of the property, zoning, physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence. Significant Level 3 inputs for personal property included physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence.

	As a result of our fair value estimates, we adjusted the carrying amount of the Gunite's personal property to fair value and recorded asset impairment charges of $34.1 million in 2012. The fair value estimates for the Gunite personal property were based on a valuation premise that assumes the assets' highest and best use are different than their current use as a result of lower volume demands for Gunite's products due to the loss of customers in 2012, reduced production levels in the commercial vehicle market, and its declining aftermarket segments in North America.

Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

Note 7 - Debt

As of December 31, 2014, total debt was $323.2 million consisting of $306.2 million of our outstanding 9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount, and a $17.0 million draw on our ABL facility. As of December 31, 2013, total debt was $330.2 million consisting of $305.2 million of our outstanding 9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount and a $25.0 million draw on our ABL facility.

The following table represents the average interest rate and average amount outstanding under our ABL facility as of the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

Average interest

Average amount

rate for the year ended December 31,

outstanding for the year ended December 31,

(In thousands)

2014

2013

2014

2013

ABL Facility

2.55

3.7

31,002

38,180

On July 11, 2013, we entered into an Asset Based Loan ("New ABL Facility") Facility and used $45.3 million of borrowings under the New ABL Facility and cash on hand to repay all amounts outstanding under the Prior ABL Facility and to pay related fees and expenses.

Our debt consists of the following:

●

ABL Credit Agreement —On July 11, 2013, we entered into the New ABL Facility and used $45.3 million of borrowings under the New ABL Facility and cash on hand to repay all amounts outstanding under the Prior ABL Facility and to pay related fees and expenses.

The New ABL Facility is a senior secured asset based credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100.0 million, consisting of a $90.0 million revolving credit facility and a $10.0 million first-in last-out term facility, with the right, subject to certain conditions, to increase the availability under the facility by up to $50.0 million in the aggregate. The New ABL Facility currently matures on July 11, 2018, which may be extended pursuant under certain circumstances pursuant to the terms of the New ABL Facility.

The New ABL Facility provides for loans and letters of credit in an amount up to the aggregate availability under the facility, subject to meeting certain borrowing base conditions, with sub-limits of up to $10.0 million for swingline loans and $20.0 million for letters of credit. Borrowings under the New ABL Facility bear interest through maturity at a variable rate based upon, at our option, either LIBOR or the base rate (which is the greatest of one-half of 1.00% in excess of the federal funds rate, 1.00% in excess of the one-month LIBOR rate and the Agent's prime rate), plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin for loans under the first-in last-out term facility that are (i) LIBOR loans ranges, based on the our average excess availability, from 2.75% to 3.25% per annum and (ii) base rate loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 1.00% to 1.50%. The applicable margin for other advances under the New ABL Facility that are (i) LIBOR loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 1.75% to 2.25% and (ii) base rate loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 0.00% to 0.50%.

We must also pay an unused line fee equal to 0.25% per annum to the lenders under the New ABL Facility if utilization under the facility is greater than or equal to 50.0% of the total available commitments under the facility and a commitment fee equal to 0.375% per annum if utilization under the facility is less than 50.0% of the total available commitments under the facility. Customary letter of credit fees are also payable, as necessary.

The obligations under the New ABL Facility are secured by (i) first-priority liens on substantially all of the Company's accounts receivable and inventories, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens (the "ABL Priority Collateral") and (ii) second-priority liens on substantially all of the Company's owned real property and tangible and intangible assets other than the ABL Priority Collateral, including all of the outstanding capital stock of our domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens (the "Notes Priority Collateral").

●

9.5% Senior Secured Notes — On July 29, 2010, we issued $310.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes. Under the terms of the indenture governing the senior secured notes, the senior secured notes bear interest at a rate of 9.5% per year, paid semi-annually in February and August, and mature on August 1, 2018. Prior to maturity we may redeem the senior secured notes on the terms set forth in the indenture governing the senior secured notes. The senior secured notes are guaranteed by the Guarantors (see Note 17), and the senior secured notes and the related guarantees are secured by first

priority liens on the Notes Priority Collateral and second priority liens on the ABL Priority Collateral. Associated with the issuance of the senior secured notes, we recorded a discount of $3.8 million, which is being amortized over the life of the notes as a component of interest expense.

Restrictive Debt Covenants. Our credit documents (the New ABL Facility and the indentures governing the senior secured notes) contain operating covenants that limit the discretion of management with respect to certain business matters. These covenants place significant restrictions on, among other things, the ability to incur additional debt, to pay dividends, to create liens, to make certain payments and investments and to sell or otherwise dispose of assets and merge or consolidate with other entities. In addition, the New ABL Facility contains a financial covenant which requires us to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio, which is when the excess availability is less than 10 percent of the total commitment under the New ABL Facility. Due to the amount of our excess availability (as calculated under the New ABL Facility), the Company is not currently in a compliance period and, we do not have to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio, although this is subject to change.

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	Note 8 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

	We have funded noncontributory employee defined benefit pension plans that cover U.S. and Canadian employees (the "plans") who meet eligibility requirements. Employees covered under the U.S. salaried plan, who were hired prior to 2006, are eligible to participate upon the completion of one year of service and benefits are determined by their cash balance accounts, which are based on interest allocations they earned each year and pay allocations earned for years prior to 2009. Employees covered under the Canadian salaried plan are eligible to participate upon the completion of two years of service and benefits are based upon career average salary and years of service. Employees who are covered under the hourly plans are generally eligible to participate at the time of employment and benefits are generally based on a fixed amount for each year of service. U.S. employees are vested in the plans after five years of service; Canadian hourly employees are vested after two years of service. We use a December 31 measurement date for all of our plans. For the pension obligation as of December 31, 2014, the Company used the recently issued mortality tables. This change along with an increased discount rate increased our obligation.

	In addition to providing pension benefits, we also have certain unfunded health care and life insurance programs for U.S. non-bargained and Canadian employees who meet certain eligibility requirements. These benefits are provided through contracts with insurance companies and health service providers. The coverage is provided on a non-contributory basis for certain groups of employees and on a contributory basis for other groups.


	Obligations and Funded Status:

			Pension Benefits								Other Benefits
			Year Ended December 31,								Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation—beginning of period		$	232,901			$	259,706			$	74,933			$	87,125
	Service cost			1,088				1,156				340				528
	Interest cost			10,764				10,320				3,670				3,467
	Actuarial losses (gains)			31,205				(12,102	)			12,469				(10,801	)
	Benefits paid			(14,421	)			(18,260	)			(4,295	)			(4,078	)
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes			(10,679	)			(8,074	)			(1,780	)			(1,325	)
	Curtailment			—				—				—				—
	Plan amendment			—				—				435				(539	)
	Incurred retiree drug subsidy reimbursements			—				—				180				172
	Plan participant's contributions			103				155				422				384
	Benefit obligation—end of period		$	250,961			$	232,901			$	86,374			$	74,933

	Accumulated benefit obligation		$	250,745			$	232,208			$	86,374			$	74,933

	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of assets—beginning of period		$	220,707			$	203,268			$	—			$	—
	Actual return on plan assets			21,939				33,625				—				—
	Employer contributions			11,376				9,539				3,873				3,694
	Plan participant's contributions			103				155				422				384
	Benefits paid			(14,421	)			(18,260	)			(4,295	)			(4,078	)
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes			(11,572	)			(7,620	)			—				—
	Fair value of assets—end of period			228,132				220,707				—				—
	Reconciliation of funded status:
	Unfunded status		$	(22,829	)		$	(12,194	)		$	(86,374	)		$	(74,933	)
	Amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheets:
	Prepaid benefit cost		$	9,518			$	8,493			$	—			$	—
	Accrued benefit liability			(32,348	)			(20,687	)			(86,374	)			(74,933	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)			35,621				15,201				6,507				(5,292	)
	Net amount recognized		$	12,791			$	3,007				(79,867	)		$	(80,225	)
	Amounts recorded in AOCI in the following fiscal year:
	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost		$	44			$	44			$	(35	)		$	(35	)
	Amortization of net (gain)/loss			1,304				201				443				322
	Total amortization		$	1,348			$	245			$	408			$	287



	Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost:

	Pension Benefits
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2012
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period		$	1,088			$	1,156			$	1,785
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			10,764				10,320				11,198
	Expected return on plan assets			(12,812	)			(11,726	)			(11,800	)
	Prior service cost (net)			44				44				44
	Other amortization (net)			211				2,607				1,035
	Total benefits cost (credited) charged to income		$	(705	)		$	2,401			$	2,262

	Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss):
	Amortization of net transition (asset) obligation		$	—			$	—			$	(1,035	)
	Prior service (credit) cost			—				—				—
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost			(44	)			(44	)			(44	)
Change in net actuarial (gain) loss			20,674				(35,568	)			16,052
Amortization of net actuarial valuation (gain) loss			(211	)			(2,607	)			—
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income			20,419				(38,219	)			14,973
Amounts recognized in total benefits charged to income and other comprehensive income		$	19,714			$	(35,818	)		$	17,235

Other Benefits
		Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)		2014				2013				2012
Service cost-benefits earned during the period		$	340			$	528			$	478
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			3,670				3,467				3,999
Prior service cost (net)			(35	)			—				—
Other one-time charge			435				—				—
Other amortization (net)			299				114				(34	)
Total benefits cost charged to income		$	4,709			$	4,109			$	4,443

Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss):
Amortization of net transition (asset) obligation		$	35			$	—			$	35
Change in net actuarial (gain) loss			11,764				(11,660	)			4,764
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income			11,799				(11,660	)			4,799
Amounts recognized in total benefits charged to income and other comprehensive income		$	16,508			$	(7,551	)		$	9,242

Actuarial Assumptions:

Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31 were as follows:

	Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Average discount rate	3.99%		4.77%		4.14%		4.85%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels	3.00%		3.00%		N/A		N/A

Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

	Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Average discount rate	4.77%		4.19%		4.85%		4.20%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels	3.00%		3.00%		N/A		N/A
Expected long-term rate of return on assets	6.12%		6.08%		N/A		N/A

The expected long-term rate of return on assets is determined primarily by looking at past performance. In addition, management considers the long-term performance characteristics of the asset mix.


Assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 were as follows:

	2014		2013
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.17%		7.63%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline	4.81%		4.82%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2024		2022

The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported. A one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects on 2014:

		1-Percentage-				1-Percentage-
		Point Increase				Point Decrease
Effect on total of service and interest cost		$	1,034			$	(556	)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation		$	11,763			$	(9,498	)

Plan Assets:

Our pension plan weighted-average asset allocations by level within the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2014, are presented in the table below. Our pension plan assets were accounted for at fair value and are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our Level 1 plan assets are valued using active trading prices as listed in the New York stock exchange and the Toronto stock exchange. Our Level 2 plan assets are securities for which the market is not considered to be active and are valued using observable inputs, which may include, among others, the use of adjusted market prices, last available bids or last available sales prices. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. For more information on a description of the fair value hierarchy, see Note 13.

(In thousands)		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total				% of
(In thousands)		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total				Total
Cash and cash equivalents		$	6,756			$	—			$	—			$	6,756				3	%
Equity securities:
U.S. large-cap			12,030				11,815				—				23,845				10	%
U.S. mid-cap			—				13,255				—				13,255				6	%
U.S. small-cap			—				4,426				—				4,426				2	%
U.S. indexed			—				12,018				—				12,018				5	%
Canadian large-cap			5,503				—				—				5,503				2	%
Canadian mid-cap			2,002				—				—				2,002				1	%
Canadian small-cap			167				—				—				167				0	%
Large growth			—				6,381				—				6,381				3	%
Pooled equities			—				9,516				—				9,516				4	%
International markets			—				14,588				—				14,588				6	%
Fixed income securities:
Government bonds			30,812				4,166				—				34,978				15	%
Corporate bonds			60,121				34,576				—				94,697				42	%
Total assets at fair value		$	117,391			$	110,741			$	—				228,132			$	100	%
% of fair value hierarchy			51	%			49	%			—				100	%


Our pension plan weighted-average asset allocations by level within the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2013, are presented in the following table:

(In thousands)		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total				% of Total
Cash and cash equivalents		$	8,314			$	—			$	—			$	8,314				4	%
Equity securities:
U.S. large-cap			21,639				—				—				21,639				10	%
U.S. mid-cap			—				6,840				—				6,840				3	%
U.S. small-cap			—				3,399				—				3,399				2	%
U.S. indexed			—				18,954				—				18,954				9	%
Canadian large-cap			27,574				—				—				27,574				12	%
Canadian mid-cap			11,263				—				—				11,263				5	%
Large growth			—				11,659				—				11,659				5	%
Pooled equities			10,775				3,271				—				14,046				6	%
International markets			—				26,545				—				26,545				12	%
Fixed income securities:
Government bonds			11,185				10,754				—				21,939				10	%
Corporate bonds			25,684				22,851				—				48,535				22	%
Total assets at fair value		$	116,434			$	104,273			$	—			$	220,707				100	%
% of fair value hierarchy			53	%			47	%			—				100	%

Our investment objectives are (1) to maintain the purchasing power of the current assets and all future contributions; (2) to maximize return within reasonable and prudent levels of risk; (3) to maintain an appropriate asset allocation policy that is compatible with the actuarial assumptions while still having the potential to produce positive real returns; and (4) to control costs of administering the plan and managing the investments.

Our desired investment result is a long-term rate of return on assets that is at least a 5% real rate of return, or 5% over inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index for the U.S. plans. The target rate of return for the plans have been based upon the assumption that future real returns will approximate the long-term rates of return experienced for each asset class in our investment policy statement. Our investment guidelines are based upon an investment horizon of greater than five years, so that interim fluctuations should be viewed with appropriate perspective. Similarly, the Plans' strategic asset allocation is based on this long-term perspective.

We believe that the Plans' risk and liquidity posture are, in large part, a function of asset class mix. Our investment committee has reviewed the long-term performance characteristics of various asset classes, focusing on balancing the risks and rewards of market behavior. Based on this and the Plans' time horizon, risk tolerances, performance expectations and asset class preferences, the following two strategic asset allocations were derived for our U.S. plans.

Asset allocation for our Accuride Retirement Plan and Erie Hourly Pension Plan:

	Lower		Strategic		Upper
	Limit		Allocation		Limit
Domestic Large Capitalization Equities:
Value	10%		10%		20%
Growth	10%		13%		20%
Index-Passive	15%		20%		25%
Domestic Small Cap Equities	2%		10%		10%
International Equities	5%		11%		15%
Fixed Income:
Intermediate	15%		35%		35%


Asset allocation for remainder of our U.S. plans:

	Lower		Strategic		Upper
	Limit		Allocation		Limit
Domestic Large Capitalization Equities:
Value	10%		10%		20%
Growth	10%		10%		20%
Index-Passive	15%		17%		25%
Domestic Mid Cap Equities	5%		10%		15%
International Equities	5%		13%		15%
Fixed Income:
Intermediate	15%		35%		35%
Money Market	1%		5%		10%

The allocation of the fund is reviewed periodically. Should any of the strategic allocations extend beyond the suggested lower or upper limits, a portfolio rebalance may be appropriate.

While we use the same methodologies to manage the Canadian plans, the primary objective is to achieve a minimum rate of return of Consumer Price Index plus 3 over 4-year moving periods, and to obtain total fund rates of return that are in the top third over 4-year moving periods when compared to a representative sample of Canadian pension funds with similar asset mix characteristics. The asset mix for the Canadian pension fund is targeted as follows:

	Minimum		Maximum
Total Equities	14%		20%
Foreign Equities	7%		10%
Bonds and Mortgages	70%		80%
Short-Term	0%		0%

Cash Flows—We expect to contribute approximately $8.3 million to our pension plans and $4.2 million to our other postretirement benefit plans in 2015. Pension and postretirement benefits (which include expected future service) are expected to be paid out of the respective plans as follows:

(In thousands)		Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
2015		$	14,029			$	4,406
2016		$	14,067			$	4,554
2017		$	13,890			$	4,742
2018		$	14,037			$	4,820
2019		$	14,099			$	4,937
2020 – 2024 (in total)		$	72,275			$	25,766

Other Plans—We also provide a 401(k) savings plan and a retirement contribution plan for substantially all U.S. salaried employees. Expenses recognized for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 totaled $1.1 million, $1.3 million, and $1.4 million, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 9 – Income Taxes

	The components of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, categorized based on the location of the taxing authorities were as follows:


		Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014				2013				2012
	United States		$	(13,326	)		$	(46,121	)		$	(177,894	)
	Foreign			8,745				9,542				2,862
	Loss from continuing operations		$	(4,581	)		$	(36,579	)		$	(175,032	)


	The income tax provision (benefit) are as follows:

			Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2012
	Current:
	Federal		$	(1,364	)		$	157			$	313
	State			13				(10	)			400
	Foreign			1,138				2,644				1,433
				(213	)			2,791				2,146
	Deferred:
	Federal			(3,625	)			(10,694	)			(43,749	)
	State			—				—				(19	)
	Foreign			(139	)			(687	)			(2,232	)
	Valuation allowance			1,450				(1,654	)			42,197
				(2,314	)			(13,035	)			(3,803	)
	Total provision (benefit)		$	(2,527	)		$	(10,244	)		$	(1,657	)

	A reconciliation of the U.S. statutory tax rate to our effective tax rate is as follows:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Statutory tax rate		-35.00%			-35.00%			-35.00%
	State and local income taxes		0.30%			0.00%			0.20%
	Incremental foreign tax (benefit)		-15.50%			-2.10%			-0.10%
	Change in valuation allowance		31.70%			8.80%			23.60%
	Goodwill impairment		0.00%			0.00%			12.30%
	Permanent items		-29.40%			-0.50%			2.90%
	Change in rate applied to deferred items		30.50%			-0.10%			0.00%
	Change in liability for unrecognized tax benefits		-40.10%			0.20%			-0.50%
	Other items—net		2.40%			0.70%			-2.70%
	Effective tax rate		-55.10%			-28.00%			0.70%

	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities comprised the following at December 31:

	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
	Deferred tax assets:
	Postretirement and postemployment benefits		$	29,250			$	23,837
	Accrued liabilities, reserves and other			2,082				3,563
	Debt transaction and refinancing costs			2,665				2,650
	Inventories			1,621				1,628
	Accrued compensation and benefits			3,251				3,331
	Worker's compensation			1,279				1,599
	Pension benefit			9,377				6,529
	State income taxes			2,057				1,674
	Tax credits			3,737				3,717
	Indirect effect of unrecognized tax benefits			1,993				2,298
	Loss carryforwards			101,418				95,000
	Valuation allowance			(110,120	)			(99,594	)
	Total deferred tax assets			48,610				46,232
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Asset basis and depreciation			(13,225	)			(11,403	)
	Intangible assets			(46,246	)			(48,048	)
Total deferred tax liabilities			(59,471	)			(59,451	)
Net deferred tax liability			(10,861	)			(13,219	)
Current deferred tax asset			2,687				3,806
Long-term deferred tax asset			1,289				503
Long-term deferred income tax asset (liability)—net		$	(14,837	)		$	(17,528	)


The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset reflecting a benefit of $88.0 million of federal loss carryforwards and $13.4 million of state loss carryforwards as of December 31, 2014. As a result of bankruptcy, the Company underwent an ownership change that subjects these losses to limitations pursuant to IRS Code Section 382. As a result of this limitation, a portion of the carryforwards may expire before being applied to reduce future income tax liabilities. These deferred tax assets will expire beginning 2016 through 2034. We have deferred tax assets for additional state tax credits which will expire beginning 2017 through 2026. We also have recorded deferred tax assets for federal tax credits which will expire beginning 2029. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon taxable income within the carryforward periods available under the applicable tax laws. Although realization of deferred tax assets in excess of deferred tax liabilities is not certain, management has concluded that it is more likely than not the Company will realize the full benefit of deferred tax assets in foreign jurisdictions. However, during 2013 and 2014, management has concluded that it is more likely than not that we will not realize the full benefit of our U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets due to three cumulative years of net losses and changes of management's estimate of future earnings, and recorded a valuation allowance against the amounts that are not likely to be recognized as of 2013 and 2014. For the period ended December 31, 2014, the valuation allowance increased by $10.5 million, of which $1.5 million was attributable to continuing operations, and $9.0 million was attributable to attributes that have no effect on the Company's effective rate. For the period ended December 31, 2013, the valuation allowance decreased by $1.7 million, which is attributable to $3.2 million increase from continuing operations, a $4.4 million increase from discontinued operations, and a $9.3 million decrease related to attributes that have no effect on the Company's effective tax rate.

