Libbey (LBY) 10-K 29 Feb 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 22, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	LIBBEY INC
Entity Central Index Key	902,274
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		21,765,037
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 882,192,802

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 49,044	$ 60,044
Accounts receivable — net	94,379	91,106
Inventories — net	178,027	169,828
Prepaid and other current assets	19,326	27,701
Total current assets	340,776	348,679
Pension asset	977	848
Purchased intangible assets — net	16,364	17,771
Goodwill	164,112	164,112
Deferred income taxes	48,662	5,566
Other assets	9,019	7,984
Total other assets	239,134	196,281
Property, plant and equipment — net	272,534	277,978
Total assets	852,444	822,938
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	71,560	82,485
Salaries and wages	27,266	29,035
Accrued liabilities	45,179	42,638
Accrued income taxes	4,009	2,010
Pension liability (current portion)	2,297	1,488
Non-pension postretirement benefits (current portion)	4,903	4,800
Derivative liability	4,265	2,653
Deferred income taxes	0	3,633
Long-term debt due within one year	4,747	7,658
Total current liabilities	164,226	176,400
Long-term debt	426,272	430,272
Pension liability	44,274	56,462
Non-pension postretirement benefits	55,282	63,301
Deferred income taxes	2,822	5,893
Other long-term liabilities	11,186	13,156
Total liabilities	704,062	745,484
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 21,843,851 shares issued in 2015 (21,843,851 shares issued in 2014)	218	218
Capital in excess of par value	330,756	331,391
Treasury stock	(4,448)	(1,060)
Retained deficit	(57,912)	(114,648)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(120,232)	(138,447)
Total shareholders’ equity	148,382	77,454
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 852,444	$ 822,938

Consolidated Balance Sheets Par

Consolidated Balance Sheets Parentheticals - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	21,843,851	21,843,851

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net sales	$ 822,345	$ 852,492	$ 818,811
Freight billed to customers	2,885	3,400	3,344
Total revenues	825,230	855,892	822,155
Cost of sales	648,902	652,747	632,738
Gross profit	176,328	203,145	189,417
Selling, general and administrative expenses	132,607	121,909	109,981
Restructuring charges	0	0	4,859
Income from operations	43,721	81,236	74,577
Loss on redemption of debt	0	(47,191)	(2,518)
Other income	2,880	2,351	1,647
Earnings before interest and income taxes	46,601	36,396	73,706
Interest expense	18,484	22,866	32,006
Income before income taxes	28,117	13,530	41,700
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(38,216)	8,567	13,241
Net income	$ 66,333	$ 4,963	$ 28,459
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 3.04	$ 0.23	$ 1.34
Diluted	$ 2.99	$ 0.22	$ 1.31
Weighted average shares:
Outstanding	21,816,935	21,716,288	21,216,780
Diluted	22,159,149	22,183,537	21,742,173
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.44	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 66,333	$ 4,963	$ 28,459
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax	33,201	(49,725)	60,953
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	(1,235)	(1,846)	732
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(13,751)	(13,716)	6,195
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	18,215	(65,287)	67,880
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 84,548	$ (60,324)	$ 96,339

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (note 14)
Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 24,476	$ 209	$ 0	$ 313,377	$ (148,070)	$ (141,040)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012		20,835,489	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	28,459				28,459
Other comprehensive income (loss)	67,880					67,880
Stock compensation expense (note 12)	5,063			5,063
Stock issued, value	5,382	$ 4		5,378
Stock issued, shares		(480,991)
Stock withheld for employee taxes	(451)			(451)
Balance value at Dec. 31, 2013	130,809	$ 213	$ 0	323,367	(119,611)	(73,160)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		21,316,480	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	4,963				4,963
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(65,287)					(65,287)
Stock compensation expense (note 12)	3,932			3,932
Stock issued, value	4,414	$ 5		4,409
Stock issued, shares		(527,371)
Stock withheld for employee taxes	(317)			(317)
Purchase of treasury shares, value	(1,060)		$ (1,060)
Purchase of treasury shares, shares			34,985
Balance value at Dec. 31, 2014	77,454	$ 218	$ (1,060)	331,391	(114,648)	(138,447)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014		21,843,851	34,985
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	66,333				66,333
Other comprehensive income (loss)	18,215					18,215
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	2,797			2,797
Stock compensation expense (note 12)	5,873			5,873
Stock issued, value	3,378		$ 11,887	(8,509)
Stock issued, shares			(336,741)
Stock withheld for employee taxes	(796)			(796)
Dividends	(9,597)				(9,597)
Purchase of treasury shares, value	(15,275)		$ (15,275)
Purchase of treasury shares, shares			412,473
Balance value at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 148,382	$ 218	$ (4,448)	$ 330,756	$ (57,912)	$ (120,232)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2015		21,843,851	110,717

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 66,333	$ 4,963	$ 28,459
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	42,712	40,388	43,969
Loss on asset sales and disposals	567	674	514
Change in accounts receivable	(6,312)	(1,808)	(12,674)
Change in inventories	(12,006)	(10,828)	(3,932)
Change in accounts payable	(3,466)	5,088	12,190
Accrued interest and amortization of discounts and finance fees	1,291	2,039	1,496
Call premium on senior notes	0	(37,348)	(1,350)
Write-off of finance fees on senior notes	0	9,086	1,168
Pension & non-pension postretirement benefits, net	18,865	(879)	7,746
Restructuring	0	(289)	2,212
Accrued liabilities & prepaid expenses	4,140	(7,222)	(17,507)
Income taxes	(45,003)	885	(1,804)
Share-based compensation expense	5,917	5,283	5,063
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation, operating	(2,797)	0	0
Other operating activities	(4,142)	(2,857)	4,479
Net cash provided by operating activities	66,099	81,871	72,729
Investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(48,136)	(54,393)	(49,407)
Proceeds from furnace malfunction insurance recovery	0	2,350	0
Proceeds from asset sales and other	7	24	81
Net cash used in investing activities	(48,129)	(52,019)	(49,326)
Financing activities:
Borrowings on ABL credit facility	62,900	83,000	51,000
Repayments on ABL credit facility	(62,900)	(83,000)	(51,000)
Other repayments	(3,267)	(5,863)	(14,270)
Other borrowings	0	5,214	6,094
Payments on 6.875% senior notes	0	(405,000)	(45,000)
Proceeds from Term Loan B	0	438,900	0
Repayments on Term Loan B	(4,400)	(2,200)	0
Call premium on senior notes	0	(37,348)	(1,350)
Stock options exercised	3,338	4,571	5,384
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements, financing	2,797	0	0
Debt issuance costs and other	0	(6,959)	0
Dividends	(9,597)	0	0
Treasury shares purchased	(15,275)	(1,060)	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(26,404)	(9,745)	(49,142)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	(2,566)	(2,271)	739
Increase (decrease) in cash	(11,000)	17,836	(25,000)
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year	60,044	42,208	67,208
Cash & cash equivalents at end of year	49,044	60,044	42,208
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for interest, net of capitalized interest	16,545	20,302	30,008
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	$ 5,516	$ 7,228	$ 10,855

Consolidated Statements of Cas8

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Parentheticals	May. 09, 2014	May. 18, 2012
Libbey Glass | Senior Notes
Interest rate	6.875%	6.875%

Description of the Business

Description of the Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of the Business	Description of the Business Libbey is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of glass tableware products. We produce glass tableware in five countries and sell to customers in over 100 countries. We design and market, under our Libbey ® , Crisa ® , Royal Leerdam ® , World ® Tableware, Syracuse ® China and Crisal Glass ® brand names (among others), an extensive line of high-quality glass tableware, ceramic dinnerware, metal flatware, hollowware and serveware items for sale primarily in the foodservice, retail and business-to-business markets. Our sales force presents our products to the global marketplace in a coordinated fashion. We own and operate two glass tableware manufacturing plants in the United States as well as glass tableware manufacturing plants in the Netherlands (Libbey Holland), Portugal (Libbey Portugal), China (Libbey China) and Mexico (Libbey Mexico). In addition, we import products from overseas in order to complement our line of manufactured items. The combination of manufacturing and procurement allows us to compete in the global tableware market by offering an extensive product line at competitive prices.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The Consolidated Financial Statements include Libbey Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, Libbey or the Company). Our fiscal year end is December 31 st . All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from management’s estimates. Consolidated Statements of Operations Net sales in our Consolidated Statements of Operations include revenue earned when products are shipped and title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Revenue is recorded net of returns, discounts and incentives offered to customers. Cost of sales includes cost to manufacture and/or purchase products, warehouse, shipping and delivery costs and other costs. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when products are shipped and title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Revenue is recorded net of returns, discounts and incentives offered to customers. We estimate returns, discounts and incentives at the time of sale based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience and forecasted sales. We continually evaluate the adequacy of these methods used to estimate returns, discounts and incentives. Taxes collected from customers are excluded from revenues and credited directly to obligations to the appropriate governmental agencies. Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of less than three months at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with various financial institutions. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We record trade receivables when revenue is recorded in accordance with our revenue recognition policy and relieve accounts receivable when payments are received from customers. The allowance for doubtful accounts is established through charges to the provision for bad debts. We regularly evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical trends in collections and write-offs, our judgment as to the probability of collecting accounts and our evaluation of business risk. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to revision as more information becomes available. Accounts are determined to be uncollectible when the debt is deemed to be worthless or only recoverable in part and are written off at that time through a charge against the allowance. Generally, we do not require collateral on our accounts receivable. Inventory Valuation Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. The last-in, first-out (LIFO) method is used for our U.S. glass inventories, which represented 32.0 percent and 29.0 percent of our total inventories in 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The remaining inventories are valued using either the first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost method. For those inventories valued on the LIFO method, the excess of FIFO cost over LIFO, was $12.3 million and $13.6 million in 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Cost includes the cost of materials, direct labor, in-bound freight and the applicable share of manufacturing overhead. Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification™ ("FASB ASC") Topic 350 - "Intangibles-Goodwill and other" ("FASB ASC 350") requires goodwill and purchased indefinite life intangible assets to be reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Intangible assets with lives restricted by contractual, legal or other means will continue to be amortized over their useful lives. As of October 1st of each year, we update our separate impairment evaluations for both goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets. In 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , our October 1st assessment did not indicate any impairment of goodwill or indefinite life intangibles. There were also no indicators of impairment at December 31, 2015. For further disclosure on goodwill and intangibles, see note 4. Software We account for software in accordance with FASB ASC 350. Software represents the costs of internally developed and purchased software packages for internal use. Capitalized costs include software packages, installation and/or internal labor costs. These costs generally are amortized over a five -year period. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally 3 to 14 years for equipment and furnishings and 10 to 40 years for buildings and improvements. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets that we expect to hold and use is based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. See note 5 for further disclosure. Self-Insurance Reserves Self-insurance reserves reflect the estimated liability for group health and workers' compensation claims not covered by third-party insurance. We accrue estimated losses based on actuarial models and assumptions as well as our historical loss experience. Workers' compensation accruals are recorded at the estimated ultimate payout amounts based on individual case estimates. In addition, we record estimates of incurred-but-not-reported losses based on actuarial models. Pension and Nonpension Postretirement Benefits We account for pension and nonpension postretirement benefits in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 758 - "Compensation-Retirement Plans" ("FASB ASC 758"). FASB ASC 758 requires recognition of the over-funded or under-funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans on the balance sheet. Under FASB ASC 758, gains and losses, prior service costs and credits and any remaining prior transaction amounts that have not yet been recognized through net periodic benefit cost are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect where appropriate. The U.S. pension plans cover most hourly U.S.-based employees (excluding new hires at Shreveport after 2008 and at Toledo after September 30, 2010) and those salaried U.S.-based employees hired before January 1, 2006. U.S. salaried employees were not eligible for additional company contribution credits after December 31, 2012. The non-U.S. pension plans cover the employees of our wholly-owned subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Mexico. In December 2015, we unwound direct ownership of our defined benefit pension plan in the Netherlands. For further discussion see note 9. We also provide certain postretirement health care and life insurance benefits covering substantially all U.S. and Canadian salaried employees hired before January 1, 2004 and a majority of our union hourly employees (excluding employees hired at Shreveport after 2008 and at Toledo after September 30, 2010). Employees are generally eligible for benefits upon reaching a certain age and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service. Benefits for most hourly retirees are determined by collective bargaining. Under a cross-indemnity agreement, Owens-Illinois, Inc. assumed liability for the nonpension postretirement benefit of our retirees who had retired as of June 24, 1993. Therefore, the benefits related to these retirees are not included in our liability. For further discussion see note 10. Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax attribute carry-forwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes,” requires that a valuation allowance be recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined separately for each tax paying component in which we conduct our operations or otherwise incur taxable income or losses. For further discussion see note 8. Derivatives We account for derivatives in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("FASB ASC 815"). We hold derivative financial instruments to hedge certain of our interest rate risks associated with long-term debt, commodity price risks associated with forecasted future natural gas requirements and foreign exchange rate risks associated with occasional transactions denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar. These derivatives (except for the foreign currency contracts and natural gas hedges in Mexico) qualify for hedge accounting since the hedges are highly effective, and we have designated and documented contemporaneously the hedging relationships involving these derivative instruments. While we intend to continue to meet the conditions for hedge accounting, if hedges do not qualify as highly effective or if we do not believe that forecasted transactions would occur, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives used as hedges would be reflected in earnings. Cash flows from hedges of debt, short-term forward exchange contracts, currency swaps, interest rate swaps, and natural gas contracts are classified as operating activities. See additional discussion at note 13. Environmental In accordance with U.S. GAAP accounting standards, we recognize environmental clean-up liabilities on an undiscounted basis when loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. The cost of the clean-up is estimated by financial and legal specialists based on current law. Such estimates are based primarily upon the estimated cost of investigation and remediation required, and the likelihood that, where applicable, other potentially responsible parties will not be able to fulfill their commitments at the sites where the Company may be jointly and severally liable. Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment, where that local currency is the functional currency, are translated to U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting translation adjustments directly recorded to a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year. The effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency is recorded in other income. Gain (loss) on currency translation was $2.6 million , $1.9 million and $(0.3) million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Stock-Based Compensation Expense We account for stock-based compensation expense in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation — Stock Compensation,” ("FASB ASC 718") and FASB ASC Topic 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees”("FASB ASC 505-50"). Stock-based compensation cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued. FASB ASC Topics 718 and 505-50 apply to all of our outstanding unvested stock-based payment awards. Treasury Stock Treasury Stock purchases are recorded at cost. During 2015 and 2014, we purchased 412,473 and 34,985 shares of treasury stock at an average price of $37.03 and $30.30 , respectively. During 2013, we did not purchase any treasury stock. At December 31, 2015, we had 1,052,542 shares of common stock available for repurchase, as authorized by our Board of Directors. Research and Development Research and development costs are charged to selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations when incurred. Expenses for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively, were $6.1 million , $6.2 million and $3.4 million . Advertising Costs We expense all advertising costs as incurred. The expenses for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were $10.7 million , $4.1 million and $3.6 million . Computation of Income Per Share of Common Stock Basic net income per share of common stock is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share of common stock is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive potential common share equivalents during the period. Reclassifications Certain amounts in prior years' financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation used in the year ended December 31, 2015 , including the reclassifications of financing fees in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2014 and segment data. New Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue From Contracts With Customers" (ASU 2014-09), which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 is based on the principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the new standard. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; early adoption is not permitted. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which defers the effective date one year from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018, but early adoption as of January 1, 2017 is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern" (ASU 2014-15), which establishes management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern in connection with preparing financial statements for each annual and interim reporting period. ASU 2014-15 also provides guidance to determine whether to disclose information about relevant conditions and events when there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, "Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs" (ASU 2015-03), which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. Prior to the issuance of ASU 2015-03, debt issuance costs were required to be presented in the balance sheet as an asset. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-15, "Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements" (ASU 2015-15), which states that entities may continue presenting unamortized debt issuance costs for line-of-credit arrangements as an asset. ASU 2015-15 is effective immediately. ASU 2015-03 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015; early adoption is permitted. We adopted ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15 retrospectively in our Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015. Finance fees related to our Term Loan B are now presented as a deduction against long-term debt while the finance fees related to our ABL Facility are still shown as an other asset. As a result, long-term debt and finance fees within other assets have both decreased by $6.0 million in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2014. In May 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-07, "Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (or its Equivalent)" (ASU 2015-07), which removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy investments for which fair values are estimated using the net asset value practical expedient provided by FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. Disclosures about investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share are limited under ASU 2015-07 to those investments for which the entity has elected to estimate the fair value using the net asset value practical expedient. ASU 2015-07 is effective for entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within, with retrospective application to all periods presented. Early application is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11, "Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory" (ASU 2015-11), which requires that inventory be measured at the lower of its cost or the estimated sale price, minus the costs of completing the sale, which the FASB calls the net realizable value. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes" (ASU 2015-17), which requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted. We have adopted ASU 2015-17 at December 31, 2015 to align with the FASB's overall simplification initiative aimed at reducing complexity in accounting standards. As allowed by ASU 2015-17, we have prospectively adopted this standard; thus, prior periods have not been restated.

Balance Sheet Details

Balance Sheet Details	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Balance Sheet Details [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Details	Balance Sheet Details The following table provides detail of selected balance sheet items: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Accounts receivable: Trade receivables $ 91,324 $ 87,700 Other receivables 3,055 3,406 Total accounts receivable, less allowances of $7,066 and $5,586 $ 94,379 $ 91,106 Inventories: Finished goods $ 159,998 $ 151,698 Work in process 1,183 1,153 Raw materials 4,944 4,708 Repair parts 10,763 10,840 Operating supplies 1,139 1,429 Total inventories, less loss provisions of $5,313 and $4,370 $ 178,027 $ 169,828 Prepaid and other current assets Value added tax $ 11,467 $ 13,512 Prepaid expenses 6,310 6,947 Deferred income taxes — 4,888 Prepaid income taxes 1,304 1,951 Derivative asset 245 403 Total prepaid and other current assets $ 19,326 $ 27,701 Accrued liabilities: Accrued incentives $ 21,450 $ 17,648 Workers compensation 6,700 7,121 Medical liabilities 4,002 3,887 Interest 3,808 3,876 Commissions payable 776 1,068 Withholdings and other non-income tax accruals 2,184 3,078 Other accrued liabilities 6,259 5,960 Total accrued liabilities $ 45,179 $ 42,638 Other long-term liabilities: Deferred liability $ 7,131 $ 8,081 Derivative liability 315 215 Environmental obligation (see note 18) 1,085 1,000 Other long-term liabilities 2,655 3,860 Total other long-term liabilities $ 11,186 $ 13,156

Purchased Intangible Assets and

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill Purchased Intangibles Changes in purchased intangibles balances are as follows: (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 17,771 $ 19,325 Amortization (1,039 ) (1,069 ) Foreign currency impact (368 ) (485 ) Ending balance $ 16,364 $ 17,771 Purchased intangible assets are composed of the following: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Indefinite life intangible assets $ 11,949 $ 12,148 Definite life intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $16,758 and $15,975 4,415 5,623 Total $ 16,364 $ 17,771 Amortization expense for definite life intangible assets was $1.0 million , $1.1 million and $1.1 million for years 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Indefinite life intangible assets are composed of trade names and trademarks that have an indefinite life and are therefore individually tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently in certain circumstances where impairment indicators arise, in accordance with FASB ASC 350. Our measurement date for impairment testing is October 1st of each year. When performing our test for impairment of individual indefinite life intangible assets, we use a relief from royalty method to determine the fair market value that is compared to the carrying value of the indefinite life intangible asset. The inputs used for this analysis are considered as Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. See note 15 for further discussion of the fair value hierarchy. Our October 1 st review for 2015 and 2014 did not indicate impairment of our indefinite life intangible assets. There were also no indicators of impairment at December 31, 2015 . The remaining definite life intangible assets at December 31, 2015 consist of customer relationships that are amortized over a period ranging from 13 to 20 years. The weighted average remaining life on the definite life intangible assets is 4.3 years at December 31, 2015 . Future estimated amortization expense of definite life intangible assets is as follows (dollars in thousands): 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 $1,036 $1,036 $1,036 $556 $150 Goodwill Changes in goodwill balances are as follows: 2015 2014 (dollars in thousands) U.S. & Canada Latin America EMEA Total U.S. & Canada Latin America EMEA Total Beginning balance: Goodwill $ 43,872 $ 125,681 $ 9,434 $ 178,987 $ 43,872 $ 128,948 $ 9,434 $ 182,254 Accumulated impairment losses (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) Net beginning balance 38,431 125,681 — 164,112 38,431 128,948 — 167,379 Other — — — — — (3,267 ) — (3,267 ) Ending balance: Goodwill 43,872 125,681 9,434 178,987 43,872 125,681 9,434 178,987 Accumulated impairment losses (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) Net ending balance $ 38,431 $ 125,681 $ — $ 164,112 $ 38,431 $ 125,681 $ — $ 164,112 In 2014, we adjusted goodwill to correct property, plant and equipment acquired in connection with the acquisition of Libbey Mexico. As a result of application of the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, in June 2006, the adjustment should have been reflected in our purchase accounting related to this acquisition. As of December 31, 2014, we decreased goodwill by $3.3 million , increased property, plant and equipment by $4.7 million and recorded a corresponding deferred tax liability of $1.4 million to reflect this adjustment. Goodwill impairment tests are completed for each reporting unit on an annual basis, or more frequently in certain circumstances where impairment indicators arise. The inputs used for this analysis are considered as Level 2 and Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. See note 15 for further discussion of the fair value hierarchy. When performing our test for impairment in 2015, we measured each reporting unit's fair value using a blended analysis of the present value of future discounted cash flows and the market valuation approach. The discounted cash flow model calculates the fair value of the reporting unit based on a discounted cash flow analysis, incorporating the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical third party buyer. Significant estimates in the discounted cash flows model include the following: discount rate, long-term growth rate and profitability of the reporting unit's business, and working capital effects (all Level 3 inputs). The market valuation approach calculates the fair value of the reporting unit based on a comparison of the reporting unit to comparable publicly traded companies. Significant estimates in the market valuation approach model include identifying similar companies with comparable business factors such as size, growth, profitability, risk and return on investment and assessing comparable multiples in estimating the fair value of the reporting unit (Level 2 inputs). When performing our test for impairment in 2014, we measured each reporting unit's fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis, incorporating the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical third party buyer. The fair value is then compared to the carrying value. To the extent that fair value exceeds the carrying value, no impairment exists. However, to the extent the carrying value exceeds the fair value, we compare the implied fair value of goodwill to its book value to determine if an impairment should be recorded. Our annual review was performed as of October 1st for each year presented, and our review for 2015 and 2014 did not indicate an impairment of goodwill. There were also no indicators of impairment at December 31, 2015 .

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment consists of the following: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Land $ 19,871 $ 20,353 Buildings 102,236 97,485 Machinery and equipment 470,862 448,241 Furniture and fixtures 14,313 15,431 Software 23,630 19,950 Construction in progress 9,137 34,134 Gross property, plant and equipment 640,049 635,594 Less accumulated depreciation 367,515 357,616 Net property, plant and equipment $ 272,534 $ 277,978 Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally 3 to 14 years for equipment and furnishings and 10 to 40 years for buildings and improvements. Software consists of internally developed and purchased software packages for internal use. Capitalized costs include software packages, installation, and/or certain internal labor costs. These costs are generally amortized over a five -year period. Depreciation expense was $41.4 million , $39.1 million and $ 42.8 million for the years 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively.