Income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations is generally determined without regard to other categories of earnings, such as discontinued operations and OCI. An exception is provided in ASC 740 when there is aggregate income from categories other than continuing operations and a loss from continuing operations in the current year. In this case, the tax benefit allocated to continuing operations is the amount by which the loss from continuing operations reduces the tax expenses recorded with respect to the other categories of earnings, even when a valuation allowance has been established against the deferred tax assets. In instances where a valuation allowance is established against current year losses, income from other sources, including unrealized gains from pension and post-retirement benefits recorded as a component of OCI, is considered when determining whether sufficient future taxable income exists to realize the deferred tax assets. As a result, for the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a tax expense of $12.6 million in OCI related to the unrealized gains on pension and post-retirement benefits, and recorded a corresponding tax benefit of $12.6 million in continuing operations. This treatment was not applicable for the year ended December 31, 2014 due to unrealized losses in the pension and post-retirement.

No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes related to undistributed earnings of our Canadian foreign subsidiary that we intend to permanently reinvest in order to finance capital improvements and/or expand operations either through the expansion of the current operations or the purchase of new operations. At December 31, 2014, Accuride Canada had $20.7 million of cumulative retained earnings. The Company distributes earnings for the Mexican foreign subsidiary and expects to distribute earnings annually. Therefore, deferred tax liabilities are recorded for undistributed earnings and profits. For 2013 and 2014, there are no undistributed earnings of our Mexican foreign subsidiary.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:

		Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands)		2014				2013				2012
Balance at beginning of the period		$	3,526			$	4,640			$	7,033
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year			—				5				4
Additions for tax positions of prior years			—				—				—
Reductions for tax positions of prior years			(741	)			—				(800	)
Removal of penalties and interest			—				—				—
Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations			(160	)			(1,119	)			(1,597	)
Settlements with taxing authorities			—				—				—
Balance at end of period		$	2,625			$	3,526			$	4,640

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would, if recognized, impact the effective income tax rate was approximately $2.6 million as of December 31, 2014.

We also recognize accrued interest expense and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits as additional tax expense, which is consistent with prior periods. The total amount of accrued interest and penalties was $3.1 million and $0.8 million respectively, as of December 31, 2014. A net decrease in interest of $0.5 million and a net decrease in penalties of $0.7 million was recognized in 2014. The total amount of accrued interest and penalties was approximately $3.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2013.


As of December 31, 2014, we were open to examination in the U.S. federal tax jurisdiction for the 2011-2013 tax years, in Canada for the years of 2006-2013, and in Mexico for the years of 2008-2013. We were also open to examination in various state and local jurisdictions for the 2010-2013 tax years, none of which were individually material. Tax years 2007 - 2010 in the U.S. federal tax jurisdiction, and 1998-2010 in various state and local jurisdictions, remain open subject to the future utilization of net operating losses generated in those years. We believe that our accrual for tax liabilities is adequate for all open audit years. This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and may involve a series of complex judgments about future events.

The Company is not currently under any U.S. federal, state or local or non-U.S. income tax examinations and therefore does not anticipate significant increases or decreases in its remaining unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

StockBased_Compensation_Plans

Stock-Based Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	Note 10 – Stock-Based Compensation Plans

	On May 18, 2010, the Company authorized and granted 182,936 shares of Common Stock for issuance pursuant to individual restricted stock unit agreements with employees of the Company. The awards granted on May 18, 2010 vested in installments of 33%, 33%, and 34% over a three year period on the anniversary date of the grant, subject to continued service to the Company. On August 3, 2010, the Company authorized and granted 55,790 shares of Common Stock for issuance pursuant to individual restricted stock unit agreements with directors of the Company. The awards granted on August 3, 2010 vested on March 1, 2011 and March 1, 2014, subject to continued service to the Company as of those dates.

	In August 2010, we adopted the Accuride Corporation 2010 Incentive Award Plan (the "2010 Incentive Plan") and reserved 1,260,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance under the plan, plus such additional shares of Common Stock that the plan administrator deemed necessary to prevent unnecessary dilution upon issuance of shares pursuant to terms of our convertible notes due 2020, up to a maximum number shares of Common Stock such that the total number of shares available for issuance under the 2010 Incentive Plan would not exceed ten percent (10%) of the fully diluted shares outstanding from time to time calculated by adding the total shares issued and outstanding at any given time plus the number of shares issued upon conversion of any of the convertible notes at the time of such conversion. During 2010, we effectively converted all outstanding convertible notes to equity, and we subsequently amended the 2010 Incentive Plan to reserve 3,500,000 shares of Common Stock, for issuance under the 2010 Incentive Plan.

	On March 13, 2014, our Board of Directors adopted, subject to shareholder approval, the Second Amended and Restated 2010 Incentive Award Plan, which increased the number of shares of our common stock available for grants under the plan by 1,700,000 shares, extended the term of the plan until 2024, and made certain other adjustments. Our shareholders approved the Second Amended and Restated 2010 Incentive Award Plan at our Annual Meeting in April 2014, which resulted in a total of 5,200,000 shares of Common Stock being reserved for issuance under the plan.

	Service Options – In August, 2012, we granted stock options to certain officers and other key employees as consideration for service. Options granted generally vest ratably over a three year period and have 10-year contractual terms. The table below summarizes service option activity during the year ended December 31, 2014:

			Number				Weighted		Weighted		Aggregate
			of				Average		Average		Intrinsic
			Options				Grant-date Fair		Remaining		Value
							Value		Vesting
									Period
	Service options outstanding at December 31, 2013			165,197			$	—
	Granted			—				—
	Exercised			—				—
	Forfeited			(21,102	)		$	8
	Service options outstanding at December 31, 2014			144,095			$	8	0.4 years			—
	Service options vested or expected to vest			144,095			$	8	0.4 years			—
	Service options exercisable at December 31, 2014			—			$	—	—			—

	There is no intrinsic value on service options outstanding due to the closing price on December 31, 2014 being lower than the strike price of the options.


	Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") – We grant RSUs to certain officers and other key employees as consideration for service. The table below summarizes RSU activity during the year ended December 31, 2014:

			Number				Weighted		Weighted
			of				Average		Average
			RSUs				Grant-date		Remaining
							Fair Value		Vesting Period
	RSUs unvested at December 31, 2013			887,958			$	7.28
	Granted			1,030,412				4.41
	Vested			(149,394	)			6
	Forfeited			(257,202	)			7.68
	RSUs unvested at December 31, 2014			1,511,774			$	5.42			—
	RSUs expected to vest			1,041,001			$	-			1.73

	As of December 31, 2014, there was approximately $2.3 million of unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to share-based awards not yet vested that will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years. The fair market value of our vested shares and shares expected to vest as of December 31, 2014 was $2.0 million and $5.9 million, respectively.

	Compensation expense for share-based compensation programs was recognized as a component of operating expenses as follows:

		Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014				2013			2012
	Share-based compensation expense recognized		$	2,456			$	2,411		$	3,119

	In determining the estimated fair value of our stock option awards as of the grant date, we used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the assumptions illustrated in the table below:

			For the Year Ended December 31,
			2012
	Expected Dividend Yield			0	%
	Expected Volatility in Stock Price			56.4	%
	Risk-Free Interest Rate			0.9	%
	Expected Life of Stock Awards			6
	Weighted-Average Fair Value at Grant Date		$	4.19

	The expected volatility is based upon volatility of our common stock that has been traded for a period. The expected term of options granted is derived from historical exercise and termination patterns, and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate used is based on the published U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for instruments with a similar life. The dividend yield is based upon the most recently declared quarterly dividend as of the grant date.

Commitments

Commitments	12 Months Ended
Commitments	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments [Abstract]
Commitments	Note 11 – Commitments

	We lease certain plant, office space, and equipment for varying periods. Management expects that in the normal course of business, expiring leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases. Purchase commitments related to fixed assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013 totaled $12.5 million and $4.4 million, respectively. Capital lease commitments totaled $12.2 million and $13.6 million in 2014 and 2013 respectively. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, was $5.8 million, $3.5 million, and $4.5 million respectively. Future minimum lease payments for all non-cancelable operating leases having a remaining term in excess of one year at December 31, 2014, are as follows:

	(In thousands)
	2015	$	5,882
	2016		6,377
	2017		5,102
	2018		3,514
	2019		2,636
	Thereafter		2,142
	Total	$	25,653

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	Note 12 – Segment Reporting

	Based on our continual monitoring of the long-term economic characteristics, products and production processes, class of customer, and distribution methods of our operating segments, we have identified each of our operating segments below as reportable segments. We believe this segmentation is appropriate based upon operating decisions and performance assessments by our President and Chief Executive Officer, who is our chief operating decision maker. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as described in Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies".

			Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2012
	Net sales to external customers:
	Wheels		$	402,146			$	364,614			$	414,340
	Gunite			171,263				168,988				221,974
	Brillion Iron Works			131,769				109,281				158,320
	Consolidated total		$	705,178			$	642,883			$	794,634

	Operating income (loss):
	Wheels		$	41,823			$	30,883			$	44,928
	Gunite			16,710				2,599				(151,940	)
	Brillion Iron Works			4,523				1,027				11,969
	Corporate / Other			(30,418	)			(35,741	)			(44,187	)
	Consolidated total		$	32,638			$	(1,232	)		$	(139,230	)

	Current and prior period operating results from Imperial Group were reclassified to discontinued operations during the year ended December 31, 2013. The reconciling item between operating income and income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations includes net interest expense, other income (loss), and restructuring items. The reconciling item for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was ($37.2) million, ($35.3) million and ($35.8) million, respectively. Excluded from net sales above, are inter-segment sales from Brillion Iron Works to Gunite, as shown in the table below:

		Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014				2013				2012
	Inter-segment sales		$	12,568			$	15,987			$	26,405

		As of
	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
	Total assets:
	Wheels		$	441,835			$	452,271
	Gunite			59,600				55,016
	Brillion Iron Works			55,226				52,547
	Corporate / Other			41,761				51,943
	Consolidated total		$	598,422			$	611,777

	Geographic Information—Net sales are attributed to geographic areas based on the country in which the product is sold. Our operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico are summarized below:

	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2014		United				Canada				Mexico			Eliminations				Combined
	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2014		States				Canada				Mexico			Eliminations				Combined
	Net sales:
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—domestic		$	568,087			$	57			$	14,867		$	—			$	583,011
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—export			120,746				—				1,421			—				122,167
	Total		$	688,833			$	57			$	16,288		$	—			$	705,178
	Long-lived assets		$	775,973			$	32,065			$	10,883		$	(370,379	)		$	448,542


	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2013		United				Canada				Mexico			Eliminations				Combined
	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2013		States				Canada				Mexico			Eliminations				Combined
	Net sales:
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—domestic		$	512,777			$	77			$	19,680		$	—			$	532,534
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—export			109,940				—				409			—				110,349
	Total		$	622,717			$	77			$	20,089		$	—			$	642,883
	Long-lived assets		$	759,793			$	31,291			$	11,137		$	(339,712	)		$	462,509

	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2012		United				Canada				Mexico			Eliminations				Combined
	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2012		States				Canada				Mexico			Eliminations				Combined
	Net sales:
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—domestic		$	665,479			$	14			$	22,854		$	—			$	678,347
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—export			114,980				—				1,307			—				116,287
	Total		$	770,459			$	14			$	24,161		$	—			$	794,634
	Long-lived assets		$	816,599			$	26,880			$	11,335		$	(339,712	)		$	515,102

	The information for each of our geographic regions included sales to each of the three major customers in 2014 that each exceed 10% of total net sales. Sales to those customers are as follows:

		Years Ended December 31,
	2014								2013							2012
(In thousands)	Amount					% of			Amount				% of			Amount				% of
(In thousands)	Amount					Sales			Amount				Sales			Amount				Sales
Customer one		$	99,382				14.1	%		$	91,886			14.3	%		$	123,459			15.5	%
Customer two			93,298				13.2	%			90,624			14.1	%			101,895			12.8	%
Customer three			74,275				10.5	%			59,749			9.3	%			64,855			8.2	%
		$	266,955				37.8	%		$	242,259			37.7	%		$	290,209			36.5	%

Sales by product grouping are as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2014								2013							2012
(In thousands)	Amount					% of			Amount				% of			Amount				% of
(In thousands)	Amount					Sales			Amount				Sales			Amount				Sales
Wheels		$	402,146				57	%		$	364,614			56.7	%		$	414,340			52.1	%
Wheel-end components and assemblies			171,263				24.3	%			168,988			26.3	%			221,974			27.9	%
Ductile and gray iron castings			131,769				18.7	%			109,281			17	%			158,320			20	%
		$	705,178				100	%		$	642,883			100	%		$	794,634			100	%

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Note 13 – Financial Instruments

	We have determined the estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments using available market information and other appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. A fair value hierarchy accounting standard exists for those instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and our own assumptions (unobservable inputs). Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment.

	The hierarchy consists of three levels:

		Level 1	Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
		Level 2	Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
		Level 3	Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions developed by us, which reflect those that a market participant would use.

	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of our 9.5% senior secured notes are based on market quotes, which we determined to be Level 1 inputs, at December 31, 2014 was approximately $319.2 million compared to the carrying amount of $306.2 million and at December 31, 2013 was approximately $306.9 million compared to the carrying amount of $305.2 million.

	The Company believes the fair value of the outstanding borrowings of our ABL facility at December 31, 2014 and 2013 equals the carrying value of $17.0 million and $25.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013 we had no other remaining significant financial instruments.

	See Note 4, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets", and Note 6, "Property, Plant and Equipment", for a description of significant Level 3 inputs used in development of fair value of nonfinancial assets.

Quarterly_Data_unaudited

Quarterly Data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
Quarterly Data (unaudited)	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Data (unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Data (unaudited)	Note 14 – Quarterly Data (unaudited)

	The following tables set forth certain quarterly income statement information for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

		2014
	(In thousands, except per share data)		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4		Total

	Net sales	$	166,784		$	181,575		$	184,007		$	172,812		$	705,178
	Cost of goods sold		149,761			159,153			164,095			158,691			631,700
	Gross profit		17,023			22,422			19,912			14,121			73,478
	Operating expenses		10,454			10,118			9,868			10,400			40,840
	Income from operations		6,569			12,304			10,044			3,721			32,638
	Interest expense, net		(8,420	)		(8,487	)		(8,444	)		(8,362	)		(33,713	)
	Other loss, net		(530	)		(169	)		(805	)		(2,002	)		(3,506	)
	Income tax provision (benefit)		904			(1,461	)		(410	)		(1,560	)		(2,527	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		(3,285	)		5,109			1,205			(5,083	)		(2,054	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax		(288	)		186			(106	)		(45	)		(253	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(3,573	)	$	5,295		$	1,099		$	(5,128	)	$	(2,307	)
	Basic income (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	0.11		$	0.02		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.04	)
	Discontinued operations		(0.01	)		—			—			—			(0.01	)
	Total	$	(0.08	)	$	0.11		$	0.02		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.05	)
	Diluted income (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	0.11		$	0.02		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.04	)
	Discontinued operations		(0.01	)		—			—			—			(0.01	)
	Total	$	(0.08	)	$	0.11		$	0.02		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.05	)

		2013
	(In thousands, except per share data)		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4		Total
	Net sales	$	162,987		$	179,941		$	155,264		$	144,691		$	642,883
	Cost of goods sold		156,709			161,235			144,994			135,989			598,927
	Gross profit		6,278			18,706			10,270			8,702			43,956
	Operating expenses		11,075			12,747			10,995			10,371			45,188
	Income (loss) from operations		(4,797	)		5,959			(725	)		(1,669	)		(1,232	)
	Interest expense, net		(8,694	)		(9,157	)		(8,711	)		(8,465	)		(35,027	)
	Other income, net		145			(441	)		546			(570	)		(320	)
	Income tax provision (benefit)		1,409			1,464			(495	)		(12,622	)		(10,244	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		(14,755	)		(5,103	)		(8,395	)		1,918			(26,335	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax		(1,192	)		(259	)		(10,220	)		(307	)		(11,978	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(15,947	)	$	(5,362	)	$	(18,615	)	$	1,611		$	(38,313	)
	Basic income (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	(0.31	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.18	)	$	0.04		$	(0.56	)
	Discontinued operations		(0.03	)		—			(0.21	)		(0.01	)		(0.25	)
	Total	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.39	)	$	0.03		$	(0.81	)
	Diluted income (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	(0.31	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.18	)	$	0.04		$	(0.56	)
	Discontinued operations		(0.03	)		—			(0.21	)		(0.01	)		(0.25	)
	Total	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.39	)	$	0.03		$	(0.81	)

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Note 15 – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

	The following table summarizes the changes in our valuation and qualifying accounts:

		Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Balance—beginning of period	$	259		$	549		$	676
	Charges(credits) to cost and expense		92			139			267
	Recoveries		—			89			(277	)
	Write offs		(24	)		(366	)		(117	)
	Balance—end of period	$	327		$	259		$	549

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Contingencies	Dec. 31, 2014
Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingencies	Note 16 - Contingencies

	We are from time to time involved in various legal proceedings of a character normally incidental to our business. We do not believe that the outcome of these proceedings will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

	In addition to environmental laws that regulate our ongoing operations, we are also subject to environmental remediation liability. Under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and analogous state laws, we may be liable as a result of the release or threatened release of hazardous materials into the environment regardless of when the release occurred. We are currently involved in several matters relating to the investigation and/or remediation of locations where we have arranged for the disposal of foundry wastes. Such matters include situations in which we have been named or are believed to be potentially responsible parties in connection with the contamination of these sites. Additionally, environmental remediation may be required to address soil and groundwater contamination identified at certain of our facilities.

	As of December 31, 2014, we had an environmental reserve of approximately $1.5 million, related primarily to our foundry operations. This reserve is based on management's review of potential liabilities as well as cost estimates related thereto. Any expenditures required for us to comply with applicable environmental laws and/or pay for any remediation efforts will not be reduced or otherwise affected by the existence of the environmental reserve. Our environmental reserve may not be adequate to cover our future costs related to the sites associated with the environmental reserve, and any additional costs may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. The discovery of additional environmental issues, the modification of existing laws or regulations or the promulgation of new ones, more vigorous enforcement by regulators, the imposition of joint and several liability under CERCLA or analogous state laws, or other unanticipated events could also result in a material adverse effect.

	The Iron and Steel Foundry National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants ("NESHAP") was developed pursuant to Section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act and requires major sources of hazardous air pollutants to install controls representative of maximum achievable control technology. Based on currently available information, we do not anticipate material costs regarding ongoing compliance with the NESHAP; however if we are found to be out of compliance with the NESHAP, we could incur liability that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

	At the Erie, Pennsylvania, facility, we have obtained an environmental insurance policy to provide coverage with respect to certain environmental liabilities.

	Management does not believe that the outcome of any environmental proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

	As of December 31, 2014, we had approximately 2,247 employees, of which 497 were salaried employees with the remainder paid hourly. Unions represent approximately 1,512 of our employees, which is approximately 67 percent of our total employees. Each of our unionized facilities has a separate contract with the union that represents the workers employed at such facility. The union contracts expire at various times over the next few years with the exception of our union contract that covers the hourly employees at our Monterrey, Mexico, facility, which expires on an annual basis in January unless otherwise renewed. The 2015 negotiations in Monterrey were successfully completed prior to the expiration of our union contract. In 2012, we extended the labor contract at our London, Ontario facility through March 2018. In 2013, we successfully negotiated our collective bargaining agreement at our Brillion, Wisconsin facility, extending that agreement through June, 2018.

	In 2014, we successfully negotiated new bargaining agreements for our Erie, Pennsylvania and Rockford, Illinois facilities, which will expire on September 3, 2018 and March 29, 2019, respectively.

Product_Warranties

Product Warranties	12 Months Ended
Product Warranties	Dec. 31, 2014
Product Warranties [Abstract]
Product Warranties	Note 17 – Product Warranties

	The Company provides product warranties in conjunction with certain product sales. Generally, sales are accompanied by a 1- to 5-year standard warranty. These warranties cover factors such as non-conformance to specifications and defects in material and workmanship.

	Estimated standard warranty costs are recorded in the period in which the related product sales occur. The warranty liability recorded at each balance sheet date in other current liabilities reflects the estimated number of months of warranty coverage outstanding for products delivered times the average of historical monthly warranty payments, as well as additional amounts for certain major warranty issues that exceed a normal claims level.

	The following table summarizes product warranty activity recorded for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

		Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Balance—beginning of period	$	301		$	294		$	797
	Provision for new warranties		66			249			568
	Payments		(117	)		(258	)		(1,071	)
	Sale of certain assets and liabilities		(8	)		16			—
	Balance—end of period	$	242		$	301		$	294

Guarantor_and_Nonguarantor_Fin

Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements	Dec. 31, 2014
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract]
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements	Note 18—Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements

	Our senior secured notes are, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior basis, by all of our existing and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries ("Guarantor Subsidiaries"). The non-guarantor subsidiaries are our foreign subsidiaries and discontinued operations. The following condensed financial information illustrates the composition of the combined Guarantor Subsidiaries:

	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

			31-Dec-14
	(In thousands)		Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	22,710		$	—			$	7,063			$	—			$	29,773
	Accounts and other receivables, net			35,630			20,994				6,543				403				63,570
	Intercompany receivable			191,272			5,086				53,055				(249,413	)			—
	Inventories			18,693			21,352				3,423				(403	)			43,065
	Other current assets			4,970			3,386				5,116				—				13,472
	Total current assets			273,275			50,818				75,200				(249,413	)			149,880
	Property, plant, and equipment, net			78,603			101,648				31,932				—				212,183
	Goodwill			96,283			4,414				—				—				100,697
	Intangible assets, net			115,465			2,498				—				—				117,963
	Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates			128,372			—				—				(128,372	)			—
	Other non-current assets			3,118			3,774				10,807				—				17,699
	TOTAL		$	695,116		$	163,152			$	117,939			$	(377,785	)		$	598,422
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Accounts payable		$	15,209		$	31,931			$	9,312			$	—			$	56,452
	Intercompany payable			249,407			—				6				(249,413	)			—
	Accrued payroll and compensation			4,002			5,458				1,160				—				10,620
	Accrued interest payable			12,428			—				—				—				12,428
	Accrued and other liabilities			4,183			10,060				3,328				—				17,571
	Total current liabilities			285,229			47,449				13,806				(249,413	)			97,071
	Long term debt			323,234			—				—				—				323,234
	Deferred and non-current income taxes			41,775			(20,736	)			332				—				21,371
	Other non-current liabilities			14,075			93,245				18,623				—				125,943
	Stockholders' equity			30,803			43,194				85,178				(128,372	)			30,803
	TOTAL		$	695,116		$	163,152			$	117,939			$	(377,785	)		$	598,422

			31-Dec-13
	(In thousands)		Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	31,018		$	—			$	2,408				—			$	33,426
	Accounts and other receivables, net			31,871			19,955				7,694				—				59,520
	Intercompany Receivable			—			164,940				79,722				(244,662	)			—
	Inventories			16,858			20,759				2,022				(310	)			39,329
	Other current assets			7,159			4,357				5,477				—				16,993
	Total current assets			86,906			210,011				97,323				(244,972	)			149,268
	Property, plant, and equipment, net			80,286			103,800				35,538				—				219,624
	Goodwill			96,283			4,414				—				—				100,697
	Intangible assets, net			122,764			2,666				—				—				125,430
	Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates			128,059			—				—				(128,059	)			—
	Other non-current assets			5,971			1,791				8,996				—				16,758
	TOTAL		$	520,269		$	322,682			$	141,857			$	(373,031	)		$	611,777
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Accounts payable		$	12,092		$	28,215			$	7,220				—			$	47,527
	Intercompany payable			42,428			175,666				26,878				(244,972	)			—
	Accrued payroll and compensation			1,604			5,776				1,383				—				8,763
	Accrued interest payable			12,535			—				—				—				12,535
	Accrued and other liabilities			4,225			11,979				4,970				—				21,174
	Total current liabilities			72,884			221,636				40,451				(244,972	)			89,999
	Long term debt			330,183			—				—				—				330,183
	Deferred and non-current income taxes			36,970			(19,108	)			(334	)			—				17,528
	Other non-current liabilities			18,348			75,769				18,066				—				112,183
	Stockholders' equity			61,884			44,385				83,674				(128,059	)			61,884
	TOTAL		$	520,269		$	322,682			$	141,857			$	(373,031	)		$	611,777

	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

		Year Ended December 31, 2014
(In thousands)		Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
Net sales		$	473,264		$	313,242			$	131,269			$	(212,597	)		$	705,178
Cost of goods sold			426,969			293,644				121,939				(210,852	)			631,700
Gross profit			46,295			19,598				9,330				(1,745	)			73,478
Operating expenses			39,428			1,228				184				—				40,840
Income (loss) from operations			6,867			18,370				9,146				(1,745	)			32,638
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net			(34,777	)		(226	)			1,290				—				(33,713	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries			23,581			—				—				(23,581	)			—
Other income (expense), net			(2,571	)		453				(1,388	)			—				(3,506	)
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations			(6,900	)		18,597				9,048				(25,326	)			(4,581	)
Income tax provision (benefit)			(4,593	)		1,068				998				—				(2,527	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations			(2,307	)		17,529				8,050				(25,326	)			(2,054	)
Discontinued operations, net of tax			—			—				(253	)			—				(253	)
Net income (loss)		$	(2,307	)	$	17,529			$	7,797			$	(25,326	)		$	(2,307	)

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	(33,233	)	$	(19,022	)		$	(2,521	)		$	21,543			$	(33,233	)

		Year Ended December 31, 2013
(In thousands)		Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
Net sales		$	429,175		$	288,220			$	132,776			$	(207,288	)		$	642,883
Cost of goods sold			403,996			277,955				123,535				(206,559	)			598,927
Gross profit			25,179			10,265				9,241				(729	)			43,956
Operating expenses			43,118			1,747				323				—				45,188
Income (loss) from operations			(17,939	)		8,518				8,918				(729	)			(1,232	)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net			(35,664	)		(800	)			1,437				—				(35,027	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries			11,786			—				—				(11,786	)			—
Other income (expense), net			(259	)		222				(283	)			—				(320	)
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations			(42,076	)		7,940				10,072				(12,515	)			(36,579	)
Income tax provision (benefit)			(3,763	)		(8,438	)			1,957				—				(10,244	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations			(38,313	)		16,378				8,115				(12,515	)			(26,335	)
Discontinued operations, net of tax			—			—				(11,978	)			—				(11,978	)
Net income (loss)		$	(38,313	)	$	16,378			$	(3,863	)		$	(12,515	)		$	(38,313	)

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	(5,191	)	$	32,012			$	10,044			$	(42,056	)		$	(5,191	)



		Year Ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)		Parent			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
Net sales		$	438,350		$	398,662			$	146,620			$	(188,998	)		$	794,634
Cost of goods sold			420,062			371,192				141,377				(188,998	)			743,633
Gross profit			18,288			27,470				5,243				—				51,001
Operating expenses			16,384			173,557				290				—				190,231
Income (loss) from operations			1,904			(146,087	)			4,953				—				(139,230	)
Other income expense:
Interest expense, net			(34,672	)		(239	)			(27	)			—				(34,938	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries			(147,264	)		—				—				147,264				—
Other income (expense), net			1,167			243				(2,274	)			—				(864	)
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations			(178,865	)		(146,083	)			2,652				147,264				(175,032	)
Income tax provision (benefit)			(858	)		—				(799	)			—				(1,657	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations			(178,007	)		(146,083	)			3,451				147,264				(173,375	)
Discontinued operations, net of tax			—			—				(4,632	)			—				(4,632	)
Net income (loss)		$	(178,007	)	$	(146,083	)		$	(1,181	)		$	147,264			$	(178,007	)

Comprehensive income (loss)		$	(195,419	)	$	(153,548	)		$	(8,663	)		$	162,211			$	(195,419	)


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

		Year Ended December 31, 2014
(In thousands)		Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)		$	(2,307	)	$	17,529			$	7,797			$	(25,326	)		$	(2,307	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation			11,261			18,301				4,173				—				33,735
Amortization – deferred financing costs			2,479			—				—				—				2,479
Amortization – other intangible assets			7,970			168				—				—				8,138
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets			593			(228	)			27				—				392
Deferred income taxes			(3,097	)		925				(139	)			—				(2,311	)
Non-cash stock-based compensation			2,456			—				—				—				2,456
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates			(24,923	)		—				—				24,923				—
Change in other operating items			57,454			(62,615	)			(5,309	)			403				(10,067	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			51,886			(25,920	)			6,549				—				32,515

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment			(10,151	)		(14,813	)			(681	)			—				(25,645	)
Proceeds from notes receivable			(628	)		(200,078	)			(39,249	)			239,955				—
Payment on notes receivable			(19,031	)		162,777				38,036				(181,782	)			—
Other			(671	)		1,305				—				—				634
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(30,481	)		(50,809	)			(1,894	)			58,173				(25,011	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment on notes payable			(147,455	)		(52,327	)			—				181,782				(18,000	)
Proceeds from notes payable			117,742			132,213				—				(239,955	)			10,000
Other			—			(3,157	)			—				—				(3,157	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			(29,713	)		76,729				—				(58,173	)			(11,157	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(8,308	)		—				4,655				—				(3,653	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			31,018			—				2,408				—				33,426
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	22,710		$	—			$	7,063			$	—			$	29,773



		Year Ended December 31, 2013
(In thousands)		Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)		$	(38,313	)	$	16,378			$	(3,863	)		$	(12,515	)		$	(38,313	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and impairment			10,503			19,584				5,492				—				35,579
Amortization – deferred financing costs			2,684			—				—				—				2,684
Amortization – other intangible assets			8,583			167				—				—				8,750
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets			761			176				11,150				—				12,087
Deferred income taxes			(3,910	)		(8,438	)			(687	)			—				(13,035	)
Non-cash stock-based compensation			2,411			—				—				—				2,411
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates			(12,205	)		—				—				12,205				—
Change in other operating items			77,131			(50,391	)			(39,139	)			310				(12,089	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			47,645			(22,524	)			(27,047	)			—				(1,926	)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment			(15,283	)		(19,573	)			(3,999	)			—				(38,855	)
Proceeds from notes receivable			(73,047	)		(185,927	)			(39,204	)			298,178				—
Payment on notes receivable			29,207			187,368				37,991				(254,566	)			—
Other			14,944			—				32,000				—				46,944
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(44,179	)		(18,132	)			26,788				43,612				8,089

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment on notes payable			(245,359	)		(29,207	)			—				254,566				(20,000	)
Proceeds from notes payable			250,131			73,047				—				(298,178	)			25,000
Other			(1,333	)		(3,155	)			—				—				(4,488	)
Net cash provided by (used in)financing activities			3,439			40,685				—				(43,612	)			512

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			6,905			29				(259	)			—				6,675
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			24,113			(29	)			2,667				—				26,751
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	31,018		$	—			$	2,408			$	—			$	33,426

		Year Ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)		Parent Company			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)		$	(178,007	)	$	(146,083	)		$	(1,181	)		$	147,264			$	(178,007	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation			10,493			159,067				12,306				—				181,866
Amortization – deferred financing costs			2,759			—				—				—				2,759
Amortization – other intangible assets			8,616			2,365				—				—				10,981
Loss on disposal of assets			(1,950	)		2,718				107				—				875
Deferred income taxes			(1,571	)		—				(2,232	)			—				(3,803	)
Non-cash stock-based compensation			3,119			—				—				—				3,119
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates			147,264			—				—				(147,264	)			—
Change in other operating items			35,877			(19,495	)			(5,444	)			—				10,938
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			26,600			(1,428	)			3,556				—				28,728

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment			(25,152	)		(24,200	)			(9,842	)			—				(59,194	)
Other			(37,823	)		28,844				9,979				—				1,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(62,975	)		4,644				137				—				(58,194	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in revolving credit advance			8,910			—				(8,910	)			—				—
Other			—			(698	)			—				—				(698	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			8,910			(698	)			(8,910	)			—				(698	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(27,465	)		2,518				(5,217	)			—				(30,164	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			51,578			(2,547	)			7,884				—				56,915
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	24,113		$	(29	)		$	2,667			$	—			$	26,751

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component	Note 19 – Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component

	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component


		Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Pension Plan				Post Retirement Plan				Total
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2012		$	(46,167	)		$	(5,667	)		$	(51,834	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			25,738				7,384				33,122
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2013		$	(20,429	)		$	1,717			$	(18,712	)
			$	(20,429	)		$	1,717			$	(18,712	)



		For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Pension Plan				Post Retirement Plan				Total
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2013		$	(20,429	)		$	1,717			$	(18,712	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(19,731	)			(11,195	)			(30,926	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2014		$	(40,160	)		$	(9,478	)		$	(49,638	)



	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:


			For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)		Pension Plan				Post Retirement Plan				Total
	Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items
	Prior service costs		$	44			$	539			$	583		(a)
	Actuarial gain			35,568				11,007				46,575		(a)
	Amortization of net actuarial gain			2,607				114				2,721		(a)
	Total before tax			38,219				11,660				49,879
	Tax (expense) benefit			(12,481	)			(4,276	)			(16,757	)
	Total reclassified for the period		$	25,738			$	7,384			$	33,122


			For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)		Pension Plan				Post Retirement Plan				Total
	Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items
	Prior service costs		$	(44	)		$	34			$	(10	)	(a)
	Actuarial gain			20,674				12,063				32,737		(a)
	Amortization of net actuarial gain			(211	)			(299	)			(510	)	(a)
	Total before tax			20,419				11,798				32,217
	Tax (expense) benefit			(688	)			(603	)			(1,291	)
	Total reclassified for the period		$	19,731			$	11,195			$	30,926

	(a)	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post retirement plan costs. See Pension footnote, Note 8, for additional details.

Nature_of_Operations_Basis_of_1

Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations – We are engaged primarily in the design, manufacture and distribution of components for trucks, trailers and certain military and construction vehicles. We sell our products primarily within North America and Latin America to original equipment manufacturers and to the aftermarket.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Accuride Corporation (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Accuride Canada, Inc. ("Accuride Canada"), Accuride Erie L.P. ("Accuride Erie"), Accuride EMI, LLC ("Accuride Camden"), Accuride de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. ("AdM"), AOT, Inc. ("AOT"), and Transportation Technologies Industries, Inc. ("TTI"). TTI's subsidiaries include Brillion Iron Works, Inc. ("Brillion") and Gunite Corporation ("Gunite"). All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Certain operating results from prior periods have been reclassified to discontinued operations to reflect the sale of certain businesses. See Note 2 "Discontinued Operations" for further discussion.

	On August 1, 2013, the Company announced the sale of substantially all of the assets, liabilities and business of its Imperial Group business to Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd. in partnership with Imperial Manufacturing, Inc. for $30.0 million, plus a contingent earn-out opportunity of up to $2.25 million. The sale resulted in the recognition of a $12.0 million loss, including a $2.5 million impairment charge on the assets retained, on our consolidated statement of operations, which is reclassified within Discontinued Operations. The sale included a working capital adjustment, plus a contingent payment of up to $2.25 million depending on Imperial's financial performance during calendar years 2013-2015. See Note 2 "Discontinued Operations" for further discussion.
Management's Estimates and Assumptions	Management's Estimates and Assumptions – The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition – Revenue from product sales is recognized upon shipment whereupon title passes and we have no further obligations to the customer. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, and returns and other adjustments are provided for as a reduction of sales in the same period the related sales are recorded.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The carrying value of these investments approximates fair value due to their short maturity.
Inventories	Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost for substantially all inventories is determined by the first-in, first-out method ("FIFO"). We review inventory on hand and write down excess and obsolete inventory based on our assessment of future demand and historical experience. We also recognize abnormal items as current-period charges. Fixed production overhead costs are based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost and is depreciated using the straight-line method over their expected useful lives. Generally, buildings and improvements have useful lives of 15-40 years, and factory machinery and equipment have useful lives of 10 years. Internal-use software is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and is amortized using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life of three years. Software assets are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable over the remaining lives of the assets. During the software application development stage, capitalized costs include external consulting costs, cost of software licenses, and internal payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with a software project.
Deferred Financing Costs	Deferred Financing Costs – Costs incurred in connection with the ABL Credit Agreement and issuance of our senior secured notes (see Note 7) were originally deferred and are being amortized over the life of the related debt using the effective interest method.
Goodwill	Goodwill – Goodwill represents the excess of the reorganization value of the Company over the fair value of net tangible assets and identifiable assets and liabilities resulting from the fresh-start reporting. See Note 4 for further discussion.
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets – Identifiable intangible assets consist of trade names, technology and customer relationships. Indefinite lived intangibles assets (trade names) are not amortized. The lives for the definite-lived intangibles assets are reviewed to ensure recoverability whenever events or changes in economic circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. See Note 4 for further discussion.
Impairment	Impairment – We evaluate our long-lived assets to be held and used and our amortizing intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in economic circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined by comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to the undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the related asset group. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less the costs of disposal.

	Goodwill and our indefinite lived intangible assets (trade names) are reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if impairment indicators exist. Impairment is determined for trade names by comparison of the carrying amount to the fair value, which is determined using an income approach (relief from royalty method). Impairment is determined for goodwill using the two-step approach. The first step is the estimation of fair value of each reporting unit, which is compared to the carrying value. If step one indicates that impairment potentially exists, the second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. Goodwill impairment exists when the implied fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value.
Pension Plans	Pension Plans – We have trusteed, non-contributory pension plans covering certain U.S. and Canadian employees. For certain plans, the benefits are based on career average salary and years of service and, for other plans, a fixed amount for each year of service. Our net periodic pension benefit costs are actuarially determined. Our funding policy provides that payments to the pension trusts shall be at least equal to the minimum legal funding requirements.
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions	Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions – We have postretirement health care and life insurance benefit plans covering certain U.S. non-bargained and Canadian employees. We account for these benefits on an accrual basis and provide for the expected cost of such postretirement benefits accrued during the years employees render the necessary service. Our funding policy provides that payments to participants shall be at least equal to our cash basis obligation.
Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions	Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions – We have certain post-employment benefit plans, which provide severance benefits, covering certain U.S. and Canadian employees. We account for these benefits on an accrual basis.
Product Warranties	Product Warranties – The Company provides product warranties in conjunction with certain product sales. Generally, sales are accompanied by a 1- to 5-year standard warranty. These warranties cover factors such as non-conformance to specifications and defects in material and workmanship. See Note 17 for a discussion of warranties.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes – Our income tax expense, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and reserves for unrecognized tax benefits reflect management's best assessment of estimated future taxes to be paid. We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgments and estimates are required in determining the consolidated income tax expense.

	Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets within the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In projecting future taxable income, we begin with historical results, adjusted for the results of discontinued operations and changes in accounting policies, and incorporate assumptions including the amount of future state, federal and foreign pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax-planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying businesses. In evaluating the objective evidence that historical results provide, we consider three years of cumulative operating income (loss).

	We have concluded that it is more likely than not that we will not realize the benefits of certain deferred tax assets, totaling $110 million, for which we have provided a valuation allowance. See Note 9 for a discussion of valuation allowances.

	We record uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process whereby (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained based on the technical merits of the position and (2) those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. We also recognize accrued interest expense and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits as additional tax expense.
Research and Development Costs	Research and Development Costs – Expenditures relating to the development of new products and processes, including significant improvements and refinements to existing products, are expensed as incurred and are reported as a component of operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The amount expensed in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 totaled $5.6 million, $5.7 million and $6.6 million, respectively.
Research and Development Costs
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency – The assets and liabilities of Accuride Canada and AdM that are receivable or payable in cash are converted at current exchange rates, and inventories and other non-monetary assets and liabilities are converted at historical rates. Revenues and expenses are converted at average rates in effect for the period. The functional currencies of Accuride Canada and AdM have been determined to be the U.S. dollar. Accordingly, gains and losses resulting from conversion of such amounts, as well as gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, are included in operating results as "Other loss, net." For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 we had aggregate net foreign currency losses of $4.1 million, $0.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
Concentrations of Credit Risk	Concentrations of Credit Risk – Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents, customer receivables, and derivative financial instruments. We place our cash and cash equivalents and execute derivatives with high quality financial institutions. Generally, we do not require collateral or other security to support customer receivables.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments – We periodically use derivative instruments to manage exposure to foreign currency, commodity prices, and interest rate risks. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The derivative instruments used by us include interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity price instruments. All derivative instruments are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at their estimated fair value. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no derivatives outstanding.
Foreign Exchange Instruments	Foreign Exchange Instruments – At December 31, 2014, the notional amount of open foreign exchange forward contracts was $7.0 million. There were no open foreign exchange forward contracts as of December 31, 2013.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share – Earnings per share are calculated as net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus common stock equivalents outstanding during the year. Employee stock options outstanding to acquire 144,095 and 165,197 shares in 2014 and 2013 respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

		Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands except per share data)	2014			2013			2012

	Numerator:
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(2,054	)	$	(26,335	)	$	(173,375	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		(253	)		(11,978	)		(4,632	)
	Net loss	$	(2,307	)	$	(38,313	)	$	(178,007	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic		47,708			47,548			47,378
	Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted		47,708			47,548			47,378

	Basic loss per common share:
	From continuing operations	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.56	)	$	(3.66	)
	From discontinued operations		(0.01	)		(0.25	)		(0.10	)
	Basic loss per common share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.81	)	$	(3.76	)

	Diluted loss per common share
	From continuing operations	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.56	)	$	(3.66	)
	From discontinued operations		(0.01	)		(0.25	)		(0.10	)
	Diluted loss per common share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.81	)	$	(3.76	)
Stock Based Compensation	Stock Based Compensation – As described in Note 10, we maintain stock-based compensation plans which allow for the issuance of incentive stock options, or ISOs, as defined in section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), non-statutory stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights ("SARs"), deferred stock, dividend equivalent rights, performance awards and stock payments (referred to collectively as Awards), to officers, our key employees, and to members of the Board of Directors. We recognize compensation expense under the modified prospective method as a component of operating expenses.