Borrowings

Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	Borrowings On April 9, 2014, we completed the refinancing of substantially all of the existing indebtedness of our wholly-owned subsidiaries Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe B.V. The refinancing included: • the entry into an amended and restated credit agreement with respect to our ABL Facility; • the entry into a $440.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Term Loan B of Libbey Glass due 2021 (Term Loan B); and • the repurchase and cancellation of all Libbey Glass's then outstanding $405.0 million in aggregate principal amount Senior Secured Notes ( $360.0 million on April 9, 2014 and $45.0 million on May 9, 2014). We used the proceeds of the Term Loan B, together with cash on hand and borrowings under the ABL Facility, to repurchase $360.0 million of the Senior Secured Notes, redeem the remaining $45.0 million of the Senior Secured Notes, and pay certain related fees and expenses. The above transactions included charges of $37.3 million for an early call premium and $9.1 million for the write off of the remaining financing fees from the Senior Secured Notes. These charges were considered in the computation of the loss on redemption of debt in the year-ended December 31, 2014. Borrowings consist of the following: (dollars in thousands) Interest Rate Maturity Date December 31, December 31, Borrowings under ABL Facility floating April 9, 2019 $ — $ — Term Loan B floating (1) April 9, 2021 433,400 437,800 RMB Working Capital Loan 6.78% July, 2015 — 3,258 AICEP Loan 0.00% January, 2016 to July 30, 2018 3,451 3,846 Total borrowings 436,851 444,904 Less — unamortized discount and finance fees 5,832 6,974 Total borrowings — net 431,019 437,930 Less — long term debt due within one year 4,747 7,658 Total long-term portion of borrowings — net $ 426,272 $ 430,272 ___________________________ (1) - See interest rate swap under "Term Loan B" below and note 13. Annual maturities for all of our total borrowings for the next five years and beyond are as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Thereafter $4,747 $5,031 $6,873 $4,400 $4,400 $411,400 Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 8, 2010 and amended as of April 29, 2011, May 18, 2012 and April 9, 2014 (as amended, the ABL Facility), with a group of four financial institutions. The ABL Facility provides for borrowings of up to $100.0 million , subject to certain borrowing base limitations, reserves and outstanding letters of credit. All borrowings under the ABL Facility are secured by: • a first-priority security interest in substantially all of the existing and future personal property of Libbey Glass and its domestic subsidiaries (ABL Priority Collateral); • a first-priority security interest in: • 100 percent of the stock of Libbey Glass and 100 percent of the stock of substantially all of Libbey Glass’s present and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries; • 100 percent of the non-voting stock of substantially all of Libbey Glass’s first-tier present and future foreign subsidiaries; and • 65 percent of the voting stock of substantially all of Libbey Glass’s first-tier present and future foreign subsidiaries • a first-priority security interest in substantially all proceeds and products of the property and assets described above; and • a second-priority security interest in substantially all of the owned real property, equipment and fixtures in the United States of Libbey Glass and its domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens (Term Priority Collateral). Additionally, borrowings by Libbey Europe under the ABL Facility are secured by: • a first-priority lien on substantially all of the existing and future real and personal property of Libbey Europe and its Dutch subsidiaries; and • a first-priority security interest in: • 100 percent of the stock of Libbey Europe and 100 percent of the stock of substantially all of the Dutch subsidiaries; and • 100 percent (or a lesser percentage in certain circumstances) of the outstanding stock issued by the first-tier foreign subsidiaries of Libbey Europe and its Dutch subsidiaries. Swingline borrowings are limited to $15.0 million , with swingline borrowings for Libbey Europe being limited to the U.S. equivalent of $7.5 million . Loans comprising each CBFR (CB Floating Rate) Borrowing, including each Swingline Loan, bear interest at the CB Floating Rate plus the Applicable Rate, and euro-denominated swingline borrowings (Eurocurrency Loans) bear interest calculated at the Netherlands swingline rate, as defined in the ABL Facility. The Applicable Rates for CBFR Loans and Eurocurrency Loans vary depending on our aggregate remaining availability. The Applicable Rates for CBFR Loans and Eurocurrency Loans were 0.50 percent and 1.50 percent , respectively, at December 31, 2015 . Libbey pays a quarterly Commitment Fee, as defined by the ABL Facility, on the total credit provided under the ABL Facility. The Commitment Fee was 0.25 percent at December 31, 2015 . No compensating balances are required by the ABL Facility. The ABL Facility does not require compliance with a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant, unless aggregate unused availability falls below $10.0 million . If our aggregate unused ABL availability were to fall below $10.0 million , the fixed charge coverage ratio requirement would be 1 :00 to 1:00. Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe have the option to increase the ABL Facility by $25.0 million . There were no Libbey Glass or Libbey Europe borrowings under the facility at December 31, 2015 or at December 31, 2014 . Interest is payable on the last day of the interest period, which can range from one month to six months depending on the maturity of each individual borrowing on the ABL facility. The borrowing base under the ABL Facility is determined by a monthly analysis of the eligible accounts receivable and inventory. The borrowing base is the sum of (a) 85 percent of eligible accounts receivable and (b) the lesser of (i) 85 percent of the net orderly liquidation value (NOLV) of eligible inventory, (ii) 65 percent of eligible inventory, or (iii) $75.0 million . At December 31, 2015 , the available total borrowing base is offset by a $0.3 million rent reserve and a $2.1 million mark-to-market reserve for natural gas contracts. The ABL Facility also provides for the issuance of up to $30.0 million of letters of credit, which are applied against the $100.0 million limit; at December 31, 2015 , $6.6 million in letters of credit were outstanding. Remaining unused availability under the ABL Facility was $91.0 million at December 31, 2015 , compared to $82.3 million under the ABL Facility at December 31, 2014 . Term Loan B On April 9, 2014, Libbey Glass consummated its $440.0 million Term Loan B. The net proceeds of the Term Loan B were $438.9 million , after the 0.25 percent original issue discount of $1.1 million . The Term Loan B had related fees of approximately $6.7 million that will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the loan. The Term Loan B is evidenced by a Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated April 9, 2014 (Credit Agreement), between Libbey Glass, the Company, the domestic subsidiaries of Libbey Glass listed as guarantors therein (Subsidiary Guarantors and together with the Company, Guarantors), and the lenders. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, aggregate principal of $1.1 million is due on the last business day of each quarter. The Term Loan B bears interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 3.0 percent , subject to a LIBOR "floor" of 0.75 percent . The interest rate was 3.75 percent per year at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , and will mature on April 9, 2021 . Although the Credit Agreement does not contain financial covenants, the Credit Agreement contains other covenants that restrict the ability of Libbey Glass and the Guarantors to, among other things: • incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness; • pay dividends, make certain investments or other restricted payments; • create liens; • enter into affiliate transactions; • merge or consolidate, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all the assets of Libbey Glass and the Guarantors; and • transfer or sell assets. We may voluntarily prepay, in whole or in part, the Term Loan B without premium or penalty but with accrued interest. Beginning with the year-ended December 31, 2015, the Credit Agreement requires us to make an annual mandatory prepayment offer to lenders of 0.0 to 50.0 percent of our excess cash flow, depending on our excess cash flow and leverage ratios as defined in the Credit Agreement. The calculation is made at the end of each year and the mandatory prepayment offer to lenders is made no later than ten business days after the filing of our annual compliance certificate to the lenders. The amount of any required mandatory prepayment offer is reduced by the amounts of any optional prepayments we made during the applicable year or prior to the prepayment offer in the year the offer is required to be made. The Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default. In the case of an event of default as defined in the Credit Agreement, all of the outstanding Term Loan B will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. The Term Loan B and the related guarantees under the Credit Agreement are secured by (i) first priority liens on the Term Priority Collateral and (ii) second priority liens on the ABL Collateral. On April, 1, 2015, we executed an interest rate swap on our Term Loan B as part of our risk management strategy to mitigate the risks involved with fluctuating interest rates. The interest rate swap will effectively convert $220.0 million of our Term Loan B debt from a variable interest rate to a 4.85 percent fixed interest rate, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future income. The fixed rate swap is effective January 2016 through January 2020. The interest rate swap is designated as a cash flow hedge and is accounted for under FASB ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging". See note 13 for further discussion on the interest rate swap. Senior Secured Notes The 6.875 percent Senior Secured Notes were issued at par and had related fees of approximately $13.2 million . These fees were amortized to interest expense over the life of the notes until the notes were refinanced in 2014. The Senior Secured Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated May 18, 2012 (Notes Indenture), between Libbey Glass, the Company, the domestic subsidiaries of Libbey Glass listed as guarantors therein (Subsidiary Guarantors and together with the Company, Guarantors), and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (Notes Trustee) and collateral agent. Prior to May 15, 2015, but not more than once in any twelve-month period, we were able to redeem up to 10 percent of the Senior Secured Notes at a redemption price of 103 percent . On May 7, 2013, Libbey Glass redeemed an aggregate principal amount of $45.0 million of the Senior Secured Notes in accordance with the terms of the Notes Indenture. Pursuant to the terms of the Notes Indenture, the redemption price for the Senior Secured Notes was 103 percent of the principal amount of the redeemed Senior Secured Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In conjunction with this redemption, we recorded $2.5 million of expense, representing $1.3 million for an early call premium and $1.2 million for the write off of a pro rata amount of financing fees. We had an interest rate agreement in place through May 9, 2014 with respect to $45.0 million of our Senior Secured Notes as a means to manage our fixed to variable interest rate ratio. The interest rate agreement effectively converted this portion of our long-term borrowings from fixed rate debt to variable rate debt. The variable interest rate for our borrowings related to the agreement at May 9, 2014, excluding applicable fees, was 5.5 percent . Total remaining Senior Secured Notes not covered by the interest rate agreement had a fixed interest rate of 6.875 percent per year. We settled the swap at fair value, resulting in a payment of $1.1 million on May 13, 2014. Upon the redemption of the Senior Secured Notes, the unamortized balance of $0.8 million of the carrying value adjustment on debt related to the interest rate agreement was recognized as expense in loss on redemption of debt on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See note 13 for further discussion and the net impact recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. AICEP Loan In July 2012, Libbey Portugal entered into a loan agreement with Agencia para Investmento Comercio Externo de Portugal, EPE (AICEP), the Portuguese Agency for investment and external trade. The amount of the loan is €3.2 million (approximately $3.5 million ) at December 31, 2015 and has an interest rate of 0.0 percent . Semi-annual installments of principal are due beginning in January 2016 through the maturity date in July 2018. RMB Working Capital Loan On September 2, 2013, Libbey China entered into a RMB 31.5 million (approximately $5.2 million ) working capital loan with China Construction Bank (CCB) to cover seasonal working capital needs. The 364 -day loan was set to mature on September 1, 2014, and had a variable interest rate as announced by the People's Bank of China. On July 14, 2014, Libbey China prepaid the working capital loan along with accrued and unpaid interest. The loan held an annual interest rate of 6.3 percent at the repayment date. This obligation was secured by a mortgage lien on the Libbey China facility. On July 24, 2014, Libbey China entered into a RMB 20.0 million (approximately $3.3 million ) working capital loan with CCB to cover seasonal working capital needs. The working capital loan was set to mature on July 23, 2015, and had a fixed interest rate of 6.78 percent , which was paid monthly. On March 4, 2015, Libbey China prepaid the working capital loan along with accrued and unpaid interest. This obligation was secured by a mortgage lien on the Libbey China facility. RMB Loan Contract On January 23, 2006, Libbey Glassware (China) Co., Ltd. (Libbey China), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Libbey Inc., entered into an eight -year RMB Loan Contract (RMB Loan Contract) with China Construction Bank Corporation Langfang Economic Development Area Sub-Branch (CCB). Pursuant to the RMB Loan Contract, CCB agreed to lend to Libbey China RMB 250.0 million , or the equivalent of approximately $40.9 million , for the construction of our production facility in China and the purchase of related equipment, materials and services. The obligations of Libbey China were secured by a guarantee executed by Libbey Inc. for the benefit of CCB and a mortgage lien on the Libbey China facility. The loan held a variable interest rate as announced by the People’s Bank of China. Interest with respect to the loan was paid quarterly. In 2013, Libbey China repaid the final RMB 60.0 million (approximately $9.5 million ) due on the loan. BES Euro Line In January 2007, Crisal entered into a seven -year, €11.0 million line of credit (approximately $15.1 million ) with Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. (BES). On August 14, 2013, Libbey Portugal paid in full the final €3.3 million (approximately $4.5 million ) principal payment along with accrued and unpaid interest on its BES Euro Line, which was scheduled to expire in December 2013. Promissory Note In September 2001, we issued a $2.7 million promissory note at an interest rate of 6.0 percent in connection with the purchase of our Laredo, Texas warehouse facility. On December 10, 2014, we paid in full the remaining principal and unpaid interest due on the note, totaling $0.4 million . Principal and interest with respect to the promissory note were paid monthly. Notes Payable We have an overdraft line of credit for a maximum of €0.8 million . At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , there were no borrowings under the facility, which had an interest rate of 5.80 percent . Interest with respect to the note is paid monthly. Fair Value of Borrowings The fair value of our debt has been calculated based on quoted market prices (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy) for the same or similar issues. The Term Loan B had an estimated fair value of $425.8 million at December 31, 2015 and $430.1 million at December 31, 2014 . The fair value of the other immaterial debt approximates carrying value at December 31, 2015 . The fair value of the remainder of our debt at December 31, 2014 approximates carrying value due to the short term nature of the RMB Working Capital Loan and other immaterial debt. Capital Resources and Liquidity Historically, cash flows generated from operations, cash on hand and our borrowing capacity under our ABL Facility have enabled us to meet our cash requirements, including capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Under the ABL Facility at December 31, 2015 , we had no borrowings, issued letters of credit of $6.6 million , and had $0.3 million in rent reserves and $2.1 million in mark-to-market reserves for natural gas contracts. As a result, we had $91.0 million of unused availability. In addition, we had $49.0 million of cash on hand at December 31, 2015 , compared to $60.0 million of cash on hand at December 31, 2014 .

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges Capacity Realignment In February 2013, we announced plans to discontinue production of certain glassware in North America and reduce manufacturing capacity at our Shreveport, Louisiana, manufacturing facility. As a result, on May 30, 2013, we ceased production of certain glassware in North America, discontinued the use of a furnace at our Shreveport, Louisiana, manufacturing plant and began relocating a portion of the production from the idled furnace to our Toledo, Ohio, and Monterrey, Mexico, locations. In connection with this plan, we incurred pretax charges of approximately $7.5 million . For the year end December 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded a pretax charge of $1.0 million and $6.5 million , respectively. These charges included employee termination costs, fixed asset impairment charges, depreciation expense and other restructuring expenses. Employee termination costs include severance, medical benefits and outplacement services for the terminated employees. The write-down of fixed assets was to adjust certain machinery and equipment to the estimated fair market value. These activities are within the U.S. and Canada and Latin America segments and were completed by March 31, 2014. The following table summarizes the pretax charges incurred in 2014 and 2013: 2014 2013 (dollars in thousands) Latin America U.S. & Canada Total Charges to Date Accelerated depreciation $ — $ 1,699 $ 1,699 Other restructuring expenses 985 (14 ) 971 Included in cost of sales 985 1,685 2,670 Employee termination cost & other — 1,794 1,794 Fixed asset write-down — 1,924 1,924 Other restructuring expenses — 1,141 1,141 Included in restructuring charges — 4,859 4,859 Total pretax charge $ 985 $ 6,544 $ 7,529 The following is the capacity realignment reserve activity for the year ended December 31, 2014: (dollars in thousands) Reserve Total Cash Non-cash Utilization Reserve Employee termination cost & other $ 289 $ — $ (289 ) $ — $ — Other restructuring expenses — 985 (985 ) — — Total $ 289 $ 985 $ (1,274 ) $ — $ —

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The provisions for income taxes were calculated based on the following components of income (loss) before income taxes: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 United States $ 27,146 $ (15,488 ) $ 23,211 Non-U.S. 971 29,018 18,489 Total income before income taxes $ 28,117 $ 13,530 $ 41,700 The current and deferred provisions (benefit) for income taxes were: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Current: U.S. federal $ 300 $ 59 $ 988 Non-U.S. 9,142 10,180 8,548 U.S. state and local 162 157 617 Total current income tax provision (benefit) 9,604 10,396 10,153 Deferred: U.S. federal (44,068 ) 227 564 Non-U.S. (3,078 ) (2,066 ) 2,517 U.S. state and local (674 ) 10 7 Total deferred income tax provision (benefit) (47,820 ) (1,829 ) 3,088 Total: U.S. federal (43,768 ) 286 1,552 Non-U.S. 6,064 8,114 11,065 U.S. state and local (512 ) 167 624 Total income tax provision (benefit) $ (38,216 ) $ 8,567 $ 13,241 Deferred income tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes and from income tax carryovers and credits. The significant components of our deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Deferred income tax assets: Pension $ 9,644 $ 12,317 Non-pension postretirement benefits 21,751 24,326 Other accrued liabilities 20,432 18,726 Receivables 2,341 1,798 Net operating loss and charitable contribution carry forwards 25,754 33,531 Tax credits 10,245 10,320 Total deferred income tax assets 90,167 101,018 Deferred income tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment 22,882 20,986 Inventories 2,378 5,037 Intangibles and other 7,883 7,581 Total deferred income tax liabilities 33,143 33,604 Net deferred income tax asset before valuation allowance 57,024 67,414 Valuation allowance (11,184 ) (66,486 ) Net deferred income tax asset (liability) $ 45,840 $ 928 At December 31, 2015, we have prospectively adopted ASU 2015-17 which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as non-current in the statement of financial position. The net deferred income tax assets and liabilities at December 31 of the respective year-ends were included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Current deferred income tax asset $ — $ 4,888 Non-current deferred income tax asset 48,662 5,566 Current deferred income tax liability — (3,633 ) Non-current deferred income tax liability (2,822 ) (5,893 ) Net deferred income tax asset (liability) $ 45,840 $ 928 The 2015 deferred income tax asset for net operating loss carry forwards of $25.5 million relates to cumulative pre-tax losses incurred in the Netherlands of $16.9 million , in Portugal of $1.8 million , in China of $1.3 million , and in the U.S. of $53.8 million for federal and $68.5 million for state and local jurisdictions. Our foreign net operating loss carry forwards of $20.0 million will expire between 2016 and 2027 . Our U.S. federal net operating loss carry forward of $53.8 million will expire between 2031 and 2034 . This amount is lower than the actual amount reported on our U.S. federal income tax return by $7.4 million . The difference is attributable to tax deductions in excess of financial statement amounts for stock based compensation. When these amounts are realized, we will record a credit to additional paid in capital. The U.S. state and local net operating loss carry forward of $68.5 million will expire between 2016 and 2034 . The 2014 deferred income tax asset for net operating loss carry forwards of $33.5 million related to pre-tax losses incurred in the Netherlands of $10.3 million , in Portugal of $4.2 million , in China of $2.9 million , and in the U.S. of $75.6 million for federal and $99.1 million for state and local jurisdictions. The 2015 deferred tax credits of $10.2 million consist of $2.6 million U.S. federal tax credits and $7.6 million non-U.S. credits. The U.S. federal tax credits consist of $2.0 million of general business research and development credits which will expire between 2024 and 2035 and $0.6 million of alternative minimum tax credits which do not expire. The non-U.S. credit of $7.6 million , which is related to withholding tax on inter-company debt in the Netherlands, can be carried forward indefinitely. The 2014 deferred tax credits of $10.3 million consisted of $2.3 million U.S. federal tax credits and $8.0 million non-U.S. credits. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considers on a quarterly basis whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income (including reversals of deferred income tax liabilities) during the periods in which those deductible temporary differences reverse. As a result, we consider the historical and projected financial results of the tax paying component recording the net deferred income tax asset as well as all other positive and negative evidence. Examples of the evidence we consider are cumulative losses in recent years, losses expected in early future years, a history of potential tax benefits expiring unused and whether there were unusual, infrequent, or extraordinary items to be considered. We currently have valuation allowances in place on our deferred income tax assets in Portugal and the Netherlands. We intend to maintain these allowances until a period of sustainable income is achieved and management concludes it is more likely than not that those deferred income tax assets will be realized. As of December 31, 2015, management has considered the evidence, both positive and negative, in assessing the realizability of our deferred tax assets in the U.S. The positive evidence, including achievement of cumulative income in recent years and expectations for sustainable future income, was strong enough to conclude that it is more likely than not that nearly all of our deferred tax assets are realizable and the valuation allowance was reduced accordingly. Our European operations in the Netherlands and Portugal incurred operating losses in 2015, continue to be in cumulative loss positions in recent years, and have tax loss carry-forwards expiring unused. In addition, European economic conditions continue to be unfavorable. Accordingly, management believes it is not more likely than not that the deferred tax assets related to these operations will be realized and valuation allowances continue to be recorded for the Netherlands and Portugal as of December 31, 2015. The valuation allowance activity for the years ended December 31 is as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 66,486 $ 46,048 $ 77,629 Charge (benefit) to provision for income taxes (49,877 ) 3,507 (9,302 ) Charge (benefit) to other comprehensive income (5,425 ) 16,931 (22,279 ) Ending balance $ 11,184 $ 66,486 $ 46,048 The valuation allowance decreased $55.3 million in 2015 from $66.5 million at December 31, 2014 to $11.2 million at December 31, 2015. The 2015 decrease of $55.3 million is primarily attributable to the reversal of substantially all of the U.S. valuation allowance, partially offset by changes in deferred tax assets in foreign jurisdictions where full valuation allowances are recorded. The 2015 valuation allowance of $11.2 million consists of $0.1 million related to U.S. foreign tax credits and $11.1 million related primarily to net operating losses and foreign tax credits in the Netherlands and Portugal. The valuation allowance increased $20.4 million in 2014 from $46.0 million at December 31, 2013 to $66.5 million at December 31, 2014. The 2014 increase of $20.4 million was attributable to the 2014 change in deferred tax assets, primarily related to the U.S. operating loss and other comprehensive losses related to pensions. The 2013 decrease in valuation allowance of $31.6 million was attributable to the 2013 change in deferred tax assets, primarily related to the U.S. federal net operating loss carry forward and pension. Reconciliation from the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to the consolidated effective income tax rate was as follows: Year ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Increase (decrease) in rate due to: Non-U.S. income tax differential (0.9 ) (25.9 ) (6.4 ) U.S. state and local income taxes, net of related U.S. federal income taxes (2.0 ) 0.8 1.0 Permanent adjustments 7.5 20.1 0.1 Foreign withholding taxes 4.7 14.8 4.8 Valuation allowance (174.8 ) 42.9 (16.8 ) Unrecognized tax benefits (0.3 ) (9.3 ) (0.7 ) Impact of foreign exchange (19.8 ) (14.0 ) 2.6 Tax effect of intercompany capitalization 11.7 — — Impact of legislative changes — — 10.2 Other 3.0 (1.1 ) 2.0 Consolidated effective income tax rate (135.9 ) % 63.3 % 31.8 % U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes have not been recognized on the excess of the amount for financial reporting over the tax basis of investments in foreign subsidiaries that is indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States. This amount becomes taxable upon a repatriation of assets from the subsidiary or a sale or liquidation of the subsidiary. The amount of such temporary differences totaled $35.0 million as of December 31, 2015 and $33.5 million as of December 31, 2014. Determination of the amount of any unrecognized deferred income tax liability on this temporary difference is not practicable because of the complexities of the hypothetical calculation. We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions. Management judgment is required in evaluating our tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. Throughout the course of business, there are numerous transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. When management believes uncertain tax positions may be challenged despite our belief that the tax return positions are supportable, we record unrecognized tax benefits as liabilities in accordance with the requirements of ASC 740. When our judgment with respect to these uncertain tax positions changes as a result of a change in facts and circumstances, such as the outcome of a tax audit, we adjust these liabilities through increases or decreases to the income tax provision. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows: (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 378 $ 1,312 $ 1,496 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 293 — 325 Reductions for tax positions of prior years — (325 ) — Changes due to lapse of statute of limitations (240 ) (609 ) (509 ) Ending balance $ 431 $ 378 $ 1,312 We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. Other disclosures relating to unrecognized tax benefits are as follows: December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Impact on the effective tax rate, if unrecognized tax benefits were recognized $ 378 $ 306 $ 1,198 Interest and penalties, net of tax benefit, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 28 $ 174 $ 537 Interest and penalties expense (benefit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ (146 ) $ (363 ) $ (124 ) Based upon the outcome of tax examinations, judicial proceedings, or expiration of statutes of limitations, it is reasonably possible that the ultimate resolution of these unrecognized tax benefits may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the tax liabilities. It is also reasonably possible that gross unrecognized tax benefits related to U.S. exposures may decrease within the next twelve months by approximately $0.1 million due to expiration of statutes of limitations. We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2015 , the tax years that remained subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions were as follows: Jurisdiction Open Years Canada 2011 – 2015 China 2012 – 2015 Mexico 2010 – 2015 Netherlands 2014 – 2015 Portugal 2008 – 2015 United States (excluding 2009 which is closed) 2008 – 2015

Pension

Pension	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension	Pension We have pension plans covering the majority of our employees. Benefits generally are based on compensation and service for salaried employees and job grade and length of service for hourly employees. In addition, we have an unfunded supplemental employee retirement plan (SERP) that covers salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey hired before January 1, 2006. The U.S. pension plans cover the salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey hired before January 1, 2006 and most hourly U.S.-based employees (excluding employees hired at Shreveport after 2008 and at Toledo after September 30, 2010). Effective January 1, 2013, we ceased annual company contribution credits to the cash balance accounts in our Libbey U.S. Salaried Pension Plan and SERP. The non-U.S. pension plans cover the employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Mexico. The plan in Mexico is primarily unfunded. In the fourth quarter of 2015, we executed an agreement with Pensioenfonds voor de Grafische Bedrijven (“PGB”), an industry wide pension fund, and unwound direct ownership of our defined benefit pension plan in the Netherlands. In accordance with this agreement, we transferred all assets of the plan and made a cash contribution of $5.2 million to PGB. In return, PGB assumed the related liabilities and administrative responsibilities of the plan. As a result, there is no longer a pension liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015. This event also resulted in a settlement charge of $21.6 million being recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the fourth quarter of 2015. Beginning in 2016, Libbey Holland will continue to make cash contributions to PGB as participating employees earn pension benefits. These related costs will be expensed as incurred, similar to the accounting associated with a defined contribution retirement plan. Effect on Operations The components of our net pension expense, including the SERP, are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 4,365 $ 3,664 $ 4,739 $ 2,965 $ 2,264 $ 2,862 $ 7,330 $ 5,928 $ 7,601 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 14,715 15,378 14,093 4,332 5,566 4,981 19,047 20,944 19,074 Expected return on plan assets (22,661 ) (22,387 ) (22,374 ) (2,447 ) (2,447 ) (1,995 ) (25,108 ) (24,834 ) (24,369 ) Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost 417 1,059 1,172 (244 ) 164 164 173 1,223 1,336 Actuarial loss 7,291 4,057 8,604 1,599 1,012 919 8,890 5,069 9,523 Transition obligations — — — — 60 84 — 60 84 Settlement charge 13 483 1,805 21,574 291 447 21,587 774 2,252 Curtailment charge (credit) — — — (14 ) — — (14 ) — — Pension expense $ 4,140 $ 2,254 $ 8,039 $ 27,765 $ 6,910 $ 7,462 $ 31,905 $ 9,164 $ 15,501 In 2015, 2014 and 2013, we incurred pension settlement charges of $21.6 million , $0.8 million and $2.3 million , respectively. The pension settlement charges in 2015 were triggered primarily by the liquidation of the Dutch pension fund in 2015. The pension settlement charges in 2014 and 2013 were triggered by excess lump sum distributions taken by employees, which required us to record unrecognized gains and losses in our pension plan accounts. Actuarial Assumptions The assumptions used to determine the benefit obligations were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2015 2014 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.60% to 4.73% 4.17% to 4.29% 8.10% 2.30% to 7.60% Rate of compensation increase —% —% 4.30% 2.00% to 4.30% The assumptions used to determine net periodic pension costs were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate 4.17 % to 4.29 % 4.83 % to 5.12 % 3.98 % to 4.97 % 2.30 % to 7.60 % 3.70 % to 8.50 % 3.70 % to 7.00 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 7.25% 7.25% 7.50% 4.00% 4.10% 3.60% Rate of compensation increase —% —% —% 2.00 % to 4.30 % 2.00 % to 4.30 % 2.00 % to 4.30 % The discount rate enables us to estimate the present value of expected future cash flows on the measurement date. The rate used reflects a rate of return on high-quality fixed income investments that match the duration of expected benefit payments at our December 31 measurement date. The discount rate at December 31 is used to measure the year-end benefit obligations and the earnings effects for the subsequent year. A higher discount rate decreases the present value of benefit obligations and decreases pension expense. To determine the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets for our funded plans, we consider the current and expected asset allocations, as well as historical and expected returns on various categories of plan assets. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets at December 31 st is used to measure the earnings effects for the subsequent year. Future benefits are assumed to increase in a manner consistent with past experience of the plans except for the Libbey U.S. Salaried Pension Plan and SERP as discussed above, which, to the extent benefits are based on compensation, includes assumed compensation increases as presented above. Amortization included in net pension expense is based on the average remaining service of employees. We account for our defined benefit pension plans on an expense basis that reflects actuarial funding methods. The actuarial valuations require significant estimates and assumptions to be made by management, primarily with respect to the discount rate and expected long-term return on plan assets. These assumptions are all susceptible to changes in market conditions. The discount rate is based on a selected settlement portfolio from a universe of high quality bonds. In determining the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, we consider historical market and portfolio rates of return, asset allocations and expectations of future rates of return. We evaluate these critical assumptions on our annual measurement date of December 31st. Other assumptions involving demographic factors such as retirement age, mortality and turnover are evaluated periodically and are updated to reflect our experience. Actual results in any given year often will differ from actuarial assumptions because of demographic, economic and other factors. During 2014, the Society of Actuaries released a new mortality table, which is believed to better reflect current mortality expectations and is to be used in calculating pension obligations. In 2014, we adopted these new tables for our U.S. pension plans for use in determining our projected benefit obligations. Adoption of the new mortality tables increased our projected benefit obligation by approximately $22.1 million at December 31, 2014. In 2015, the Society of Actuaries published a new mortality projection scale which reflected two additional years of mortality experience. We adopted this 2015 update. Projected Benefit Obligation (PBO) and Fair Value of Assets The changes in the projected benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Change in projected benefit obligation: Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 351,477 $ 310,109 $ 119,986 $ 102,719 $ 471,463 $ 412,828 Service cost 4,365 3,664 2,965 2,264 7,330 5,928 Interest cost 14,715 15,378 4,332 5,566 19,047 20,944 Exchange rate fluctuations — — (13,948 ) (14,668 ) (13,948 ) (14,668 ) Actuarial (gain) loss (26,796 ) 51,066 11,105 28,051 (15,691 ) 79,117 Plan participants' contributions — — 1,359 1,249 1,359 1,249 Plan amendments — — (4,354 ) (780 ) (4,354 ) (780 ) Curtailment effect — — (7,414 ) — (7,414 ) — Settlements paid (96 ) (12,825 ) (74,485 ) — (74,581 ) (12,825 ) Benefits paid (17,802 ) (15,915 ) (3,631 ) (4,415 ) (21,433 ) (20,330 ) Projected benefit obligation, end of year $ 325,863 $ 351,477 $ 35,915 $ 119,986 $ 361,778 $ 471,463 Change in fair value of plan assets: Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 340,082 $ 332,827 $ 74,279 $ 70,422 $ 414,361 $ 403,249 Actual return on plan assets (6,096 ) 33,342 (213 ) 12,643 (6,309 ) 45,985 Exchange rate fluctuations — — (7,761 ) (9,328 ) (7,761 ) (9,328 ) Employer contributions 96 2,653 10,452 3,708 10,548 6,361 Plan participants' contributions — — 1,359 1,249 1,359 1,249 Settlements paid (96 ) (12,825 ) (74,485 ) — (74,581 ) (12,825 ) Benefits paid (17,802 ) (15,915 ) (3,631 ) (4,415 ) (21,433 ) (20,330 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 316,184 $ 340,082 $ — $ 74,279 $ 316,184 $ 414,361 Funded ratio 97.0 % 96.8 % — % 61.9 % 87.4 % 87.9 % Funded status and net accrued pension benefit asset (cost) $ (9,679 ) $ (11,395 ) $ (35,915 ) $ (45,707 ) $ (45,594 ) $ (57,102 ) The non-U.S. settlements paid in 2015 relate to us unwinding our direct ownership of the defined benefit pension plan in the Netherlands. The current portion of the pension liability reflects the amount of expected benefit payments that are greater than the plan assets on a plan-by-plan basis. The net accrued pension benefit liability at December 31 of the respective year-ends were included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Non-current asset $ 977 $ 848 Current liability (2,297 ) (1,488 ) Long-term liability (44,274 ) (56,462 ) Net accrued pension liability $ (45,594 ) $ (57,102 ) The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows : Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net actuarial loss $ 96,983 $ 102,328 $ 16,988 $ 38,843 $ 113,971 $ 141,171 Prior service cost (credit) 500 918 (3,472 ) 16 (2,972 ) 934 Total cost $ 97,483 $ 103,246 $ 13,516 $ 38,859 $ 110,999 $ 142,105 The pre-tax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2015, that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2016 are as follows: (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Net actuarial loss $ 4,482 $ 848 $ 5,330 Prior service cost (credit) 263 (224 ) 39 Total cost $ 4,745 $ 624 $ 5,369 Estimated contributions for 2016, as well as, contributions made in 2015 and 2014 to the pension plans are as follows: (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Estimated contributions in 2016 $ 125 $ 2,388 $ 2,513 Contributions made in 2015 $ 96 $ 10,452 $ 10,548 Contributions made in 2014 $ 2,653 $ 3,708 $ 6,361 Included in the above table, related to the non-U.S. plans, we paid $5.2 million in connection with unwinding the direct ownership of our defined benefit pension plan in the Netherlands in the fourth quarter of 2015. It is difficult to estimate future cash contributions to the pension plans, as such amounts are a function of actual investment returns, withdrawals from the plans, changes in interest rates and other factors uncertain at this time. It is possible that greater cash contributions may be required in 2016 than the amounts in the above table. Although a decline in market conditions, changes in current pension law and uncertainties regarding significant assumptions used in the actuarial valuations may have a material impact in future required contributions to our pension plans, we currently do not expect funding requirements to have a material adverse impact on current or future liquidity. Pension benefit payment amounts are anticipated to be paid from the plans (including the SERP) as follows: Year (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2016 $ 18,715 $ 2,388 $ 21,103 2017 $ 19,165 $ 1,929 $ 21,094 2018 $ 20,198 $ 2,065 $ 22,263 2019 $ 20,357 $ 2,526 $ 22,883 2020 $ 20,840 $ 2,335 $ 23,175 2021-2025 $ 107,972 $ 13,859 $ 121,831 Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Projected benefit obligation $ 268,218 $ 289,157 $ 35,915 $ 44,271 $ 304,133 $ 333,428 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 268,218 $ 289,157 $ 29,102 $ 33,645 $ 297,320 $ 322,802 Fair value of plan assets $ 257,562 $ 276,914 $ — $ 475 $ 257,562 $ 277,389 Plan Asset Allocation The asset allocation for our U.S. pension plans at the end of 2015 and 2014 and the target allocation for 2016, by asset category, are as follows: Target Allocation Percent of Plan Assets at Year End U.S. Plans Asset Category 2016 2015 2014 Equity securities 45 % 44 % 44 % Debt and fixed income securities 32 % 32 % 33 % Real estate 5 % 6 % 5 % Other 18 % 18 % 18 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % In connection with the unwinding our defined benefit pension plan in the Netherlands in the fourth quarter of 2015, all related plan assets were transferred to PGB, an industry wide pension fund. The asset allocation for our Dutch pension plan at the end of 2014, by asset category, was as follows: Non-U.S. Plan Asset Category Percent of Plan Assets at Year End 2014 Equity securities 28 % Debt securities 61 % Real estate 6 % Other 5 % Total 100 % Our investment strategy is to control and manage investment risk through diversification across asset classes and investment styles, within established target asset allocation ranges. The investment risk of the assets is limited by appropriate diversification both within and between asset classes. Assets will be diversified among a mix of traditional investments in equity and fixed income instruments, as well as alternative investments including real estate and hedge funds. It would be anticipated that a modest allocation to cash would exist within the plans, since each investment manager is likely to hold some cash in the portfolio with the goal of ensuring that sufficient liquidity will be available to meet expected cash flow requirements. Our investment valuation policy is to value the investments at fair value. All investments are valued at their respective net asset values as calculated by the Trustee. Underlying equity securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported readily available sales price on their principal exchange on the valuation date or official close for certain markets. Fixed income investments are valued on a basis of valuations furnished by a trustee-approved pricing service, which determines valuations for normal institutional-size trading units of such securities which are generally recognized at fair value as determined in good faith by the Trustee. Short-term investments, if any, are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The fair value of investments in real estate funds is based on valuation of the fund as determined by periodic appraisals of the underlying investments owned by the respective fund. The fair value of hedge funds is based on the net asset values provided by the fund manager. Investments in registered investment companies or collective pooled funds, if any, are valued at their respective net asset value. The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy established by FASB ASC Topic 820, our pension plan assets at fair value (see note 15 for further discussion of the fair value hierarchy) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014: December 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands) Level One Level Two Level Three Total Cash & cash equivalents $ — $ 9,558 $ — $ 9,558 Real estate — 17,376 — 17,376 Equity securities — 138,497 — 138,497 Debt securities — 101,895 — 101,895 Hedge funds — — 48,858 48,858 Total $ — $ 267,326 $ 48,858 $ 316,184 December 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands) Level One Level Two Level Three Total Cash & cash equivalents $ — $ 10,327 $ — $ 10,327 Real estate — 17,332 4,224 21,556 Equity securities — 170,324 — 170,324 Debt securities — 157,846 — 157,846 Hedge funds — — 54,308 54,308 Total $ — $ 355,829 $ 58,532 $ 414,361 The realized gain (loss) on disposition of Level 3 pension plan assets was a gain of $2.6 million in 2015 and immaterial in 2014. The following is a reconciliation for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining fair value: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Assets classified as Level 3 at the beginning of the year $ 58,532 $ 60,231 Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 218 801 Net purchases (sales) (9,892 ) (2,500 ) Assets classified as Level 3 at the end of the year $ 48,858 $ 58,532

Nonpension Postretirement Benef

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Nonpension Postretirement Benefits	Nonpension Postretirement Benefits We provide certain retiree health care and life insurance benefits covering our U.S. and Canadian salaried employees hired before January 1, 2004 and a majority of our union hourly employees (excluding employees hired at Shreveport after 2008 and at Toledo after September 30, 2010). Employees are generally eligible for benefits upon retirement and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service. Benefits for most hourly retirees are determined by collective bargaining. The U.S. nonpension postretirement plans cover the hourly and salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey (excluding those mentioned above). The non-U.S. nonpension postretirement plans cover the retirees and active employees of Libbey who are located in Canada. The postretirement benefit plans are not funded. Effect on Operations The provision for our nonpension postretirement benefit expense consists of the following: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 855 $ 1,007 $ 1,190 $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 $ 856 $ 1,008 $ 1,192 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 2,537 2,840 2,622 52 108 110 2,589 2,948 2,732 Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost 140 140 140 — — — 140 140 140 Loss (gain) 592 267 857 (56 ) — — 536 267 857 Nonpension postretirement benefit expense $ 4,124 $ 4,254 $ 4,809 $ (3 ) $ 109 $ 112 $ 4,121 $ 4,363 $ 4,921 Actuarial Assumptions The discount rate used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2015 2014 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.56 % 4.10 % 3.69 % 3.61 % The discount rate used to determine net postretirement benefit cost was: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate 4.10 % 4.74 % 3.85 % 3.61 % 4.36 % 3.71 % The weighted average assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2015 2014 2015 2014 Initial health care trend 7.00 % 7.25 % 7.00 % 7.25 % Ultimate health care trend 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Years to reach ultimate trend rate 8 9 8 9 We use various actuarial assumptions, including the discount rate and the expected trend in health care costs, to estimate the costs and benefit obligations for our retiree health plan. The discount rate is determined based on high-quality fixed income investments that match the duration of expected retiree medical benefits at our December 31 measurement date to establish the discount rate. The discount rate at December 31 is used to measure the year-end benefit obligations and the earnings effects for the subsequent year. The health care cost trend rate represents our expected annual rates of change in the cost of health care benefits. The trend rate noted above represents a forward projection of health care costs as of the measurement date. A 1.0 percent change in the health care trend rate would not have a material impact upon the nonpension postretirement expense. Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation The components of our nonpension postretirement benefit obligation are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Change in accumulated nonpension postretirement benefit obligation: Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 65,565 $ 61,117 $ 2,536 $ 2,706 $ 68,101 $ 63,823 Service Cost 855 1,007 1 1 856 1,008 Interest cost 2,537 2,840 52 108 2,589 2,948 Plan participants' contributions 610 699 — — 610 699 Actuarial (gain) loss (7,287 ) 5,466 (740 ) 29 (8,027 ) 5,495 Exchange rate fluctuations — — (346 ) (219 ) (346 ) (219 ) Benefits paid (3,485 ) (5,564 ) (113 ) (89 ) (3,598 ) (5,653 ) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 58,795 $ 65,565 $ 1,390 $ 2,536 $ 60,185 $ 68,101 Funded status and accrued benefit cost $ (58,795 ) $ (65,565 ) $ (1,390 ) $ (2,536 ) $ (60,185 ) $ (68,101 ) The net accrued postretirement benefit liability at December 31 of the respective year-ends were included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Current liability $ 4,903 $ 4,800 Long-term liability 55,282 63,301 Total accrued postretirement benefit liability $ 60,185 $ 68,101 The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 5,080 $ 12,959 $ (654 ) $ (30 ) $ 4,426 $ 12,929 Prior service cost (1,323 ) (1,183 ) — — (1,323 ) (1,183 ) Total cost (credit) $ 3,757 $ 11,776 $ (654 ) $ (30 ) $ 3,103 $ 11,746 The pre-tax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2015, that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2016 are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 81 $ (45 ) $ 36 Prior service cost 140 — 140 Total cost (credit) $ 221 $ (45 ) $ 176 Nonpension postretirement benefit payments net of estimated future Medicare Part D subsidy payments and future retiree contributions, are anticipated to be paid as follows: Fiscal Year (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2016 $ 4,861 $ 152 $ 5,013 2017 $ 5,041 $ 149 $ 5,190 2018 $ 5,166 $ 148 $ 5,314 2019 $ 5,065 $ 142 $ 5,207 2020 $ 4,926 $ 137 $ 5,063 2021-2025 $ 21,031 $ 500 $ 21,531

Net Income per Share of Common

Net Income per Share of Common Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income per Share of Common Stock	Net Income per Share of Common Stock The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except earnings per share) 2015 2014 2013 Numerator for earnings per share: Net income that is available to common shareholders $ 66,333 $ 4,963 $ 28,459 Denominator for basic earnings per share: Weighted average shares outstanding 21,816,935 21,716,288 21,216,780 Denominator for diluted earnings per share: Effect of stock options and restricted stock units 342,214 467,249 525,393 Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 22,159,149 22,183,537 21,742,173 Basic earnings per share $ 3.04 $ 0.23 $ 1.34 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.99 $ 0.22 $ 1.31 Shares excluded from diluted earnings per share due to: Inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (excluded from calculation) 105,201 168,557 202,375 When applicable, diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive impact of restricted stock units. Diluted shares also include the impact of eligible employee stock options, which are calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the tax-effected proceeds that hypothetically would be received from the exercise of all in-the-money options are assumed to be used to repurchase shares.

Employee Stock Benefit Plans

Employee Stock Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Abstract]
Employee Stock Benefit Plans	Employee Stock Benefit Plans We have a stock-based employee compensation plan. We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” and FASB ASC Topic 505-50, “Equity - Equity Based Payment to Non-Employees”, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based awards to our employees and directors. Share-based compensation cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. FASB ASC 718 and FASB ASC 505-50 apply to all of our outstanding unvested share-based payment awards. Equity Participation Plan Program Description We have an equity participation plan, the Amended and Restated Libbey Inc. 2006 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which we refer to as the Omnibus Plan. Up to a total of 2,960,000 shares of Libbey Inc. common stock are authorized for issuance as equity-based compensation under the Omnibus Plan. Under the Omnibus Plan, grants of equity-based compensation may take the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares or units, restricted stock or restricted stock units or other stock-based awards. Employees and directors are eligible for awards under this plan. During 2015, there were grants of 108,297 stock options, 219,010 restricted stock units, and 1,025 cash settled restricted stock units. During 2014, there were grants of 233,054 stock options, 123,782 restricted stock units, 115,687 cash settled restricted stock units, and 2,600 stock appreciation rights. All option grants have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date. The vesting period of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and cash settled restricted stock units outstanding as of December 31, 2015, is generally four years. Awards are subject to alternate vesting plans for death, disability, retirement eligibility and involuntary termination. Dividends are not payable on shares underlying options, stock appreciation rights or unvested restricted stock units. All grants of equity-based compensation are amortized over the vesting period in accordance with FASB ASC 718 expense attribution methodology. Pre-tax compensation expense of $5.9 million , $5.3 million and $5.1 million in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Non-Qualified Stock Option Information The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was used to estimate the grant-date fair value for stock options. The exercise price of each stock option equals the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant. The maximum term is ten years. The following table summarizes non-qualified stock option disclosures for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except options and assumptions) 2015 2014 2013 Stock options granted 108,297 233,054 203,825 Stock option compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ 1,674 $ 1,591 $ 1,689 Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes model $ 14.72 $ 10.86 $ 8.42 Weighted average assumptions for stock option grants: Risk-free interest 1.68% 1.90% 1.12% Expected term 6.4 years 6.5 years 6.3 years Expected volatility 39.92% 42.81% 44.51% Dividend yield 1.16% 0.00% 0.00% • The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant and has a term equal to the expected life. • The expected term represents the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding. Prior to October 2013, the expected term was developed based on the Simplified Method defined by the SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107, “Share-Based Payment” (SAB 107) due to limited exercise activity over the past years given the volatility in the stock price. As a result of market stabilization and increased exercise activity, we changed our method for determining the expected term and now use the actual historical exercise activity. • Expected volatility is calculated based on a rolling average of the daily stock closing prices of a peer group of companies with a period equal to the expected life of the award. The peer group was used due to the Company having a period of history when we were more highly leveraged which is not relevant in evaluating expected volatility. The peer group was established using the criteria of similar industry, size, leverage and length of history. • The dividend yield is calculated as the ratio based on our most recent historical dividend payments per share of common stock at the grant date to the stock price on the date of grant. Information with respect to our stock option activity for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 is as follows: Stock Options Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Outstanding balance at January 1, 2013 1,311,634 $ 14.47 4 $ 7,651 Granted 203,825 $ 19.05 Exercised (397,369 ) $ 13.56 $ 3,257 Canceled (129,310 ) $ 27.58 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 988,780 $ 14.07 5 $ 6,856 Granted 233,054 $ 23.92 Exercised (363,459 ) $ 12.57 $ 5,218 Canceled (24,365 ) $ 20.58 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 834,010 $ 17.28 6.7 $ 11,808 Granted 108,297 $ 36.90 Exercised (241,122 ) $ 13.85 $ 5,722 Canceled (44,514 ) $ 25.43 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2015 656,671 $ 21.22 6.8 $ 2,103 Exercisable at December 31, 2015 314,669 $ 16.52 5.5 $ 1,659 Intrinsic value for share-based instruments is defined as the difference between the current market value and the exercise price. As of December 31, 2015, $1.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options is expected to be recognized within the next 2.0 years on a weighted-average basis. The total fair value of shares vested during 2015, 2014 and 2013 is $1.7 million , $1.1 million and $1.7 million , respectively. Shares issued for exercised options are issued from treasury stock, when available. The following table summarizes our nonvested stock option activity for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Nonvested Stock Options Shares Weighted-Average Value (per Share) Nonvested at January 1, 2013 347,591 $ 9.11 Granted 203,825 $ 8.42 Vested (201,865 ) $ 8.47 Forfeited (7,275 ) $ 9.78 Nonvested at December 31, 2013 342,276 $ 9.07 Granted 233,054 $ 10.86 Vested (113,550 ) $ 9.37 Forfeited (23,265 ) $ 9.73 Nonvested at December 31, 2014 438,515 $ 9.91 Granted 108,297 $ 14.72 Vested (161,923 ) $ 10.55 Forfeited (42,887 ) $ 11.32 Nonvested at December 31, 2015 342,002 $ 10.95 Stock Appreciation Rights Information The exercise price of each stock appreciation right equals the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant. The maximum term is ten years. Stock appreciation rights are settled in cash for the difference between the market price on the date of exercise and the exercise price. Awards that are settled in cash are subject to liability accounting. Accordingly, the fair value of such awards is remeasured at the end of each reporting period until settled or expired. The Company entered into a CEO Retention Award Agreement pursuant to which the Company issued 240,829 stock appreciation rights to our CEO on December 16, 2013. On January 11, 2016, vesting of all unvested retention stock appreciation rights otherwise scheduled to vest on December 31, 2018 was accelerated as a result of the departure of our CEO. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was used to estimate the grant-date fair value. The following table summarizes stock appreciation rights disclosures for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Year ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Stock appreciation rights granted — 2,600 244,229 Stock appreciation rights compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ (273 ) $ 736 $ 59 Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock appreciation rights granted using the Black-Scholes model $ 10.45 $ 10.35 Weighted average assumptions for stock appreciation rights granted: Risk-free interest 1.92% 1.95% Expected term 6.5 years 6.5 years Expected volatility 43.14% 43.52% Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% The risk-free interest rate, expected term, expected volatility and dividend yield assumptions are calculated consistent with our non-qualified stock option awards. Information with respect to our stock appreciation right activity for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 is as follows: Stock Appreciation Rights Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Outstanding Balance at January 1, 2013 6,750 $ 14.37 Granted 244,229 $ 21.26 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 250,979 $ 21.07 10 $ — Granted 2,600 $ 23.02 Exercised (6,475 ) $ 14.98 Canceled (2,875 ) $ 16.99 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 244,229 $ 21.27 9 $ 2,483 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2015 244,229 $ 21.27 8 $ 14 Exercisable at December 31, 2015 1,250 $ 18.88 6.9 $ 4 As of December 31, 2015, $0.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock appreciation rights is expected to be recognized within the next 3.0 years on a weighted-average basis. However, as a result of the acceleration of vesting on January 11, 2016, as mentioned above, we expect to recognize substantially all of the expense related to the CEO Retention Award Agreement in 2016. The total fair value of shares vested during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was immaterial. The following table summarizes our non-vested stock appreciation rights for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Nonvested Stock Appreciation Rights Shares Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 1, 2013 5,500 $ 10.86 Granted 244,229 $ 10.35 Vested (1,688 ) $ 10.73 Nonvested at December 31, 2013 248,041 $ 10.36 Granted 2,600 $ 10.45 Vested (3,537 ) $ 10.10 Forfeited (2,875 ) $ 9.66 Nonvested at December 31, 2014 244,229 $ 10.37 Vested (1,250 ) $ 10.33 Nonvested at December 31, 2015 242,979 $ 10.37 Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Information Under the Omnibus Plan, we grant non-employee members of our Board of Directors shares of stock. The shares granted to Directors are immediately vested and all compensation expense is recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations in the year the grants are made. In addition, we grant restricted stock units to select executives and key employees. Compensation expense for restricted stock is measured based on the closing market price of the stock at date of grant less the present value of expected dividends over the vesting period, as dividends are not payable on unvested restricted stock units. A summary of the activity for stock and restricted stock units under the Omnibus Plan for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 is presented below: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except share amounts) 2015 2014 2013 Beginning nonvested balance 232,824 208,460 263,181 Granted 219,010 123,782 131,555 Vested (113,319 ) (92,070 ) (186,276 ) Forfeited (23,081 ) (7,348 ) — Ending nonvested balance 315,434 232,824 208,460 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per restricted stock unit $ 35.93 $ 24.24 $ 19.33 Compensation expense $ 4,199 $ 2,340 $ 3,315 The total fair value for shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was $4.2 million , $2.2 million and $4.0 million , respectively. As of December 31, 2015 , there was $5.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock units granted. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years . Shares issued for unrestricted stock and restricted stock unit awards were issued from treasury stock. Cash Settled Restricted Stock Unit Information Under the terms of the CEO Retention Award Agreement dated December 16, 2013, 115,687 cash settled restricted stock units were granted during the first quarter of 2014. Accordingly, awards that will be settled in cash are subject to liability accounting and the fair value of these awards will be remeasured at the end of each reporting period until settled. On January 11, 2016, vesting of all unvested retention cash settled restricted stock units otherwise scheduled to vest on December 31, 2018 was accelerated as a result of the departure of our CEO. A summary of the activity for cash settled restricted stock units is presented below: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except share amounts) 2015 2014 Beginning nonvested balance 115,687 — Granted 1,025 115,687 Ending nonvested balance 116,712 115,687 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per restricted stock unit $ 36.96 $ 23.02 Compensation expense $ 317 $ 616 As of December 31, 2015 , there was $1.5 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested cash settled restricted stock units granted. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.0 years . However, as a result of the acceleration of vesting on January 11, 2016, as mentioned above, we expect to recognize substantially all of the expense related to the CEO Retention Award Agreement in 2016. Employee 401(k) Plan Retirement Fund and Non-Qualified Deferred Executive Compensation Plans We sponsor the Libbey Inc. salary and hourly 401(k) plans (the Plan) to provide retirement benefits for our U.S. employees. As allowed under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, the Plan provides tax-deferred salary contributions for eligible employees. For the Salary Plan, employees can contribute from 1 percent to 50 percent of their annual salary, up to the annual IRS limits. We match 100 percent on the first 6 percent of pretax contributions. For the Hourly Plan, employees can contribute from 1 percent to 25 percent of their eligible annual pay up to the annual IRS limits. We match 50 percent of the first 6 percent of eligible earnings that are contributed by employees on a pretax basis. Therefore, the maximum matching contribution that we may allocate to each participant's account did not exceed $15,900 for the Salary Plan or $7,950 for the Hourly Plan for the 2015 calendar year due to the $265,000 annual limit on eligible earnings imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. All matching contributions are invested according to the employees' deferral elections and vest immediately. Effective January 1, 2009, we have a non-qualified Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (EDCP). Under the EDCP, executives and other members of senior management may elect to defer base salary, annual incentive compensation and equity-based compensation. We provide matching contributions on excess contributions (above the qualified 401(k) plan limits) in the same manner as we provide matching contributions under our 401(k) plan. Our matching contributions to all Plans totaled $3.4 million , $3.1 million and $3.1 million in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively.