	On November 9, 2011, our Board of Directors adopted a Rights Agreement pursuant to which one purchase right was distributed as a dividend on each share of our common stock held of record as of the close of business on November 23, 2011. On November 7, 2012, our Board of Directors adopted an Amended and Restated Rights Agreement (the "Amended and Restated Rights

	Agreement"), which modified the Original Rights Agreement by extending the term of the Original Rights Agreement to November 9, 2015, subject to stockholder approval at our 2013 annual meeting of stockholders, and making certain other adjustments. On December 19, 2012, our Board of Directors amended the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement by shortening the term to April 30, 2014, subject to stockholder approval at our 2013 Annual Meeting of stockholders. Our stockholders ratified the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement at our 2013 Annual Meeting. Pursuant to its terms, the Rights plan terminated on April 30, 2014, without the rights becoming exercisable.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements

	On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue From Contracts With Customers. The amendments in this update create Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605. The objective of the amendment is to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

	On June 19, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. This Update is intended to resolve the diverse accounting treatment of those awards in practice. The amendment is effective for annual and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

	On August 27, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern. The amendments in this Update provide guidance in U.S. GAAP about management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. In doing so, the amendments should reduce diversity in the timing and content of footnote disclosures. The amendments in this Update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.
Recent Accounting Adoptions	Recent Accounting Adoptions

	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04, Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date. The objective of the amendments in this update is to provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, except for those obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The amendment requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and an additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The entity is required to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2014. This adoption did not have an effect on our financial statements.

	On July 18, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. Topic 740 does not include explicit guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The objective of the amendments in this update is to eliminate that diversity in practice. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2014. This adoption did not have an effect on our financial statements.

Nature_of_Operations_Basis_of_2

Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share	Earnings Per Share – Earnings per share are calculated as net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus common stock equivalents outstanding during the year. Employee stock options outstanding to acquire 144,095 and 165,197 shares in 2014 and 2013 respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

		Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands except per share data)	2014			2013			2012

	Numerator:
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(2,054	)	$	(26,335	)	$	(173,375	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		(253	)		(11,978	)		(4,632	)
	Net loss	$	(2,307	)	$	(38,313	)	$	(178,007	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic		47,708			47,548			47,378
	Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted		47,708			47,548			47,378

	Basic loss per common share:
	From continuing operations	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.56	)	$	(3.66	)
	From discontinued operations		(0.01	)		(0.25	)		(0.10	)
	Basic loss per common share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.81	)	$	(3.76	)

	Diluted loss per common share
	From continuing operations	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.56	)	$	(3.66	)
	From discontinued operations		(0.01	)		(0.25	)		(0.10	)
	Diluted loss per common share	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.81	)	$	(3.76	)

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Sales and income from operations attributable to discontinued operations	The following table presents sales and income from operations attributable to Imperial, Fabco, Bostrom Seating and Brillion Farm.

		Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012

	Net sales	$	—		$	70,965		$	135,137

	Loss from operations		(42	)		(1,758	)		(4,061	)
	Other income (expense)		(211	)		1,765			—
	Income tax provision (benefit)		—			—			—
	Loss on sale		—			(11,985	)		(571	)
	Discontinued operations	$	(253	)	$	(11,978	)	$	(4,632	)
Loss related to sale of assets	The loss related to the sale of Imperial as of July 31, 2013 was as follows:

	(In thousands)

	Proceeds from sale	$	30,000

	Accounts receivable		12,478
	Inventories		10,692
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		63
	Property plant and equipment		21,868
	Accounts payable		(8,672	)
	Net assets sold		36,429
	Impairment of real estate		2,540
	Other accrued fees and expenses		3,016

	Net loss from sale	$	(11,985	)

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Inventories (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories on a FIFO basis	Inventories at December 31, 2014 and 2013, on a FIFO basis, were as follows:

	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14		31-Dec-13
	Raw materials	$	8,244	$	7,483
	Work in process		14,073		12,996
	Finished manufactured goods		20,748		18,850
	Total inventories	$	43,065	$	39,329

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Carrying amount of goodwill on a reportable segment basis	The following represents the carrying amount of goodwill, on a reportable segment basis:

	(In thousands)	Wheels			Brillion			Total
	(In thousands)	Wheels			Iron Works			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	96,283		$	4,414		$	100,697
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	96,283		$	4,414		$	100,697
Carrying amount of other intangible assets by reportable segment	The changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets for the period December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2014 by reportable segment for the Company, are as follows:

	(In thousands)	Wheels			Brillion			Corporate			Total
	(In thousands)	Wheels			Iron Works			Corporate			Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	130,668		$	2,833		$	679		$	134,180
	Additions		—			—			—			—
	Amortization		(7,904	)		(167	)		(679	)		(8,750	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	122,764		$	2,666		$	—		$	125,430
	Additions		671			—			—			671
	Amortization		(7,970	)		(168	)		—			(8,138	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	115,465		$	2,498		$	—		$	117,963
Summary of goodwill and other intangible assets	The summary of goodwill and other intangible assets is as follows:

					As of December 31, 2014									As of December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Weighted			Gross			Accumulated			Carrying			Gross		Accumulated		Carrying
		Average			Amount			Amortization			Amount			Amount		Amortization		Amount
		Useful
		Lives
	Goodwill		—		$	100,697		$	—		$	100,697		$	100,697	$	—	$	100,697
	Other intangible assets:
	Trade names		—			25,200			—			25,200			25,200		—		25,200
	Technology		10			39,169			23,158			16,011			38,849		20,497		18,352
	Customer relationships		19.9			127,304			50,552			76,752			129,093		47,215		81,878
					$	191,673		$	73,710		$	117,963		$	193,142	$	67,712	$	125,430

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consist of the following:

	(In thousands)	2014		2013
	Land and land improvements	$	15,859	$	16,124
	Buildings		63,245		63,242
	Machinery and equipment		284,447		259,697
	Property, plant and equipment, gross		363,551		339,063
	Less: accumulated depreciation		151,368		119,439
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	212,183	$	219,624

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt [Abstract]
Average interest rate and average amount outstanding under ABL facility	The following table represents the average interest rate and average amount outstanding under our ABL facility as of the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

		Average interest						Average amount
		rate for the year ended December 31,						outstanding for the year ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013

	ABL Facility		2.55	%		3.7	%		$	31,002		$	38,180

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme1

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Obligations and funded status	Obligations and Funded Status:

			Pension Benefits							Other Benefits
			Year Ended December 31,							Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation—beginning of period		$	232,901			$	259,706		$	74,933		$	87,125
	Service cost			1,088				1,156			340			528
	Interest cost			10,764				10,320			3,670			3,467
	Actuarial losses (gains)			31,205				(12,102	)		12,469			(10,801	)
	Benefits paid			(14,421	)			(18,260	)		(4,295	)		(4,078	)
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes			(10,679	)			(8,074	)		(1,780	)		(1,325	)
	Curtailment			—				—			—			—
	Plan amendment			—				—			435			(539	)
	Incurred retiree drug subsidy reimbursements			—				—			180			172
	Plan participant's contributions			103				155			422			384
	Benefit obligation—end of period		$	250,961			$	232,901		$	86,374		$	74,933

	Accumulated benefit obligation		$	250,745			$	232,208		$	86,374		$	74,933

	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of assets—beginning of period		$	220,707			$	203,268		$	—		$	—
	Actual return on plan assets			21,939				33,625			—			—
	Employer contributions			11,376				9,539			3,873			3,694
	Plan participant's contributions			103				155			422			384
	Benefits paid			(14,421	)			(18,260	)		(4,295	)		(4,078	)
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes			(11,572	)			(7,620	)		—			—
	Fair value of assets—end of period			228,132				220,707			—			—
	Reconciliation of funded status:
	Unfunded status		$	(22,829	)		$	(12,194	)	$	(86,374	)	$	(74,933	)
	Amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheets:
	Prepaid benefit cost		$	9,518			$	8,493		$	—		$	—
	Accrued benefit liability			(32,348	)			(20,687	)		(86,374	)		(74,933	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)			35,621				15,201			6,507			(5,292	)
	Net amount recognized		$	12,791			$	3,007			(79,867	)	$	(80,225	)
	Amounts recorded in AOCI in the following fiscal year:
	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost		$	44			$	44		$	(35	)	$	(35	)
	Amortization of net (gain)/loss			1,304				201			443			322
	Total amortization		$	1,348			$	245		$	408		$	287

Components of net periodic benefit cost	Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost:

	Pension Benefits
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014				2013			2012
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period		$	1,088			$	1,156		$	1,785
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			10,764				10,320			11,198
	Expected return on plan assets			(12,812	)			(11,726	)		(11,800	)
	Prior service cost (net)			44				44			44
	Other amortization (net)			211				2,607			1,035
	Total benefits cost (credited) charged to income		$	(705	)		$	2,401		$	2,262

	Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss):
	Amortization of net transition (asset) obligation		$	—			$	—		$	(1,035	)
	Prior service (credit) cost			—				—			—
	Amortization of prior service (credit) cost			(44	)			(44	)		(44	)
	Change in net actuarial (gain) loss			20,674				(35,568	)		16,052
	Amortization of net actuarial valuation (gain) loss			(211	)			(2,607	)		—
	Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income			20,419				(38,219	)		14,973
	Amounts recognized in total benefits charged to income and other comprehensive income		$	19,714			$	(35,818	)	$	17,235

	Other Benefits
			Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014				2013			2012
	Service cost-benefits earned during the period		$	340			$	528		$	478
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			3,670				3,467			3,999
	Prior service cost (net)			(35	)			—			—
	Other one-time charge			435				—			—
	Other amortization (net)			299				114			(34	)
	Total benefits cost charged to income		$	4,709			$	4,109		$	4,443

	Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss):
	Amortization of net transition (asset) obligation		$	35			$	—		$	35
	Change in net actuarial (gain) loss			11,764				(11,660	)		4,764
	Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income			11,799				(11,660	)		4,799
	Amounts recognized in total benefits charged to income and other comprehensive income		$	16,508			$	(7,551	)	$	9,242
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost	Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31 were as follows:

		Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Average discount rate	3.99%		4.77%		4.14%		4.85%
	Rate of increase in future compensation levels	3.00%		3.00%		N/A		N/A

	Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

		Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Average discount rate	4.77%		4.19%		4.85%		4.20%
	Rate of increase in future compensation levels	3.00%		3.00%		N/A		N/A
	Expected long-term rate of return on assets	6.12%		6.08%		N/A		N/A
Assumed health care cost trend rates	Assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 were as follows:

		2014		2013
	Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.17%		7.63%
	Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline	4.81%		4.82%
	Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2024		2022
Effect of one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates	The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported. A one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects on 2014:

			1-Percentage-				1-Percentage-
			Point Increase				Point Decrease
	Effect on total of service and interest cost		$	1,034			$	(556	)
	Effect on postretirement benefit obligation		$	11,763			$	(9,498	)
Allocation of plan assets	Our pension plan weighted-average asset allocations by level within the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2014, are presented in the table below. Our pension plan assets were accounted for at fair value and are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our Level 1 plan assets are valued using active trading prices as listed in the New York stock exchange and the Toronto stock exchange. Our Level 2 plan assets are securities for which the market is not considered to be active and are valued using observable inputs, which may include, among others, the use of adjusted market prices, last available bids or last available sales prices. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. For more information on a description of the fair value hierarchy, see Note 13.

	(In thousands)		Level 1				Level 2			Level 3			Total			% of
	(In thousands)		Level 1				Level 2			Level 3			Total			Total
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	6,756			$	—		$	—		$	6,756			3	%
	Equity securities:
	U.S. large-cap			12,030				11,815			—			23,845			10	%
	U.S. mid-cap			—				13,255			—			13,255			6	%
	U.S. small-cap			—				4,426			—			4,426			2	%
	U.S. indexed			—				12,018			—			12,018			5	%
	Canadian large-cap			5,503				—			—			5,503			2	%
	Canadian mid-cap			2,002				—			—			2,002			1	%
	Canadian small-cap			167				—			—			167			0	%
	Large growth			—				6,381			—			6,381			3	%
	Pooled equities			—				9,516			—			9,516			4	%
	International markets			—				14,588			—			14,588			6	%
	Fixed income securities:
	Government bonds			30,812				4,166			—			34,978			15	%
	Corporate bonds			60,121				34,576			—			94,697			42	%
	Total assets at fair value		$	117,391			$	110,741		$	—			228,132		$	100	%
	% of fair value hierarchy			51	%			49	%		—			100	%


	Our pension plan weighted-average asset allocations by level within the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2013, are presented in the following table:

	(In thousands)		Level 1				Level 2			Level 3			Total			% of Total
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	8,314			$	—		$	—		$	8,314			4	%
	Equity securities:
	U.S. large-cap			21,639				—			—			21,639			10	%
	U.S. mid-cap			—				6,840			—			6,840			3	%
	U.S. small-cap			—				3,399			—			3,399			2	%
	U.S. indexed			—				18,954			—			18,954			9	%
	Canadian large-cap			27,574				—			—			27,574			12	%
	Canadian mid-cap			11,263				—			—			11,263			5	%
	Large growth			—				11,659			—			11,659			5	%
	Pooled equities			10,775				3,271			—			14,046			6	%
	International markets			—				26,545			—			26,545			12	%
	Fixed income securities:
	Government bonds			11,185				10,754			—			21,939			10	%
	Corporate bonds			25,684				22,851			—			48,535			22	%
	Total assets at fair value		$	116,434			$	104,273		$	—		$	220,707			100	%
	% of fair value hierarchy			53	%			47	%		—			100	%
Asset allocation	Asset allocation for our Accuride Retirement Plan and Erie Hourly Pension Plan:

		Lower		Strategic		Upper
		Limit		Allocation		Limit
	Domestic Large Capitalization Equities:
	Value	10%		10%		20%
	Growth	10%		13%		20%
	Index-Passive	15%		20%		25%
	Domestic Small Cap Equities	2%		10%		10%
	International Equities	5%		11%		15%
	Fixed Income:
	Intermediate	15%		35%		35%


	Asset allocation for remainder of our U.S. plans:

		Lower		Strategic		Upper
		Limit		Allocation		Limit
	Domestic Large Capitalization Equities:
	Value	10%		10%		20%
	Growth	10%		10%		20%
	Index-Passive	15%		17%		25%
	Domestic Mid Cap Equities	5%		10%		15%
	International Equities	5%		13%		15%
	Fixed Income:
	Intermediate	15%		35%		35%
	Money Market	1%		5%		10%
Target allocation of plan assets	While we use the same methodologies to manage the Canadian plans, the primary objective is to achieve a minimum rate of return of Consumer Price Index plus 3 over 4-year moving periods, and to obtain total fund rates of return that are in the top third over 4-year moving periods when compared to a representative sample of Canadian pension funds with similar asset mix characteristics. The asset mix for the Canadian pension fund is targeted as follows:

		Minimum		Maximum
	Total Equities	14%		20%
	Foreign Equities	7%		10%
	Bonds and Mortgages	70%		80%
	Short-Term	0%		0%
Pension and postretirement future benefits expected to be paid	Cash Flows—We expect to contribute approximately $8.3 million to our pension plans and $4.2 million to our other postretirement benefit plans in 2015. Pension and postretirement benefits (which include expected future service) are expected to be paid out of the respective plans as follows:

	(In thousands)		Pension Benefits				Other Benefits
	2015		$	14,029			$	4,406
	2016		$	14,067			$	4,554
	2017		$	13,890			$	4,742
	2018		$	14,037			$	4,820
	2019		$	14,099			$	4,937
	2020 – 2024 (in total)		$	72,275			$	25,766

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Components of earnings from continuing operations	The components of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, categorized based on the location of the taxing authorities were as follows:


		Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014				2013				2012
	United States		$	(13,326	)		$	(46,121	)		$	(177,894	)
	Foreign			8,745				9,542				2,862
	Loss from continuing operations		$	(4,581	)		$	(36,579	)		$	(175,032	)
Income tax provisions (benefits)	The income tax provision (benefit) are as follows:

			Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2012
	Current:
	Federal		$	(1,364	)		$	157			$	313
	State			13				(10	)			400
	Foreign			1,138				2,644				1,433
				(213	)			2,791				2,146
	Deferred:
	Federal			(3,625	)			(10,694	)			(43,749	)
	State			—				—				(19	)
	Foreign			(139	)			(687	)			(2,232	)
	Valuation allowance			1,450				(1,654	)			42,197
				(2,314	)			(13,035	)			(3,803	)
	Total provision (benefit)		$	(2,527	)		$	(10,244	)		$	(1,657	)
Reconciliation of the U.S. statutory tax rate to effective tax rate	A reconciliation of the U.S. statutory tax rate to our effective tax rate is as follows:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Statutory tax rate		-35.00%			-35.00%			-35.00%
	State and local income taxes		0.30%			0.00%			0.20%
	Incremental foreign tax (benefit)		-15.50%			-2.10%			-0.10%
	Change in valuation allowance		31.70%			8.80%			23.60%
	Goodwill impairment		0.00%			0.00%			12.30%
	Permanent items		-29.40%			-0.50%			2.90%
	Change in rate applied to deferred items		30.50%			-0.10%			0.00%
	Change in liability for unrecognized tax benefits		-40.10%			0.20%			-0.50%
	Other items—net		2.40%			0.70%			-2.70%
	Effective tax rate		-55.10%			-28.00%			0.70%
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities comprised the following at December 31:

	(In thousands)		31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
	Deferred tax assets:
	Postretirement and postemployment benefits		$	29,250			$	23,837
	Accrued liabilities, reserves and other			2,082				3,563
	Debt transaction and refinancing costs			2,665				2,650
	Inventories			1,621				1,628
	Accrued compensation and benefits			3,251				3,331
	Worker's compensation			1,279				1,599
	Pension benefit			9,377				6,529
	State income taxes			2,057				1,674
	Tax credits			3,737				3,717
	Indirect effect of unrecognized tax benefits			1,993				2,298
	Loss carryforwards			101,418				95,000
	Valuation allowance			(110,120	)			(99,594	)
	Total deferred tax assets			48,610				46,232
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Asset basis and depreciation			(13,225	)			(11,403	)
	Intangible assets			(46,246	)			(48,048	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities			(59,471	)			(59,451	)
	Net deferred tax liability			(10,861	)			(13,219	)
	Current deferred tax asset			2,687				3,806
	Long-term deferred tax asset			1,289				503
	Long-term deferred income tax asset (liability)—net		$	(14,837	)		$	(17,528	)
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:

			Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2012
	Balance at beginning of the period		$	3,526			$	4,640			$	7,033
	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year			—				5				4
	Additions for tax positions of prior years			—				—				—
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years			(741	)			—				(800	)
	Removal of penalties and interest			—				—				—
	Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations			(160	)			(1,119	)			(1,597	)
	Settlements with taxing authorities			—				—				—
	Balance at end of period		$	2,625			$	3,526			$	4,640

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Summary of service option activity	Service Options – In August, 2012, we granted stock options to certain officers and other key employees as consideration for service. Options granted generally vest ratably over a three year period and have 10-year contractual terms. The table below summarizes service option activity during the year ended December 31, 2014:

			Number				Weighted		Weighted		Aggregate
			of				Average		Average		Intrinsic
			Options				Grant-date Fair		Remaining		Value
							Value		Vesting
									Period
	Service options outstanding at December 31, 2013			165,197			$	—
	Granted			—				—
	Exercised			—				—
	Forfeited			(21,102	)		$	8
	Service options outstanding at December 31, 2014			144,095			$	8	0.4 years			—
	Service options vested or expected to vest			144,095			$	8	0.4 years			—
	Service options exercisable at December 31, 2014			—			$	—	—			—
Restricted stock activity	Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") – We grant RSUs to certain officers and other key employees as consideration for service. The table below summarizes RSU activity during the year ended December 31, 2014:

			Number				Weighted		Weighted
			of				Average		Average
			RSUs				Grant-date		Remaining
							Fair Value		Vesting Period
	RSUs unvested at December 31, 2013			887,958			$	7.28
	Granted			1,030,412				4.41
	Vested			(149,394	)			6
	Forfeited			(257,202	)			7.68
	RSUs unvested at December 31, 2014			1,511,774			$	5.42			—
	RSUs expected to vest			1,041,001			$	-			1.73
Compensation expense recognized for share-based compensation programs		Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014				2013			2012
	Share-based compensation expense recognized		$	2,456			$	2,411		$	3,119
Assumption used with Black Scholes option-pricing model	In determining the estimated fair value of our stock option awards as of the grant date, we used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the assumptions illustrated in the table below:

			For the Year Ended December 31,
			2012
	Expected Dividend Yield			0	%
	Expected Volatility in Stock Price			56.4	%
	Risk-Free Interest Rate			0.9	%
	Expected Life of Stock Awards			6
	Weighted-Average Fair Value at Grant Date		$	4.19

Commitments_Tables

Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Commitments (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments [Abstract]
Future minimum lease payments for all non-cancelable operating leases	We lease certain plant, office space, and equipment for varying periods. Management expects that in the normal course of business, expiring leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases. Purchase commitments related to fixed assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013 totaled $12.5 million and $4.4 million, respectively. Capital lease commitments totaled $12.2 million and $13.6 million in 2014 and 2013 respectively. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, was $5.8 million, $3.5 million, and $4.5 million respectively. Future minimum lease payments for all non-cancelable operating leases having a remaining term in excess of one year at December 31, 2014, are as follows:

	(In thousands)
	2015	$	5,882
	2016		6,377
	2017		5,102
	2018		3,514
	2019		2,636
	Thereafter		2,142
	Total	$	25,653

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net sales and operating income by segment	Based on our continual monitoring of the long-term economic characteristics, products and production processes, class of customer, and distribution methods of our operating segments, we have identified each of our operating segments below as reportable segments. We believe this segmentation is appropriate based upon operating decisions and performance assessments by our President and Chief Executive Officer, who is our chief operating decision maker. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as described in Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies".

			Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)		2014				2013				2012
	Net sales to external customers:
	Wheels		$	402,146			$	364,614			$	414,340
	Gunite			171,263				168,988				221,974
	Brillion Iron Works			131,769				109,281				158,320
	Consolidated total		$	705,178			$	642,883			$	794,634

	Operating income (loss):
	Wheels		$	41,823			$	30,883			$	44,928
	Gunite			16,710				2,599				(151,940	)
	Brillion Iron Works			4,523				1,027				11,969
	Corporate / Other			(30,418	)			(35,741	)			(44,187	)
	Consolidated total		$	32,638			$	(1,232	)		$	(139,230	)

	Current and prior period operating results from Imperial Group were reclassified to discontinued operations during the year ended December 31, 2013. The reconciling item between operating income and income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations includes net interest expense, other income (loss), and restructuring items. The reconciling item for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was ($37.2) million, ($35.3) million and ($35.8) million, respectively. Excluded from net sales above, are inter-segment sales from Brillion Iron Works to Gunite, as shown in the table below:

		Years Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014				2013				2012
	Inter-segment sales		$	12,568			$	15,987			$	26,405
Assets by segment		As of
	(In thousands)	31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
	Total assets:
	Wheels		$	441,835			$	452,271
	Gunite			59,600				55,016
	Brillion Iron Works			55,226				52,547
	Corporate / Other			41,761				51,943
	Consolidated total		$	598,422			$	611,777
Geographic information	Geographic Information—Net sales are attributed to geographic areas based on the country in which the product is sold. Our operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico are summarized below:

	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2014		United				Canada				Mexico				Eliminations				Combined
	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2014		States				Canada				Mexico				Eliminations				Combined
	Net sales:
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—domestic		$	568,087			$	57			$	14,867			$	—			$	583,011
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—export			120,746				—				1,421				—				122,167
	Total		$	688,833			$	57			$	16,288			$	—			$	705,178
	Long-lived assets		$	775,973			$	32,065			$	10,883			$	(370,379	)		$	448,542


	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2013		United				Canada				Mexico				Eliminations				Combined
	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2013		States				Canada				Mexico				Eliminations				Combined
	Net sales:
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—domestic		$	512,777			$	77			$	19,680			$	—			$	532,534
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—export			109,940				—				409				—				110,349
	Total		$	622,717			$	77			$	20,089			$	—			$	642,883
	Long-lived assets		$	759,793			$	31,291			$	11,137			$	(339,712	)		$	462,509

	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2012		United				Canada				Mexico				Eliminations				Combined
	For Year Ended Dec. 31, 2012		States				Canada				Mexico				Eliminations				Combined
	Net sales:
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—domestic		$	665,479			$	14			$	22,854			$	—			$	678,347
	Sales to unaffiliated customers—export			114,980				—				1,307				—				116,287
	Total		$	770,459			$	14			$	24,161			$	—			$	794,634
	Long-lived assets		$	816,599			$	26,880			$	11,335			$	(339,712	)		$	515,102
Sales to major customers	The information for each of our geographic regions included sales to each of the three major customers in 2014 that each exceed 10% of total net sales. Sales to those customers are as follows:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2014								2013								2012
	(In thousands)	Amount					% of			Amount				% of				Amount			% of
	(In thousands)	Amount					Sales			Amount				Sales				Amount			Sales
	Customer one		$	99,382				14.1	%		$	91,886				14.3	%		$	123,459		15.5	%
	Customer two			93,298				13.2	%			90,624				14.1	%			101,895		12.8	%
	Customer three			74,275				10.5	%			59,749				9.3	%			64,855		8.2	%
			$	266,955				37.8	%		$	242,259				37.7	%		$	290,209		36.5	%
Sales by product grouping	Sales by product grouping are as follows:

		Years Ended December 31,
		2014								2013								2012
	(In thousands)	Amount					% of			Amount				% of				Amount			% of
	(In thousands)	Amount					Sales			Amount				Sales				Amount			Sales
	Wheels		$	402,146				57	%		$	364,614				56.7	%		$	414,340		52.1	%
	Wheel-end components and assemblies			171,263				24.3	%			168,988				26.3	%			221,974		27.9	%
	Ductile and gray iron castings			131,769				18.7	%			109,281				17	%			158,320		20	%
			$	705,178				100	%		$	642,883				100	%		$	794,634		100	%

Quarterly_Data_unaudited_Table

Quarterly Data (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Quarterly Data (unaudited) (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Data (unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly income statement information	The following tables set forth certain quarterly income statement information for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

		2014
	(In thousands, except per share data)		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4		Total

	Net sales	$	166,784		$	181,575		$	184,007		$	172,812		$	705,178
	Cost of goods sold		149,761			159,153			164,095			158,691			631,700
	Gross profit		17,023			22,422			19,912			14,121			73,478
	Operating expenses		10,454			10,118			9,868			10,400			40,840
	Income from operations		6,569			12,304			10,044			3,721			32,638
	Interest expense, net		(8,420	)		(8,487	)		(8,444	)		(8,362	)		(33,713	)
	Other loss, net		(530	)		(169	)		(805	)		(2,002	)		(3,506	)
	Income tax provision (benefit)		904			(1,461	)		(410	)		(1,560	)		(2,527	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		(3,285	)		5,109			1,205			(5,083	)		(2,054	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax		(288	)		186			(106	)		(45	)		(253	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(3,573	)	$	5,295		$	1,099		$	(5,128	)	$	(2,307	)
	Basic income (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	0.11		$	0.02		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.04	)
	Discontinued operations		(0.01	)		—			—			—			(0.01	)
	Total	$	(0.08	)	$	0.11		$	0.02		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.05	)
	Diluted income (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	0.11		$	0.02		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.04	)
	Discontinued operations		(0.01	)		—			—			—			(0.01	)
	Total	$	(0.08	)	$	0.11		$	0.02		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.05	)

		2013
	(In thousands, except per share data)		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4		Total
	Net sales	$	162,987		$	179,941		$	155,264		$	144,691		$	642,883
	Cost of goods sold		156,709			161,235			144,994			135,989			598,927
	Gross profit		6,278			18,706			10,270			8,702			43,956
	Operating expenses		11,075			12,747			10,995			10,371			45,188
	Income (loss) from operations		(4,797	)		5,959			(725	)		(1,669	)		(1,232	)
	Interest expense, net		(8,694	)		(9,157	)		(8,711	)		(8,465	)		(35,027	)
	Other income, net		145			(441	)		546			(570	)		(320	)
	Income tax provision (benefit)		1,409			1,464			(495	)		(12,622	)		(10,244	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		(14,755	)		(5,103	)		(8,395	)		1,918			(26,335	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax		(1,192	)		(259	)		(10,220	)		(307	)		(11,978	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(15,947	)	$	(5,362	)	$	(18,615	)	$	1,611		$	(38,313	)
	Basic income (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	(0.31	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.18	)	$	0.04		$	(0.56	)
	Discontinued operations		(0.03	)		—			(0.21	)		(0.01	)		(0.25	)
	Total	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.39	)	$	0.03		$	(0.81	)
	Diluted income (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	(0.31	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.18	)	$	0.04		$	(0.56	)
	Discontinued operations		(0.03	)		—			(0.21	)		(0.01	)		(0.25	)
	Total	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.39	)	$	0.03		$	(0.81	)

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou1

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Summary of changes in valuation and qualifying accounts	The following table summarizes the changes in our valuation and qualifying accounts:

		Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Balance—beginning of period	$	259		$	549		$	676
	Charges(credits) to cost and expense		92			139			267
	Recoveries		—			89			(277	)
	Write offs		(24	)		(366	)		(117	)
	Balance—end of period	$	327		$	259		$	549

Product_Warranties_Tables

Product Warranties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Product Warranties (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Product Warranties [Abstract]
Product warranty activity	The following table summarizes product warranty activity recorded for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

		Year Ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Balance—beginning of period	$	301		$	294		$	797
	Provision for new warranties		66			249			568
	Payments		(117	)		(258	)		(1,071	)
	Sale of certain assets and liabilities		(8	)		16			—
	Balance—end of period	$	242		$	301		$	294

Guarantor_and_Nonguarantor_Fin1

Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	Our senior secured notes are, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior basis, by all of our existing and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries ("Guarantor Subsidiaries"). The non-guarantor subsidiaries are our foreign subsidiaries and discontinued operations. The following condensed financial information illustrates the composition of the combined Guarantor Subsidiaries:

	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

			31-Dec-14
	(In thousands)		Parent				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	22,710			$	—			$	7,063			$	—			$	29,773
	Accounts and other receivables, net			35,630				20,994				6,543				403				63,570
	Intercompany receivable			191,272				5,086				53,055				(249,413	)			—
	Inventories			18,693				21,352				3,423				(403	)			43,065
	Other current assets			4,970				3,386				5,116				—				13,472
	Total current assets			273,275				50,818				75,200				(249,413	)			149,880
	Property, plant, and equipment, net			78,603				101,648				31,932				—				212,183
	Goodwill			96,283				4,414				—				—				100,697
	Intangible assets, net			115,465				2,498				—				—				117,963
	Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates			128,372				—				—				(128,372	)			—
	Other non-current assets			3,118				3,774				10,807				—				17,699
	TOTAL		$	695,116			$	163,152			$	117,939			$	(377,785	)		$	598,422
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Accounts payable		$	15,209			$	31,931			$	9,312			$	—			$	56,452
	Intercompany payable			249,407				—				6				(249,413	)			—
	Accrued payroll and compensation			4,002				5,458				1,160				—				10,620
	Accrued interest payable			12,428				—				—				—				12,428
	Accrued and other liabilities			4,183				10,060				3,328				—				17,571
	Total current liabilities			285,229				47,449				13,806				(249,413	)			97,071
	Long term debt			323,234				—				—				—				323,234
	Deferred and non-current income taxes			41,775				(20,736	)			332				—				21,371
	Other non-current liabilities			14,075				93,245				18,623				—				125,943
	Stockholders' equity			30,803				43,194				85,178				(128,372	)			30,803
	TOTAL		$	695,116			$	163,152			$	117,939			$	(377,785	)		$	598,422

			31-Dec-13
	(In thousands)		Parent				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	31,018			$	—			$	2,408				—			$	33,426
	Accounts and other receivables, net			31,871				19,955				7,694				—				59,520
	Intercompany Receivable			—				164,940				79,722				(244,662	)			—
	Inventories			16,858				20,759				2,022				(310	)			39,329
	Other current assets			7,159				4,357				5,477				—				16,993
	Total current assets			86,906				210,011				97,323				(244,972	)			149,268
	Property, plant, and equipment, net			80,286				103,800				35,538				—				219,624
	Goodwill			96,283				4,414				—				—				100,697
	Intangible assets, net			122,764				2,666				—				—				125,430
	Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates			128,059				—				—				(128,059	)			—
	Other non-current assets			5,971				1,791				8,996				—				16,758
	TOTAL		$	520,269			$	322,682			$	141,857			$	(373,031	)		$	611,777
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Accounts payable		$	12,092			$	28,215			$	7,220				—			$	47,527
	Intercompany payable			42,428				175,666				26,878				(244,972	)			—
	Accrued payroll and compensation			1,604				5,776				1,383				—				8,763
	Accrued interest payable			12,535				—				—				—				12,535
	Accrued and other liabilities			4,225				11,979				4,970				—				21,174
	Total current liabilities			72,884				221,636				40,451				(244,972	)			89,999
	Long term debt			330,183				—				—				—				330,183
	Deferred and non-current income taxes			36,970				(19,108	)			(334	)			—				17,528
	Other non-current liabilities			18,348				75,769				18,066				—				112,183
	Stockholders' equity			61,884				44,385				83,674				(128,059	)			61,884
	TOTAL		$	520,269			$	322,682			$	141,857			$	(373,031	)		$	611,777
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

			Year Ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)		Parent				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
	Net sales		$	473,264			$	313,242			$	131,269			$	(212,597	)		$	705,178
	Cost of goods sold			426,969				293,644				121,939				(210,852	)			631,700
	Gross profit			46,295				19,598				9,330				(1,745	)			73,478
	Operating expenses			39,428				1,228				184				—				40,840
	Income (loss) from operations			6,867				18,370				9,146				(1,745	)			32,638
	Other income (expense):
	Interest expense, net			(34,777	)			(226	)			1,290				—				(33,713	)
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries			23,581				—				—				(23,581	)			—
	Other income (expense), net			(2,571	)			453				(1,388	)			—				(3,506	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations			(6,900	)			18,597				9,048				(25,326	)			(4,581	)
	Income tax provision (benefit)			(4,593	)			1,068				998				—				(2,527	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			(2,307	)			17,529				8,050				(25,326	)			(2,054	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax			—				—				(253	)			—				(253	)
	Net income (loss)		$	(2,307	)		$	17,529			$	7,797			$	(25,326	)		$	(2,307	)

	Comprehensive income (loss)		$	(33,233	)		$	(19,022	)		$	(2,521	)		$	21,543			$	(33,233	)

			Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)		Parent				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
	Net sales		$	429,175			$	288,220			$	132,776			$	(207,288	)		$	642,883
	Cost of goods sold			403,996				277,955				123,535				(206,559	)			598,927
	Gross profit			25,179				10,265				9,241				(729	)			43,956
	Operating expenses			43,118				1,747				323				—				45,188
	Income (loss) from operations			(17,939	)			8,518				8,918				(729	)			(1,232	)
	Other income (expense):
	Interest expense, net			(35,664	)			(800	)			1,437				—				(35,027	)
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries			11,786				—				—				(11,786	)			—
	Other income (expense), net			(259	)			222				(283	)			—				(320	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations			(42,076	)			7,940				10,072				(12,515	)			(36,579	)
	Income tax provision (benefit)			(3,763	)			(8,438	)			1,957				—				(10,244	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			(38,313	)			16,378				8,115				(12,515	)			(26,335	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax			—				—				(11,978	)			—				(11,978	)
	Net income (loss)		$	(38,313	)		$	16,378			$	(3,863	)		$	(12,515	)		$	(38,313	)

	Comprehensive income (loss)		$	(5,191	)		$	32,012			$	10,044			$	(42,056	)		$	(5,191	)



			Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)		Parent				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
	Net sales		$	438,350			$	398,662			$	146,620			$	(188,998	)		$	794,634
	Cost of goods sold			420,062				371,192				141,377				(188,998	)			743,633
	Gross profit			18,288				27,470				5,243				—				51,001
	Operating expenses			16,384				173,557				290				—				190,231
	Income (loss) from operations			1,904				(146,087	)			4,953				—				(139,230	)
	Other income expense:
	Interest expense, net			(34,672	)			(239	)			(27	)			—				(34,938	)
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries			(147,264	)			—				—				147,264				—
	Other income (expense), net			1,167				243				(2,274	)			—				(864	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations			(178,865	)			(146,083	)			2,652				147,264				(175,032	)
	Income tax provision (benefit)			(858	)			—				(799	)			—				(1,657	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			(178,007	)			(146,083	)			3,451				147,264				(173,375	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax			—				—				(4,632	)			—				(4,632	)
	Net income (loss)		$	(178,007	)		$	(146,083	)		$	(1,181	)		$	147,264			$	(178,007	)

	Comprehensive income (loss)		$	(195,419	)		$	(153,548	)		$	(8,663	)		$	162,211			$	(195,419	)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

			Year Ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)		Parent Company				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
	CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net income (loss)		$	(2,307	)		$	17,529			$	7,797			$	(25,326	)		$	(2,307	)
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
	Depreciation			11,261				18,301				4,173				—				33,735
	Amortization – deferred financing costs			2,479				—				—				—				2,479
	Amortization – other intangible assets			7,970				168				—				—				8,138
	(Gain) loss on disposal of assets			593				(228	)			27				—				392
	Deferred income taxes			(3,097	)			925				(139	)			—				(2,311	)
	Non-cash stock-based compensation			2,456				—				—				—				2,456
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates			(24,923	)			—				—				24,923				—
	Change in other operating items			57,454				(62,615	)			(5,309	)			403				(10,067	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			51,886				(25,920	)			6,549				—				32,515

	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Purchases of property, plant, and equipment			(10,151	)			(14,813	)			(681	)			—				(25,645	)
	Proceeds from notes receivable			(628	)			(200,078	)			(39,249	)			239,955				—
	Payment on notes receivable			(19,031	)			162,777				38,036				(181,782	)			—
	Other			(671	)			1,305				—				—				634
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(30,481	)			(50,809	)			(1,894	)			58,173				(25,011	)

	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Payment on notes payable			(147,455	)			(52,327	)			—				181,782				(18,000	)
	Proceeds from notes payable			117,742				132,213				—				(239,955	)			10,000
	Other			—				(3,157	)			—				—				(3,157	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			(29,713	)			76,729				—				(58,173	)			(11,157	)

	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(8,308	)			—				4,655				—				(3,653	)
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			31,018				—				2,408				—				33,426
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	22,710			$	—			$	7,063			$	—			$	29,773



			Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)		Parent Company				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
	CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net income (loss)		$	(38,313	)		$	16,378			$	(3,863	)		$	(12,515	)		$	(38,313	)
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
	Depreciation and impairment			10,503				19,584				5,492				—				35,579
	Amortization – deferred financing costs			2,684				—				—				—				2,684
	Amortization – other intangible assets			8,583				167				—				—				8,750
	(Gain) loss on disposal of assets			761				176				11,150				—				12,087
	Deferred income taxes			(3,910	)			(8,438	)			(687	)			—				(13,035	)
	Non-cash stock-based compensation			2,411				—				—				—				2,411
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates			(12,205	)			—				—				12,205				—
	Change in other operating items			77,131				(50,391	)			(39,139	)			310				(12,089	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			47,645				(22,524	)			(27,047	)			—				(1,926	)

	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Purchases of property, plant, and equipment			(15,283	)			(19,573	)			(3,999	)			—				(38,855	)
	Proceeds from notes receivable			(73,047	)			(185,927	)			(39,204	)			298,178				—
	Payment on notes receivable			29,207				187,368				37,991				(254,566	)			—
	Other			14,944				—				32,000				—				46,944
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(44,179	)			(18,132	)			26,788				43,612				8,089

	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Payment on notes payable			(245,359	)			(29,207	)			—				254,566				(20,000	)
	Proceeds from notes payable			250,131				73,047				—				(298,178	)			25,000
	Other			(1,333	)			(3,155	)			—				—				(4,488	)
	Net cash provided by (used in)financing activities			3,439				40,685				—				(43,612	)			512

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			6,905				29				(259	)			—				6,675
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			24,113				(29	)			2,667				—				26,751
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	31,018			$	—			$	2,408			$	—			$	33,426

		Year Ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)		Parent Company				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Total
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)		$	(178,007	)		$	(146,083	)		$	(1,181	)		$	147,264			$	(178,007	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation			10,493				159,067				12,306				—				181,866
Amortization – deferred financing costs			2,759				—				—				—				2,759
Amortization – other intangible assets			8,616				2,365				—				—				10,981
Loss on disposal of assets			(1,950	)			2,718				107				—				875
Deferred income taxes			(1,571	)			—				(2,232	)			—				(3,803	)
Non-cash stock-based compensation			3,119				—				—				—				3,119
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates			147,264				—				—				(147,264	)			—
Change in other operating items			35,877				(19,495	)			(5,444	)			—				10,938
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			26,600				(1,428	)			3,556				—				28,728

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment			(25,152	)			(24,200	)			(9,842	)			—				(59,194	)
Other			(37,823	)			28,844				9,979				—				1,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(62,975	)			4,644				137				—				(58,194	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in revolving credit advance			8,910				—				(8,910	)			—				—
Other			—				(698	)			—				—				(698	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			8,910				(698	)			(8,910	)			—				(698	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(27,465	)			2,518				(5,217	)			—				(30,164	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			51,578				(2,547	)			7,884				—				56,915
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	24,113			$	(29	)		$	2,667			$	—			$	26,751

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C1

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component


		Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)	Pension Plan				Post Retirement Plan				Total
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2012		$	(46,167	)		$	(5,667	)		$	(51,834	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			25,738				7,384				33,122
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2013		$	(20,429	)		$	1,717			$	(18,712	)
			$	(20,429	)		$	1,717			$	(18,712	)



		For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)	Pension Plan				Post Retirement Plan				Total
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2013		$	(20,429	)		$	1,717			$	(18,712	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(19,731	)			(11,195	)			(30,926	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2014		$	(40,160	)		$	(9,478	)		$	(49,638	)


Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:


			For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)		Pension Plan				Post Retirement Plan				Total
	Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items
	Prior service costs		$	44			$	539			$	583		(a)
	Actuarial gain			35,568				11,007				46,575		(a)
	Amortization of net actuarial gain			2,607				114				2,721		(a)
	Total before tax			38,219				11,660				49,879
	Tax (expense) benefit			(12,481	)			(4,276	)			(16,757	)
	Total reclassified for the period		$	25,738			$	7,384			$	33,122


			For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)		Pension Plan				Post Retirement Plan				Total
	Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items
	Prior service costs		$	(44	)		$	34			$	(10	)	(a)
	Actuarial gain			20,674				12,063				32,737		(a)
	Amortization of net actuarial gain			(211	)			(299	)			(510	)	(a)
	Total before tax			20,419				11,798				32,217
	Tax (expense) benefit			(688	)			(603	)			(1,291	)
	Total reclassified for the period		$	19,731			$	11,195			$	30,926

	(a)	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post retirement plan costs. See Pension footnote, Note 8, for additional details.

Nature_of_Operations_Basis_of_3

Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2013	Jun. 20, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Aug. 01, 2013	Jun. 20, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Transaction	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	sqft
Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Purchase price (cash consideration)		$22,400,000
Area of manufacturing facility acquired														80,000
Sales price of discontinued operation	30,000,000
Contingent earn-out	2,250,000
Loss from sale of discontinued operation											0	11,985,000	571,000
Impairment charge included in the loss from sale of discontinued operation	2,500,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Duration of cash and cash equivalents included in liquid investments maximum											3 days
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Number of years considered for cumulative operating income loss											3 years
Likelihood percentage (in hundredths)			50.00%								50.00%
Valuation allowance			-110,120,000				-99,594,000				-110,120,000	-99,594,000
Product Warranties [Abstract]
Product warranty description											Generally, sales are accompanied by a 1- to 5-year standard warranty. These warranties cover factors such as non-conformance to specifications and defects in material and workmanship.
Research and Development Costs [Abstract]
Research and development costs											5,600,000	5,700,000	6,600,000
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Foreign currency loss											4,100,000	600,000	1,100,000
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount			7,000,000								7,000,000
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Options and warrants exercisable which were not included in computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)											144,095
Numerator [Abstract]
Net loss from continuing operations			-5,083,000	1,205,000	5,109,000	-3,285,000	1,918,000	-8,395,000	-5,103,000	-14,755,000	-2,054,000	-26,335,000	-173,375,000
Net income (loss) from discontinuing operations			-45,000	-106,000	186,000	-288,000	-307,000	-10,220,000	-259,000	-1,192,000	-253,000	-11,978,000	-4,632,000
NET LOSS			-5,128,000	1,099,000	5,295,000	-3,573,000	1,611,000	-18,615,000	-5,362,000	-15,947,000	-2,307,000	-38,313,000	-178,007,000
Denominator [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)											47,708,000	47,548,000	47,378,000
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)											47,708,000	47,548,000	47,378,000
Basic loss per common share:
Basic loss per share - continuing operations (in dollars per share)			($0.10)	$0.02	$0.11	($0.07)	$0.04	($0.18)	($0.11)	($0.31)	($0.04)	($0.56)	($3.66)
Basic loss per share - discontinued operations (in dollars per share)			$0	$0	$0	($0.01)	($0.01)	($0.21)	$0	($0.03)	($0.01)	($0.25)	($0.10)
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)			($0.10)	$0.02	$0.11	($0.08)	$0.03	($0.39)	($0.11)	($0.34)	($0.05)	($0.81)	($3.76)
Diluted loss per common share
Diluted loss per common share - continuing operations (in dollars per share)			($0.10)	$0.02	$0.11	($0.07)	$0.04	($0.18)	($0.11)	($0.31)	($0.04)	($0.56)	($3.66)
Diluted loss per common share - discontinued operations (in dollars per share)			$0	$0	$0	($0.01)	($0.01)	($0.21)	$0	($0.03)	($0.01)	($0.25)	($0.10)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)			($0.10)	$0.02	$0.11	($0.08)	$0.03	($0.39)	($0.11)	($0.34)	($0.05)	($0.81)	($3.76)
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Number of purchase right distributed as dividend			1								1
Shares on exercise of right											one one-hundredth of a share of our Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock
Junior participating preferred stock purchase price (in dollars per share)			$30								$30
Period for exercise of right											10 days
Percentage of beneficial ownership considered for exercise of right (in hundredths)											20.00%
Market price of shares as number of times of purchase price of right											2
Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Options and warrants exercisable which were not included in computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)											0	165,197		2,205,882
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount			$0				$0				$0	$0
Building and Improvements [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives											15 years
Building and Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives											40 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives											10 years
Internal Use Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives											3 years

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 01, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sales price of discontinued operation	$30,000,000
Contingent earn-out	2,250,000
Impairment charge included in the loss from sale of discontinued operation	2,500,000
Discontinued operations [Abstract]
Net sales		0	70,965,000	135,137,000
Income (loss) from operations		-42,000	-1,758,000	-4,061,000
Other Income (Expense)		-211,000	1,765,000	0
Income tax provision (benefit)		0	0	0
Loss on sale		0	-11,985,000	-571,000
Discontinued operations		-253,000	-11,978,000	-4,632,000
Imperial Group [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Contingent earn-out			2,250,000
Number of plants			3
Impairment charge included in the loss from sale of discontinued operation			2,500,000
Term of lease			2 years
Lease renewal period			1 year
Rental income per year			75,000
Discontinued operations [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale					30,000,000
Accounts receivable					12,478,000
Inventories					10,692,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets					63,000
Property, plant, and equipment					21,868,000
Accounts payable					-8,672,000
Net assets sold					36,429,000
Impairment of real estate					2,540,000
Other accrued fees and expenses					3,016,000
Net loss from sale					-11,985,000
Fabco Automotive [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sales price of discontinued operation						35,000,000
Contingent earn-out						2,000,000
Discontinued operations [Abstract]
Income (loss) from operations						6,300,000
Transaction fees						2,100,000
Bostrom Seating [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sales price of discontinued operation						8,800,000
Discontinued operations [Abstract]
Income (loss) from operations						300,000
Cash held in escrow						1,000,000
Escrow period (in years)						1 year
Proceeds from escrow deposit				$1,000,000

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventories on a FIFO basis [Abstract]
Raw materials	$8,244	$7,483
Work in process	14,073	12,996
Finished manufactured goods	20,748	18,850
Total inventories	$43,065	$39,329

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill by reportable segment [Abstract]
Goodwill	$100,697,000	$100,697,000	$100,697,000
Impairment of goodwill	0	0	62,839,000
Impairment of customer relationships and technology			36,800,000
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	125,430,000	134,180,000
Additions	671,000	0
Amortization	-8,138,000	-8,750,000	-10,981,000
Ending Balance	117,963,000	125,430,000	134,180,000
Goodwill [Abstract]
Gross Amount	100,697,000	100,697,000
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Carrying Amount	100,697,000	100,697,000	100,697,000
Other intangible assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	191,673,000	193,142,000
Accumulated Amortization	73,710,000	67,712,000
Carrying Amount	117,963,000	125,430,000	134,180,000
Amortization expense, Maturity [Abstract]
Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets, 2015	8,100,000
Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets, 2016	8,100,000
Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets, 2017	8,100,000
Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets, 2018	8,100,000
Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets, 2019	8,100,000
Trade names [Member]
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	25,200,000
Ending Balance	25,200,000
Other intangible assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Useful Lives	0 years
Gross Amount	25,200,000	25,200,000
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Carrying Amount	25,200,000
Technology [Member]
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	18,352,000
Ending Balance	16,011,000
Other intangible assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Useful Lives	10 years
Gross Amount	39,169,000	38,849,000
Accumulated Amortization	23,158,000	20,497,000
Carrying Amount	16,011,000
Customer relationships [Member]
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	81,878,000
Ending Balance	76,752,000
Other intangible assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Useful Lives	19 years 10 months 24 days
Gross Amount	127,304,000	129,093,000
Accumulated Amortization	50,552,000	47,215,000
Carrying Amount	76,752,000
Wheels [Member]
Goodwill by reportable segment [Abstract]
Goodwill	96,283,000	96,283,000	96,283,000
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	122,764,000	130,668,000
Additions	671,000	0
Amortization	-7,970,000	-7,904,000
Ending Balance	115,465,000	122,764,000
Goodwill [Abstract]
Carrying Amount	96,283,000	96,283,000	96,283,000
Other intangible assets [Abstract]
Carrying Amount	115,465,000	122,764,000
Brillion Iron Works [Member]
Goodwill by reportable segment [Abstract]
Goodwill	4,414,000	4,414,000	4,414,000
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	2,666,000	2,833,000
Additions	0	0
Amortization	-168,000	-167,000
Ending Balance	2,498,000	2,666,000
Goodwill [Abstract]
Carrying Amount	4,414,000	4,414,000	4,414,000
Other intangible assets [Abstract]
Carrying Amount	2,498,000	2,666,000
Corporate / Other [Member]
Other intangible assets by reportable segment [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	0	679,000
Additions	0	0
Amortization	0	-679,000
Ending Balance	0	0
Other intangible assets [Abstract]
Carrying Amount	$0	$0

Assets_Held_for_Sale_Details

Assets Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Assets Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets Held for sale [Abstract]
Assets held for sale	$1,293,000	$0
Net proceeds	$1,100,000

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, plant and equipment, net [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$363,551	$339,063
Less: accumulated depreciation	151,368	119,439
Property, plant and equipment, net	212,183	219,624
Depreciation	33,735	35,579	48,134
Asset impairment charges			34,126
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, net [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	15,859	16,124
Buildings [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, net [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	63,245	63,242
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, net [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$284,447	$259,697

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 29, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 11, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$323,234,000		$330,183,000
9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount	306,200,000		305,200,000
Interest rate (in hundredths)	9.50%		9.50%
Excess availability under line of credit for fixed charge coverage ratio	10,000,000		10,000,000
Excess availability under line of credit as percentage of aggregate commitments (in hundredths)	10.00%		10.00%
9.5% senior secured notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount	306,234,000,000		305,200,000
Interest rate (in hundredths)	9.50%		9.50%
Refinancing of debt	310,000,000
Unamortized discount	3,766,000,000
Prior ABL Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average interest rate (in hundredths)	2.55%		3.70%
Average amount outstanding	31,002,000		38,180,000
Aggregate availability subject to certain conditions		100,000,000
Credit facility principal amount		75,000,000
Maturity date	29-Jul-14
Commitment fee if utilization within limit (in hundredths)		0.75%
Commitment fee if utilization more than limit (in hundredths)		0.50%
Utilization percentage of commitments (in hundredths)		50.00%
New ABL Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowed amount from credit facility	17,000,000,000		25,000,000	45,300,000
Interest rate terms	Borrowings under the New ABL Facility bear interest through maturity at a variable rate based upon, at our option, either LIBOR or the base rate (which is the greatest of one-half of 1.00% in excess of the federal funds rate, 1.00% in excess of the one-month LIBOR rate and the Agentbs prime rate), plus, in each case, an applicable margin.
Excess availability of facility to maintain fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum			10,000,000
Credit facility principal amount			100,000,000
Increased availability under the facility	25,000,000
Maturity date	11-Jul-18
Commitment fee if utilization within limit (in hundredths)			0.25%
Commitment fee if utilization more than limit (in hundredths)			0.38%
Utilization percentage of commitments (in hundredths)			50.00%
New ABL Facility [Member] \| Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread (in hundredths)	2.75%
New ABL Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread (in hundredths)	3.50%
Letter of credit [Member] \| Prior ABL Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate availability subject to certain conditions		10,000,000
Letter of credit [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate availability subject to certain conditions	20,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility principal amount	90,000,000
First In Last Out Term Facility [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility principal amount	10,000,000
Increased availability under the facility	50,000,000
First In Last Out Term Facility [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread (in hundredths)	2.75%
First In Last Out Term Facility [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread (in hundredths)	3.25%
First In First Out Term Facility [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member] \| Base Rate [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread (in hundredths)	1.00%
First In First Out Term Facility [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member] \| Base Rate [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread (in hundredths)	1.50%
Swingline Loans [Member] \| Prior ABL Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate availability subject to certain conditions		25,000,000
Swingline Loans [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate availability subject to certain conditions	$10,000,000
Other Advances [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member] \| Base Rate [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread (in hundredths)	0.00%
Other Advances [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member] \| Base Rate [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread (in hundredths)	0.50%
Other Advances [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread (in hundredths)	1.75%
Other Advances [Member] \| New ABL Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread (in hundredths)	2.25%