Derivatives

Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	Derivatives We utilize derivative financial instruments to hedge certain interest rate risks associated with our long-term debt, commodity price risks associated with forecasted future natural gas requirements and foreign exchange rate risks associated with transactions denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar. These derivatives, except for the foreign currency contracts and the natural gas contracts used in our Mexican manufacturing facility, qualify for hedge accounting since the hedges are highly effective, and we have designated and documented contemporaneously the hedging relationships involving these derivative instruments. While we intend to continue to meet the conditions for hedge accounting, if hedges do not qualify as highly effective (as is the case for natural gas contracts used in our Mexico manufacturing facility) or if we do not believe that forecasted transactions would occur, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives used as hedges would be reflected in our earnings. All of these contracts were accounted for under FASB ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging.” Fair Values The following table provides the fair values of our derivative financial instruments for the periods presented: Asset Derivatives: (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Currency contracts Prepaid and other current assets 245 Prepaid and other current assets 403 Total undesignated 245 403 Total $ 245 $ 403 Liability Derivatives: (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Natural gas contracts Derivative liability - current $ 1,069 Derivative liability - current $ 1,222 Natural gas contracts Other long-term liabilities 34 Other long-term liabilities 103 Interest rate contract Derivative liability - current 2,132 Derivative liability - current — Interest rate contract Other long-term liabilities 246 Other long-term liabilities — Total designated 3,481 1,325 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Natural gas contracts Derivative liability - current 1,064 Derivative liability - current 1,431 Natural gas contracts Other long-term liabilities 35 Other long-term liabilities 112 Total undesignated 1,099 1,543 Total $ 4,580 $ 2,868 Natural Gas Contracts We use natural gas swap contracts related to forecasted future North American natural gas requirements. The objective of these commodity contracts is to limit the fluctuations in prices paid due to price movements in the underlying commodity. We consider our forecasted natural gas requirements in determining the quantity of natural gas to hedge. We combine the forecasts with historical observations to establish the percentage of forecast eligible to be hedged, typically ranging from 40 percent to 70 percent of our anticipated requirements, up to eighteen months in the future. The fair values of these instruments are determined from market quotes. As of December 31, 2015 , we had commodity contracts for 3,000,000 million British Thermal Units (BTUs) of natural gas. At December 31, 2014 , we had commodity contracts for 3,850,000 million BTUs of natural gas. All of our derivatives for natural gas in the U.S. qualify and are designated as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2015 . Hedge accounting is applied only when the derivative is deemed to be highly effective at offsetting changes in fair values or anticipated cash flows of the hedged item or transaction. For hedged forecasted transactions, hedge accounting is discontinued if the forecasted transaction is no longer probable to occur, and any previously deferred gains or losses would be recorded to earnings immediately. Changes in the effective portion of the fair value of these hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). The ineffective portion of the change in the fair value of a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge is recognized in other income. As the natural gas contracts mature, the accumulated gains (losses) for the respective contracts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to current expense in cost of sales in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. In the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , we recognized a gain (loss) of $0.9 million and $(1.2) million , respectively, in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations related to the marked-to-market change in our de-designated Mexico natural gas derivatives. These natural gas derivatives were de-designated in the fourth quarter of 2014 due to ineffectiveness created by changes in the natural gas price resulting from a fluctuating surcharge initiated by the Mexican government on the price of natural gas. As instructed under FASB ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging", all marked-to-market changes on these derivatives are being reflected in other income. The accumulated balance in other comprehensive income (loss) for these de-designated contracts remained until the hedging contracts were utilized or expired. Since we have not elected hedge accounting for any new Mexico natural gas contracts entered into beginning October 1, 2014, all marked-to-market changes on these derivatives are being reflected in other income. We recognized a loss of $0.7 million and $0.1 million in other income in the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, related to the contracts where hedge accounting was not elected. In the year ended December 31, 2013, we recognized a loss of $0.3 million in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for certain contracts at our Mexico facility related to ineffectiveness caused by the fluctuating surcharge on the Mexican natural gas price. We received (paid) additional cash of $(4.6) million , $0.6 million and $(0.1) million in the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively, due to the difference between the fixed unit rate of our natural gas contracts and the variable unit rate of our natural gas cost from suppliers. Based on our current valuation, we estimate that accumulated losses currently carried in accumulated other comprehensive loss that will be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve months will result in $1.1 million of loss in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table provides a summary of the effective portion of derivative gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss): Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging relationships: Natural gas contracts $ (1,909 ) $ (1,392 ) $ 777 Total $ (1,909 ) $ (1,392 ) $ 777 The following table provides a summary of the effective portion of derivative gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the Consolidated Statements of Operations: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) Location: 2015 2014 2013 Natural gas contracts Cost of sales $ 2,131 $ 573 $ (57 ) Total impact on net income (loss) $ 2,131 $ 573 $ (57 ) The ineffective portion of derivative gain (loss) related to the de-designated Mexico contracts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations was $0.2 million of income and an immaterial amount in the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The following table provides a summary of the gain (loss) recognized in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations from our natural gas contracts: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Designated contracts with ineffectiveness $ — $ — $ (276 ) De-designated contracts 932 (1,236 ) — Contracts where hedge accounting was not elected (714 ) (81 ) — Total $ 218 $ (1,317 ) $ (276 ) Interest Rate Swaps as Cash Flow Hedges On April 1, 2015, we executed an interest rate swap on our Term Loan B as part of our risk management strategy to mitigate the risks involved with fluctuating interest rates. The interest rate swap will effectively convert $220.0 million of our Term Loan B debt from a variable interest rate to a 4.85 percent fixed interest rate, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future income. The fixed rate swap will be effective January 2016 through January 2020. This interest rate swap is valued using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted expected future variable cash receipts and the discounted future fixed cash payments. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observed market interest rate forward curves. Our interest rate swap qualifies and is designated as a cash flow hedge at December 31, 2015 and accounted for under FASB ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging". Hedge accounting is applied only when the derivative is deemed to be highly effective at offsetting changes in fair values or anticipated cash flows of the hedged item or transaction. For hedged forecasted transactions, hedge accounting is discontinued if the forecasted transaction is no longer probable to occur, and any previously deferred gains or losses would be recorded to earnings immediately. Changes in the effective portion of the fair value of these hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). The ineffective portion, if any, of the change in the fair value of a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge is recognized in other income. Based on our current valuation, we estimate that accumulated losses currently carried in accumulated other comprehensive loss that will be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve months will result in $2.1 million of additional interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table provides a summary of the effective portion of derivative gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss): Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging relationships: Interest Rate Swap $ (2,378 ) $ — $ — Total $ (2,378 ) $ — $ — Interest Rate Swaps as Fair Value Hedges On June 18, 2012, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $45.0 million that was to mature in 2020. The swap agreement was executed in order to convert a portion of the fixed rate debt under the Senior Secured Notes into floating rate debt and maintain a capital structure containing fixed and floating rate debt. Upon the refinancing of the Senior Secured Notes, the swap was settled at fair value on May 9, 2014, resulting in a payment of $1.1 million . The remaining balance of the carrying value adjustment on debt related to the interest rate swap agreement was recognized as a loss in loss on redemption of debt on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See note 6 for further discussion. Prior to the 2014 refinancing of the Senior Secured Notes, $40.5 million of our interest rate swap agreement was designated and qualified as a fair value hedge. The change in the fair value of the derivative instrument related to the future cash flows (gain or loss on the derivative) and the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedged long-term debt attributable to the hedged risk were recognized in other income. We included the gain or loss on the hedged long-term debt, along with the offsetting loss or gain on the related interest rate swap, in other income, on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of July 1, 2013, we de-designated 10 percent , or $4.5 million , of our interest rate swap. As a result, the mark-to-market of the $4.5 million portion of the swap was recorded in other income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The following table provides a summary of the gain (loss) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations from the de-designated portion of our interest rate swap agreement: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2014 2013 Interest rate swap $ 140 $ (208 ) Related long-term debt (589 ) — Net impact $ (449 ) $ (208 ) The following table provides a summary of the gain (loss) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations from the designated portion of our interest rate swap agreement: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2014 2013 Interest rate swap $ 497 $ 1,732 Related long-term debt (735 ) (2,164 ) Net impact $ (238 ) $ (432 ) The gain or loss on the hedged long-term debt netted with the offsetting gain or loss on the related designated and de-designated interest rate swap was recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2014 2013 Loss on redemption of debt $ (757 ) $ — Other income (expense) 70 (640 ) Net impact $ (687 ) $ (640 ) Currency Contracts Our foreign currency exposure arises from transactions denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar primarily associated with our Canadian dollar denominated accounts receivable. From time to time, we enter into a series of foreign currency contracts to sell Canadian dollars. We had contracts for C$6.2 million and C$6.3 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The fair values of these instruments are determined from market quotes. The values of these derivatives will change over time as cash receipts and payments are made and as market conditions change. Gains (losses) on currency derivatives that were not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in other income as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) Location: 2015 2014 2013 Currency contracts Other income (expense) $ (158 ) $ 403 $ (41 ) Total $ (158 ) $ 403 $ (41 ) We do not believe we are exposed to more than a nominal amount of credit risk in our interest rate swap, natural gas hedges and currency contracts as the counterparties are established financial institutions. The counterparties for the derivative agreements are rated BBB+ or better as of December 31, 2015, by Standard and Poor’s.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, is as follows: (dollars in thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Derivative Instruments Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Total Balance on December 31, 2012 $ (1,641 ) $ 489 $ (139,888 ) $ (141,040 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 6,195 777 — 6,972 Actuarial gain (loss) — — 47,704 47,704 Currency impact — — (298 ) (298 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of actuarial loss (1) — — 12,185 12,185 Amortization of prior service cost (1) — — 1,476 1,476 Amortization of transition obligation (1) — — 84 84 Cost of sales — 57 — 57 Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 6,195 834 61,151 68,180 Tax effect — (102 ) (198 ) (300 ) Balance on December 31, 2013 4,554 1,221 (78,935 ) (73,160 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (13,716 ) (1,392 ) — (15,108 ) Actuarial gain (loss) — — (62,689 ) (62,689 ) Currency impact — — 4,655 4,655 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of actuarial loss (1) — — 5,331 5,331 Amortization of prior service cost (1) — — 2,142 2,142 Amortization of transition obligation (1) — — 60 60 Cost of sales — (573 ) — (573 ) Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (13,716 ) (1,965 ) (50,501 ) (66,182 ) Tax effect — 119 776 895 Balance on December 31, 2014 (9,162 ) (625 ) (128,660 ) (138,447 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (13,751 ) (4,287 ) — (18,038 ) Actuarial gain (loss) — — 21,438 21,438 Currency impact — — 4,233 4,233 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of actuarial loss (1) — — 9,426 9,426 Amortization of prior service cost (1) — — 4,652 4,652 Cost of sales — 2,357 — 2,357 Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (13,751 ) (1,930 ) 39,749 24,068 Tax effect — 695 (6,548 ) (5,853 ) Balance on December 31, 2015 $ (22,913 ) $ (1,860 ) $ (95,459 ) $ (120,232 ) _________________________ (1) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost within the cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Fair Value

Fair Value	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value	Fair Value FASB ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FASB ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows: • Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2 — Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly. • Level 3 — Unobservable inputs based on our own assumptions. The fair value of our derivative financial instruments by level is as follows: Fair Value at Fair Value at Asset / (Liability (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Commodity futures natural gas contracts $ — $ (2,202 ) $ — $ (2,202 ) $ — $ (2,868 ) $ — $ (2,868 ) Currency contracts — 245 — 245 — 403 — 403 Interest rate agreements — (2,378 ) — (2,378 ) — — — — Net derivative asset (liability) $ — $ (4,335 ) $ — $ (4,335 ) $ — $ (2,465 ) $ — $ (2,465 ) The fair values of our commodity futures natural gas contracts and currency contracts are determined using observable market inputs. The fair value of our interest rate agreement is based on the market standard methodology of netting the discounted expected future variable cash receipts and the discounted future fixed cash payments. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observed market interest rate forward curves. Since these inputs are observable in active markets over the terms that the instruments are held, the derivatives are classified as Level 2 in the hierarchy. We also evaluate Company and counterparty risk in determining fair values. The commodity futures natural gas contracts, interest rate agreement and currency contracts are hedges of either recorded assets or liabilities or anticipated transactions. Changes in values of the underlying hedged assets and liabilities or anticipated transactions are not reflected in the above table. The total derivative position is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: Asset / (Liability (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Prepaid and other current assets $ 245 $ 403 Derivative liability (4,265 ) (2,653 ) Other long-term liabilities (315 ) (215 ) Net derivative asset (liability) $ (4,335 ) $ (2,465 )

Operating Leases

Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Leases	Operating Leases Rental expense for all non-cancelable operating leases, primarily for warehouses, was $17.5 million , $19.6 million and $18.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Future minimum rentals under operating leases are as follows (dollars in thousands): 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 and thereafter $14,652 $13,621 $12,558 $11,547 $10,723 $40,112

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income (Expense)	Other Income Items included in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Gain (loss) on currency translation $ 2,641 $ 1,905 $ (293 ) Hedge ineffectiveness 218 (1,247 ) (916 ) Insurance recovery on furnace malfunction, net (see note 18) — — 1,844 Other non-operating income 21 1,693 1,012 Other income $ 2,880 $ 2,351 $ 1,647

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies Legal Proceedings From time to time, we are identified as a "potentially responsible party" (PRP) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) and/or similar state laws that impose liability without regard to fault for costs and damages relating to the investigation and clean-up of contamination resulting from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances. We are also subject to similar laws in some of the countries where our facilities are located. Our environmental, health, and safety department monitors compliance with applicable laws on a global basis. On October 30, 2009, the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("U.S. EPA") designated Syracuse China Company ("Syracuse China"), our wholly-owned subsidiary, as one of eight PRPs with respect to the Lower Ley Creek sub-site of the Onondaga Lake Superfund site located near the ceramic dinnerware manufacturing facility that Syracuse China operated from 1995 to 2009 in Syracuse, New York. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of investigation and remediation of the Lower Ley Creek sub-site. U.S. EPA has completed its Remedial Investigation (RI), Feasibility Study (FS), Risk Assessment (RA) and Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP). U.S. EPA issued its Record of Decision (RoD) on September 30, 2014. The RoD indicates that U.S. EPA's estimate of the undiscounted cost of remediation ranges between approximately $17.0 million (assuming local disposal of contaminated sediments is feasible) and approximately $24.8 million (assuming local disposal is not feasible). However, the RoD acknowledges that the final cost of the cleanup will depend upon the actual volume of contaminated material, the degree to which it is contaminated, and where the excavated soil and sediment is properly disposed. In connection with the General Motors Corporation bankruptcy, U.S. EPA recovered $22.0 million from Motors Liquidation Company (MLC), the successor to General Motors Corporation. If the cleanup costs do not exceed the amount recovered by U.S. EPA from MLC, Syracuse China may suffer no loss. If and to the extent the cleanup costs exceed the amount recovered by U.S. EPA from MLC, it is not yet known whether other PRPs will be added to the current group of PRPs or how any excess costs may be allocated among the PRPs. On March 3, 2015, the EPA issued to the PRPs notices and requests to negotiate performance of the remedial design, or RD, work. The notices contemplate that any agreement to perform the RD work would be memorialized in an Administrative Order on Consent, or AOC. The EPA and PRPs currently are discussing entering into an AOC pursuant to which some or all of the PRPs would agree to perform the RD work. The EPA and PRPs anticipate that the RD work will produce additional information from which the feasibility of a local disposal option and the cleanup costs can be better determined. The EPA has declined to advance the GM Settlement Funds for the RD work, instead conditioning use of those funds to reimburse for the RD work upon the successful completion of the RD work and the finalization of an AOC to perform the remedial action work. To the extent that Syracuse China has a liability with respect to the Lower Ley Creek sub-site, including without limitation costs to fund the RD work, and to the extent the liability arose prior to our 1995 acquisition of the Syracuse China assets, the liability would be subject to the indemnification provisions contained in the Asset Purchase Agreement between the Company and The Pfaltzgraff Co. (now known as TPC-York, Inc. ("TPC York")) and certain of its subsidiaries. Accordingly, Syracuse China has notified TPC York of its claim for indemnification under the Asset Purchase Agreement. In connection with the above proceedings, an estimated environmental liability of $1.1 million and a recoverable amount of $0.6 million in other long term assets have been recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015. An estimated liability of $1.0 million and a recoverable amount $0.7 million in other long term assets have been recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2014. Expense of $0.2 million and $0.3 million has been recorded in cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Although we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this proceeding, we believe that it will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Insurance claim In September of 2013, Libbey had a furnace malfunction at our manufacturing facility in Toledo, Ohio, resulting in an insurance claim with the final settlement received in the fourth quarter of 2014. The total reimbursement for the claim and related expenses was $15.7 million . $5.0 million was recognized in 2013 in accounts receivable and received in the first quarter of 2014. The remaining $10.7 million was received in the fourth quarter of 2014 and recognized as a reduction to cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for business interruption. On the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2014, $2.4 million was recorded as an investing activity and $13.3 million was recorded as cash from operations. Abandoned Property Audit We have completed an unclaimed property audit. The property subject to review in this audit process generally included unclaimed wages, vendor payments and customer refunds. State escheat laws generally require entities to report and remit abandoned and unclaimed property. Failure to timely report and remit the property can result in assessments that include interest and penalties, in addition to the payment of the escheat liability itself. At the completion of the audit in the second quarter of 2013, we paid $4.5 million , which resulted in additional expense of $1.8 million in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Segments and Geographic Informa

Segments and Geographic Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segments and Geographic Information	Segments and Geographic Information In the fourth quarter of 2015, we revised our reporting segments in connection with the transition of all regional business units reporting to our Chief Operating Officer who is also the Chief Operating Decision Maker. Under the new structure, our U.S. and Canada glass tableware business is combined with our U.S. and Canada sourcing business in order to be consistent with the way we manage and report our other segments. Our reporting segments continue to align with our regionally focused organizational structure, which we believe enables us to better serve customers across the globe. We now report financial results for U.S. and Canada; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Other. Sales and segment EBIT continue to reflect end market reporting pursuant to which sales and related costs are included in segment EBIT based on the geographical destination of the sale. The revised segment results do not affect any previously reported consolidated financial results. Our three reportable segments are defined below. Our operating segment that does not meet the criteria to be a reportable segment is disclosed as Other. U.S. & Canada—includes worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware and sourced ceramic dinnerware, metal tableware, hollowware and serveware having an end market destination in the U.S and Canada excluding glass products for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), which remain in the Latin America segment. Latin America—includes primarily worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in Latin America including glass products for OEMs that have an end market destination outside of Latin America. EMEA—includes primarily worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Other—includes primarily worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in Asia Pacific. Our measure of profit for our reportable segments is Segment Earnings before Interest and Taxes (Segment EBIT) and excludes amounts related to certain items we consider not representative of ongoing operations as well as certain retained corporate costs and other allocations that are not considered by management when evaluating performance. We use Segment EBIT, along with net sales and selected cash flow information, to evaluate performance and to allocate resources. Segment EBIT for reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on the costs of services performed. Certain activities not related to any particular reportable segment are reported within retained corporate costs. These costs include certain headquarter, administrative and facility costs, and other costs that are global in nature and are not allocable to the reporting segments. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in note 2. We do not have any customers who represent 10 percent or more of total sales. Inter-segment sales are consummated at arm’s length and are reflected at end market reporting below. Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Net Sales: U.S. & Canada $ 497,728 $ 482,094 $ 459,575 Latin America 167,069 190,079 179,567 EMEA 122,664 147,587 146,455 Other 34,884 32,732 33,214 Consolidated $ 822,345 $ 852,492 $ 818,811 Segment EBIT: U.S. & Canada $ 80,406 $ 72,546 $ 76,445 Latin America 22,017 32,909 33,841 EMEA 1,251 5,726 874 Other 4,390 2,378 3,374 Total Segment EBIT $ 108,064 $ 113,559 $ 114,534 Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Income: Segment EBIT $ 108,064 $ 113,559 $ 114,534 Retained corporate costs (34,645 ) (30,558 ) (21,653 ) Loss on redemption of debt (note 6) — (47,191 ) (2,518 ) Pension settlement charges (note 9) (21,693 ) (774 ) (2,252 ) Furnace malfunction (note 18) — 4,782 (4,428 ) Environmental obligation (note 18) (157 ) (315 ) — Restructuring charges (note 7) — (985 ) (6,544 ) Reorganization charges (1) (4,316 ) — — Derivatives (2) 218 (1,247 ) (916 ) Abandoned property (note 18) — — (1,781 ) Executive termination (870 ) (875 ) (736 ) Interest expense (18,484 ) (22,866 ) (32,006 ) (Provision) benefit for income taxes 38,216 (8,567 ) (13,241 ) Net income $ 66,333 $ 4,963 $ 28,459 Depreciation & Amortization: U.S. & Canada $ 12,214 $ 10,319 $ 12,685 Latin America 14,738 12,562 12,301 EMEA 8,510 10,061 10,449 Other 5,855 6,179 7,275 Corporate 1,395 1,267 1,259 Consolidated $ 42,712 $ 40,388 $ 43,969 Capital Expenditures: U.S. & Canada $ 25,106 $ 21,927 $ 9,022 Latin America 11,944 22,517 22,412 EMEA 6,773 6,471 7,787 Other 1,855 1,983 7,437 Corporate 2,458 1,495 2,749 Consolidated $ 48,136 $ 54,393 $ 49,407 ______________________________ (1) Management reorganization to support our growth strategy. (2) Derivatives relate to hedge ineffectiveness on our natural gas contracts and interest rate swap, as well as, mark-to-market adjustments on our natural gas contracts that have been de-designated and those for which we did not elect hedge accounting. December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Segment Assets (1) : U.S. & Canada $ 140,840 $ 129,676 $ 115,184 Latin America 68,599 66,726 70,149 EMEA 48,924 48,557 50,115 Other 14,043 15,975 17,222 Consolidated $ 272,406 $ 260,934 $ 252,670 ______________________________ (1) Segment assets are defined as net accounts receivable, excluding insurance claim receivable resulting from the furnace malfunction, plus net inventory. Net sales to customers and long-lived assets located in the U.S., Mexico, and Other regions for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 are presented below. Intercompany sales to affiliates represent products that are transferred to those geographic areas on a basis intended to reflect as nearly as possible the market value of the products. The long-lived assets include net property, plant and equipment. (dollars in thousands) United States Mexico All Other Eliminations Consolidated 2015 Net sales: Customers $ 488,582 $ 107,386 $ 226,377 $ 822,345 Intercompany 68,388 11,573 37,612 $ (117,573 ) — Total net sales $ 556,970 $ 118,959 $ 263,989 $ (117,573 ) $ 822,345 Long-lived assets $ 94,206 $ 93,573 $ 84,755 $ — $ 272,534 2014 Net sales: Customers $ 465,820 $ 126,699 $ 259,973 $ 852,492 Intercompany 80,525 14,960 35,058 $ (130,543 ) — Total net sales $ 546,345 $ 141,659 $ 295,031 $ (130,543 ) $ 852,492 Long-lived assets $ 82,702 $ 97,960 $ 97,316 $ — $ 277,978 2013 Net sales: Customers $ 444,176 $ 125,752 $ 248,883 $ 818,811 Intercompany 51,521 12,747 22,423 $ (86,691 ) — Total net sales $ 495,697 $ 138,499 $ 271,306 $ (86,691 ) $ 818,811 Long-lived assets $ 68,114 $ 84,703 $ 112,845 $ — $ 265,662

Schedule II -- Valuation and Qu

Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Consolidated)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Consolidated)	Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Consolidated) Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (dollars in thousands) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts & Discounts Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Asset Balance at December 31, 2012 $ 5,703 $ 77,629 Charged to expense or other accounts 198 2,235 Deductions (55 ) (1) (33,816 ) (2) Balance at December 31, 2013 5,846 46,048 Charged to expense or other accounts 1,040 21,420 Deductions (1,300 ) (1) (982 ) (2) Balance at December 31, 2014 5,586 66,486 Charged to expense or other accounts 2,719 6,093 Deductions (1,239 ) (1) (61,395 ) (2) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 7,066 $ 11,184 _________________ (1) Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries. (2) The net decrease in valuation allowance is primarily a result of net changes in cumulative book/tax timing differences and, with respect to activity for the year ended December 31, 2015, changes in judgment regarding the realizability of U.S. deferred tax assets.

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The Consolidated Financial Statements include Libbey Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, Libbey or the Company). Our fiscal year end is December 31 st . All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from management’s estimates.
Consolidated Statement of Operations	Consolidated Statements of Operations Net sales in our Consolidated Statements of Operations include revenue earned when products are shipped and title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Revenue is recorded net of returns, discounts and incentives offered to customers. Cost of sales includes cost to manufacture and/or purchase products, warehouse, shipping and delivery costs and other costs.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when products are shipped and title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Revenue is recorded net of returns, discounts and incentives offered to customers. We estimate returns, discounts and incentives at the time of sale based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience and forecasted sales. We continually evaluate the adequacy of these methods used to estimate returns, discounts and incentives. Taxes collected from customers are excluded from revenues and credited directly to obligations to the appropriate governmental agencies.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of less than three months at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with various financial institutions.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We record trade receivables when revenue is recorded in accordance with our revenue recognition policy and relieve accounts receivable when payments are received from customers. The allowance for doubtful accounts is established through charges to the provision for bad debts. We regularly evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical trends in collections and write-offs, our judgment as to the probability of collecting accounts and our evaluation of business risk. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to revision as more information becomes available. Accounts are determined to be uncollectible when the debt is deemed to be worthless or only recoverable in part and are written off at that time through a charge against the allowance. Generally, we do not require collateral on our accounts receivable.
Inventory Valuation	Inventory Valuation Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. The last-in, first-out (LIFO) method is used for our U.S. glass inventories, which represented 32.0 percent and 29.0 percent of our total inventories in 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The remaining inventories are valued using either the first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost method. For those inventories valued on the LIFO method, the excess of FIFO cost over LIFO, was $12.3 million and $13.6 million in 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Cost includes the cost of materials, direct labor, in-bound freight and the applicable share of manufacturing overhead.
Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification™ ("FASB ASC") Topic 350 - "Intangibles-Goodwill and other" ("FASB ASC 350") requires goodwill and purchased indefinite life intangible assets to be reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Intangible assets with lives restricted by contractual, legal or other means will continue to be amortized over their useful lives. As of October 1st of each year, we update our separate impairment evaluations for both goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets. In 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , our October 1st assessment did not indicate any impairment of goodwill or indefinite life intangibles. There were also no indicators of impairment at December 31, 2015.
Software	Software We account for software in accordance with FASB ASC 350. Software represents the costs of internally developed and purchased software packages for internal use. Capitalized costs include software packages, installation and/or internal labor costs. These costs generally are amortized over a five -year period.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally 3 to 14 years for equipment and furnishings and 10 to 40 years for buildings and improvements. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets that we expect to hold and use is based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
Self-Insurance Reserves	Self-Insurance Reserves Self-insurance reserves reflect the estimated liability for group health and workers' compensation claims not covered by third-party insurance. We accrue estimated losses based on actuarial models and assumptions as well as our historical loss experience. Workers' compensation accruals are recorded at the estimated ultimate payout amounts based on individual case estimates. In addition, we record estimates of incurred-but-not-reported losses based on actuarial models.
Pension and Nonpension Postretirement Benefits	Pension and Nonpension Postretirement Benefits We account for pension and nonpension postretirement benefits in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 758 - "Compensation-Retirement Plans" ("FASB ASC 758"). FASB ASC 758 requires recognition of the over-funded or under-funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans on the balance sheet. Under FASB ASC 758, gains and losses, prior service costs and credits and any remaining prior transaction amounts that have not yet been recognized through net periodic benefit cost are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect where appropriate. The U.S. pension plans cover most hourly U.S.-based employees (excluding new hires at Shreveport after 2008 and at Toledo after September 30, 2010) and those salaried U.S.-based employees hired before January 1, 2006. U.S. salaried employees were not eligible for additional company contribution credits after December 31, 2012. The non-U.S. pension plans cover the employees of our wholly-owned subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Mexico. In December 2015, we unwound direct ownership of our defined benefit pension plan in the Netherlands. For further discussion see note 9. We also provide certain postretirement health care and life insurance benefits covering substantially all U.S. and Canadian salaried employees hired before January 1, 2004 and a majority of our union hourly employees (excluding employees hired at Shreveport after 2008 and at Toledo after September 30, 2010). Employees are generally eligible for benefits upon reaching a certain age and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service. Benefits for most hourly retirees are determined by collective bargaining. Under a cross-indemnity agreement, Owens-Illinois, Inc. assumed liability for the nonpension postretirement benefit of our retirees who had retired as of June 24, 1993. Therefore, the benefits related to these retirees are not included in our liability.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax attribute carry-forwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes,” requires that a valuation allowance be recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined separately for each tax paying component in which we conduct our operations or otherwise incur taxable income or losses In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considers on a quarterly basis whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income (including reversals of deferred income tax liabilities) during the periods in which those deductible temporary differences reverse. As a result, we consider the historical and projected financial results of the tax paying component recording the net deferred income tax asset as well as all other positive and negative evidence. Examples of the evidence we consider are cumulative losses in recent years, losses expected in early future years, a history of potential tax benefits expiring unused and whether there were unusual, infrequent, or extraordinary items to be considered. We currently have valuation allowances in place on our deferred income tax assets in Portugal and the Netherlands. We intend to maintain these allowances until a period of sustainable income is achieved and management concludes it is more likely than not that those deferred income tax assets will be realized. As of December 31, 2015, management has considered the evidence, both positive and negative, in assessing the realizability of our deferred tax assets in the U.S. The positive evidence, including achievement of cumulative income in recent years and expectations for sustainable future income, was strong enough to conclude that it is more likely than not that nearly all of our deferred tax assets are realizable and the valuation allowance was reduced accordingly. Our European operations in the Netherlands and Portugal incurred operating losses in 2015, continue to be in cumulative loss positions in recent years, and have tax loss carry-forwards expiring unused. In addition, European economic conditions continue to be unfavorable. Accordingly, management believes it is not more likely than not that the deferred tax assets related to these operations will be realized and valuation allowances continue to be recorded for the Netherlands and Portugal as of December 31, 2015. We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions. Management judgment is required in evaluating our tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. Throughout the course of business, there are numerous transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. When management believes uncertain tax positions may be challenged despite our belief that the tax return positions are supportable, we record unrecognized tax benefits as liabilities in accordance with the requirements of ASC 740. When our judgment with respect to these uncertain tax positions changes as a result of a change in facts and circumstances, such as the outcome of a tax audit, we adjust these liabilities through increases or decreases to the income tax provision.
Derivatives	Derivatives We account for derivatives in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("FASB ASC 815"). We hold derivative financial instruments to hedge certain of our interest rate risks associated with long-term debt, commodity price risks associated with forecasted future natural gas requirements and foreign exchange rate risks associated with occasional transactions denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar. These derivatives (except for the foreign currency contracts and natural gas hedges in Mexico) qualify for hedge accounting since the hedges are highly effective, and we have designated and documented contemporaneously the hedging relationships involving these derivative instruments. While we intend to continue to meet the conditions for hedge accounting, if hedges do not qualify as highly effective or if we do not believe that forecasted transactions would occur, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives used as hedges would be reflected in earnings.
Environmental	Environmental In accordance with U.S. GAAP accounting standards, we recognize environmental clean-up liabilities on an undiscounted basis when loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. The cost of the clean-up is estimated by financial and legal specialists based on current law. Such estimates are based primarily upon the estimated cost of investigation and remediation required, and the likelihood that, where applicable, other potentially responsible parties will not be able to fulfill their commitments at the sites where the Company may be jointly and severally liable.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment, where that local currency is the functional currency, are translated to U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting translation adjustments directly recorded to a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year. The effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency is recorded in other income.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	Stock-Based Compensation Expense We account for stock-based compensation expense in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation — Stock Compensation,” ("FASB ASC 718") and FASB ASC Topic 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees”("FASB ASC 505-50"). Stock-based compensation cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued. FASB ASC Topics 718 and 505-50 apply to all of our outstanding unvested stock-based payment awards.
Treasury Stock	Treasury Stock Treasury Stock purchases are recorded at cost.
Research and Development	Research and Development Research and development costs are charged to selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations when incurred.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs We expense all advertising costs as incurred.
Computation of Income Per Share of Common Stock	Computation of Income Per Share of Common Stock Basic net income per share of common stock is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share of common stock is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive potential common share equivalents during the period. When applicable, diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive impact of restricted stock units. Diluted shares also include the impact of eligible employee stock options, which are calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the tax-effected proceeds that hypothetically would be received from the exercise of all in-the-money options are assumed to be used to repurchase shares.
New Accounting Standards	New Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue From Contracts With Customers" (ASU 2014-09), which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 is based on the principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the new standard. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; early adoption is not permitted. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which defers the effective date one year from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018, but early adoption as of January 1, 2017 is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern" (ASU 2014-15), which establishes management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern in connection with preparing financial statements for each annual and interim reporting period. ASU 2014-15 also provides guidance to determine whether to disclose information about relevant conditions and events when there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, "Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs" (ASU 2015-03), which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. Prior to the issuance of ASU 2015-03, debt issuance costs were required to be presented in the balance sheet as an asset. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-15, "Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements" (ASU 2015-15), which states that entities may continue presenting unamortized debt issuance costs for line-of-credit arrangements as an asset. ASU 2015-15 is effective immediately. ASU 2015-03 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015; early adoption is permitted. We adopted ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15 retrospectively in our Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015. Finance fees related to our Term Loan B are now presented as a deduction against long-term debt while the finance fees related to our ABL Facility are still shown as an other asset. As a result, long-term debt and finance fees within other assets have both decreased by $6.0 million in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2014. In May 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-07, "Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (or its Equivalent)" (ASU 2015-07), which removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy investments for which fair values are estimated using the net asset value practical expedient provided by FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. Disclosures about investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share are limited under ASU 2015-07 to those investments for which the entity has elected to estimate the fair value using the net asset value practical expedient. ASU 2015-07 is effective for entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within, with retrospective application to all periods presented. Early application is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11, "Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory" (ASU 2015-11), which requires that inventory be measured at the lower of its cost or the estimated sale price, minus the costs of completing the sale, which the FASB calls the net realizable value. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes" (ASU 2015-17), which requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted. We have adopted ASU 2015-17 at December 31, 2015 to align with the FASB's overall simplification initiative aimed at reducing complexity in accounting standards. As allowed by ASU 2015-17, we have prospectively adopted this standard; thus, prior periods have not been restated.
Indefinite Life Intangible Assets	Indefinite life intangible assets are composed of trade names and trademarks that have an indefinite life and are therefore individually tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently in certain circumstances where impairment indicators arise, in accordance with FASB ASC 350. Our measurement date for impairment testing is October 1st of each year. When performing our test for impairment of individual indefinite life intangible assets, we use a relief from royalty method to determine the fair market value that is compared to the carrying value of the indefinite life intangible asset. The inputs used for this analysis are considered as Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. See note 15 for further discussion of the fair value hierarchy.
Goodwill	Goodwill impairment tests are completed for each reporting unit on an annual basis, or more frequently in certain circumstances where impairment indicators arise. The inputs used for this analysis are considered as Level 2 and Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. See note 15 for further discussion of the fair value hierarchy. When performing our test for impairment in 2015, we measured each reporting unit's fair value using a blended analysis of the present value of future discounted cash flows and the market valuation approach. The discounted cash flow model calculates the fair value of the reporting unit based on a discounted cash flow analysis, incorporating the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical third party buyer. Significant estimates in the discounted cash flows model include the following: discount rate, long-term growth rate and profitability of the reporting unit's business, and working capital effects (all Level 3 inputs). The market valuation approach calculates the fair value of the reporting unit based on a comparison of the reporting unit to comparable publicly traded companies. Significant estimates in the market valuation approach model include identifying similar companies with comparable business factors such as size, growth, profitability, risk and return on investment and assessing comparable multiples in estimating the fair value of the reporting unit (Level 2 inputs). When performing our test for impairment in 2014, we measured each reporting unit's fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis, incorporating the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical third party buyer. The fair value is then compared to the carrying value. To the extent that fair value exceeds the carrying value, no impairment exists. However, to the extent the carrying value exceeds the fair value, we compare the implied fair value of goodwill to its book value to determine if an impairment should be recorded.
Pensions	The discount rate enables us to estimate the present value of expected future cash flows on the measurement date. The rate used reflects a rate of return on high-quality fixed income investments that match the duration of expected benefit payments at our December 31 measurement date. The discount rate at December 31 is used to measure the year-end benefit obligations and the earnings effects for the subsequent year. A higher discount rate decreases the present value of benefit obligations and decreases pension expense. To determine the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets for our funded plans, we consider the current and expected asset allocations, as well as historical and expected returns on various categories of plan assets. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets at December 31 st is used to measure the earnings effects for the subsequent year. Future benefits are assumed to increase in a manner consistent with past experience of the plans except for the Libbey U.S. Salaried Pension Plan and SERP as discussed above, which, to the extent benefits are based on compensation, includes assumed compensation increases as presented above. Amortization included in net pension expense is based on the average remaining service of employees. We account for our defined benefit pension plans on an expense basis that reflects actuarial funding methods. The actuarial valuations require significant estimates and assumptions to be made by management, primarily with respect to the discount rate and expected long-term return on plan assets. These assumptions are all susceptible to changes in market conditions. The discount rate is based on a selected settlement portfolio from a universe of high quality bonds. In determining the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, we consider historical market and portfolio rates of return, asset allocations and expectations of future rates of return. We evaluate these critical assumptions on our annual measurement date of December 31st. Other assumptions involving demographic factors such as retirement age, mortality and turnover are evaluated periodically and are updated to reflect our experience. Actual results in any given year often will differ from actuarial assumptions because of demographic, economic and other factors. We have pension plans covering the majority of our employees. Benefits generally are based on compensation and service for salaried employees and job grade and length of service for hourly employees. In addition, we have an unfunded supplemental employee retirement plan (SERP) that covers salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey hired before January 1, 2006. The U.S. pension plans cover the salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey hired before January 1, 2006 and most hourly U.S.-based employees (excluding employees hired at Shreveport after 2008 and at Toledo after September 30, 2010). Effective January 1, 2013, we ceased annual company contribution credits to the cash balance accounts in our Libbey U.S. Salaried Pension Plan and SERP. The non-U.S. pension plans cover the employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Mexico. The plan in Mexico is primarily unfunded. Our investment strategy is to control and manage investment risk through diversification across asset classes and investment styles, within established target asset allocation ranges. The investment risk of the assets is limited by appropriate diversification both within and between asset classes. Assets will be diversified among a mix of traditional investments in equity and fixed income instruments, as well as alternative investments including real estate and hedge funds. It would be anticipated that a modest allocation to cash would exist within the plans, since each investment manager is likely to hold some cash in the portfolio with the goal of ensuring that sufficient liquidity will be available to meet expected cash flow requirements. Our investment valuation policy is to value the investments at fair value. All investments are valued at their respective net asset values as calculated by the Trustee. Underlying equity securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported readily available sales price on their principal exchange on the valuation date or official close for certain markets. Fixed income investments are valued on a basis of valuations furnished by a trustee-approved pricing service, which determines valuations for normal institutional-size trading units of such securities which are generally recognized at fair value as determined in good faith by the Trustee. Short-term investments, if any, are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The fair value of investments in real estate funds is based on valuation of the fund as determined by periodic appraisals of the underlying investments owned by the respective fund. The fair value of hedge funds is based on the net asset values provided by the fund manager. Investments in registered investment companies or collective pooled funds, if any, are valued at their respective net asset value.
Nonpension Postretirement Benefits	We provide certain retiree health care and life insurance benefits covering our U.S. and Canadian salaried employees hired before January 1, 2004 and a majority of our union hourly employees (excluding employees hired at Shreveport after 2008 and at Toledo after September 30, 2010). Employees are generally eligible for benefits upon retirement and completion of a specified number of years of creditable service. Benefits for most hourly retirees are determined by collective bargaining. The U.S. nonpension postretirement plans cover the hourly and salaried U.S.-based employees of Libbey (excluding those mentioned above). The non-U.S. nonpension postretirement plans cover the retirees and active employees of Libbey who are located in Canada. The postretirement benefit plans are not funded.
Fair Value	The fair values of our commodity futures natural gas contracts and currency contracts are determined using observable market inputs. The fair value of our interest rate agreement is based on the market standard methodology of netting the discounted expected future variable cash receipts and the discounted future fixed cash payments. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observed market interest rate forward curves. Since these inputs are observable in active markets over the terms that the instruments are held, the derivatives are classified as Level 2 in the hierarchy. We also evaluate Company and counterparty risk in determining fair values. The commodity futures natural gas contracts, interest rate agreement and currency contracts are hedges of either recorded assets or liabilities or anticipated transactions.
Segments	Our measure of profit for our reportable segments is Segment Earnings before Interest and Taxes (Segment EBIT) and excludes amounts related to certain items we consider not representative of ongoing operations as well as certain retained corporate costs and other allocations that are not considered by management when evaluating performance. We use Segment EBIT, along with net sales and selected cash flow information, to evaluate performance and to allocate resources. Segment EBIT for reportable segments includes an allocation of some corporate expenses based on the costs of services performed. Certain activities not related to any particular reportable segment are reported within retained corporate costs. These costs include certain headquarter, administrative and facility costs, and other costs that are global in nature and are not allocable to the reporting segments. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in note 2.

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Balance Sheet Details [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The following table provides detail of selected balance sheet items: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Accounts receivable: Trade receivables $ 91,324 $ 87,700 Other receivables 3,055 3,406 Total accounts receivable, less allowances of $7,066 and $5,586 $ 94,379 $ 91,106 Inventories: Finished goods $ 159,998 $ 151,698 Work in process 1,183 1,153 Raw materials 4,944 4,708 Repair parts 10,763 10,840 Operating supplies 1,139 1,429 Total inventories, less loss provisions of $5,313 and $4,370 $ 178,027 $ 169,828 Prepaid and other current assets Value added tax $ 11,467 $ 13,512 Prepaid expenses 6,310 6,947 Deferred income taxes — 4,888 Prepaid income taxes 1,304 1,951 Derivative asset 245 403 Total prepaid and other current assets $ 19,326 $ 27,701 Accrued liabilities: Accrued incentives $ 21,450 $ 17,648 Workers compensation 6,700 7,121 Medical liabilities 4,002 3,887 Interest 3,808 3,876 Commissions payable 776 1,068 Withholdings and other non-income tax accruals 2,184 3,078 Other accrued liabilities 6,259 5,960 Total accrued liabilities $ 45,179 $ 42,638 Other long-term liabilities: Deferred liability $ 7,131 $ 8,081 Derivative liability 315 215 Environmental obligation (see note 18) 1,085 1,000 Other long-term liabilities 2,655 3,860 Total other long-term liabilities $ 11,186 $ 13,156

Purchased Intangible Assets a31

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in Purchased Intangibles	Changes in purchased intangibles balances are as follows: (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 17,771 $ 19,325 Amortization (1,039 ) (1,069 ) Foreign currency impact (368 ) (485 ) Ending balance $ 16,364 $ 17,771
Composition of Purchased Intangible Assets	Purchased intangible assets are composed of the following: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Indefinite life intangible assets $ 11,949 $ 12,148 Definite life intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $16,758 and $15,975 4,415 5,623 Total $ 16,364 $ 17,771
Future Estimated Amortization Expense of Definite Life Intangible Assets	Future estimated amortization expense of definite life intangible assets is as follows (dollars in thousands): 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 $1,036 $1,036 $1,036 $556 $150
Changes in Goodwill	Changes in goodwill balances are as follows: 2015 2014 (dollars in thousands) U.S. & Canada Latin America EMEA Total U.S. & Canada Latin America EMEA Total Beginning balance: Goodwill $ 43,872 $ 125,681 $ 9,434 $ 178,987 $ 43,872 $ 128,948 $ 9,434 $ 182,254 Accumulated impairment losses (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) Net beginning balance 38,431 125,681 — 164,112 38,431 128,948 — 167,379 Other — — — — — (3,267 ) — (3,267 ) Ending balance: Goodwill 43,872 125,681 9,434 178,987 43,872 125,681 9,434 178,987 Accumulated impairment losses (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) Net ending balance $ 38,431 $ 125,681 $ — $ 164,112 $ 38,431 $ 125,681 $ — $ 164,112

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consists of the following: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Land $ 19,871 $ 20,353 Buildings 102,236 97,485 Machinery and equipment 470,862 448,241 Furniture and fixtures 14,313 15,431 Software 23,630 19,950 Construction in progress 9,137 34,134 Gross property, plant and equipment 640,049 635,594 Less accumulated depreciation 367,515 357,616 Net property, plant and equipment $ 272,534 $ 277,978

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Borrowings	Borrowings consist of the following: (dollars in thousands) Interest Rate Maturity Date December 31, December 31, Borrowings under ABL Facility floating April 9, 2019 $ — $ — Term Loan B floating (1) April 9, 2021 433,400 437,800 RMB Working Capital Loan 6.78% July, 2015 — 3,258 AICEP Loan 0.00% January, 2016 to July 30, 2018 3,451 3,846 Total borrowings 436,851 444,904 Less — unamortized discount and finance fees 5,832 6,974 Total borrowings — net 431,019 437,930 Less — long term debt due within one year 4,747 7,658 Total long-term portion of borrowings — net $ 426,272 $ 430,272 ___________________________ (1) - See interest rate swap under "Term Loan B" below and note 13.
Schedule of Annual Maturities of Borrowings	Annual maturities for all of our total borrowings for the next five years and beyond are as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Thereafter $4,747 $5,031 $6,873 $4,400 $4,400 $411,400

Restructuring Charges (Tables)

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of Pretax Charge	The following table summarizes the pretax charges incurred in 2014 and 2013: 2014 2013 (dollars in thousands) Latin America U.S. & Canada Total Charges to Date Accelerated depreciation $ — $ 1,699 $ 1,699 Other restructuring expenses 985 (14 ) 971 Included in cost of sales 985 1,685 2,670 Employee termination cost & other — 1,794 1,794 Fixed asset write-down — 1,924 1,924 Other restructuring expenses — 1,141 1,141 Included in restructuring charges — 4,859 4,859 Total pretax charge $ 985 $ 6,544 $ 7,529
Capacity Realignment Reserve Activity	The following is the capacity realignment reserve activity for the year ended December 31, 2014: (dollars in thousands) Reserve Total Cash Non-cash Utilization Reserve Employee termination cost & other $ 289 $ — $ (289 ) $ — $ — Other restructuring expenses — 985 (985 ) — — Total $ 289 $ 985 $ (1,274 ) $ — $ —

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Income (Loss) before Income Taxes, Domestic and Foreign	The provisions for income taxes were calculated based on the following components of income (loss) before income taxes: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 United States $ 27,146 $ (15,488 ) $ 23,211 Non-U.S. 971 29,018 18,489 Total income before income taxes $ 28,117 $ 13,530 $ 41,700
Current and Deferred Provisions (Benefit) for Income Taxes	The current and deferred provisions (benefit) for income taxes were: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Current: U.S. federal $ 300 $ 59 $ 988 Non-U.S. 9,142 10,180 8,548 U.S. state and local 162 157 617 Total current income tax provision (benefit) 9,604 10,396 10,153 Deferred: U.S. federal (44,068 ) 227 564 Non-U.S. (3,078 ) (2,066 ) 2,517 U.S. state and local (674 ) 10 7 Total deferred income tax provision (benefit) (47,820 ) (1,829 ) 3,088 Total: U.S. federal (43,768 ) 286 1,552 Non-U.S. 6,064 8,114 11,065 U.S. state and local (512 ) 167 624 Total income tax provision (benefit) $ (38,216 ) $ 8,567 $ 13,241
Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities	The significant components of our deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Deferred income tax assets: Pension $ 9,644 $ 12,317 Non-pension postretirement benefits 21,751 24,326 Other accrued liabilities 20,432 18,726 Receivables 2,341 1,798 Net operating loss and charitable contribution carry forwards 25,754 33,531 Tax credits 10,245 10,320 Total deferred income tax assets 90,167 101,018 Deferred income tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment 22,882 20,986 Inventories 2,378 5,037 Intangibles and other 7,883 7,581 Total deferred income tax liabilities 33,143 33,604 Net deferred income tax asset before valuation allowance 57,024 67,414 Valuation allowance (11,184 ) (66,486 ) Net deferred income tax asset (liability) $ 45,840 $ 928
Balance Sheet Locations of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The net deferred income tax assets and liabilities at December 31 of the respective year-ends were included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Current deferred income tax asset $ — $ 4,888 Non-current deferred income tax asset 48,662 5,566 Current deferred income tax liability — (3,633 ) Non-current deferred income tax liability (2,822 ) (5,893 ) Net deferred income tax asset (liability) $ 45,840 $ 928
Valuation Allowance Activity	The valuation allowance activity for the years ended December 31 is as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 66,486 $ 46,048 $ 77,629 Charge (benefit) to provision for income taxes (49,877 ) 3,507 (9,302 ) Charge (benefit) to other comprehensive income (5,425 ) 16,931 (22,279 ) Ending balance $ 11,184 $ 66,486 $ 46,048
Reconciliation of Statutory to Effective Income Tax Rate	Reconciliation from the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to the consolidated effective income tax rate was as follows: Year ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Increase (decrease) in rate due to: Non-U.S. income tax differential (0.9 ) (25.9 ) (6.4 ) U.S. state and local income taxes, net of related U.S. federal income taxes (2.0 ) 0.8 1.0 Permanent adjustments 7.5 20.1 0.1 Foreign withholding taxes 4.7 14.8 4.8 Valuation allowance (174.8 ) 42.9 (16.8 ) Unrecognized tax benefits (0.3 ) (9.3 ) (0.7 ) Impact of foreign exchange (19.8 ) (14.0 ) 2.6 Tax effect of intercompany capitalization 11.7 — — Impact of legislative changes — — 10.2 Other 3.0 (1.1 ) 2.0 Consolidated effective income tax rate (135.9 ) % 63.3 % 31.8 %
Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows: (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 378 $ 1,312 $ 1,496 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 293 — 325 Reductions for tax positions of prior years — (325 ) — Changes due to lapse of statute of limitations (240 ) (609 ) (509 ) Ending balance $ 431 $ 378 $ 1,312
Other Unrecognized Tax Benefits Disclosures	We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. Other disclosures relating to unrecognized tax benefits are as follows: December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Impact on the effective tax rate, if unrecognized tax benefits were recognized $ 378 $ 306 $ 1,198 Interest and penalties, net of tax benefit, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 28 $ 174 $ 537 Interest and penalties expense (benefit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ (146 ) $ (363 ) $ (124 )
Tax Years Subject to Income Tax Examination	As of December 31, 2015 , the tax years that remained subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions were as follows: Jurisdiction Open Years Canada 2011 – 2015 China 2012 – 2015 Mexico 2010 – 2015 Netherlands 2014 – 2015 Portugal 2008 – 2015 United States (excluding 2009 which is closed) 2008 – 2015

Pension (Tables)

Pension (Tables) - Defined Benefit Pension Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of Net Benefit Costs	The components of our net pension expense, including the SERP, are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 4,365 $ 3,664 $ 4,739 $ 2,965 $ 2,264 $ 2,862 $ 7,330 $ 5,928 $ 7,601 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 14,715 15,378 14,093 4,332 5,566 4,981 19,047 20,944 19,074 Expected return on plan assets (22,661 ) (22,387 ) (22,374 ) (2,447 ) (2,447 ) (1,995 ) (25,108 ) (24,834 ) (24,369 ) Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost 417 1,059 1,172 (244 ) 164 164 173 1,223 1,336 Actuarial loss 7,291 4,057 8,604 1,599 1,012 919 8,890 5,069 9,523 Transition obligations — — — — 60 84 — 60 84 Settlement charge 13 483 1,805 21,574 291 447 21,587 774 2,252 Curtailment charge (credit) — — — (14 ) — — (14 ) — — Pension expense $ 4,140 $ 2,254 $ 8,039 $ 27,765 $ 6,910 $ 7,462 $ 31,905 $ 9,164 $ 15,501
Schedule of Assumptions Used	The assumptions used to determine the benefit obligations were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2015 2014 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.60% to 4.73% 4.17% to 4.29% 8.10% 2.30% to 7.60% Rate of compensation increase —% —% 4.30% 2.00% to 4.30% The assumptions used to determine net periodic pension costs were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate 4.17 % to 4.29 % 4.83 % to 5.12 % 3.98 % to 4.97 % 2.30 % to 7.60 % 3.70 % to 8.50 % 3.70 % to 7.00 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 7.25% 7.25% 7.50% 4.00% 4.10% 3.60% Rate of compensation increase —% —% —% 2.00 % to 4.30 % 2.00 % to 4.30 % 2.00 % to 4.30 %
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets	The changes in the projected benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Change in projected benefit obligation: Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 351,477 $ 310,109 $ 119,986 $ 102,719 $ 471,463 $ 412,828 Service cost 4,365 3,664 2,965 2,264 7,330 5,928 Interest cost 14,715 15,378 4,332 5,566 19,047 20,944 Exchange rate fluctuations — — (13,948 ) (14,668 ) (13,948 ) (14,668 ) Actuarial (gain) loss (26,796 ) 51,066 11,105 28,051 (15,691 ) 79,117 Plan participants' contributions — — 1,359 1,249 1,359 1,249 Plan amendments — — (4,354 ) (780 ) (4,354 ) (780 ) Curtailment effect — — (7,414 ) — (7,414 ) — Settlements paid (96 ) (12,825 ) (74,485 ) — (74,581 ) (12,825 ) Benefits paid (17,802 ) (15,915 ) (3,631 ) (4,415 ) (21,433 ) (20,330 ) Projected benefit obligation, end of year $ 325,863 $ 351,477 $ 35,915 $ 119,986 $ 361,778 $ 471,463 Change in fair value of plan assets: Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 340,082 $ 332,827 $ 74,279 $ 70,422 $ 414,361 $ 403,249 Actual return on plan assets (6,096 ) 33,342 (213 ) 12,643 (6,309 ) 45,985 Exchange rate fluctuations — — (7,761 ) (9,328 ) (7,761 ) (9,328 ) Employer contributions 96 2,653 10,452 3,708 10,548 6,361 Plan participants' contributions — — 1,359 1,249 1,359 1,249 Settlements paid (96 ) (12,825 ) (74,485 ) — (74,581 ) (12,825 ) Benefits paid (17,802 ) (15,915 ) (3,631 ) (4,415 ) (21,433 ) (20,330 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 316,184 $ 340,082 $ — $ 74,279 $ 316,184 $ 414,361 Funded ratio 97.0 % 96.8 % — % 61.9 % 87.4 % 87.9 % Funded status and net accrued pension benefit asset (cost) $ (9,679 ) $ (11,395 ) $ (35,915 ) $ (45,707 ) $ (45,594 ) $ (57,102 )
Net Accrued Benefit Liability	The current portion of the pension liability reflects the amount of expected benefit payments that are greater than the plan assets on a plan-by-plan basis. The net accrued pension benefit liability at December 31 of the respective year-ends were included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Non-current asset $ 977 $ 848 Current liability (2,297 ) (1,488 ) Long-term liability (44,274 ) (56,462 ) Net accrued pension liability $ (45,594 ) $ (57,102 )
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows : Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net actuarial loss $ 96,983 $ 102,328 $ 16,988 $ 38,843 $ 113,971 $ 141,171 Prior service cost (credit) 500 918 (3,472 ) 16 (2,972 ) 934 Total cost $ 97,483 $ 103,246 $ 13,516 $ 38,859 $ 110,999 $ 142,105
Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to be Recognized During 2016	The pre-tax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2015, that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2016 are as follows: (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Net actuarial loss $ 4,482 $ 848 $ 5,330 Prior service cost (credit) 263 (224 ) 39 Total cost $ 4,745 $ 624 $ 5,369
Estimated Contributions to Defined Benefit Plan	Estimated contributions for 2016, as well as, contributions made in 2015 and 2014 to the pension plans are as follows: (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Estimated contributions in 2016 $ 125 $ 2,388 $ 2,513 Contributions made in 2015 $ 96 $ 10,452 $ 10,548 Contributions made in 2014 $ 2,653 $ 3,708 $ 6,361
Anticipated Benefit Payments	Pension benefit payment amounts are anticipated to be paid from the plans (including the SERP) as follows: Year (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2016 $ 18,715 $ 2,388 $ 21,103 2017 $ 19,165 $ 1,929 $ 21,094 2018 $ 20,198 $ 2,065 $ 22,263 2019 $ 20,357 $ 2,526 $ 22,883 2020 $ 20,840 $ 2,335 $ 23,175 2021-2025 $ 107,972 $ 13,859 $ 121,831
Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets	The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Projected benefit obligation $ 268,218 $ 289,157 $ 35,915 $ 44,271 $ 304,133 $ 333,428 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 268,218 $ 289,157 $ 29,102 $ 33,645 $ 297,320 $ 322,802 Fair value of plan assets $ 257,562 $ 276,914 $ — $ 475 $ 257,562 $ 277,389
Plan Asset Allocation	The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy established by FASB ASC Topic 820, our pension plan assets at fair value (see note 15 for further discussion of the fair value hierarchy) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014: December 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands) Level One Level Two Level Three Total Cash & cash equivalents $ — $ 9,558 $ — $ 9,558 Real estate — 17,376 — 17,376 Equity securities — 138,497 — 138,497 Debt securities — 101,895 — 101,895 Hedge funds — — 48,858 48,858 Total $ — $ 267,326 $ 48,858 $ 316,184 December 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands) Level One Level Two Level Three Total Cash & cash equivalents $ — $ 10,327 $ — $ 10,327 Real estate — 17,332 4,224 21,556 Equity securities — 170,324 — 170,324 Debt securities — 157,846 — 157,846 Hedge funds — — 54,308 54,308 Total $ — $ 355,829 $ 58,532 $ 414,361 The asset allocation for our U.S. pension plans at the end of 2015 and 2014 and the target allocation for 2016, by asset category, are as follows: Target Allocation Percent of Plan Assets at Year End U.S. Plans Asset Category 2016 2015 2014 Equity securities 45 % 44 % 44 % Debt and fixed income securities 32 % 32 % 33 % Real estate 5 % 6 % 5 % Other 18 % 18 % 18 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % In connection with the unwinding our defined benefit pension plan in the Netherlands in the fourth quarter of 2015, all related plan assets were transferred to PGB, an industry wide pension fund. The asset allocation for our Dutch pension plan at the end of 2014, by asset category, was as follows: Non-U.S. Plan Asset Category Percent of Plan Assets at Year End 2014 Equity securities 28 % Debt securities 61 % Real estate 6 % Other 5 % Total 100 %
Reconciliation of Level 3 Inputs on Changes in Pension Plan Assets	The following is a reconciliation for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining fair value: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Assets classified as Level 3 at the beginning of the year $ 58,532 $ 60,231 Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 218 801 Net purchases (sales) (9,892 ) (2,500 ) Assets classified as Level 3 at the end of the year $ 48,858 $ 58,532

Nonpension Postretirement Ben37

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted Average Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates	The weighted average assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2015 2014 2015 2014 Initial health care trend 7.00 % 7.25 % 7.00 % 7.25 % Ultimate health care trend 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Years to reach ultimate trend rate 8 9 8 9
Components of Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Obligation	The components of our nonpension postretirement benefit obligation are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Change in accumulated nonpension postretirement benefit obligation: Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 65,565 $ 61,117 $ 2,536 $ 2,706 $ 68,101 $ 63,823 Service Cost 855 1,007 1 1 856 1,008 Interest cost 2,537 2,840 52 108 2,589 2,948 Plan participants' contributions 610 699 — — 610 699 Actuarial (gain) loss (7,287 ) 5,466 (740 ) 29 (8,027 ) 5,495 Exchange rate fluctuations — — (346 ) (219 ) (346 ) (219 ) Benefits paid (3,485 ) (5,564 ) (113 ) (89 ) (3,598 ) (5,653 ) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 58,795 $ 65,565 $ 1,390 $ 2,536 $ 60,185 $ 68,101 Funded status and accrued benefit cost $ (58,795 ) $ (65,565 ) $ (1,390 ) $ (2,536 ) $ (60,185 ) $ (68,101 )
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of Net Benefit Costs	The provision for our nonpension postretirement benefit expense consists of the following: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 855 $ 1,007 $ 1,190 $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 $ 856 $ 1,008 $ 1,192 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 2,537 2,840 2,622 52 108 110 2,589 2,948 2,732 Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost 140 140 140 — — — 140 140 140 Loss (gain) 592 267 857 (56 ) — — 536 267 857 Nonpension postretirement benefit expense $ 4,124 $ 4,254 $ 4,809 $ (3 ) $ 109 $ 112 $ 4,121 $ 4,363 $ 4,921
Schedule of Assumptions Used	The discount rate used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2015 2014 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.56 % 4.10 % 3.69 % 3.61 % The discount rate used to determine net postretirement benefit cost was: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate 4.10 % 4.74 % 3.85 % 3.61 % 4.36 % 3.71 %
Net Accrued Benefit Liability	The net accrued postretirement benefit liability at December 31 of the respective year-ends were included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 Current liability $ 4,903 $ 4,800 Long-term liability 55,282 63,301 Total accrued postretirement benefit liability $ 60,185 $ 68,101
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 5,080 $ 12,959 $ (654 ) $ (30 ) $ 4,426 $ 12,929 Prior service cost (1,323 ) (1,183 ) — — (1,323 ) (1,183 ) Total cost (credit) $ 3,757 $ 11,776 $ (654 ) $ (30 ) $ 3,103 $ 11,746
Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to be Recognized During 2016	The pre-tax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2015, that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2016 are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 81 $ (45 ) $ 36 Prior service cost 140 — 140 Total cost (credit) $ 221 $ (45 ) $ 176
Anticipated Benefit Payments	Nonpension postretirement benefit payments net of estimated future Medicare Part D subsidy payments and future retiree contributions, are anticipated to be paid as follows: Fiscal Year (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2016 $ 4,861 $ 152 $ 5,013 2017 $ 5,041 $ 149 $ 5,190 2018 $ 5,166 $ 148 $ 5,314 2019 $ 5,065 $ 142 $ 5,207 2020 $ 4,926 $ 137 $ 5,063 2021-2025 $ 21,031 $ 500 $ 21,531

Net Income per Share of Commo38

Net Income per Share of Common Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except earnings per share) 2015 2014 2013 Numerator for earnings per share: Net income that is available to common shareholders $ 66,333 $ 4,963 $ 28,459 Denominator for basic earnings per share: Weighted average shares outstanding 21,816,935 21,716,288 21,216,780 Denominator for diluted earnings per share: Effect of stock options and restricted stock units 342,214 467,249 525,393 Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 22,159,149 22,183,537 21,742,173 Basic earnings per share $ 3.04 $ 0.23 $ 1.34 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.99 $ 0.22 $ 1.31 Shares excluded from diluted earnings per share due to: Inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (excluded from calculation) 105,201 168,557 202,375

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (T

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Abstract]
Summary of Non-qualified Stock Option Disclosures	The following table summarizes non-qualified stock option disclosures for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except options and assumptions) 2015 2014 2013 Stock options granted 108,297 233,054 203,825 Stock option compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ 1,674 $ 1,591 $ 1,689 Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes model $ 14.72 $ 10.86 $ 8.42 Weighted average assumptions for stock option grants: Risk-free interest 1.68% 1.90% 1.12% Expected term 6.4 years 6.5 years 6.3 years Expected volatility 39.92% 42.81% 44.51% Dividend yield 1.16% 0.00% 0.00%
Stock Options Activity	Information with respect to our stock option activity for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 is as follows: Stock Options Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Outstanding balance at January 1, 2013 1,311,634 $ 14.47 4 $ 7,651 Granted 203,825 $ 19.05 Exercised (397,369 ) $ 13.56 $ 3,257 Canceled (129,310 ) $ 27.58 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 988,780 $ 14.07 5 $ 6,856 Granted 233,054 $ 23.92 Exercised (363,459 ) $ 12.57 $ 5,218 Canceled (24,365 ) $ 20.58 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 834,010 $ 17.28 6.7 $ 11,808 Granted 108,297 $ 36.90 Exercised (241,122 ) $ 13.85 $ 5,722 Canceled (44,514 ) $ 25.43 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2015 656,671 $ 21.22 6.8 $ 2,103 Exercisable at December 31, 2015 314,669 $ 16.52 5.5 $ 1,659
Schedule of Nonvested Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes our nonvested stock option activity for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Nonvested Stock Options Shares Weighted-Average Value (per Share) Nonvested at January 1, 2013 347,591 $ 9.11 Granted 203,825 $ 8.42 Vested (201,865 ) $ 8.47 Forfeited (7,275 ) $ 9.78 Nonvested at December 31, 2013 342,276 $ 9.07 Granted 233,054 $ 10.86 Vested (113,550 ) $ 9.37 Forfeited (23,265 ) $ 9.73 Nonvested at December 31, 2014 438,515 $ 9.91 Granted 108,297 $ 14.72 Vested (161,923 ) $ 10.55 Forfeited (42,887 ) $ 11.32 Nonvested at December 31, 2015 342,002 $ 10.95
Summary of Stock Appreciation Rights Disclosures	The following table summarizes stock appreciation rights disclosures for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Year ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Stock appreciation rights granted — 2,600 244,229 Stock appreciation rights compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ (273 ) $ 736 $ 59 Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock appreciation rights granted using the Black-Scholes model $ 10.45 $ 10.35 Weighted average assumptions for stock appreciation rights granted: Risk-free interest 1.92% 1.95% Expected term 6.5 years 6.5 years Expected volatility 43.14% 43.52% Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00%
Stock Appreciation Rights Activity	Information with respect to our stock appreciation right activity for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 is as follows: Stock Appreciation Rights Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Outstanding Balance at January 1, 2013 6,750 $ 14.37 Granted 244,229 $ 21.26 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 250,979 $ 21.07 10 $ — Granted 2,600 $ 23.02 Exercised (6,475 ) $ 14.98 Canceled (2,875 ) $ 16.99 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 244,229 $ 21.27 9 $ 2,483 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2015 244,229 $ 21.27 8 $ 14 Exercisable at December 31, 2015 1,250 $ 18.88 6.9 $ 4
Schedule of Non-vested Stock Appreciation Rights Activity	The following table summarizes our non-vested stock appreciation rights for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Nonvested Stock Appreciation Rights Shares Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 1, 2013 5,500 $ 10.86 Granted 244,229 $ 10.35 Vested (1,688 ) $ 10.73 Nonvested at December 31, 2013 248,041 $ 10.36 Granted 2,600 $ 10.45 Vested (3,537 ) $ 10.10 Forfeited (2,875 ) $ 9.66 Nonvested at December 31, 2014 244,229 $ 10.37 Vested (1,250 ) $ 10.33 Nonvested at December 31, 2015 242,979 $ 10.37
Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	A summary of the activity for stock and restricted stock units under the Omnibus Plan for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 is presented below: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except share amounts) 2015 2014 2013 Beginning nonvested balance 232,824 208,460 263,181 Granted 219,010 123,782 131,555 Vested (113,319 ) (92,070 ) (186,276 ) Forfeited (23,081 ) (7,348 ) — Ending nonvested balance 315,434 232,824 208,460 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per restricted stock unit $ 35.93 $ 24.24 $ 19.33 Compensation expense $ 4,199 $ 2,340 $ 3,315
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	A summary of the activity for cash settled restricted stock units is presented below: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except share amounts) 2015 2014 Beginning nonvested balance 115,687 — Granted 1,025 115,687 Ending nonvested balance 116,712 115,687 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per restricted stock unit $ 36.96 $ 23.02 Compensation expense $ 317 $ 616

Derivatives (Tables)

Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments	The following table provides the fair values of our derivative financial instruments for the periods presented: Asset Derivatives: (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Currency contracts Prepaid and other current assets 245 Prepaid and other current assets 403 Total undesignated 245 403 Total $ 245 $ 403 Liability Derivatives: (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Natural gas contracts Derivative liability - current $ 1,069 Derivative liability - current $ 1,222 Natural gas contracts Other long-term liabilities 34 Other long-term liabilities 103 Interest rate contract Derivative liability - current 2,132 Derivative liability - current — Interest rate contract Other long-term liabilities 246 Other long-term liabilities — Total designated 3,481 1,325 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Natural gas contracts Derivative liability - current 1,064 Derivative liability - current 1,431 Natural gas contracts Other long-term liabilities 35 Other long-term liabilities 112 Total undesignated 1,099 1,543 Total $ 4,580 $ 2,868
Summary of the Effective Portion of Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table provides a summary of the effective portion of derivative gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss): Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging relationships: Natural gas contracts $ (1,909 ) $ (1,392 ) $ 777 Total $ (1,909 ) $ (1,392 ) $ 777
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table provides a summary of the effective portion of derivative gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the Consolidated Statements of Operations: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) Location: 2015 2014 2013 Natural gas contracts Cost of sales $ 2,131 $ 573 $ (57 ) Total impact on net income (loss) $ 2,131 $ 573 $ (57 )
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives	The following table provides a summary of the effective portion of derivative gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss): Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging relationships: Interest Rate Swap $ (2,378 ) $ — $ — Total $ (2,378 ) $ — $ —
Summary of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Recognized in the Statements of Operations	Gains (losses) on currency derivatives that were not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in other income as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) Location: 2015 2014 2013 Currency contracts Other income (expense) $ (158 ) $ 403 $ (41 ) Total $ (158 ) $ 403 $ (41 )
Natural Gas Contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Summary of the Gain (Loss) Recognized in the Statements of Operations	The following table provides a summary of the gain (loss) recognized in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations from our natural gas contracts: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Designated contracts with ineffectiveness $ — $ — $ (276 ) De-designated contracts 932 (1,236 ) — Contracts where hedge accounting was not elected (714 ) (81 ) — Total $ 218 $ (1,317 ) $ (276 )
Interest Rate Agreements
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Summary of the Gain (Loss) Recognized in the Statements of Operations	The following table provides a summary of the gain (loss) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations from the de-designated portion of our interest rate swap agreement: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2014 2013 Interest rate swap $ 140 $ (208 ) Related long-term debt (589 ) — Net impact $ (449 ) $ (208 ) The following table provides a summary of the gain (loss) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations from the designated portion of our interest rate swap agreement: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2014 2013 Interest rate swap $ 497 $ 1,732 Related long-term debt (735 ) (2,164 ) Net impact $ (238 ) $ (432 ) The gain or loss on the hedged long-term debt netted with the offsetting gain or loss on the related designated and de-designated interest rate swap was recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2014 2013 Loss on redemption of debt $ (757 ) $ — Other income (expense) 70 (640 ) Net impact $ (687 ) $ (640 )

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Ta

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, is as follows: (dollars in thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Derivative Instruments Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Total Balance on December 31, 2012 $ (1,641 ) $ 489 $ (139,888 ) $ (141,040 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 6,195 777 — 6,972 Actuarial gain (loss) — — 47,704 47,704 Currency impact — — (298 ) (298 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of actuarial loss (1) — — 12,185 12,185 Amortization of prior service cost (1) — — 1,476 1,476 Amortization of transition obligation (1) — — 84 84 Cost of sales — 57 — 57 Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 6,195 834 61,151 68,180 Tax effect — (102 ) (198 ) (300 ) Balance on December 31, 2013 4,554 1,221 (78,935 ) (73,160 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (13,716 ) (1,392 ) — (15,108 ) Actuarial gain (loss) — — (62,689 ) (62,689 ) Currency impact — — 4,655 4,655 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of actuarial loss (1) — — 5,331 5,331 Amortization of prior service cost (1) — — 2,142 2,142 Amortization of transition obligation (1) — — 60 60 Cost of sales — (573 ) — (573 ) Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (13,716 ) (1,965 ) (50,501 ) (66,182 ) Tax effect — 119 776 895 Balance on December 31, 2014 (9,162 ) (625 ) (128,660 ) (138,447 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (13,751 ) (4,287 ) — (18,038 ) Actuarial gain (loss) — — 21,438 21,438 Currency impact — — 4,233 4,233 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of actuarial loss (1) — — 9,426 9,426 Amortization of prior service cost (1) — — 4,652 4,652 Cost of sales — 2,357 — 2,357 Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (13,751 ) (1,930 ) 39,749 24,068 Tax effect — 695 (6,548 ) (5,853 ) Balance on December 31, 2015 $ (22,913 ) $ (1,860 ) $ (95,459 ) $ (120,232 ) _________________________ (1) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost within the cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Derivatives	The fair value of our derivative financial instruments by level is as follows: Fair Value at Fair Value at Asset / (Liability (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Commodity futures natural gas contracts $ — $ (2,202 ) $ — $ (2,202 ) $ — $ (2,868 ) $ — $ (2,868 ) Currency contracts — 245 — 245 — 403 — 403 Interest rate agreements — (2,378 ) — (2,378 ) — — — — Net derivative asset (liability) $ — $ (4,335 ) $ — $ (4,335 ) $ — $ (2,465 ) $ — $ (2,465 )
Total Derivative Position Recorded on Balance Sheet	The total derivative position is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: Asset / (Liability (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Prepaid and other current assets $ 245 $ 403 Derivative liability (4,265 ) (2,653 ) Other long-term liabilities (315 ) (215 ) Net derivative asset (liability) $ (4,335 ) $ (2,465 )

Operating Leases (Tables)

Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Future Minimum Rental Payments Under Operating Leases	Future minimum rentals under operating leases are as follows (dollars in thousands): 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 and thereafter $14,652 $13,621 $12,558 $11,547 $10,723 $40,112

Other Income and Expense (Table

Other Income and Expense (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Components of Other Income (Expense)	Items included in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Gain (loss) on currency translation $ 2,641 $ 1,905 $ (293 ) Hedge ineffectiveness 218 (1,247 ) (916 ) Insurance recovery on furnace malfunction, net (see note 18) — — 1,844 Other non-operating income 21 1,693 1,012 Other income $ 2,880 $ 2,351 $ 1,647

Segments and Geographic Infor45

Segments and Geographic Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated	Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Net Sales: U.S. & Canada $ 497,728 $ 482,094 $ 459,575 Latin America 167,069 190,079 179,567 EMEA 122,664 147,587 146,455 Other 34,884 32,732 33,214 Consolidated $ 822,345 $ 852,492 $ 818,811 Segment EBIT: U.S. & Canada $ 80,406 $ 72,546 $ 76,445 Latin America 22,017 32,909 33,841 EMEA 1,251 5,726 874 Other 4,390 2,378 3,374 Total Segment EBIT $ 108,064 $ 113,559 $ 114,534 Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Income: Segment EBIT $ 108,064 $ 113,559 $ 114,534 Retained corporate costs (34,645 ) (30,558 ) (21,653 ) Loss on redemption of debt (note 6) — (47,191 ) (2,518 ) Pension settlement charges (note 9) (21,693 ) (774 ) (2,252 ) Furnace malfunction (note 18) — 4,782 (4,428 ) Environmental obligation (note 18) (157 ) (315 ) — Restructuring charges (note 7) — (985 ) (6,544 ) Reorganization charges (1) (4,316 ) — — Derivatives (2) 218 (1,247 ) (916 ) Abandoned property (note 18) — — (1,781 ) Executive termination (870 ) (875 ) (736 ) Interest expense (18,484 ) (22,866 ) (32,006 ) (Provision) benefit for income taxes 38,216 (8,567 ) (13,241 ) Net income $ 66,333 $ 4,963 $ 28,459 Depreciation & Amortization: U.S. & Canada $ 12,214 $ 10,319 $ 12,685 Latin America 14,738 12,562 12,301 EMEA 8,510 10,061 10,449 Other 5,855 6,179 7,275 Corporate 1,395 1,267 1,259 Consolidated $ 42,712 $ 40,388 $ 43,969 Capital Expenditures: U.S. & Canada $ 25,106 $ 21,927 $ 9,022 Latin America 11,944 22,517 22,412 EMEA 6,773 6,471 7,787 Other 1,855 1,983 7,437 Corporate 2,458 1,495 2,749 Consolidated $ 48,136 $ 54,393 $ 49,407 ______________________________ (1) Management reorganization to support our growth strategy. (2) Derivatives relate to hedge ineffectiveness on our natural gas contracts and interest rate swap, as well as, mark-to-market adjustments on our natural gas contracts that have been de-designated and those for which we did not elect hedge accounting. December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 Segment Assets (1) : U.S. & Canada $ 140,840 $ 129,676 $ 115,184 Latin America 68,599 66,726 70,149 EMEA 48,924 48,557 50,115 Other 14,043 15,975 17,222 Consolidated $ 272,406 $ 260,934 $ 252,670 ______________________________ (1) Segment assets are defined as net accounts receivable, excluding insurance claim receivable resulting from the furnace malfunction, plus net inventory.
Schedule of Net Sales to Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas	Net sales to customers and long-lived assets located in the U.S., Mexico, and Other regions for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 are presented below. Intercompany sales to affiliates represent products that are transferred to those geographic areas on a basis intended to reflect as nearly as possible the market value of the products. The long-lived assets include net property, plant and equipment. (dollars in thousands) United States Mexico All Other Eliminations Consolidated 2015 Net sales: Customers $ 488,582 $ 107,386 $ 226,377 $ 822,345 Intercompany 68,388 11,573 37,612 $ (117,573 ) — Total net sales $ 556,970 $ 118,959 $ 263,989 $ (117,573 ) $ 822,345 Long-lived assets $ 94,206 $ 93,573 $ 84,755 $ — $ 272,534 2014 Net sales: Customers $ 465,820 $ 126,699 $ 259,973 $ 852,492 Intercompany 80,525 14,960 35,058 $ (130,543 ) — Total net sales $ 546,345 $ 141,659 $ 295,031 $ (130,543 ) $ 852,492 Long-lived assets $ 82,702 $ 97,960 $ 97,316 $ — $ 277,978 2013 Net sales: Customers $ 444,176 $ 125,752 $ 248,883 $ 818,811 Intercompany 51,521 12,747 22,423 $ (86,691 ) — Total net sales $ 495,697 $ 138,499 $ 271,306 $ (86,691 ) $ 818,811 Long-lived assets $ 68,114 $ 84,703 $ 112,845 $ — $ 265,662
Selected Quarterly Financial Data - Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated	The following table contains 2015 segment information by quarter on an end market basis presented to conform with our new segment structure effective in the fourth quarter of 2015. 2015 Quarter Ending (dollars in thousands) March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Total 2015 Net Sales: U.S. & Canada (1) $ 109,919 $ 127,435 $ 120,600 $ 139,774 $ 497,728 Latin America (2) 39,852 44,614 42,372 40,231 167,069 EMEA (3) 28,509 32,126 30,572 31,457 122,664 Other (4) 9,085 9,876 8,240 7,683 34,884 Consolidated $ 187,365 $ 214,051 $ 201,784 $ 219,145 $ 822,345 Segment EBIT (5) : U.S. & Canada (1) $ 10,860 $ 25,315 $ 20,842 $ 23,389 $ 80,406 Latin America (2) 7,088 5,003 6,280 3,646 22,017 EMEA (3) (766 ) 1,786 254 (23 ) 1,251 Other (4) 1,870 1,076 905 539 4,390 Total Segment EBIT $ 19,052 $ 33,180 $ 28,281 $ 27,551 $ 108,064 Depreciation & Amortization: U.S. & Canada (1) $ 2,792 $ 2,987 $ 3,010 $ 3,425 $ 12,214 Latin America (2) 3,285 3,430 3,662 4,361 14,738 EMEA (3) 2,177 2,137 2,131 2,065 8,510 Other (4) 1,491 1,481 1,462 1,421 5,855 Corporate 439 434 368 154 1,395 Consolidated $ 10,184 $ 10,469 $ 10,633 $ 11,426 $ 42,712 Capital Expenditures: U.S. & Canada (1) $ 10,837 $ 9,931 $ 2,666 $ 1,672 $ 25,106 Latin America (2) 3,681 4,329 3,160 774 11,944 EMEA (3) 1,437 1,338 1,726 2,272 6,773 Other (4) 183 357 451 864 1,855 Corporate 521 622 241 1,074 2,458 Consolidated $ 16,659 $ 16,577 $ 8,244 $ 6,656 $ 48,136 (1) U.S. & Canada—includes worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware and sourced ceramic dinnerware, metal tableware, hollowware and serveware having an end market destination in the U.S and Canada excluding glass products for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), which remain in the Latin America segment. (2) Latin America—includes primarily worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in Latin America including glass products for OEMs that have an end market destination outside of Latin America. (3) EMEA—includes primarily worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. (4) Other—includes primarily worldwide sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in Asia Pacific. (5) Segment EBIT represents earnings before interest and taxes and excludes amounts related to certain items we consider not representative of ongoing operations as well as certain retained corporate costs and other allocations that are not considered by management when evaluating performance.

Description of the Business (De

Description of the Business (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015plantcountry
Production Operations [Member]
Description of Business [Line Items]
Number of countries in which entity operates	5
Sales Operations [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Description of Business [Line Items]
Number of countries in which entity operates	100
United States
Description of Business [Line Items]
Number of glass tableware manufacturing plants | plant	2

Significant Accounting Polici47

Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
LIFO inventory as a percent of total inventory	32.00%	29.00%
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO	$ 12.3	$ 13.6

Significant Accounting Polici48

Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	5 years
Equipment and Furnishings | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Equipment and Furnishings | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	14 years
Buildings and Improvements | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years
Buildings and Improvements | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	40 years

Significant Accounting Polici49

Significant Accounting Policies (Foreign Currency Translation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes [Line Items]
Other income	$ 2,880	$ 2,351	$ 1,647
Gain (loss) on currency translation
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes [Line Items]
Other income	$ 2,641	$ 1,905	$ (293)

Significant Accounting Polici50

Significant Accounting Policies (Research and Development) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Schedule of Research and Development [Line Items]
Research and development expense	$ 6.1	$ 6.2	$ 3.4

Significant Accounting Polici51

Significant Accounting Policies (Advertising Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Advertising Costs [Abstract]
Advertising Expense	$ 10.7	$ 4.1	$ 3.6

Significant Accounting Polici52

Significant Accounting Policies (Treasury Stock) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Treasury Stock
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Purchase of treasury shares, shares	412,473	34,985
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 37.03	$ 30.30
Common Stock
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	1,052,542

Significant Accounting Polici53

Significant Accounting Policies (Deferred Finance Fees) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Senior Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net	$ 6

Balance Sheet Details (Details)

Balance Sheet Details (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable	$ 94,379	$ 91,106
Accounts receivable allowances	7,066	5,586
Inventories:
Finished goods	159,998	151,698
Work in process	1,183	1,153
Raw materials	4,944	4,708
Repair parts	10,763	10,840
Operating supplies	1,139	1,429
Total inventories, less loss provisions of $5,313 and $4,370	178,027	169,828
Inventory loss provision	5,313	4,370
Prepaid and other current assets
Value added tax	11,467	13,512
Prepaid expenses	6,310	6,947
Deferred income taxes	0	4,888
Prepaid income taxes	1,304	1,951
Derivative asset	245	403
Total prepaid and other current assets	19,326	27,701
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued incentives	21,450	17,648
Workers compensation	6,700	7,121
Medical liabilities	4,002	3,887
Interest	3,808	3,876
Commissions payable	776	1,068
Withholdings and other non-income tax accruals	2,184	3,078
Other accrued liabilities	6,259	5,960
Total accrued liabilities	45,179	42,638
Other long-term liabilities:
Deferred liability	7,131	8,081
Derivative liability	315	215
Environmental obligation (see note 18)	1,085	1,000
Other long-term liabilities	2,655	3,860
Total other long-term liabilities	11,186	13,156
Trade receivables [Member]
Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable	91,324	87,700
Other receivables [Member]
Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable	$ 3,055	$ 3,406

Purchased Intangible Assets a55

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization	$ 1,039	$ 1,069	$ 1,100
Definite life intangible assets, weighted average remaining life	4 years 3 months 18 days
Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite life intangible assets, amortization period	13 years
Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite life intangible assets, amortization period	20 years

Purchased Intangible Assets a56

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Changes in Purchased Intangibles Balances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 17,771	$ 19,325
Amortization	(1,039)	(1,069)	$ (1,100)
Foreign currency impact	(368)	(485)
Ending balance	$ 16,364	$ 17,771	$ 19,325

Purchased Intangible Assets a57

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Composition of Purchased Intangibles) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Indefinite life intangible assets	$ 11,949	$ 12,148
Definite life intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $16,758 and $15,975	4,415	5,623
Total	16,364	17,771	$ 19,325
Definite life intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 16,758	$ 15,975

Purchased Intangible Assets a58

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Future Estimated Amortization Expense of Definite Life Intangible Assets) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,016	$ 1,036
2,017	1,036
2,018	1,036
2,019	556
2,020	$ 150

Purchased Intangible Assets a59

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Changes in Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$ 178,987	$ 182,254
Accumulated impairment losses	(14,875)	(14,875)
Goodwill, net beginning balance	164,112	167,379
Other	0	(3,267)
Goodwill, ending balance	178,987	178,987
Accumulated impairment losses	(14,875)	(14,875)
Goodwill, net ending balance	164,112	164,112
United States & Canada
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	43,872	43,872
Accumulated impairment losses	(5,441)	(5,441)
Goodwill, net beginning balance	38,431	38,431
Other	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	43,872	43,872
Accumulated impairment losses	(5,441)	(5,441)
Goodwill, net ending balance	38,431	38,431
Latin America
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	125,681	128,948
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0
Goodwill, net beginning balance	125,681	128,948
Other	0	(3,267)
Goodwill, ending balance	125,681	125,681
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0
Goodwill, net ending balance	125,681	125,681
EMEA
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	9,434	9,434
Accumulated impairment losses	(9,434)	(9,434)
Goodwill, net beginning balance	0	0
Other	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	9,434	9,434
Accumulated impairment losses	(9,434)	(9,434)
Goodwill, net ending balance	$ 0	0
Property, Plant and Equipment | Latin America
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Purchase accounting adjustments		4,700
Deferred Tax Liability | Latin America
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Purchase accounting adjustments		$ 1,400

Property, Plant and Equipment60

Property, Plant and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 41.4	$ 39.1	$ 42.8
Equipment and Furnishings | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Equipment and Furnishings | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	14 years
Buildings and Improvements | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years
Buildings and Improvements | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	40 years
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	5 years

Property, Plant and Equipment61

Property, Plant and Equipment (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 640,049	$ 635,594
Less accumulated depreciation	367,515	357,616
Net property, plant and equipment	272,534	277,978
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	19,871	20,353
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	102,236	97,485
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	470,862	448,241
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	14,313	15,431
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	23,630	19,950
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 9,137	$ 34,134

Borrowings (Debt Schedule) (Det

Borrowings (Debt Schedule) (Details) $ in Thousands, € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 24, 2014	Jul. 14, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total borrowings	$ 436,851		$ 444,904
Less — unamortized discount and finance fees	5,832		6,974
Total borrowings — net	431,019		437,930
Less — long term debt due within one year	4,747		7,658
Total long-term portion of borrowings — net	426,272		430,272
Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe | ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total borrowings	$ 0		$ 0
Libbey Glass | Senior Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.75%	3.75%	3.75%
Total borrowings	$ 433,400		$ 437,800
Libbey Portugal | AICEP Loan | Loans Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	0.00%	0.00%
Total borrowings	$ 3,500	€ 3.2	3,846
Loans Payable | Libbey China | RMB Working Capital Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate				6.78%	6.30%
Total borrowings	$ 0		$ 3,258

Borrowings (Annual Maturities o

Borrowings (Annual Maturities of Borrowings) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
All borrowings, repayments of principal, 2016	$ 4,747
All borrowings, repayments of principal, 2017	5,031
All borrowings, repayments of principal, 2018	6,873
All borrowings, repayments of principal, 2019	4,400
All borrowings, repayments of principal, 2020	4,400
All borrowings, repayments of principal, thereafter	$ 411,400

Borrowings (ABL Credit Agreemen

Borrowings (ABL Credit Agreement Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	May. 18, 2012entity
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant terms, conditional minimum fixed charge coverage ratio	1
Total borrowings	$ 436,851	$ 444,904
ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.25%
Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe | ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of financial institutions participating | entity			4
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 100,000
Covenant, fixed charge coverage ratio, unused borrowing capacity below which covenant is applicable	10,000
Additional available borrowing capacity	$ 25,000
Borrowing base, component of sum, % of eligible accounts receivable	85.00%
Borrowing base, alternative component of sum, % of NOLV of eligible inventory	85.00%
Borrowing base, alternative component of sum, % of eligible inventory	65.00%
Borrowing base, alternative component of sum, amount	$ 75,000
Borrowing base, amount of rent reserves offset	300
Borrowing base, amount of natural gas reserves offset	2,100
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	91,000	82,300
Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe | ABL Facility | Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	30,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	$ 6,600
Libbey Glass | ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Security, percent of entity stock	100.00%
Libbey Glass | Line of Credit, Swingline [Member] | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 15,000
Subsidiaries, Present and Future Direct and Indirect Domestic Subsidiaries of Libbey Glass | ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Security, percent of entity stock	100.00%
Subsidiaries, First-tier Present and Future Foreign Subsidiaries of Libbey Glass | ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Security, percent of entity stock, non-voting	100.00%
Security, percent of entity stock, voting	65.00%
Subsidiary, Libbey Europe [Member] | ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Security, percent of entity stock	100.00%
Subsidiary, Libbey Europe [Member] | Line of Credit, Swingline [Member] | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 7,500
Subsidiaries, Dutch Subsidiaries of Libbey Europe | ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Security, percent of entity stock	100.00%
Line of Credit | Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe | ABL Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total borrowings	$ 0	$ 0
Interest period, minimum	1 month
Interest period, maximum	6 months
Maximum [Member] | Subsidiaries, First-Tier Subsidiaries of Libbey Europe and its Dutch Subsidiaries | ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Security, percent of entity stock	100.00%
CB Floating Rate [Member] | Line of Credit, Swingline [Member] | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable rates	0.50%
Netherlands Swing Line Rate [Member] | Line of Credit, Swingline [Member] | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable rates	1.50%

Borrowings (Term Loan B) (Detai

Borrowings (Term Loan B) (Details) $ in Thousands	Apr. 09, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	Apr. 01, 2015USD ($)	May. 09, 2014USD ($)	May. 18, 2012USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Term Loan B		$ 0	$ 438,900	$ 0
Total borrowings		$ 436,851	$ 444,904
Libbey Glass | Senior Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 440,000
Proceeds from Term Loan B	$ 438,900
Debt Instrument, Discount, Percentage	0.25%
Original issue discount	$ 1,100
Deferred finance costs, gross	6,700
Aggregate Principal Payments, Quarterly	1,100
Interest rate		3.75%	3.75%
Maximum business days for mandatory prepayment offer		10
Total borrowings		$ 433,400	$ 437,800
Libbey Glass | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, gross							$ 13,200
Interest rate						6.875%	6.875%
Debt instrument, call premium			37,300
Write Off Of Finance Fees On Debt			$ 9,100
Total borrowings	405,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount	$ 360,000					$ 45,000
Minimum [Member] | Libbey Glass | Senior Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage Used For Mandatory Prepayments		0.00%
Maximum [Member] | Libbey Glass | Senior Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage Used For Mandatory Prepayments		50.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Libbey Glass | Senior Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable rates	3.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Libbey Glass | Senior Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable rates	0.75%
Interest Rate Swap - Fixed | Cash Flow Hedging | Senior Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount					$ 220,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate					4.85%

Borrowings (Senior Secured Note

Borrowings (Senior Secured Notes Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May. 13, 2014	May. 07, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	May. 09, 2014	May. 18, 2012
Interest Rate Agreements
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments			$ (687)	$ (640)
Interest Rate Agreements | Loss on Redemption of Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments			(757)	$ 0
Senior Notes | Interest Rate Agreements | Fair Value Hedging
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount					$ 45,000
Derivative, variable interest rate					5.50%
Derivative,cash paid on settlement of hedge	$ 1,100
Senior Notes | Interest Rate Agreements | Fair Value Hedging | Loss on Redemption of Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments			(800)
Senior Notes | Libbey Glass
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate					6.875%	6.875%
Deferred finance costs, gross						$ 13,200
Debt instrument, call premium			37,300
Write Off Of Finance Fees On Debt			$ 9,100
Senior Notes | Libbey Glass | Prior to May 15, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			103.00%
Notes redeemed, face amount		$ 45,000
Redemption price, % of principal		103.00%
Redemption expense		$ 2,500
Debt instrument, call premium		1,300
Write Off Of Finance Fees On Debt		$ 1,200
Senior Notes | Libbey Glass | Prior to May 15, 2015 | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed			10.00%

Borrowings (Other Borrowings Na

Borrowings (Other Borrowings Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands, € in Millions, ¥ in Millions	Dec. 10, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 02, 2013CNY (¥)	Aug. 14, 2013USD ($)	Aug. 14, 2013EUR (€)	Jan. 23, 2006CNY (¥)	Jan. 31, 2007USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015EUR (€)	Jul. 24, 2014CNY (¥)	Jul. 24, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 14, 2014	Sep. 02, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2007EUR (€)	Jan. 23, 2006USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2001USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total borrowings							$ 436,851	$ 444,904
Repayments of Lines of Credit							62,900	83,000		$ 51,000
Cash on hand							$ 49,044	$ 60,044		42,208						$ 67,208
Promissory Note | Promissory Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount																			$ 2,700
Interest rate								6.00%
Repayment of Promissory Note	$ 400
Libbey China | RMB Loan Contract | Construction Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount					¥ 250													$ 40,900
Repayments of Construction Loans Payable									¥ 60	$ 9,500
Debt instrument, term					8 years
Libbey Portugal | AICEP Loan | Loans Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate							0.00%				0.00%
Total borrowings							$ 3,500	$ 3,846			€ 3.2
Libbey Portugal | BES Euro Line | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity						$ 15,100											€ 11
Debt instrument, term						7 years
Repayments of Lines of Credit			$ 4,500	€ 3.3
Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe | ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity							100,000
Borrowing base, amount of rent reserves offset							300
Borrowing base, amount of natural gas reserves offset							2,100
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity							91,000	82,300
Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe | ABL Facility | Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity							30,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding							6,600
Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe | ABL Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total borrowings							0	0
Loans Payable | Libbey China | RMB Working Capital Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		¥ 31.5										¥ 20	$ 3,300		$ 5,200
Interest rate												6.78%	6.78%	6.30%
Total borrowings							0	3,258
Debt instrument, term		364 days
Notes Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total borrowings							$ 0	$ 0
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | €											€ 0.8
Line of credit facility, interest rate at period end							5.80%				5.80%

Borrowings (Fair Value of Borro

Borrowings (Fair Value of Borrowings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Level Two | Senior Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, fair value	$ 425.8	$ 430.1

Restructuring Charges (Summary

Restructuring Charges (Summary of Pretax Charge) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 4,859
Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		985
Total charges to date		7,529
Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total charges to date		2,670
Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total charges to date		4,859
Accelerated Depreciation [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total charges to date		1,699
Employee Termination Cost and Other [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		0
Employee Termination Cost and Other [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total charges to date		1,794
Fixed Asset Write-down [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total charges to date		1,924
Other Restructuring Expenses [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		985
Other Restructuring Expenses [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total charges to date		971
Other Restructuring Expenses [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total charges to date		1,141
Latin America | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		985
Latin America | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		985
Latin America | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		0
Latin America | Accelerated Depreciation [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		0
Latin America | Employee Termination Cost and Other [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		0
Latin America | Fixed Asset Write-down [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		0
Latin America | Other Restructuring Expenses [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		985
Latin America | Other Restructuring Expenses [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 0
U.S. & Canada | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			6,544
U.S. & Canada | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			1,685
U.S. & Canada | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			4,859
U.S. & Canada | Accelerated Depreciation [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			1,699
U.S. & Canada | Employee Termination Cost and Other [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			1,794
U.S. & Canada | Fixed Asset Write-down [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			1,924
U.S. & Canada | Other Restructuring Expenses [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			(14)
U.S. & Canada | Other Restructuring Expenses [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] | Restructuring charges (Income)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			$ 1,141

Restructuring Charges Restructu

Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges (Capacity Realignment Reserve Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Total charge to earnings	$ 0	$ 0	$ 4,859
Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Reserve balance at January 1	0	289
Total charge to earnings		985
Cash (payments) receipts		(1,274)
Non-cash Utilization		0
Reserve balance at December 31		0	289
Employee Termination Cost and Other [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Reserve balance at January 1	0	289
Total charge to earnings		0
Cash (payments) receipts		(289)
Non-cash Utilization		0
Reserve balance at December 31		0	289
Other Restructuring Expenses [Member] | Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Reserve balance at January 1	$ 0	0
Total charge to earnings		985
Cash (payments) receipts		(985)
Non-cash Utilization		0
Reserve balance at December 31		$ 0	$ 0

Income Taxes (NOL Narrative) (D

Income Taxes (NOL Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	$ 25.5	$ 33.5
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	20
The Netherlands
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	16.9	10.3
Portugal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	1.8	4.2
China
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	1.3	2.9
U.S. Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	53.8	75.6
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	53.8
Deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, compensation and benefits, share-based compensation cost	7.4
U.S. State and Local Jurisdictions
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	68.5	$ 99.1
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	$ 68.5

Income Taxes (Tax Credits Narra

Income Taxes (Tax Credits Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	$ 10.2	$ 10.3
U.S. Federal
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	2.6	2.3
U.S. Federal | Alternative Minimum Tax Credit Carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	0.6
U.S. Federal | Research Tax Credit Carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	2
Foreign
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	7.6	$ 8
Foreign | Withholding tax on inter-company debt
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	$ 7.6

Income Taxes (Valuation Allowan

Income Taxes (Valuation Allowance Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Change in valuation allowance	$ (55,300)	$ 20,400	$ 31,600
Valuation allowance	11,184	$ 66,486	$ 46,048	$ 77,629
U.S. Federal
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	100
Foreign
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ 11,100

Income Taxes (Components of Inc

Income Taxes (Components of Income Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 27,146	$ (15,488)	$ 23,211
Non-U.S.	971	29,018	18,489
Income before income taxes	$ 28,117	$ 13,530	$ 41,700

Income Taxes (Current and Defer

Income Taxes (Current and Deferred Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current:
U.S. federal	$ 300	$ 59	$ 988
Non-U.S.	9,142	10,180	8,548
U.S. state and local	162	157	617
Total current income tax provision (benefit)	9,604	10,396	10,153
Deferred:
U.S. federal	(44,068)	227	564
Non-U.S.	(3,078)	(2,066)	2,517
U.S. state and local	(674)	10	7
Total deferred income tax provision (benefit)	(47,820)	(1,829)	3,088
Total:
U.S. federal	(43,768)	286	1,552
Non-U.S.	6,064	8,114	11,065
U.S. state and local	(512)	167	624
Total income tax provision (benefit)	$ (38,216)	$ 8,567	$ 13,241

Income Taxes (Components of Def

Income Taxes (Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred income tax assets:
Pension	$ 9,644	$ 12,317
Non-pension postretirement benefits	21,751	24,326
Other accrued liabilities	20,432	18,726
Receivables	2,341	1,798
Net operating loss and charitable contribution carry forwards	25,754	33,531
Tax credits	10,245	10,320
Total deferred income tax assets	90,167	101,018
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	22,882	20,986
Inventories	2,378	5,037
Intangibles and other	7,883	7,581
Total deferred income tax liabilities	33,143	33,604
Net deferred income tax asset (liability):
Net deferred income tax asset before valuation allowance	57,024	67,414
Valuation allowance	(11,184)	(66,486)	$ (46,048)	$ (77,629)
Net deferred income tax asset (liability)	$ 45,840	$ 928

Income Taxes (Balance Sheet Loc

Income Taxes (Balance Sheet Locations of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current deferred income tax asset	$ 0	$ 4,888
Non-current deferred income tax asset	48,662	5,566
Current deferred income tax liability	0	(3,633)
Non-current deferred income tax liability	(2,822)	(5,893)
Net deferred income tax asset (liability)	$ 45,840	$ 928

Income Taxes (Changes in Valuat

Income Taxes (Changes in Valuation Allowance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 66,486	$ 46,048	$ 77,629
Charge (benefit) to provision for income taxes	(49,877)	3,507	(9,302)
Charge (benefit) to other comprehensive income	(5,425)	16,931	(22,279)
Ending balance	$ 11,184	$ 66,486	$ 46,048

Income Taxes (Change in Unrecog

Income Taxes (Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 378	$ 1,312	$ 1,496
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	293	0	325
Reductions for tax positions for prior years	0	(325)	0
Changes due to lapse of statute of limitations	(240)	(609)	(509)
Ending balance	$ 431	$ 378	$ 1,312

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Statutory to Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Increase (decrease) in rate due to:
Non-U.S. income tax differential	(0.90%)	(25.90%)	(6.40%)
U.S. state and local income taxes, net of related U.S. federal income taxes	(2.00%)	0.80%	1.00%
Permanent adjustments	7.50%	20.10%	0.10%
Foreign withholding taxes	4.70%	14.80%	4.80%
Valuation allowance	(174.80%)	42.90%	(16.80%)
Unrecognized tax benefits	(0.30%)	(9.30%)	(0.70%)
Impact of foreign exchange	(19.80%)	(14.00%)	2.60%
Tax effect of intercompany capitalization	11.70%	0.00%	0.00%
Impact of legislative changes	0.00%	0.00%	10.20%
Other	3.00%	(1.10%)	2.00%
Consolidated effective income tax rate	(135.90%)	63.30%	31.80%
Temporary Difference, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	35	33.5

Income Taxes (Other Unrecognize

Income Taxes (Other Unrecognized Tax Benefits Disclosures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Impact on the effective tax rate, if unrecognized tax benefits were recognized	$ 378	$ 306	$ 1,198
Interest and penalties, net of tax benefit, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	28	174	537
Interest and penalties expense (benefit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	(146)	$ (363)	$ (124)
Reasonably possible change in gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 100

Pension (Net Pension Expense) (

Pension (Net Pension Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	$ 7,330	$ 5,928	$ 7,601
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	19,047	20,944	19,074
Expected return on plan assets	(25,108)	(24,834)	(24,369)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	173	1,223	1,336
Actuarial loss	8,890	5,069	9,523
Transition obligations	0	60	84
Settlement charge	21,587	774	2,252
Curtailment charge (credit)	(14)	0	0
Pension expense	31,905	9,164	15,501
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	4,365	3,664	4,739
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	14,715	15,378	14,093
Expected return on plan assets	(22,661)	(22,387)	(22,374)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	417	1,059	1,172
Actuarial loss	7,291	4,057	8,604
Transition obligations	0	0	0
Settlement charge	13	483	1,805
Curtailment charge (credit)	0	0	0
Pension expense	4,140	2,254	8,039
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	2,965	2,264	2,862
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	4,332	5,566	4,981
Expected return on plan assets	(2,447)	(2,447)	(1,995)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	(244)	164	164
Actuarial loss	1,599	1,012	919
Transition obligations	0	60	84
Settlement charge	21,574	291	447
Curtailment charge (credit)	(14)	0	0
Pension expense	$ 27,765	$ 6,910	$ 7,462

Pension (Assumptions Used) (Det

Pension (Assumptions Used) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Benefit Obligation:
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.25%	7.25%	7.50%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Non-U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	4.00%	4.10%	3.60%
Minimum [Member] | U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Benefit Obligation:
Discount rate	4.60%	4.17%
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Discount rate	4.17%	4.83%	3.98%
Minimum [Member] | Non-U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Benefit Obligation:
Discount rate		2.30%
Rate of compensation increase		2.00%
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Discount rate	2.30%	3.70%	3.70%
Rate of compensation increase	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Maximum [Member] | U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Benefit Obligation:
Discount rate	4.73%	4.29%
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Discount rate	4.29%	5.12%	4.97%
Maximum [Member] | Non-U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Benefit Obligation:
Discount rate	8.10%	7.60%
Rate of compensation increase	4.30%	4.30%
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Discount rate	7.60%	8.50%	7.00%
Rate of compensation increase	4.30%	4.30%	4.30%

Pension (Mortality Table Impact

Pension (Mortality Table Impact) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation increase due to change in mortality rate assumption	$ 22.1

Pension (Projected Benefit Obli

Pension (Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 471,463	$ 412,828
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	7,330	5,928	$ 7,601
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	19,047	20,944	19,074
Exchange rate fluctuations	(13,948)	(14,668)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(15,691)	79,117
Plan participants' contributions	1,359	1,249
Plan amendments	(4,354)	(780)
Curtailment effect	(7,414)	0
Settlements paid	(74,581)	(12,825)
Benefits paid	(21,433)	(20,330)
Benefit obligation, end of year	361,778	471,463	412,828
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	414,361	403,249
Actual return on plan assets	(6,309)	45,985
Exchange rate fluctuations	(7,761)	(9,328)
Employer contributions	10,548	6,361
Plan participants' contributions	1,359	1,249
Settlements paid	(74,581)	(12,825)
Benefits paid	(21,433)	(20,330)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 316,184	$ 414,361	403,249
Funded status of plan:
Funded ratio	87.40%	87.90%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit asset (cost)	$ (45,594)	$ (57,102)
U.S. Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	351,477	310,109
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	4,365	3,664	4,739
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	14,715	15,378	14,093
Exchange rate fluctuations	0	0
Actuarial (gain) loss	(26,796)	51,066
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Plan amendments	0	0
Curtailment effect	0	0
Settlements paid	(96)	(12,825)
Benefits paid	(17,802)	(15,915)
Benefit obligation, end of year	325,863	351,477	310,109
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	340,082	332,827
Actual return on plan assets	(6,096)	33,342
Exchange rate fluctuations	0	0
Employer contributions	96	2,653
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Settlements paid	(96)	(12,825)
Benefits paid	(17,802)	(15,915)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 316,184	$ 340,082	332,827
Funded status of plan:
Funded ratio	97.00%	96.80%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit asset (cost)	$ (9,679)	$ (11,395)
Non-U.S. Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	119,986	102,719
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	2,965	2,264	2,862
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	4,332	5,566	4,981
Exchange rate fluctuations	(13,948)	(14,668)
Actuarial (gain) loss	11,105	28,051
Plan participants' contributions	1,359	1,249
Plan amendments	(4,354)	(780)
Curtailment effect	(7,414)	0
Settlements paid	(74,485)	0
Benefits paid	(3,631)	(4,415)
Benefit obligation, end of year	35,915	119,986	102,719
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	74,279	70,422
Actual return on plan assets	(213)	12,643
Exchange rate fluctuations	(7,761)	(9,328)
Employer contributions	10,452	3,708
Plan participants' contributions	1,359	1,249
Settlements paid	(74,485)	0
Benefits paid	(3,631)	(4,415)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 0	$ 74,279	$ 70,422
Funded status of plan:
Funded ratio	0.00%	61.90%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit asset (cost)	$ (35,915)	$ (45,707)

Pension (Amounts Recognized in

Pension (Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current asset	$ 977	$ 848
Current liability	2,297	1,488
Long-term liability	44,274	56,462
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current asset	977	848
Current liability	2,297	1,488
Long-term liability	44,274	56,462
Net accrued benefit liability	(45,594)	$ (57,102)
Netherlands [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net accrued benefit liability	$ 0

Pension (Pre-tax Amounts Recogn

Pension (Pre-tax Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 113,971	$ 141,171
Prior service cost (credit)	(2,972)	934
Total cost (credit)	110,999	142,105
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	96,983	102,328
Prior service cost (credit)	500	918
Total cost (credit)	97,483	103,246
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	16,988	38,843
Prior service cost (credit)	(3,472)	16
Total cost (credit)	$ 13,516	$ 38,859

Pension (Amounts in Accumulated

Pension (Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to be Recognized During 2016) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 5,330
Prior service cost (credit)	39
Total cost (credit)	5,369
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	4,482
Prior service cost (credit)	263
Total cost (credit)	4,745
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	848
Prior service cost (credit)	(224)
Total cost (credit)	$ 624

Pension (Contributions to Pensi

Pension (Contributions to Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated contributions in 2016	$ 2,513
Employer contributions	10,548	$ 6,361
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated contributions in 2016	125
Employer contributions	96	2,653
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated contributions in 2016	2,388
Employer contributions	10,452	$ 3,708
Netherlands Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contributions due to the unwinding of Dutch defined benefit pension plan	$ 5,200

Pension (Anticipated Benefit Pa

Pension (Anticipated Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,016	$ 21,103
2,017	21,094
2,018	22,263
2,019	22,883
2,020	23,175
2021-2025	121,831
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,016	18,715
2,017	19,165
2,018	20,198
2,019	20,357
2,020	20,840
2021-2025	107,972
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,016	2,388
2,017	1,929
2,018	2,065
2,019	2,526
2,020	2,335
2021-2025	$ 13,859

Pension (Accumulated Benefit Ob

Pension (Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 304,133	$ 333,428
Accumulated benefit obligation	297,320	322,802
Fair value of plan assets	257,562	277,389
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	268,218	289,157
Accumulated benefit obligation	268,218	289,157
Fair value of plan assets	257,562	276,914
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	35,915	44,271
Accumulated benefit obligation	29,102	33,645
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 475

Pension (Plan Asset Allocation

Pension (Plan Asset Allocation Percentages) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	100.00%
Percent of plan assets at year end	100.00%	100.00%
U.S. Plans | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	45.00%
Percent of plan assets at year end	44.00%	44.00%
U.S. Plans | Debt and Fixed Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	32.00%
Percent of plan assets at year end	32.00%	33.00%
U.S. Plans | Real Estate
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	5.00%
Percent of plan assets at year end	6.00%	5.00%
U.S. Plans | Other
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	18.00%
Percent of plan assets at year end	18.00%	18.00%
Libbey Holland Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percent of plan assets at year end		100.00%
Libbey Holland Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percent of plan assets at year end		28.00%
Libbey Holland Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Debt and Fixed Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percent of plan assets at year end		61.00%
Libbey Holland Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Real Estate
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percent of plan assets at year end		6.00%
Libbey Holland Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Other
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percent of plan assets at year end		5.00%

Pension (Plan Asset Allocation,

Pension (Plan Asset Allocation, Fair Value) (Details) - Defined Benefit Pension Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 316,184	$ 414,361	$ 403,249
Level One
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level Two
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	267,326	355,829
Level Three
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	48,858	58,532	$ 60,231
Cash & Cash Equivalents | Level One
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Cash & Cash Equivalents | Level Two
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	9,558	10,327
Cash & Cash Equivalents | Level Three
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Real Estate | Level One
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Real Estate | Level Two
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	17,376	17,332
Real Estate | Level Three
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	4,224
Equity Securities | Level One
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Equity Securities | Level Two
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	138,497	170,324
Equity Securities | Level Three
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Debt Securities | Level One
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Debt Securities | Level Two
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	101,895	157,846
Debt Securities | Level Three
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Hedge Funds | Level One
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Hedge Funds | Level Two
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Hedge Funds | Level Three
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	48,858	54,308
Total
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	316,184	414,361
Total | Cash & Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	9,558	10,327
Total | Real Estate
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	17,376	21,556
Total | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	138,497	170,324
Total | Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	101,895	157,846
Total | Hedge Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 48,858	$ 54,308

Pension (Reconciliation of Leve

Pension (Reconciliation of Level 3 Inputs on Changes in Pension Plan Assets) (Details) - Defined Benefit Pension Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$ 414,361	$ 403,249
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	316,184	414,361
Level Three
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Realized gain (loss) on disposition of level 3 pension assets	2,600
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	58,532	60,231
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	218	801
Net purchases (sales)	(9,892)	(2,500)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 48,858	$ 58,532

Nonpension Postretirement Ben95

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Net Benefit Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	$ 856	$ 1,008	$ 1,192
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,589	2,948	2,732
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	140	140	140
Loss (gain)	536	267	857
Pension expense	4,121	4,363	4,921
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	855	1,007	1,190
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,537	2,840	2,622
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	140	140	140
Loss (gain)	592	267	857
Pension expense	4,124	4,254	4,809
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	1	1	2
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	52	108	110
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	0	0	0
Loss (gain)	(56)	0	0
Pension expense	$ (3)	$ 109	$ 112

Nonpension Postretirement Ben96

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Assumptions Used) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate used to determine accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	4.56%	4.10%
Discount rate used to determine net postretirement benefit cost	4.10%	4.74%	3.85%
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate used to determine accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	3.69%	3.61%
Discount rate used to determine net postretirement benefit cost	3.61%	4.36%	3.71%

Nonpension Postretirement Ben97

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Health Care Cost Trends) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Initial health care trend	7.00%	7.25%
Ultimate health care trend	5.00%	5.00%
Years to reach ultimate trend rate	8 years	9 years
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Initial health care trend	7.00%	7.25%
Ultimate health care trend	5.00%	5.00%
Years to reach ultimate trend rate	8 years	9 years

Nonpension Postretirement Ben98

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Change in Accumulated Benefit Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 68,101	$ 63,823
Service Cost	856	1,008	$ 1,192
Interest cost	2,589	2,948	2,732
Plan participants' contributions	610	699
Actuarial (gain) loss	(8,027)	5,495
Exchange rate fluctuations	(346)	(219)
Benefits paid	(3,598)	(5,653)
Benefit obligation, end of year	60,185	68,101	63,823
Funded status and accrued benefit cost	(60,185)	(68,101)
U.S. Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	65,565	61,117
Service Cost	855	1,007	1,190
Interest cost	2,537	2,840	2,622
Plan participants' contributions	610	699
Actuarial (gain) loss	(7,287)	5,466
Exchange rate fluctuations	0	0
Benefits paid	(3,485)	(5,564)
Benefit obligation, end of year	58,795	65,565	61,117
Funded status and accrued benefit cost	(58,795)	(65,565)
Non-U.S. Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	2,536	2,706
Service Cost	1	1	2
Interest cost	52	108	110
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Actuarial (gain) loss	(740)	29
Exchange rate fluctuations	(346)	(219)
Benefits paid	(113)	(89)
Benefit obligation, end of year	1,390	2,536	$ 2,706
Funded status and accrued benefit cost	$ (1,390)	$ (2,536)

Nonpension Postretirement Ben99

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	$ 4,903	$ 4,800
Long-term liability	55,282	63,301
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	4,903	4,800
Long-term liability	55,282	63,301
Total accrued postretirement benefit liability	$ 60,185	$ 68,101

Nonpension Postretirement Be100

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Pre-tax Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 4,426	$ 12,929
Prior service cost (credit)	(1,323)	(1,183)
Total cost (credit)	3,103	11,746
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	5,080	12,959
Prior service cost (credit)	(1,323)	(1,183)
Total cost (credit)	3,757	11,776
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(654)	(30)
Prior service cost (credit)	0	0
Total cost (credit)	$ (654)	$ (30)

Nonpension Postretirement Be101

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to be Recognized During 2016) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 36
Prior service cost (credit)	140
Total cost (credit)	176
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	81
Prior service cost (credit)	140
Total cost (credit)	221
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(45)
Prior service cost (credit)	0
Total cost (credit)	$ (45)

Nonpension Postretirement Be102

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Anticipated Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,016	$ 5,013
2,017	5,190
2,018	5,314
2,019	5,207
2,020	5,063
2021-2025	21,531
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,016	4,861
2,017	5,041
2,018	5,166
2,019	5,065
2,020	4,926
2021-2025	21,031
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,016	152
2,017	149
2,018	148
2,019	142
2,020	137
2021-2025	$ 500

Net Income per Share of Comm103

Net Income per Share of Common Stock (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Numerator for earnings per share:
Net income that is available to common shareholders	$ 66,333	$ 4,963	$ 28,459
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding	21,816,935	21,716,288	21,216,780
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of stock options and restricted stock units	342,214	467,249	525,393
Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions	22,159,149	22,183,537	21,742,173
Basic earnings per share	$ 3.04	$ 0.23	$ 1.34
Diluted earnings per share	$ 2.99	$ 0.22	$ 1.31
Antidilutive Securities, Excluded From Calculation [Member]
Shares excluded from diluted earnings per share due to:
Inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (excluded from calculation)	105,201	168,557	202,375

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (N

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of common stock authorized for issuance as equity-based compensation		2,960,000
Stock Options Granted		108,297	233,054	203,825
Award vesting period		4 years
Share-based compensation expense		$ 5,917	$ 5,283	$ 5,063
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options		1,500
Total fair value of shares (options) vested during period		$ 1,700	$ 1,100	$ 1,700
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Options Granted		108,297	233,054	203,825
Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation costs to be recognized		2 years
Award expiration period		10 years
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted		0	2,600	244,229
Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation costs to be recognized		2 years 11 months 23 days
Award expiration period		10 years
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested non-option awards		$ 700
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted		219,010	123,782	131,555
Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation costs to be recognized		2 years 1 month 10 days
Total fair value of shares (non-options) vested during period		$ 4,200	$ 2,200	$ 4,000
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested non-option awards		$ 5,000
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units (CRSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	115,687	1,025	115,687
Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation costs to be recognized		2 years 11 months 23 days
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested non-option awards		$ 1,500
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted				240,829

Employee Stock Benefit Plans105

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Non-Qualified Stock Option Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	108,297	233,054	203,825
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	$ 14.72	$ 10.86	$ 8.42
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	108,297	233,054	203,825
Stock option compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	$ 1,674	$ 1,591	$ 1,689
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	$ 14.72	$ 10.86	$ 8.42
Weighted average assumptions for stock option grants:
Risk-free interest	1.68%	1.90%	1.12%
Expected term	6 years 4 months 24 days	6 years 5 months 13 days	6 years 3 months 18 days
Expected volatility	39.92%	42.81%	44.51%
Dividend yield	1.16%	0.00%	0.00%

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (S

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Stock Option Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding balance at beginning of period	834,010	988,780	1,311,634
Granted	108,297	233,054	203,825
Exercised	(241,122)	(363,459)	(397,369)
Canceled	(44,514)	(24,365)	(129,310)
Outstanding balance at end of period	656,671	834,010	988,780	1,311,634
Exercisable balance at end of period	314,669
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, balance at beginning of period (in USD per share)	$ 17.28	$ 14.07	$ 14.47
Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)	36.90	23.92	19.05
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)	13.85	12.57	13.56
Canceled, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)	25.43	20.58	27.58
Outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, balance at end of period (in USD per share)	$ 21.22	$ 17.28	$ 14.07	$ 14.47
Outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life	6 years 10 months 2 days	6 years 7 months 28 days	5 years	4 years
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 2,103	$ 11,808	$ 6,856	$ 7,651
Exercised, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 5,722	$ 5,218	$ 3,257
Exercisable balance at end of period, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)	$ 16.52
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life	5 years 5 months 23 days
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 1,659

Employee Stock Benefit Plans107

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Nonvested Stock Option Activity) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period	438,515	342,276	347,591
Granted	108,297	233,054	203,825
Vested	(161,923)	(113,550)	(201,865)
Forfeited	(42,887)	(23,265)	(7,275)
Nonvested at end of period	342,002	438,515	342,276
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	$ 9.91	$ 9.07	$ 9.11
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	14.72	10.86	8.42
Vested, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	10.55	9.37	8.47
Forfeited, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	11.32	9.73	9.78
Nonvested at end of period, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	$ 10.95	$ 9.91	$ 9.07

Employee Stock Benefit Plans108

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Stock Appreciation Rights Information) (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	0	2,600	244,229
Compensation expense	$ (273)	$ 736	$ 59
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)		$ 10.45	$ 10.35
Weighted average assumptions for stock appreciation right grants:
Risk-free interest		1.92%	1.95%
Expected term		6 years 6 months	6 years 6 months
Expected volatility		43.14%	43.52%
Dividend yield		0.00%	0.00%

Employee Stock Benefit Plans109

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Stock Appreciation Right Activity) (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding balance at beginning of period	244,229	250,979	6,750
Granted	0	2,600	244,229
Exercised		(6,475)
Canceled		(2,875)
Outstanding balance at end of period	244,229	244,229	250,979
Exercisable balance at end of period	1,250
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, balance at beginning of period (in USD per share)	$ 21.27	$ 21.07	$ 14.37
Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)		23.02	21.26
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)		14.98
Canceled, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)		16.99
Outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, balance at end of period (in USD per share)	21.27	$ 21.27	$ 21.07
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 18.88
Outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life	8 years	9 years	10 years
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, non-option equity instruments, exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life	6 years 10 months 10 days
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 14	$ 2,483	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$ 4

Employee Stock Benefit Plans110

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Nonvested Stock Appreciation Right Activity) (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period	244,229	248,041	5,500
Granted	0	2,600	244,229
Vested	(1,250)	(3,537)	(1,688)
Forfeited		(2,875)
Nonvested at end of period	242,979	244,229	248,041
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period, weighted-average value (in USD per Share)	$ 10.37	$ 10.36	$ 10.86
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)		10.45	10.35
Vested, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	10.33	10.10	10.73
Forfeited, weighted-average value (in USD per share)		9.66
Nonvested at end of period, weighted-average value (in USD per Share)	$ 10.37	$ 10.37	$ 10.36

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (R

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period	232,824	208,460	263,181
Granted	219,010	123,782	131,555
Vested	(113,319)	(92,070)	(186,276)
Forfeited	(23,081)	(7,348)	0
Nonvested at end of period	315,434	232,824	208,460
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	$ 35.93	$ 24.24	$ 19.33
Compensation expense	$ 4,199	$ 2,340	$ 3,315

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (C

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Cash Settled Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units (CRSUs) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period	0	115,687	0
Granted	115,687	1,025	115,687
Nonvested at end of period		116,712	115,687
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)		$ 36.96	$ 23.02
Compensation expense		$ 317	$ 616

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (4

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (401(k) Plan Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Line Items]
Annual limit on eligible earnings imposed by Internal Revenue Code	$ 265,000
Total matching contribution to all Plans	$ 3,400,000	$ 3,100,000	$ 3,100,000
Salary Plan
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Line Items]
Minimum annual contribution per participating employee, percent	1.00%
Maximum annual contribution per employee, percent	50.00%
Employer matching contribution, percent of match	100.00%
Employer matching contribution, percent	6.00%
Maximum annual employer matching contributions per employee	$ 15,900
Hourly Plan
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Line Items]
Minimum annual contribution per participating employee, percent	1.00%
Maximum annual contribution per employee, percent	25.00%
Employer matching contribution, percent of match	50.00%
Employer matching contribution, percent	6.00%
Maximum annual employer matching contributions per employee	$ 7,950

Derivatives (Fair Value of Deri

Derivatives (Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	$ 245	$ 403
Fair value, derivative liability	4,580	2,868
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	3,481	1,325
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	245	403
Fair value, derivative liability	1,099	1,543
Interest Rate Agreements | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative Liability - Current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	2,132	0
Interest Rate Agreements | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	246	0
Natural Gas Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative Liability - Current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	1,069	1,222
Natural Gas Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	34	103
Natural Gas Contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative Liability - Current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	1,064	1,431
Natural Gas Contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	35	112
Currency Contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Prepaid and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	$ 245	$ 403

Derivatives (Narrative - Natura

Derivatives (Narrative - Natural Gas Contracts) (Details) - Natural Gas Contracts $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)MMBTU	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)MMBTU	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Forecast of commodity requirements, maximum length of time used	18 months
Natural gas contracts, notional amounts (in millions of BTUs) | MMBTU	3,000,000	3,850,000
Derivative, cash received on settlement of hedge		$ 600
Derivative,cash paid on settlement of hedge	$ (4,600)		$ (100)
Cash flow hedge loss to be reclassified within 12 months	$ 1,100
Minimum [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount, percent of anticipated requirements	40.00%
Maximum [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount, percent of anticipated requirements	70.00%
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Loss on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness			300
Other Income (Expense) | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Loss on Derivative	$ 714	81	0
Other Income (Expense) | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	$ 932
Loss on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness		$ 1,236	$ 0

Derivatives (Effective Portion

Derivatives (Effective Portion of Derivative Gain Loss) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion of derivative gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (1,909)	$ (1,392)	$ 777
Effective portion of derivative gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	2,131	573	(57)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Natural Gas Contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion of derivative gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,909)	(1,392)	777
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Natural Gas Contracts | Cost of Sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion of derivative gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	2,131	$ 573	$ (57)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Natural Gas Contracts | Cost of Sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	$ 200

Derivatives Natural Gas Gain Lo

Derivatives Natural Gas Gain Loss Included in Other Income and Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Natural Gas Contracts | Designated contracts with ineffectiveness | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Loss on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness			$ (300)
Other Income (Expense)
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative, net	$ 218	$ (1,317)	(276)
Other Income (Expense) | Natural Gas Contracts | Designated contracts with ineffectiveness | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative, net	0	0	(276)
Other Income (Expense) | Natural Gas Contracts | De-designated contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Contracts where hedge accounting was not elected	(714)	(81)	0
Other Income (Expense) | Natural Gas Contracts | De-designated contracts | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	$ 932
Loss on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness		$ (1,236)	$ 0

Derivatives (Interest Rate Swap

Derivatives (Interest Rate Swap) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May. 13, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 01, 2015	May. 09, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) from de-designated protion of Interest Rate Agreement				$ (449)	$ (208)
Gain (loss) from designated portion of Interest Rate Agreement				(238)	(432)
Interest Rate Agreements
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount de-designated, percent of total		10.00%
Gain (loss) from de-designated protion of Interest Rate Agreement				140	(208)
Gain (loss) from designated portion of Interest Rate Agreement				497	1,732
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments				(687)	(640)
Interest Rate Agreements | Loss on Redemption of Debt [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments				(757)	0
Interest Rate Agreements | Other Income (Expense)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments				70	(640)
Senior Notes
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) from de-designated protion of Interest Rate Agreement				(589)	0
Gain (loss) from designated portion of Interest Rate Agreement				(735)	(2,164)
Senior Notes | Interest Rate Agreements
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount de-designated		$ 4,500
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Swap - Fixed
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Cash flow hedge loss to be reclassified within 12 months			$ 2,100
Cash Flow Hedging | Senior Loans | Interest Rate Swap - Fixed
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount						$ 220,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate						4.85%
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion of derivative gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)			(1,909)	(1,392)	777
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap - Fixed
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion of derivative gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)			$ (2,378)	0	$ 0
Fair Value Hedging | Senior Notes | Interest Rate Agreements
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount							$ 45,000
Derivative,cash paid on settlement of hedge	$ 1,100
Fair Value Hedging | Senior Notes | Interest Rate Agreements | Loss on Redemption of Debt [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments				$ (800)
Fair Value Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Senior Notes | Interest Rate Agreements
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount								$ 40,500

Derivatives (Currency Contracts

Derivatives (Currency Contracts) (Details) $ in Thousands, CAD in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015CAD	Dec. 31, 2014CAD
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ (158)	$ 403	$ (41)
Other Income (Expense) | Currency Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ (158)	$ 403	$ (41)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Currency Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount | CAD				CAD 6.2	CAD 6.3

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Sc

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Schedule of AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ (138,447)	$ (73,160)	$ (141,040)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(18,038)	(15,108)	6,972
Actuarial gain (loss)		21,438	(62,689)	47,704
Currency impact		4,233	4,655	(298)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Amortization of actuarial loss (1)	[1]	9,426	5,331	12,185
Amortization of prior service cost (1)	[1]	4,652	2,142	1,476
Amortization of transition obligation (1)	[1]		60	84
Cost of sales		2,357	(573)	57
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		24,068	(66,182)	68,180
Tax effect		(5,853)	895	(300)
Ending balance		(120,232)	(138,447)	(73,160)
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		(9,162)	4,554	(1,641)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(13,751)	(13,716)	6,195
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(13,751)	(13,716)	6,195
Tax effect		0	0	0
Ending balance		(22,913)	(9,162)	4,554
Derivative Instruments [Member]
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		(625)	1,221	489
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(4,287)	(1,392)	777
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Cost of sales		2,357	(573)	57
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,930)	(1,965)	834
Tax effect		695	119	(102)
Ending balance		(1,860)	(625)	1,221
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		(128,660)	(78,935)	(139,888)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		0	0	0
Actuarial gain (loss)		21,438	(62,689)	47,704
Currency impact		4,233	4,655	(298)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Amortization of actuarial loss (1)	[1]	9,426	5,331	12,185
Amortization of prior service cost (1)	[1]	4,652	2,142	1,476
Amortization of transition obligation (1)	[1]		60	84
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		39,749	(50,501)	61,151
Tax effect		(6,548)	776	(198)
Ending balance		$ (95,459)	$ (128,660)	$ (78,935)
[1]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost within the cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Fair Value (Derivative Assets a

Fair Value (Derivative Assets and Liabilities by Hierarchy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	$ (4,335)	$ (2,465)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level One
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level Two
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	(4,335)	(2,465)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level Three
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	0	0
Commodity Futures Natural Gas Contracts | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level One
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	0	0
Commodity Futures Natural Gas Contracts | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level Two
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	(2,202)	(2,868)
Commodity Futures Natural Gas Contracts | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level Three
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	0	0
Currency Contracts | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level One
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	0	0
Currency Contracts | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level Two
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	245	403
Currency Contracts | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level Three
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	0	0
Interest Rate Agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level One
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	0	0
Interest Rate Agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level Two
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	(2,378)	0
Interest Rate Agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level Three
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	0	0
Total | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	(4,335)	(2,465)
Total | Commodity Futures Natural Gas Contracts | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	(2,202)	(2,868)
Total | Currency Contracts | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	245	403
Total | Interest Rate Agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	$ (2,378)	$ 0

Fair Value (Fair Value by Balan

Fair Value (Fair Value by Balance Sheet Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	$ (4,335)	$ (2,465)
Prepaid and other current assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Assets, fair value	245	403
Derivative Liability - Current
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Liabilities, fair value	(4,265)	(2,653)
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Liabilities, fair value	$ (315)	$ (215)

Operating Leases (Details)

Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]
Rental expense for all non-cancelable operating leases	$ 17,500	$ 19,600	$ 18,100
Future minimum rentals under operating leases:
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2016	14,652
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2017	13,621
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2018	12,558
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2019	11,547
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2020	10,723
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2021 and thereafter	$ 40,112

Other Income (Expense) (Details

Other Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Other income	$ 2,880	$ 2,351	$ 1,647
Gain (loss) on currency translation
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Other income	2,641	1,905	(293)
Hedge ineffectiveness
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Other income	218	(1,247)	(916)
Insurance recovery on furnace malfunction, net (see note 18)
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Other income	0	0	1,844
Other non-operating income
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Other income	$ 21	$ 1,693	$ 1,012

Contingencies Environmental Lia

Contingencies Environmental Liability (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 30, 2009	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Site Contingency, Number of Potentially Responsible Parties	8
Environmental obligation (see note 18)		$ 1,085	$ 1,000
Environmental Remediation Expense		157	315	$ 0
Unfavorable Regulatory Action
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Site Contingency, Loss Exposure Not Accrued, Low Estimate		17,000
Site Contingency, Loss Exposure Not Accrued, High Estimate		24,800
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum		0
Unfavorable Regulatory Action | Cost of Sales
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental Remediation Expense		200	300
Unfavorable Regulatory Action | Other Noncurrent Assets
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries, Noncurrent		600	$ 700
Syracuse China
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Site Contingency, Number of Potentially Responsible Related Parties	1
Motors Liquidation Company | Unfavorable Regulatory Action
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value		$ 22,000

Contingencies (Insurance Claim)

Contingencies (Insurance Claim) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance Settlements	$ 15,700		$ 15,700
Insurance claim receivable				$ 5,000
Proceeds from insurance settlement, investing activities		$ 0	2,350	$ 0
Proceeds from insurance settlement, operating activities			$ 13,300
Cost of Sales
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance recoveries	$ 10,700

Contingencies (Abandoned Proper

Contingencies (Abandoned Property Audit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments	$ 4,500
Contingency expense		$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,781
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingency expense				$ 1,800

Segments and Geographic Info128

Segments and Geographic Information (Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Income) (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)segment	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment						3
Net Sales:
Net sales		$ 219,145	$ 201,784	$ 214,051	$ 187,365	$ 822,345	$ 852,492	$ 818,811
Segment EBIT:
Segment EBIT		27,551	28,281	33,180	19,052	108,064	113,559	114,534
Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Income:
Retained corporate costs						(34,645)	(30,558)	(21,653)
Loss on redemption of debt (note 6)						0	(47,191)	(2,518)
Pension settlement charges (note 9)						(21,693)	(774)	(2,252)
Furnace malfunction (note 18)						0	4,782	(4,428)
Environmental obligation (note 18)						(157)	(315)	0
Restructuring charges (note 7)						0	(985)	(6,544)
Reorganization charges (1)	[1]					(4,316)	0	0
Derivatives (2)	[2]					218	(1,247)	(916)
Abandoned property (note 18)						0	0	(1,781)
Executive termination						(870)	(875)	(736)
Interest expense						(18,484)	(22,866)	(32,006)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes						38,216	(8,567)	(13,241)
Net income						66,333	4,963	28,459
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		11,426	10,633	10,469	10,184	42,712	40,388	43,969
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		6,656	8,244	16,577	16,659	48,136	54,393	49,407
Segment Assets:
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net		272,406				272,406	260,934	252,670
U.S. & Canada
Net Sales:
Net sales		139,774	120,600	127,435	109,919	497,728	482,094	459,575
Segment EBIT:
Segment EBIT		23,389	20,842	25,315	10,860	80,406	72,546	76,445
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		3,425	3,010	2,987	2,792	12,214	10,319	12,685
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		1,672	2,666	9,931	10,837	25,106	21,927	9,022
Segment Assets:
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net		140,840				140,840	129,676	115,184
Latin America
Net Sales:
Net sales		40,231	42,372	44,614	39,852	167,069	190,079	179,567
Segment EBIT:
Segment EBIT		3,646	6,280	5,003	7,088	22,017	32,909	33,841
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		4,361	3,662	3,430	3,285	14,738	12,562	12,301
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		774	3,160	4,329	3,681	11,944	22,517	22,412
Segment Assets:
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net		68,599				68,599	66,726	70,149
EMEA
Net Sales:
Net sales		31,457	30,572	32,126	28,509	122,664	147,587	146,455
Segment EBIT:
Segment EBIT		(23)	254	1,786	(766)	1,251	5,726	874
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		2,065	2,131	2,137	2,177	8,510	10,061	10,449
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		2,272	1,726	1,338	1,437	6,773	6,471	7,787
Segment Assets:
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net		48,924				48,924	48,557	50,115
Other Segments
Net Sales:
Net sales		7,683	8,240	9,876	9,085	34,884	32,732	33,214
Segment EBIT:
Segment EBIT		539	905	1,076	1,870	4,390	2,378	3,374
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		1,421	1,462	1,481	1,491	5,855	6,179	7,275
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		864	451	357	183	1,855	1,983	7,437
Segment Assets:
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net		14,043				14,043	15,975	17,222
Corporate
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		154	368	434	439	1,395	1,267	1,259
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		$ 1,074	$ 241	$ 622	$ 521	$ 2,458	$ 1,495	$ 2,749
[1]	Management reorganization to support our growth strategy.
[2]	Derivatives relate to hedge ineffectiveness on our natural gas contracts and interest rate swap, as well as, mark-to-market adjustments on our natural gas contracts that have been de-designated and those for which we did not elect hedge accounting.

Segments and Geographic Info129

Segments and Geographic Information (Sales and Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net sales:
Customers					$ 822,345	$ 852,492	$ 818,811
Intercompany					0	0	0
Total net sales	$ 219,145	$ 201,784	$ 214,051	$ 187,365	822,345	852,492	818,811
Long-lived assets:
Long-lived assets	272,534				272,534	277,978	265,662
United States
Net sales:
Customers					488,582	465,820	444,176
Intercompany					68,388	80,525	51,521
Total net sales					556,970	546,345	495,697
Long-lived assets:
Long-lived assets	94,206				94,206	82,702	68,114
Mexico
Net sales:
Customers					107,386	126,699	125,752
Intercompany					11,573	14,960	12,747
Total net sales					118,959	141,659	138,499
Long-lived assets:
Long-lived assets	93,573				93,573	97,960	84,703
All Other
Net sales:
Customers					226,377	259,973	248,883
Intercompany					37,612	35,058	22,423
Total net sales					263,989	295,031	271,306
Long-lived assets:
Long-lived assets	84,755				84,755	97,316	112,845
Eliminations
Net sales:
Intercompany					(117,573)	(130,543)	(86,691)
Total net sales					(117,573)	(130,543)	(86,691)
Long-lived assets:
Long-lived assets	$ 0				$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Schedule II -- Valuation and130

Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Consolidated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts & Discounts
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		$ 5,586	$ 5,846	$ 5,703
Charged to expense or other accounts		2,719	1,040	198
Deductions	[1]	(1,239)	(1,300)	(55)
Balance at end of period		7,066	5,586	5,846
Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Asset
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		66,486	46,048	77,629
Charged to expense or other accounts		6,093	21,420	2,235
Deductions	[2]	(61,395)	(982)	(33,816)
Balance at end of period		$ 11,184	$ 66,486	$ 46,048
[1]	Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.
[2]	The net decrease in valuation allowance is primarily a result of net changes in cumulative book/tax timing differences and, with respect to activity for the year ended December 31, 2015, changes in judgment regarding the realizability of U.S. deferred tax assets.