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme2

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Transaction	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-beginning of period	$220,707,000
Fair value of assets-end of period	228,132,000	220,707,000
Assumed health care cost trend rates [Abstract]
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year (in hundredths)	7.17%	7.63%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (in hundredths)	4.81%	4.82%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2024	2022
Effect of one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates [Abstract]
1- Percentage Point Increase, Effect on total of service and interest cost	1,034,000
1- Percentage Point Decrease, Effect on total of service and interest cost	-556,000
1- Percentage Point Increase, Effect on postretirement benefit obligation	11,763,000
1- Percentage Point Decrease, Effect on postretirement benefit obligation	-9,498,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	228,132,000	220,707,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	100.00%	100.00%
% of fair value hierarchy (in hundredths)	100.00%	100.00%
Real rate of return (in hundredths)	5.00%
Percentage over inflation (in hundredths)	5.00%
Minimum period for investment horizon	5 years
Number of strategic asset allocations	2
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Primary objective	the primary objective is to achieve a minimum rate of return of Consumer Price Index plus 3
Moving period	4 years
Other Plans [Abstract]
Defined contribution plan, expenses recognized	1,100,000	1,300,000	1,400,000
Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	6,756,000	8,314,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	6,756,000	8,314,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	3.00%	4.00%
U.S. large-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	23,845,000	21,639,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	23,845,000	21,639,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	10.00%	10.00%
U.S. mid-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	13,255,000	6,840,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	13,255,000	6,840,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	6.00%	3.00%
U.S. small-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	4,426,000	3,399,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	4,426,000	3,399,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	2.00%	2.00%
US indexed [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	12,018,000	18,954,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	12,018,000	18,954,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	5.00%	9.00%
Canadian large cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	5,503,000	27,574,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	5,503,000	27,574,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	2.00%	12.00%
Canadian mid cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	2,002,000	11,263,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	2,002,000	11,263,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	1.00%	5.00%
Canadian small cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	167,000	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	167,000	0
% of Total (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%
Large growth [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	6,381,000	11,659,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	6,381,000	11,659,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	3.00%	5.00%
Pooled equities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	9,516,000	14,046,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	9,516,000	14,046,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	4.00%	6.00%
International markets [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	14,588,000	26,545,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	14,588,000	26,545,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	6.00%	12.00%
Government bonds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	34,978,000	21,939,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	34,978,000	21,939,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	15.00%	10.00%
Corporate bonds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	94,697,000	48,535,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	94,697,000	48,535,000
% of Total (in hundredths)	42.00%	22.00%
Equity Securities [Member]
Targeted assets mix [Abstract]
Minimum (in hundredths)	14.00%
Maximum (in hundredths)	20.00%
Foreign Equities [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	5.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	11.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	15.00%
Targeted assets mix [Abstract]
Minimum (in hundredths)	7.00%
Maximum (in hundredths)	10.00%
Bonds and Mortgages [Member]
Targeted assets mix [Abstract]
Minimum (in hundredths)	70.00%
Maximum (in hundredths)	80.00%
Short-Term [Member]
Targeted assets mix [Abstract]
Minimum (in hundredths)	0.00%
Maximum (in hundredths)	0.00%
Domestic large capitalization growth equities [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	10.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	13.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	20.00%
Domestic large capitalization index passive equities. [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	15.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	20.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	25.00%
Domestic Large Capitalization Value Equities [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	10.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	10.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	20.00%
Domestic Small Cap Equities [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	2.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	10.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	10.00%
Fixed income intermediate [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	15.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	35.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	35.00%
Level 1 [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	117,391,000	116,434,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	117,391,000	116,434,000
% of fair value hierarchy (in hundredths)	51.00%	53.00%
Level 1 [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	6,756,000	8,314,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	6,756,000	8,314,000
Level 1 [Member] \| U.S. large-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	12,030,000	21,639,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	12,030,000	21,639,000
Level 1 [Member] \| U.S. mid-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 [Member] \| U.S. small-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 [Member] \| US indexed [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 [Member] \| Canadian large cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	5,503,000	27,574,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	5,503,000	27,574,000
Level 1 [Member] \| Canadian mid cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	2,002,000	11,263,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	2,002,000	11,263,000
Level 1 [Member] \| Canadian small cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	167,000	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	167,000	0
Level 1 [Member] \| Large growth [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 [Member] \| Pooled equities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	10,775,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	10,775,000
Level 1 [Member] \| International markets [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 [Member] \| Government bonds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	30,812,000	11,185,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	30,812,000	11,185,000
Level 1 [Member] \| Corporate bonds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	60,121,000	25,684,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	60,121,000	25,684,000
Level 2 [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	110,741,000	104,273,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	110,741,000	104,273,000
% of fair value hierarchy (in hundredths)	49.00%	47.00%
Level 2 [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 2 [Member] \| U.S. large-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	11,815,000	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	11,815,000	0
Level 2 [Member] \| U.S. mid-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	13,255,000	6,840,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	13,255,000	6,840,000
Level 2 [Member] \| U.S. small-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	4,426,000	3,399,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	4,426,000	3,399,000
Level 2 [Member] \| US indexed [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	12,018,000	18,954,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	12,018,000	18,954,000
Level 2 [Member] \| Canadian large cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 2 [Member] \| Canadian mid cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 2 [Member] \| Canadian small cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 2 [Member] \| Large growth [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	6,381,000	11,659,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	6,381,000	11,659,000
Level 2 [Member] \| Pooled equities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	9,516,000	3,271,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	9,516,000	3,271,000
Level 2 [Member] \| International markets [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	14,588,000	26,545,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	14,588,000	26,545,000
Level 2 [Member] \| Government bonds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	4,166,000	10,754,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	4,166,000	10,754,000
Level 2 [Member] \| Corporate bonds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	34,576,000	22,851,000
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	34,576,000	22,851,000
Level 3 [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
% of fair value hierarchy (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%
Level 3 [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| U.S. large-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| U.S. mid-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| U.S. small-cap [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| US indexed [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Canadian large cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Canadian mid cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Canadian small cap equity securities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Large growth [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Pooled equities [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| International markets [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Government bonds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Corporate bonds [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Pension Benefits [Member]
Change in benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation-beginning of period	232,901,000	259,706,000
Service cost	1,088,000	1,156,000	1,785,000
Interest cost	10,764,000	10,320,000	11,198,000
Actuarial losses (gains)	31,205,000	-12,102,000
Benefits paid	-14,421,000	-18,260,000
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	-10,679,000	-8,074,000
Curtailment	0	0
Plan Amendment	0	0
Incurred retiree drug subsidy reimbursements	0	0
Plan participant's contribution	103,000	155,000
Benefit obligation-end of period	250,961,000	232,901,000	259,706,000
Accumulated benefit obligation	250,745,000	232,208,000
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-beginning of period	220,707,000	203,268,000
Actual return on plan assets	21,939,000	33,625,000
Employer contributions	11,376,000	9,539,000
Plan participant's contribution	103,000	155,000
Benefits paid	-14,421,000	-18,260,000
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	-11,572,000	-7,620,000
Fair value of assets-end of period	228,132,000	220,707,000	203,268,000
Reconciliation of funded status [Abstract]
Unfunded status	-22,829,000	-12,194,000
Amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheets [Abstract]
Prepaid benefit cost	9,518,000	8,493,000
Accrued benefit liability	-32,348,000	-20,687,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	35,621,000	15,201,000
Net amount recognized	12,791,000	3,007,000
Amounts recorded in AOCI in the following fiscal year [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	44,000	44,000
Amortization of net (gain)/loss	1,304,000	201,000
Total amortization	1,348,000	245,000
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	1,088,000	1,156,000	1,785,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	10,764,000	10,320,000	11,198,000
Expected return on plan assets	-12,812,000	-11,726,000	-11,800,000
Prior service cost (net)	44,000	44,000	44,000
Other amortization (net)	211,000	2,607,000	1,035,000
Total benefits cost charged to income	-705,000	2,401,000	2,262,000
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Amortization of net transition (asset) obligation	0	0	-1,035,000
Prior service (credit) cost	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	-44,000	-44,000	-44,000
Change in net actuarial (gain) loss	20,674,000	-35,568,000	16,052,000
Amount of net actuarial valuation (gain) loss	-211,000	-2,607,000	0
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income	20,419,000	-38,219,000	14,973,000
Amounts recognized in total benefits charged to income and other comprehensive income	19,714,000	-35,818,000	17,235,000
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations [Abstract]
Average discount rate (in hundredths)	3.99%	4.77%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels (in hundredths)	3.00%	3.00%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Average discount rate (in hundredths)	4.77%	4.19%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels (in hundredths)	3.00%	3.00%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets (in hundredths)	6.12%	6.08%
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	228,132,000	220,707,000	203,268,000
Pension and postretirement benefits, Expected payments [Abstract]
2014	14,029,000
2015	14,067,000
2016	13,890,000
2017	14,037,000
2018	14,099,000
2019 - 2023 (in total)	72,275,000
Anticipated contribution during next year	8,300,000
U.S plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit pension plan period of service for eligibility (in years)	1 year
Defined benefit plans period of service of vesting of hourly employees (in years)	5 years
U.S plan [Member] \| Foreign Equities [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	5.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	13.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	15.00%
U.S plan [Member] \| Domestic large capitalization growth equities [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	10.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	10.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	20.00%
U.S plan [Member] \| Domestic large capitalization index passive equities. [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	15.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	17.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	25.00%
U.S plan [Member] \| Domestic Large Capitalization Value Equities [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	10.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	10.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	20.00%
U.S plan [Member] \| Domestic Small Cap Equities [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	5.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	10.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	15.00%
U.S plan [Member] \| Fixed income intermediate [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	15.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	35.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	35.00%
U.S plan [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member]
Asset allocation [Abstract]
Lower Limit (in hundredths)	1.00%
Strategic Allocation (in hundredths)	5.00%
Upper Limit (in hundredths)	10.00%
Canadian plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit pension plan period of service for eligibility (in years)	2 years
Defined benefit plans period of service of vesting of hourly employees (in years)	2 years
Other Benefits [Member]
Change in benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation-beginning of period	74,933,000	87,125,000
Service cost	340,000	528,000	478,000
Interest cost	3,670,000	3,467,000	3,999,000
Actuarial losses (gains)	12,469,000	-10,801,000
Benefits paid	-4,295,000	-4,078,000
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	-1,780,000	-1,325,000
Curtailment	0	0
Plan Amendment	435,000	-539,000
Incurred retiree drug subsidy reimbursements	180,000	172,000
Plan participant's contribution	422,000	384,000
Benefit obligation-end of period	86,374,000	74,933,000	87,125,000
Accumulated benefit obligation	86,374,000	74,933,000
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of assets-beginning of period	0	0
Actual return on plan assets	0	0
Employer contributions	3,873,000	3,694,000
Plan participant's contribution	422,000	384,000
Benefits paid	-4,295,000	-4,078,000
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	0	0
Fair value of assets-end of period	0	0	0
Reconciliation of funded status [Abstract]
Unfunded status	-86,374,000	-74,933,000
Amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheets [Abstract]
Prepaid benefit cost	0	0
Accrued benefit liability	-86,374,000	-74,933,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	6,507,000	-5,292,000
Net amount recognized	-79,867,000	-80,225,000
Amounts recorded in AOCI in the following fiscal year [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	-35,000	-35,000
Amortization of net (gain)/loss	443,000	322,000
Total amortization	408,000	287,000
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	340,000	528,000	478,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	3,670,000	3,467,000	3,999,000
Prior service cost (net)	-35,000	0	0
Other one-time charges	435,000	0	0
Other amortization (net)	299,000	114,000	-34,000
Total benefits cost charged to income	4,709,000	4,109,000	4,443,000
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Amortization of net transition (asset) obligation	35,000	0	35,000
Change in net actuarial (gain) loss	11,764,000	-11,660,000	4,764,000
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income	11,799,000	-11,660,000	4,799,000
Amounts recognized in total benefits charged to income and other comprehensive income	16,508,000	-7,551,000	9,242,000
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations [Abstract]
Average discount rate (in hundredths)	4.14%	4.85%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Average discount rate (in hundredths)	4.85%	4.20%
Defined benefit plan assets at value by hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	0
Pension and postretirement benefits, Expected payments [Abstract]
2014	4,406,000
2015	4,554,000
2016	4,742,000
2017	4,820,000
2018	4,937,000
2019 - 2023 (in total)	25,766,000
Anticipated contribution during next year	$4,200,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes [Abstract]
United States									($13,326,000)	($46,121,000)	($177,894,000)
Foreign									8,745,000	9,542,000	2,862,000
Loss from continuing operations									-4,581,000	-36,579,000	-175,032,000
Current [Abstract]
Federal									-1,364,000	157,000	313,000
State									13,000	-10,000	400,000
Foreign									1,138,000	2,644,000	1,433,000
Total									-213,000	2,791,000	2,146,000
Deferred [Abstract]
Federal									-3,625,000	-10,694,000	-43,749,000
State									0	0	-19,000
Foreign									-139,000	-687,000	-2,232,000
Valuation allowance									1,450,000	-1,654,000	42,197,000
Total									-2,314,000	-13,035,000	-3,803,000
Total provision (benefit)	-1,560,000	-410,000	-1,461,000	904,000	-12,622,000	-495,000	1,464,000	1,409,000	-2,527,000	-10,244,000	-1,657,000
Reconciliation of the U.S. statutory tax rate to effective tax rate [Abstract]
Statutory tax rate (in hundredths)									-35.00%	-35.00%	-35.00%
State and local income taxes (in hundredths)									0.30%	0.00%	0.20%
Incremental foreign tax (benefit) (in hundredths)									-15.50%	-2.10%	-0.10%
Change in valuation allowance (in hundredths)									31.70%	8.80%	23.60%
Goodwill impairment (in hundredths)									0.00%	0.00%	12.30%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent									-29.40%	-0.50%	2.90%
Change in rate applied to deferred items									30.50%	-0.10%	0.00%
Change in liability for unrecognized tax benefits (in hundredths)									-40.10%	0.20%	-0.50%
Other items-net (in hundredths)									2.40%	0.70%	-2.70%
Effective tax rate (in hundredths)									-55.10%	-28.00%	0.70%
Deferred tax assets [Abstract]
Postretirement and postemployment benefits	29,250,000				23,837,000				29,250,000	23,837,000
Accrued liabilities, reserves and other	2,082,000				3,563,000				2,082,000	3,563,000
Debt transaction and refinancing costs	2,665,000				2,650,000				2,665,000	2,650,000
Inventories	1,621,000				1,628,000				1,621,000	1,628,000
Accrued compensation and benefits	3,251,000				3,331,000				3,251,000	3,331,000
Worker's compensation	1,279,000				1,599,000				1,279,000	1,599,000
Pension benefit	9,377,000				6,529,000				9,377,000	6,529,000
State income taxes	2,057,000				1,674,000				2,057,000	1,674,000
Tax credits	3,737,000				3,717,000				3,737,000	3,717,000
Indirect effect of unrecognized tax benefits	1,993,000				2,298,000				1,993,000	2,298,000
Loss carryforwards	101,418,000				95,000,000				101,418,000	95,000,000
Valuation allowance	-110,120,000				-99,594,000				-110,120,000	-99,594,000
Total deferred tax assets	48,610,000				46,232,000				48,610,000	46,232,000
Deferred tax liabilities [Abstract]
Asset basis and depreciation	-13,225,000				-11,403,000				-13,225,000	-11,403,000
Intangible assets	-46,246,000				-48,048,000				-46,246,000	-48,048,000
Total deferred tax liabilities	-59,471,000				-59,451,000				-59,471,000	-59,451,000
Net deferred tax liability	-10,861,000				-13,219,000				-10,861,000	-13,219,000
Current deferred tax asset	2,687,000				3,806,000				2,687,000	3,806,000
Long-term deferred tax asset	1,289,000				503,000				1,289,000	503,000
Long-term deferred income tax asset (liability) - net	-14,837,000				-17,528,000				-14,837,000	-17,528,000
Federal loss carryforwards	88,000,000								88,000,000
State loss carryforwards	13,400,000								13,400,000
Number of cumulative years of net losses									3 years	3 years
Valuation allowance (decrease) increase									-10,500,000	-1,700,000	45,900,000
Valuation allowance change in amount attributable to continuing operations									1,500,000	3,200,000	42,200,000
Valuation allowance change in amount attributable to discontinuing operations									0	4,400,000	3,700,000
Valuation allowance increased (decreased) attributable to OCI									-9,000,000	-9,300,000
Tax expense in OCI related for unrealized gains on pension and post-retirement benefits										0
Income tax benefit from continuing operations for pension and post-retirement benefits										12,600,000
Increase of current deferred tax assets										12,600,000
Cumulative retained earnings	-362,190,000				-359,883,000				-362,190,000	-359,883,000
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of the period				3,526,000				4,640,000	3,526,000	4,640,000	7,033,000
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year									0	5,000	4,000
Additions for tax positions of prior years									0	0	0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years									-741,000	0	-800,000
Removal of penalties and interest									0	0	0
Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations									-160,000	-1,119,000	-1,597,000
Settlements with taxing authorities									0	0	0
Balance at end of period	2,625,000				3,526,000				2,625,000	3,526,000	4,640,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would, if recognized, impact the effective income tax rate	2,600,000				3,400,000				2,600,000	3,400,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would, if recognized, impact the other accounts	0				100,000				0	100,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest	3,100,000				3,600,000				3,100,000	3,600,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued penalties	800,000				1,500,000				800,000	1,500,000
Recognized increase (decrease) in interest									-500,000	200,000
Recognized increase (decrease) in penalties									-700,000	0
U.S. Federal Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits [Roll Forward]
Open tax years									2011-2013
Tax years remain open subject to the future utilization of net operating losses									2007 - 2010
State and Local Jurisdictions [Member]
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits [Roll Forward]
Open tax years									2010-2013
Tax years remain open subject to the future utilization of net operating losses									1998-2010
Accuride Canada Inc. [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities [Abstract]
Cumulative retained earnings	$20,700,000								$20,700,000
Canada [Member] \| U.S. Federal Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits [Roll Forward]
Open tax years									2006-2013
Mexico [Member] \| U.S. Federal Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits [Roll Forward]
Open tax years									2008-2013

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_1

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2010	31-May-10	18-May-10
Compensation expense for share-based compensation programs [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$2,456,000	$2,411,000	$3,119,000
Assumption used with Black Scholes option-pricing model [Abstract]
Expected Dividend Yield (in hundredths)	0.00%
Expected Volatility in Stock Price (in hundredths)	56.40%
Risk-Free Interest Rate (in hundredths)	0.90%
Expected Life of Stock Awards	6 years
Weighted-Average Fair Value at Grant Date (in dollars per share)	$4.19
2010 Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Reserved shares for issuance (in shares)				1,260,000
Percentage of fully diluted shares outstanding (in hundredths)	10.00%
Common shares reserved after amendment (in shares)	3,500,000
Compensation expense for share-based compensation programs [Abstract]
Unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense	2,300,000
Weighted-average period of recognition	1 year 8 months 12 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock granted pursuant to individual restricted stock unit agreements (in shares)	1,030,412			55,790	182,936
Vesting percentage year one (in hundredths)						33.00%
Vesting percentage year two (in hundredths)						33.00%
Vesting percentage year three (in hundredths)						34.00%
Vesting period	3 years
Shares to be vested and issued on vesting date March 1, 2011 (in shares)				30,429
Shares to be vested and issued on vesting date March 1, 2014 (in shares)				25,361
Number of RSU's [Roll Forward]
RSUs unvested at December 31, 2013 (in shares)	887,958
Granted (in shares)	1,030,412			55,790	182,936
Vested (in shares)	-149,394
Forfeited (in shares)	-257,202
RSUs unvested at December 31, 2014 (in shares)	1,511,774
RSUs expected to vest (in shares)	1,041,001
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
RSUs unvested at December 31, 2013 (in dollars per share)	$7.28
Granted (in dollars per share)	$4.41
Vested (in dollars per share)	$6
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$7.68
RSUs unvested at December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$5.42
RSUs expected to vest (in dollars per share)	$0
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Period [Abstract]
RSUs unvested at December 31, 2014	0 years
RSUs expected to vest	1 year 8 months 23 days
Compensation expense for share-based compensation programs [Abstract]
Fair market value of vested shares	2,000,000
Fair market value of vested and expected to shares	5,900,000
Service Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Contractual terms stock option	10 years
Number of service options [Roll Forward]
Service options outstanding at December 31, 2013 (in shares)	165,197
Granted (in shares)	0
Exercised (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	-21,102
Service options outstanding at December 31, 2014 (in shares)	144,095
Service options vested or expected to vest (in shares)	144,095
Service options exercisable at December 31, 2014 (in shares)	0
Weighted Average Grant-date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Service options outstanding at December 31, 2013 (in dollars per share)	$0
Granted (in dollars per share)	$0
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$0
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$8
Service options outstanding at December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$8
Service options vested or expected to vest (in dollars per share)	$8
Service options exercisable at December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$0
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting period [Abstract]
Service options outstanding at December 31, 2014	0 years 4 months 24 days
Service options vested or expected to vest	0 years 4 months 24 days
Service options exercisable at December 31, 2014	0 years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Service options outstanding at December 31, 2014	0
Service options vested or expected to vest	0
Service options exercisable at December 31, 2014	$0

Commitments_Details

Commitments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Commitments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments [Abstract]
Purchase commitments related to fixed assets	$12,500,000	$4,400,000
Capital lease commitments	12,200,000	13,600,000
Rent expenses	5,800,000	3,500,000	4,500,000
Future minimum lease payments for all non-cancelable operating leases [Abstract]
2015	5,882,000
2016	6,377,000
2017	5,102,000
2018	3,514,000
2019	2,636,000
Thereafter	2,142,000
Total	$25,653,000

Segment_Reporting_Net_Sales_Op

Segment Reporting, Net Sales, Operating Income and Assets by Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]
Net sales	$172,812,000	$184,007,000	$181,575,000	$166,784,000	$144,691,000	$155,264,000	$179,941,000	$162,987,000	$705,178,000	$642,883,000	$794,634,000
Operating income (loss)	3,721,000	10,044,000	12,304,000	6,569,000	-1,669,000	-725,000	5,959,000	-4,797,000	32,638,000	-1,232,000	-139,230,000
Net interest expense, other income (loss) and restructuring items									-37,200,000	-35,300,000	-35,800,000
Total assets	598,422,000				611,777,000				598,422,000	611,777,000
Wheels [Member]
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]
Net sales									402,146,000	364,614,000	414,340,000
Operating income (loss)									41,823,000	30,883,000	44,928,000
Total assets	441,835,000				452,271,000				441,835,000	452,271,000
Gunite [Member]
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]
Net sales									171,263,000	168,988,000	221,974,000
Operating income (loss)									16,710,000	2,599,000	-151,940,000
Total assets	59,600,000				55,016,000				59,600,000	55,016,000
Brillion Iron Works [Member]
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]
Net sales									131,769,000	109,281,000	158,320,000
Operating income (loss)									4,523,000	1,027,000	11,969,000
Total assets	55,226,000				52,547,000				55,226,000	52,547,000
Corporate / Other [Member]
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]
Operating income (loss)									-30,418,000	-35,741,000	-44,187,000
Total assets	41,761,000				51,943,000				41,761,000	51,943,000
Inter-segment sales [Member]
Net sales and operating income by segment [Abstract]
Net sales									$12,568,000	$15,987,000	$26,405,000

Segment_Reporting_Geographic_I

Segment Reporting, Geographic Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting, Geographic Information (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net sales [Abstract]
Total	$172,812,000	$184,007,000	$181,575,000	$166,784,000	$144,691,000	$155,264,000	$179,941,000	$162,987,000	$705,178,000	$642,883,000	$794,634,000
Long-lived assets	448,542,000				462,509,000				448,542,000	462,509,000	515,102,000
Domestic Sales [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Sales to unaffiliated customers									583,011,000	532,534,000	678,347,000
Export Sales [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Sales to unaffiliated customers									122,167,000	110,349,000	116,287,000
Eliminations [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Total									0	0	0
Long-lived assets	-370,379,000				-339,712,000				-370,379,000	-339,712,000	-339,712,000
Eliminations [Member] \| Domestic Sales [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Sales to unaffiliated customers									0	0	0
Eliminations [Member] \| Export Sales [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Sales to unaffiliated customers									0	0	0
United States [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Total									688,833,000	622,717,000	770,459,000
Long-lived assets	775,973,000				759,793,000				775,973,000	759,793,000	816,599,000
United States [Member] \| Domestic Sales [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Sales to unaffiliated customers									568,087,000	512,777,000	665,479,000
United States [Member] \| Export Sales [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Sales to unaffiliated customers									120,746,000	109,940,000	114,980,000
Canada [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Total									57,000	77,000	14,000
Long-lived assets	32,065,000				31,291,000				32,065,000	31,291,000	26,880,000
Canada [Member] \| Domestic Sales [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Sales to unaffiliated customers									57,000	77,000	14,000
Canada [Member] \| Export Sales [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Sales to unaffiliated customers									0	0	0
Mexico [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Total									16,288,000	20,089,000	24,161,000
Long-lived assets	10,883,000				11,137,000				10,883,000	11,137,000	11,335,000
Mexico [Member] \| Domestic Sales [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Sales to unaffiliated customers									14,867,000	19,680,000	22,854,000
Mexico [Member] \| Export Sales [Member]
Net sales [Abstract]
Sales to unaffiliated customers									$1,421,000	$409,000	$1,307,000

Segment_Reporting_Sales_to_Maj

Segment Reporting, Sales to Major Customers (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule Of Revenue By Major Customers By Reporting Segments [Abstract]
Number of major customers	3
Minimum percentage of sales for major customer (in hundredths)	10.00%
Sales by customers [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Amount	$266,955,000	$242,259,000	$290,209,000
% of Sales (in hundredths)	37.80%	37.70%	36.50%
Sales by product grouping [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
% of Sales (in hundredths)	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Customer One [Member] \| Sales by customers [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Amount	99,382,000	91,886,000	123,459,000
% of Sales (in hundredths)	14.10%	14.30%	15.50%
Customer Two [Member] \| Sales by customers [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Amount	93,298,000	90,624,000	101,895,000
% of Sales (in hundredths)	13.20%	14.10%	12.80%
Customer Three [Member] \| Sales by customers [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Amount	$74,275,000	$59,749,000	$64,855,000
% of Sales (in hundredths)	10.50%	9.30%	8.20%

Segment_Reporting_Sales_by_Pro

Segment Reporting, Sales by Product Grouping (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Sales by product grouping [Abstract]
Net sales	$172,812	$184,007	$181,575	$166,784	$144,691	$155,264	$179,941	$162,987	$705,178	$642,883	$794,634
Sales by customers [Member]
Sales by product grouping [Abstract]
% of Sales (in hundredths)									37.80%	37.70%	36.50%
Sales by product grouping [Member]
Sales by product grouping [Abstract]
Net sales									705,178	642,883	794,634
% of Sales (in hundredths)									100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Wheels [Member] \| Sales by product grouping [Member]
Sales by product grouping [Abstract]
Net sales									402,146	364,614	414,340
% of Sales (in hundredths)									57.00%	56.70%	52.10%
Wheel end components and assemblies [Member] \| Sales by product grouping [Member]
Sales by product grouping [Abstract]
Net sales									171,263	168,988	221,974
% of Sales (in hundredths)									24.30%	26.30%	27.90%
Ductile and gray iron castings [Member] \| Sales by product grouping [Member]
Sales by product grouping [Abstract]
Net sales									$131,769	$109,281	$158,320
% of Sales (in hundredths)									18.70%	17.00%	20.00%

Financial_Instruments_Details

Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Senior secured notes, interest (in hundredths)	9.50%	9.50%
9.5% senior secured notes, carrying value	$306.20	$305.20
Fair value of ABL facility	17	25
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
9.5% senior secured notes, fair value	$319.20	$306.90

Quarterly_Data_unaudited_Detai

Quarterly Data (unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Data (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net sales	$172,812	$184,007	$181,575	$166,784	$144,691	$155,264	$179,941	$162,987	$705,178	$642,883	$794,634
Cost of goods sold	158,691	164,095	159,153	149,761	135,989	144,994	161,235	156,709	631,700	598,927	743,633
GROSS PROFIT	14,121	19,912	22,422	17,023	8,702	10,270	18,706	6,278	73,478	43,956	51,001
Operating expenses	10,400	9,868	10,118	10,454	10,371	10,995	12,747	11,075	40,840	45,188	190,231
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	3,721	10,044	12,304	6,569	-1,669	-725	5,959	-4,797	32,638	-1,232	-139,230
Interest expense, net	-8,362	-8,444	-8,487	-8,420	-8,465	-8,711	-9,157	-8,694	-33,713	-35,027	-34,938
Other loss, net	-2,002	-805	-169	-530	-570	546	-441	145	-3,506	-320	-864
Income tax provision (benefit)	-1,560	-410	-1,461	904	-12,622	-495	1,464	1,409	-2,527	-10,244	-1,657
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	-5,083	1,205	5,109	-3,285	1,918	-8,395	-5,103	-14,755	-2,054	-26,335	-173,375
Discontinued operations, net of tax	-45	-106	186	-288	-307	-10,220	-259	-1,192	-253	-11,978	-4,632
NET LOSS	($5,128)	$1,099	$5,295	($3,573)	$1,611	($18,615)	($5,362)	($15,947)	($2,307)	($38,313)	($178,007)
Basic income (loss) per share [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.10)	$0.02	$0.11	($0.07)	$0.04	($0.18)	($0.11)	($0.31)	($0.04)	($0.56)	($3.66)
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0	($0.01)	($0.01)	($0.21)	$0	($0.03)	($0.01)	($0.25)	($0.10)
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.10)	$0.02	$0.11	($0.08)	$0.03	($0.39)	($0.11)	($0.34)	($0.05)	($0.81)	($3.76)
Diluted income (loss) per share [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.10)	$0.02	$0.11	($0.07)	$0.04	($0.18)	($0.11)	($0.31)	($0.04)	($0.56)	($3.66)
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0	($0.01)	($0.01)	($0.21)	$0	($0.03)	($0.01)	($0.25)	($0.10)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.10)	$0.02	$0.11	($0.08)	$0.03	($0.39)	($0.11)	($0.34)	($0.05)	($0.81)	($3.76)

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou2

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Changes in valuation and qualifying accounts [Roll Forward]
Balance - beginning of period	$259	$549	$676
Charges(credits) to cost and expense	92	139	267
Recoveries	0	89	-277
Write-Offs	-24	-366	-117
Balance - end of period	$327	$259	$549

Contingencies_Details

Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Employee
Contingencies [Abstract]
Environmental reserve	$1.50
Total number of employees	2,247
Number of salaried employees	497
Employees represented by unions	1,512
Percentage of employees represented by unions (in hundredths)	67.00%

Product_Warranties_Details

Product Warranties (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Product Warranties (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Product Warranties [Line Items]
Product recall campaign, recognized charges				$700,000
Brake drum quality issue, recognized charges				2,500,000
Product warranty activity [Roll Forward]
Balance-beginning of period	301,000	294,000	797,000
Provision for new warranties	66,000	249,000	568,000
Payments	-117,000	-258,000	-1,071,000
Sale of certain assets and liabilities	-8,000	16,000	0
Balance-end of period	$242,000	$301,000	$294,000	$797,000
Minimum [Member]
Product Warranties [Line Items]
Product warranty period, minimum	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Product Warranties [Line Items]
Product warranty period, minimum	5 years

Guarantor_and_Nonguarantor_Fin2

Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements [Abstract]
Percentage of ownership in domestic subsidiaries (in hundredths)	100.00%
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$29,773	$33,426	$26,751	$56,915
Accounts and other receivables, net	63,570	59,520
Intercompany receivable	0	0
Inventories	43,065	39,329
Other current assets	13,472	16,993
Total current assets	149,880	149,268
Property, plant, and equipment, net	212,183	219,624
Goodwill	100,697	100,697	100,697
Intangible assets, net	117,963	125,430	134,180
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates	0	0
Other non-current assets	17,699	16,758
TOTAL	598,422	611,777
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	56,452	47,527
Intercompany payable	0	0
Accrued payroll and compensation	10,620	8,763
Accrued interest payable	12,428	12,535
Accrued and other liabilities	17,571	21,174
Total current liabilities	97,071	89,999
Long term debt	323,234	330,183
Deferred and non-current income taxes	21,371	17,528
Other non-current liabilities	125,943	112,183
Stockholders' equity	30,803	61,884	64,873	257,383
TOTAL	598,422	611,777
Eliminations [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts and other receivables, net	403	0
Intercompany receivable	-249,413	-244,662
Inventories	-403	-310
Other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	-249,413	-244,972
Property, plant, and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates	-128,372	-128,059
Other non-current assets	0	0
TOTAL	-377,785	-373,031
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	0	0
Intercompany payable	-249,413	-244,972
Accrued payroll and compensation	0	0
Accrued interest payable	0	0
Accrued and other liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	-249,413	-244,972
Long term debt	0	0
Deferred and non-current income taxes	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	0	0
Stockholders' equity	-128,372	-128,059
TOTAL	-377,785	-373,031
Parent [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	22,710	31,018	24,113	51,578
Accounts and other receivables, net	35,630	31,871
Intercompany receivable	191,272	0
Inventories	18,693	16,858
Other current assets	4,970	7,159
Total current assets	273,275	86,906
Property, plant, and equipment, net	78,603	80,286
Goodwill	96,283	96,283
Intangible assets, net	115,465	122,764
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates	128,372	128,059
Other non-current assets	3,118	5,971
TOTAL	695,116	520,269
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	15,209	12,092
Intercompany payable	249,407	42,428
Accrued payroll and compensation	4,002	1,604
Accrued interest payable	12,428	12,535
Accrued and other liabilities	4,183	4,225
Total current liabilities	285,229	72,884
Long term debt	323,234	330,183
Deferred and non-current income taxes	41,775	36,970
Other non-current liabilities	14,075	18,348
Stockholders' equity	30,803	61,884
TOTAL	695,116	520,269
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	-29	-2,547
Accounts and other receivables, net	20,994	19,955
Intercompany receivable	5,086	164,940
Inventories	21,352	20,759
Other current assets	3,386	4,357
Total current assets	50,818	210,011
Property, plant, and equipment, net	101,648	103,800
Goodwill	4,414	4,414
Intangible assets, net	2,498	2,666
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates	0	0
Other non-current assets	3,774	1,791
TOTAL	163,152	322,682
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	31,931	28,215
Intercompany payable	0	175,666
Accrued payroll and compensation	5,458	5,776
Accrued interest payable	0	0
Accrued and other liabilities	10,060	11,979
Total current liabilities	47,449	221,636
Long term debt	0	0
Deferred and non-current income taxes	-20,736	-19,108
Other non-current liabilities	93,245	75,769
Stockholders' equity	43,194	44,385
TOTAL	163,152	322,682
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	7,063	2,408	2,667	7,884
Accounts and other receivables, net	6,543	7,694
Intercompany receivable	53,055	79,722
Inventories	3,423	2,022
Other current assets	5,116	5,477
Total current assets	75,200	97,323
Property, plant, and equipment, net	31,932	35,538
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates	0	0
Other non-current assets	10,807	8,996
TOTAL	117,939	141,857
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	9,312	7,220
Intercompany payable	6	26,878
Accrued payroll and compensation	1,160	1,383
Accrued interest payable	0	0
Accrued and other liabilities	3,328	4,970
Total current liabilities	13,806	40,451
Long term debt	0	0
Deferred and non-current income taxes	332	-334
Other non-current liabilities	18,623	18,066
Stockholders' equity	85,178	83,674
TOTAL	$117,939	$141,857

Guarantor_and_Nonguarantor_Fin3

Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales	$172,812	$184,007	$181,575	$166,784	$144,691	$155,264	$179,941	$162,987	$705,178	$642,883	$794,634
Cost of goods sold	158,691	164,095	159,153	149,761	135,989	144,994	161,235	156,709	631,700	598,927	743,633
GROSS PROFIT	14,121	19,912	22,422	17,023	8,702	10,270	18,706	6,278	73,478	43,956	51,001
Operating expenses	10,400	9,868	10,118	10,454	10,371	10,995	12,747	11,075	40,840	45,188	190,231
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	3,721	10,044	12,304	6,569	-1,669	-725	5,959	-4,797	32,638	-1,232	-139,230
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net									-33,713	-35,027	-34,938
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Other income (expense), net									-3,506	-320	-864
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS									-4,581	-36,579	-175,032
Income tax provision (benefit)	-1,560	-410	-1,461	904	-12,622	-495	1,464	1,409	-2,527	-10,244	-1,657
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	-5,083	1,205	5,109	-3,285	1,918	-8,395	-5,103	-14,755	-2,054	-26,335	-173,375
Discontinued operations, net of tax	-45	-106	186	-288	-307	-10,220	-259	-1,192	-253	-11,978	-4,632
NET LOSS	-5,128	1,099	5,295	-3,573	1,611	-18,615	-5,362	-15,947	-2,307	-38,313	-178,007
Comprehensive income (loss)									-33,233	-5,191	-195,419
Eliminations [Member]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales									-212,597	-207,288	-188,998
Cost of goods sold									-210,852	-206,559	-188,998
GROSS PROFIT									-1,745	-729	0
Operating expenses									0	0	0
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS									-1,745	-729	0
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									-23,581	-11,786	147,264
Other income (expense), net									0	0	0
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS									-25,326	-12,515	147,264
Income tax provision (benefit)									0	0	0
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS									-25,326	-12,515	147,264
Discontinued operations, net of tax									0	0	0
NET LOSS									-25,326	-12,515	147,264
Comprehensive income (loss)									21,543	-42,056	162,211
Parent [Member]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales									473,264	429,175	438,350
Cost of goods sold									426,969	403,996	420,062
GROSS PROFIT									46,295	25,179	18,288
Operating expenses									39,428	43,118	16,384
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS									6,867	-17,939	1,904
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net									-34,777	-35,664	-34,672
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									23,581	11,786	-147,264
Other income (expense), net									-2,571	-259	1,167
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS									-6,900	-42,076	-178,865
Income tax provision (benefit)									-4,593	-3,763	-858
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS									-2,307	-38,313	-178,007
Discontinued operations, net of tax									0	0	0
NET LOSS									-2,307	-38,313	-178,007
Comprehensive income (loss)									-33,233	-5,191	-195,419
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales									313,242	288,220	398,662
Cost of goods sold									293,644	277,955	371,192
GROSS PROFIT									19,598	10,265	27,470
Operating expenses									1,228	1,747	173,557
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS									18,370	8,518	-146,087
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net									-226	-800	-239
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Other income (expense), net									453	222	243
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS									18,597	7,940	-146,083
Income tax provision (benefit)									1,068	-8,438	0
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS									17,529	16,378	-146,083
Discontinued operations, net of tax									0	0	0
NET LOSS									17,529	16,378	-146,083
Comprehensive income (loss)									-19,022	32,012	-153,548
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales									131,269	132,776	146,620
Cost of goods sold									121,939	123,535	141,377
GROSS PROFIT									9,330	9,241	5,243
Operating expenses									184	323	290
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS									9,146	8,918	4,953
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net									1,290	1,437	-27
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Other income (expense), net									-1,388	-283	-2,274
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS									9,048	10,072	2,652
Income tax provision (benefit)									998	1,957	-799
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS									8,050	8,115	3,451
Discontinued operations, net of tax									-253	-11,978	-4,632
NET LOSS									7,797	-3,863	-1,181
Comprehensive income (loss)									($2,521)	$10,044	($8,663)

Guarantor_and_Nonguarantor_Fin4

Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	($2,307)	($38,313)	($178,007)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and impairment	33,735	35,579	181,866
Amortization - deferred financing costs and debt discount	2,479	2,684	2,759
Amortization - other intangible assets	8,138	8,750	10,981
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	392	12,087	875
Deferred income taxes	-2,311	-13,035	-3,803
Non-cash stock-based compensation	2,456	2,411	3,119
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0
Change in other operating items	-10,067	-12,089	10,938
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	32,515	-1,926	28,728
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-25,645	-38,855	-59,194
Proceeds from notes receivable	0	0
Payments on notes receivable	0	0
Other	634	46,944	1,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-25,011	8,089	-58,194
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of notes payable	-18,000	-20,000	0
Proceeds from notes payable	10,000	25,000	0
Other	-3,157	-4,488	-698
Increase in revolving credit advance			0
Net cash provided by financing activities	-11,157	512	-698
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-3,653	6,675	-30,164
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period	33,426	26,751	56,915
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period	29,773	33,426	26,751
Eliminations [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	-25,326	-12,515	147,264
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and impairment	0	0	0
Amortization - deferred financing costs and debt discount	0	0	0
Amortization - other intangible assets	0	0	0
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	0	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0	0
Non-cash stock-based compensation	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	24,923	12,205	-147,264
Change in other operating items	403	310	0
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0	0
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Proceeds from notes receivable	239,955	298,178
Payments on notes receivable	-181,782	-254,566
Other	0	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	58,173	43,612	0
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of notes payable	181,782	254,566
Proceeds from notes payable	-239,955	-298,178
Other	0	0	0
Increase in revolving credit advance			0
Net cash provided by financing activities	-58,173	-43,612	0
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	0	0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period	0	0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period	0	0	0
Parent [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	-2,307	-38,313	-178,007
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and impairment	11,261	10,503	10,493
Amortization - deferred financing costs and debt discount	2,479	2,684	2,759
Amortization - other intangible assets	7,970	8,583	8,616
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	593	761	-1,950
Deferred income taxes	-3,097	-3,910	-1,571
Non-cash stock-based compensation	2,456	2,411	3,119
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	-24,923	-12,205	147,264
Change in other operating items	57,454	77,131	35,877
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	51,886	47,645	26,600
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-10,151	-15,283	-25,152
Proceeds from notes receivable	-628	-73,047
Payments on notes receivable	-19,031	29,207
Other	-671	14,944	-37,823
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-30,481	-44,179	-62,975
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of notes payable	-147,455	-245,359
Proceeds from notes payable	117,742	250,131
Other	0	-1,333	0
Increase in revolving credit advance			8,910
Net cash provided by financing activities	-29,713	3,439	8,910
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-8,308	6,905	-27,465
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period	31,018	24,113	51,578
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period	22,710	31,018	24,113
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	17,529	16,378	-146,083
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and impairment	18,301	19,584	159,067
Amortization - deferred financing costs and debt discount	0	0	0
Amortization - other intangible assets	168	167	2,365
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	-228	176	2,718
Deferred income taxes	925	-8,438	0
Non-cash stock-based compensation	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0
Change in other operating items	-62,615	-50,391	-19,495
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-25,920	-22,524	-1,428
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-14,813	-19,573	-24,200
Proceeds from notes receivable	-200,078	-185,927
Payments on notes receivable	162,777	187,368
Other	1,305	0	28,844
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-50,809	-18,132	4,644
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of notes payable	-52,327	-29,207
Proceeds from notes payable	132,213	73,047
Other	-3,157	-3,155	-698
Increase in revolving credit advance			0
Net cash provided by financing activities	76,729	40,685	-698
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	0	29	2,518
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period	0	-29	-2,547
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period	0	0	-29
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	7,797	-3,863	-1,181
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and impairment	4,173	5,492	12,306
Amortization - deferred financing costs and debt discount	0	0	0
Amortization - other intangible assets	0	0	0
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	27	11,150	107
Deferred income taxes	-139	-687	-2,232
Non-cash stock-based compensation	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0
Change in other operating items	-5,309	-39,139	-5,444
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	6,549	-27,047	3,556
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-681	-3,999	-9,842
Proceeds from notes receivable	-39,249	-39,204
Payments on notes receivable	38,036	37,991
Other	0	32,000	9,979
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-1,894	26,788	137
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of notes payable	0	0
Proceeds from notes payable	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Increase in revolving credit advance			-8,910
Net cash provided by financing activities	0	0	-8,910
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	4,655	-259	-5,217
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period	2,408	2,667	7,884
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period	$7,063	$2,408	$2,667

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C2

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance				($18,712)					($18,712)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)									32,217		-49,879	19,772
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	-49,638				-18,712				-49,638		-18,712
Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items
Tax (expense) benefit	1,560	410	1,461	-904	12,622	495	-1,464	-1,409	2,527		10,244	1,657
NET LOSS	-5,128	1,099	5,295	-3,573	1,611	-18,615	-5,362	-15,947	-2,307		-38,313	-178,007
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items
Prior service costs									-10	[1]	583
Actuarial gain									32,737	[1]	46,575
Amortization of net actuarial gain									-510	[1]	2,721
Total before tax									32,217		49,879
Tax (expense) benefit									-1,291		-16,757
NET LOSS									30,926		33,122
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Pension Plan [Member]
Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items
Prior service costs									-44		44
Actuarial gain									20,674		35,568
Amortization of net actuarial gain									-211		2,607
Total before tax									20,419		38,219
Tax (expense) benefit									-688		-12,481
NET LOSS									19,731		25,738
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Post Retirement Plan [Member]
Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan items
Prior service costs									34		539
Actuarial gain									12,063		11,007
Amortization of net actuarial gain									-299		114
Total before tax									11,798		11,660
Tax (expense) benefit									-603		-4,276
NET LOSS									11,195		7,384
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	-49,638				-18,712				-49,638		-18,712	-51,834
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] \| Pension Plan [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	-40,160				-20,429				-40,160		-20,429	-46,167
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] \| Post Retirement Plan [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	-9,478				1,717				-9,478		1,717	-5,667
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)									-30,926		33,122
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Pension Plan [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)									-19,731		25,738
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Post Retirement Plan [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)									($11,195)		$7,384

[1]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension