Libbey (LBY) 10-K 3 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 24, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
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	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		21,864,541
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 342,869,963

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 61,011	$ 49,044
Accounts receivable — net	85,113	94,379
Inventories — net	170,009	178,027
Prepaid and other current assets	16,777	19,326
Total current assets	332,910	340,776
Pension asset	0	977
Purchased intangible assets — net	15,225	16,364
Goodwill	164,112	164,112
Deferred income taxes	40,016	48,662
Other assets	9,514	9,019
Total other assets	228,867	239,134
Property, plant and equipment — net	256,392	272,534
Total assets	818,169	852,444
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	71,582	71,560
Salaries and wages	27,018	27,266
Accrued liabilities	41,807	45,179
Accrued income taxes	1,384	4,009
Pension liability (current portion)	2,461	2,297
Non-pension postretirement benefits (current portion)	4,892	4,903
Derivative liability	1,928	4,265
Long-term debt due within one year	5,009	4,747
Total current liabilities	156,081	164,226
Long-term debt	402,831	426,272
Pension liability	43,934	44,274
Non-pension postretirement benefits	55,373	55,282
Deferred income taxes	1,859	2,822
Other long-term liabilities	12,972	11,186
Total liabilities	673,050	704,062
Contingencies (Note 18)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 21,864,541 shares issued in 2016 (21,843,851 shares issued in 2015)	219	218
Capital in excess of par value	329,722	330,756
Treasury stock	0	(4,448)
Retained deficit	(59,625)	(57,912)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(125,197)	(120,232)
Total shareholders’ equity	145,119	148,382
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 818,169	$ 852,444

Consolidated Balance Sheets Par

Consolidated Balance Sheets Parentheticals - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	21,864,541	21,843,851

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net sales	$ 793,420	$ 822,345	$ 852,492
Freight billed to customers	2,790	2,885	3,400
Total revenues	796,210	825,230	855,892
Cost of sales	629,916	648,902	652,747
Gross profit	166,294	176,328	203,145
Selling, general and administrative expenses	120,984	132,607	121,909
Income from operations	45,310	43,721	81,236
Loss on redemption of debt	0	0	(47,191)
Other income	3,362	2,880	2,351
Earnings before interest and income taxes	48,672	46,601	36,396
Interest expense	20,888	18,484	22,866
Income before income taxes	27,784	28,117	13,530
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	17,711	(38,216)	8,567
Net income	$ 10,073	$ 66,333	$ 4,963
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 0.46	$ 3.04	$ 0.23
Diluted	$ 0.46	$ 2.99	$ 0.22
Weighted average shares:
Basic	21,879,613	21,816,935	21,716,288
Diluted	22,048,943	22,159,149	22,183,537
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.46	$ 0.44	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net income	$ 10,073	$ 66,333	$ 4,963
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax	(1,395)	33,201	(49,725)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	1,345	(1,235)	(1,846)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(4,915)	(13,751)	(13,716)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(4,965)	18,215	(65,287)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 5,108	$ 84,548	$ (60,324)

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
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	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
Income tax effect from share-based compensation arrangements	2,797			2,797
Stock compensation expense	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
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	10,073				10,073
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,965)					(4,965)
Income tax effect from share-based compensation arrangements	(534)			(534)
Stock compensation expense	3,724			3,724
Stock issued, value	(1,404)	$ (1)	$ (6,448)	(3,329)	(1,716)
Stock issued, shares		20,690	222,009
Stock withheld for employee taxes	(895)			(895)
Dividends	(10,070)				(10,070)
Purchase of treasury shares, value	(2,000)		$ (2,000)
Purchase of treasury shares, shares			111,292
Balance value at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 145,119	$ 219	$ 0	$ 329,722	$ (59,625)	$ (125,197)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016		21,864,541	0

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 10,073	$ 66,333	$ 4,963
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	48,486	42,712	40,388
Loss on asset sales and disposals	287	567	674
Change in accounts receivable	8,660	(6,312)	(1,808)
Change in inventories	5,979	(12,006)	(10,828)
Change in accounts payable	(481)	(3,466)	5,088
Accrued interest and amortization of discounts and finance fees	(1,086)	1,291	2,039
Call premium on senior notes	0	0	37,348
Write-off of finance fees on senior notes	0	0	9,086
Pension & non-pension postretirement benefits, net	(2,513)	18,865	(879)
Restructuring	0	0	(289)
Accrued liabilities & prepaid expenses	4,032	4,140	(7,222)
Income taxes	6,296	(45,003)	885
Share-based compensation expense	4,766	5,917	5,283
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation, operating	(366)	(2,797)	0
Other operating activities	(1,490)	(4,142)	(2,857)
Net cash provided by operating activities	82,643	66,099	81,871
Investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(34,604)	(48,136)	(54,393)
Proceeds from furnace malfunction insurance recovery	0	0	2,350
Proceeds from asset sales and other	0	7	24
Net cash used in investing activities	(34,604)	(48,129)	(52,019)
Financing activities:
Borrowings on ABL credit facility	6,000	62,900	83,000
Repayments on ABL credit facility	(6,000)	(62,900)	(83,000)
Other repayments	(350)	(3,267)	(5,863)
Other borrowings	339	0	5,214
Payments on 6.875% senior notes	0	0	(405,000)
Proceeds from Term Loan B	0	0	438,900
Repayments on Term Loan B	(24,400)	(4,400)	(2,200)
Call premium on senior notes	0	0	(37,348)
Stock options exercised	1,400	3,338	4,571
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation, financing	366	2,797	0
Debt issuance costs and other	0	0	(6,959)
Dividends	(10,070)	(9,597)	0
Treasury shares purchased	(2,000)	(15,275)	(1,060)
Net cash used in financing activities	(34,715)	(26,404)	(9,745)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	(1,357)	(2,566)	(2,271)
Increase (decrease) in cash	11,967	(11,000)	17,836
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year	49,044	60,044	42,208
Cash & cash equivalents at end of year	61,011	49,044	60,044
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for interest, net of capitalized interest	21,553	16,545	20,302
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	$ 7,559	$ 5,516	$ 7,228

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, 2016
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 ® , Libbey Signature ® , Masters Reserve ® , 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 tabletop 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 Mexico (Libbey Mexico), the Netherlands (Libbey Holland), Portugal (Libbey Portugal) and China (Libbey China). In addition, we import tabletop 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 tabletop market by offering an extensive product line at competitive prices.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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. 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. Cost of Sales Cost of sales includes cost to manufacture and/or purchase products, warehouse, shipping and delivery costs and other costs. 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 29.1 percent and 32.0 percent of our total inventories in 2016 and 2015 , 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 $12.9 million and $12.3 million in 2016 and 2015 , 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 1 st of each year, we update our separate impairment evaluations for both goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets. 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 715 - "Compensation-Retirement Benefits" ("FASB ASC 715"). FASB ASC 715 requires recognition of the over-funded or under-funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans on the balance sheet. Under FASB ASC 715, 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 December 15, 2008 and at Toledo after September 30, 2010) and those salaried U.S.-based employees hired before January 1, 2006. 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 Mexico and the Netherlands (until December 2015). 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 December 15, 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. For further detail see note 17. 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 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 2016, 2015 and 2014, we purchased 111,292 , 412,473 and 34,985 shares of treasury stock at an average price of $17.97 , $37.03 and $30.30 , respectively. At December 31, 2016, we had 941,250 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 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively, were $4.3 million , $6.1 million and $6.2 million . Advertising Costs We expense all advertising costs as incurred. The expenses for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively, were $5.7 million , $10.7 million and $4.1 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, 2016 , including the reclassification of pension assets in the fair value hierarchy table in accordance with adopting ASU 2015-07 at December 31, 2016. See below and note 9. New Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue From Contracts With Customers", as amended by ASU's 2015-14, 2016-08, 2016-10, 2016-11, 2016-12 and 2016-20, (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, 2017. We plan to adopt this standard in the first quarter of 2018 using the modified retrospective method, whereby the cumulative effect of applying the standard is recognized at the date of initial application. We have substantially completed our evaluation of significant contracts and the review of our current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from applying the requirements of ASU 2014-09 to our revenue contracts. In addition, we have identified, and are in the process of implementing, appropriate changes to business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-09 to have a material impact on the amount and timing of revenue recognized in 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, in connection with preparing financial statements for each annual and interim reporting period, to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. 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 the annual reporting period ending after December 15, 2016, and for interim and annual periods thereafter. Early application was permitted. We adopted ASU 2014-15 as of December 31, 2016, and it had no impact on our balance sheet, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures at December 31, 2016. 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 (NAV) practical expedient provided by FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. Disclosures about investments in certain entities that calculate NAV per share are limited under ASU 2015-07 to those investments for which the entity has elected to estimate the fair value using the NAV 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 was permitted. We adopted ASU 2015-07 as of January 1, 2016. The guidance impacted the presentation of our pension assets that use NAV as a practical expedient (see note 9, Pension) . In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" (ASU 2016-02), which requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months on the balance sheet. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating leases, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new guidance also clarifies the definition of a lease and disclosure requirements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early application permitted. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach does not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard and anticipate the new guidance will significantly impact our Consolidated Financial Statements as we have a significant number of leases. See note 16, Operating Leases, for our minimum lease commitments under non-cancellable operating leases. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting" (ASU 2016-09). Areas for simplification in this update involve several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early application permitted. When we adopt this in the first quarter of 2017, there will be an adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2017, an immaterial impact to the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and a reclass between operating and financing activities on the previously reported Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows that will increase cash provided by operating activities and decrease cash used in financing activities. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13. "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" (ASU 2016-13). This standard introduces a new approach to estimating credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables, and modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim period within those fiscal years, with early application permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments" (ASU 2016-15). ASU 2016-15 addresses how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the Statement of Cash Flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory" (ASU 2016-16). ASU 2016-16 clarifies that an entity should recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. ASU 2016-16 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment" (ASU 2017-04). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the goodwill impairment testing by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment testing required, should an impairment be discovered during its annual or interim assessment. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual or interim impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We plan to adopt this standard for our annual, and any interim, goodwill impairment testing to be performed after January 1, 2017.

Balance Sheet Details

Balance Sheet Details	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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) 2016 2015 Accounts receivable: Trade receivables $ 82,851 $ 91,324 Other receivables 2,262 3,055 Total accounts receivable, less allowances of $7,832 and $7,066 $ 85,113 $ 94,379 Inventories: Finished goods $ 152,261 $ 159,998 Work in process 1,625 1,183 Raw materials 4,432 4,944 Repair parts 10,558 10,763 Operating supplies 1,133 1,139 Total inventories, less loss provisions of $9,484 and $5,313 $ 170,009 $ 178,027 Accrued liabilities: Accrued incentives $ 19,771 $ 21,450 Other accrued liabilities 22,036 23,729 Total accrued liabilities $ 41,807 $ 45,179 The increase in inventory loss provisions at December 31, 2016 is due to our second quarter 2016 initiative to optimize our product portfolio to reduce inventory and simplify and improve our operations.

Purchased Intangible Assets and

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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) 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 16,364 $ 17,771 Amortization (1,039 ) (1,039 ) Foreign currency impact (100 ) (368 ) Ending balance $ 15,225 $ 16,364 Purchased intangible assets are composed of the following: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 Indefinite life intangible assets $ 11,888 $ 11,949 Definite life intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $17,706 and $16,758 3,337 4,415 Total $ 15,225 $ 16,364 Amortization expense for definite life intangible assets was $1.0 million , $1.0 million and $1.1 million for years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , 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 1 st 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 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 2016 and 2015 did not indicate impairment of our indefinite life intangible assets. The remaining definite life intangible assets at December 31, 2016 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 3.3 years at December 31, 2016 . Future estimated amortization expense of definite life intangible assets is as follows (dollars in thousands): 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 $1,031 $1,031 $551 $145 $145 Goodwill Changes in goodwill balances are as follows: 2016 2015 (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 $ 125,681 $ 9,434 $ 178,987 Accumulated impairment losses (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) Net beginning balance 38,431 125,681 — 164,112 38,431 125,681 — 164,112 Other — — — — — — — — 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 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 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, we measure 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, expected financial outlook and profitability of the reporting unit's business, and foreign currency impacts (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). 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 1 st for each year presented, and our review for 2016 and 2015 did not indicate an impairment of goodwill. Subsequently, events occurred, including a further decline in the value of the peso and a shift in the geopolitical environment, which were indicators of potential impairment at December 31, 2016 . Therefore, we conducted an additional review as of December 31, 2016 which did not indicate an impairment to goodwill.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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) 2016 2015 Land $ 19,524 $ 19,871 Buildings 102,666 102,236 Machinery and equipment 473,004 470,862 Furniture and fixtures 14,208 14,313 Software 22,733 23,630 Construction in progress 16,113 9,137 Gross property, plant and equipment 648,248 640,049 Less accumulated depreciation 391,856 367,515 Net property, plant and equipment $ 256,392 $ 272,534 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 $47.3 million , $41.4 million and $ 39.1 million for the years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Borrowings

Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	Borrowings Borrowings consist of the following: December 31, (dollars in thousands) Interest Rate Maturity Date 2016 2015 Borrowings under ABL Facility floating April 9, 2019 $ — $ — Term Loan B floating (1) April 9, 2021 409,000 433,400 AICEP Loan 0.00% January, 2017 to July 30, 2018 3,320 3,451 Total borrowings 412,320 436,851 Less — unamortized discount and finance fees 4,480 5,832 Total borrowings — net 407,840 431,019 Less — long term debt due within one year 5,009 4,747 Total long-term portion of borrowings — net $ 402,831 $ 426,272 ___________________________ (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: 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter $5,009 $7,111 $4,400 $4,400 $391,400 $— 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, 2016 . 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, 2016 . 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, 2016 or at December 31, 2015 . 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, 2016 , the available total borrowing base is offset only by a $0.5 million rent reserve. The ABL Facility also provides for the issuance of up to $30.0 million of letters of credit which, when outstanding, are applied against the $100.0 million limit. At December 31, 2016 , $7.0 million in letters of credit were outstanding. Remaining unused availability under the ABL Facility was $88.4 million at December 31, 2016 , compared to $91.0 million under the ABL Facility at December 31, 2015 . Term Loan B On April 9, 2014, Libbey Glass consummated its $440.0 million Senior Secured Term Loan B of Libbey Glass due 2021 (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, 2016 and 2015 , 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 effectively converts $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. In the second quarter of 2014, we completed the refinancing 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). These 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. 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 . 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 From time to time since July 2012, Libbey Portugal has entered into loan agreements with Agencia para Investmento Comercio Externo de Portugal, EPE (AICEP), the Portuguese Agency for investment and external trade. The amount of the loans outstanding is €3.2 million (approximately $3.3 million ) at December 31, 2016 , and the interest rate is 0.0 percent . Semi-annual installments of principal are due 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. 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, 2016 and 2015 , 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.

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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. These activities were all within the U.S. and Canada and Latin America segments and were completed by March 31, 2014. In connection with this plan, we incurred pretax charges of $7.5 million for employee termination costs, fixed asset impairment charges, depreciation expense and other restructuring expenses. Employee termination costs included severance, medical benefits and outplacement services for the terminated employees. The fixed asset impairment charges were to adjust certain machinery and equipment to the estimated fair market value. For the year end December 31, 2014, we recorded a pretax charge of $1.0 million in cost of sales related to other restructuring expenses in the Latin America segment.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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) 2016 2015 2014 United States $ 29,742 $ 27,146 $ (15,488 ) Non-U.S. (1,958 ) 971 29,018 Total income before income taxes $ 27,784 $ 28,117 $ 13,530 The current and deferred provisions (benefit) for income taxes were: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Current: U.S. federal $ 470 $ 300 $ 59 Non-U.S. 7,625 9,142 10,180 U.S. state and local 201 162 157 Total current income tax provision (benefit) 8,296 9,604 10,396 Deferred: U.S. federal 9,981 (44,068 ) 227 Non-U.S. 334 (3,078 ) (2,066 ) U.S. state and local (900 ) (674 ) 10 Total deferred income tax provision (benefit) 9,415 (47,820 ) (1,829 ) Total: U.S. federal 10,451 (43,768 ) 286 Non-U.S. 7,959 6,064 8,114 U.S. state and local (699 ) (512 ) 167 Total income tax provision (benefit) $ 17,711 $ (38,216 ) $ 8,567 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) 2016 2015 Deferred income tax assets: Pension $ 11,799 $ 9,644 Non-pension postretirement benefits 22,810 21,751 Other accrued liabilities 19,244 20,432 Receivables 2,756 2,341 Net operating loss and charitable contribution carry forwards 16,861 25,754 Tax credits 11,502 10,245 Total deferred income tax assets 84,972 90,167 Deferred income tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment 23,921 22,882 Inventories 3,866 2,378 Intangibles and other 5,255 7,883 Total deferred income tax liabilities 33,042 33,143 Net deferred income tax asset before valuation allowance 51,930 57,024 Valuation allowance (13,773 ) (11,184 ) Net deferred income tax asset (liability) $ 38,157 $ 45,840 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) 2016 2015 Non-current deferred income tax asset 40,016 48,662 Non-current deferred income tax liability (1,859 ) (2,822 ) Net deferred income tax asset (liability) $ 38,157 $ 45,840 The 2016 deferred income tax asset for net operating loss carry forwards of $16.8 million relates to cumulative pretax losses incurred in the Netherlands of $24.8 million , in Portugal of $0.6 million , in China of $0.9 million , and in the U.S. of $23.0 million for federal and $58.6 million for state and local jurisdictions. Our foreign net operating loss carry forwards of $26.3 million will expire between 2017 and 2027 . Our U.S. federal net operating loss carry forward of $23.0 million will expire between 2031 and 2034 . This $23.0 million is lower than the actual amount reported on our U.S. federal income tax return by $6.6 million . The difference is attributable to tax deductions in excess of financial statement expenses for stock based compensation. Effective January 1, 2017, Libbey will implement ASU 2016-09 resulting in this amount being recorded as an increase to additional paid in capital and an increase to our U.S. federal net operating loss carry forward. The U.S. state and local net operating loss carry forward of $58.6 million will expire between 2017 and 2034 . The 2015 deferred income tax asset for net operating loss carry forwards of $25.5 million related to pretax 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. The 2016 deferred tax credits of $11.5 million consist of $3.8 million U.S. federal tax credits and $7.7 million non-U.S. credits. The U.S. federal tax credits consist of $2.6 million of general business research and development credits which will expire between 2024 and 2036 and $1.2 million of alternative minimum tax credits which do not expire. The non-U.S. credit of $7.7 million , which is related to withholding tax on inter-company debt in the Netherlands, can be carried forward indefinitely. The 2015 deferred tax credits of $10.2 million consisted of $2.6 million U.S. federal tax credits and $7.6 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 a valuation allowance in place on our deferred income tax assets in the Netherlands. We intend to maintain this allowance 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 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. In order to fully realize our deferred tax assets in the U.S., the Company needs to generate approximately $176.6 million of future taxable income. Our European operations in the Netherlands incurred an operating loss in 2016, continues to be in cumulative loss positions in recent years, and has a history of 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 a portion of the deferred tax assets related to these operations will be realized and a valuation allowance continues to be recorded as of December 31, 2016. The valuation allowance activity for the years ended December 31 is as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 11,184 $ 66,486 $ 46,048 Charge (benefit) to provision for income taxes 2,589 (49,877 ) 3,507 Charge (benefit) to other comprehensive income — (5,425 ) 16,931 Ending balance $ 13,773 $ 11,184 $ 66,486 The valuation allowance increased $2.6 million in 2016 from $11.2 million at December 31, 2015 to $13.8 million at December 31, 2016. The 2016 increase of $2.6 million is attributable to changes in deferred tax assets in foreign jurisdictions where valuation allowances are recorded. The 2016 valuation allowance of $13.8 million relates to net operating losses and foreign tax credits in the Netherlands. 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 was primarily attributable to the 2015 reversal of substantially all of the U.S. valuation allowance, partially offset by changes in deferred tax assets in foreign jurisdictions where valuation allowances were recorded. The 2014 increase in valuation allowance of $20.4 million was attributable to the 2014 change in deferred tax assets, primarily related to the U.S. federal net operating loss carry forward and other comprehensive income losses related to pensions. Reconciliation from the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to the consolidated effective income tax rate was as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 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 (2.1 ) (0.9 ) (25.9 ) U.S. state and local income taxes, net of related U.S. federal income taxes (1.3 ) (2.0 ) 0.8 U.S. federal credits (2.2 ) — — Permanent adjustments 3.8 7.5 20.1 Foreign withholding taxes 5.7 4.7 14.8 Valuation allowance 11.1 (174.8 ) 42.9 Unrecognized tax benefits 10.0 (0.3 ) (9.3 ) Impact of foreign exchange 3.4 (19.8 ) (14.0 ) Tax effect of intercompany capitalization — 11.7 — Other 0.3 3.0 (1.1 ) Consolidated effective income tax rate 63.7 % (135.9 ) % 63.3 % 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 $27.7 million as of December 31, 2016 and $35.0 million as of December 31, 2015. 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. The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examination by various countries' tax authorities. These examinations may lead to proposed or assessed adjustments to our taxes. In August 2016, one of our Mexican subsidiaries received a tax assessment from the Mexican tax authority (SAT) related to the audit of its 2010 tax year. The amount assessed was approximately 3 billion Mexican pesos, which was equivalent to approximately $157 million U.S. dollars as of the date of the assessment. The Company has filed an administrative appeal with SAT requesting that the assessment be fully nullified. We are awaiting the outcome of the appeal. Management, in consultation with external legal counsel, believes that if contested in the Mexican court system, it is more likely than not that the Company would prevail on all significant components of the assessment. Management intends to continue to vigorously contest all significant components of the assessment in the Mexican courts if they are not nullified at the administrative appeal level. We believe that our tax reserves related to uncertain tax positions are adequate at this time. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows: (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 431 $ 378 $ 1,312 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 382 293 — Additions for tax positions of prior years 3,001 — — Reductions for tax positions of prior years (293 ) — (325 ) Changes due to lapse of statute of limitations — (240 ) (609 ) Ending balance $ 3,521 $ 431 $ 378 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, 2016 2015 2014 Impact on the effective tax rate, if unrecognized tax benefits were recognized $ 3,414 $ 378 $ 306 Interest and penalties, net of tax benefit, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 273 $ 28 $ 174 Interest and penalties expense (benefit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ 245 $ (146 ) $ (363 ) Based upon the outcome of tax examinations, judicial proceedings, other settlements with taxing jurisdictions, 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 may decrease within the next twelve months by approximately $3.9 million due to settlements with tax authorities. We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2016 , the tax years that remained subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions were as follows: Jurisdiction Open Years Canada 2012 – 2016 China 2007 – 2016 Mexico 2010 – 2016 Netherlands 2015 – 2016 Portugal 2013 – 2016 United States (excluding 2009 which is closed) 2008 – 2016

Pension

Pension	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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 December 15, 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 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 related to this pension plan. 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 made cash contributions to PGB as participating employees earned pension benefits. These related costs were expensed as incurred, similar to the accounting associated with a defined contribution retirement plan and amounted to $1.9 million in 2016. 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 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 3,717 $ 4,365 $ 3,664 $ 1,226 $ 2,965 $ 2,264 $ 4,943 $ 7,330 $ 5,928 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 14,963 14,715 15,378 2,594 4,332 5,566 17,557 19,047 20,944 Expected return on plan assets (23,027 ) (22,661 ) (22,387 ) — (2,447 ) (2,447 ) (23,027 ) (25,108 ) (24,834 ) Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost 263 417 1,059 (207 ) (244 ) 164 56 173 1,223 Actuarial loss 4,272 7,291 4,057 782 1,599 1,012 5,054 8,890 5,069 Transition obligations — — — — — 60 — — 60 Settlement charge 42 13 483 126 21,574 291 168 21,587 774 Curtailment charge (credit) — — — — (14 ) — — (14 ) — Pension expense $ 230 $ 4,140 $ 2,254 $ 4,521 $ 27,765 $ 6,910 $ 4,751 $ 31,905 $ 9,164 In 2016, 2015 and 2014, we incurred pension settlement charges of $0.2 million , $21.6 million and $0.8 million , respectively. The pension settlement charges in 2015 were triggered primarily by the liquidation of the Dutch pension fund. The pension settlement charges in 2016 and 2014 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 2016 2015 2016 2015 Discount rate 4.18% to 4.23% 4.60% to 4.73% 9.30% 8.10% Rate of compensation increase Not applicable Not applicable 4.30% 4.30% The assumptions used to determine net periodic pension costs were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.66 % to 4.73 % 4.17 % to 4.29 % 4.83 % to 5.12 % 8.10% 2.30 % to 7.60 % 3.70 % to 8.50 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 7.25% 7.25% 7.25% —% 4.00% 4.10% Rate of compensation increase Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 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 31 st . 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. In 2015 and 2016, the Society of Actuaries published new mortality projection scales which reflected additional years of mortality experience. We adopted these updates in each respective year. 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 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change in projected benefit obligation: Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 325,863 $ 351,477 $ 35,915 $ 119,986 $ 361,778 $ 471,463 Service cost 3,717 4,365 1,226 2,965 4,943 7,330 Interest cost 14,963 14,715 2,594 4,332 17,557 19,047 Exchange rate fluctuations — — (5,821 ) (13,948 ) (5,821 ) (13,948 ) Actuarial (gain) loss 11,108 (26,796 ) (2,477 ) 11,105 8,631 (15,691 ) Plan participants' contributions — — — 1,359 — 1,359 Plan amendments — — — (4,354 ) — (4,354 ) Curtailment effect — — — (7,414 ) — (7,414 ) Settlements paid (259 ) (96 ) — (74,485 ) (259 ) (74,581 ) Benefits paid (18,744 ) (17,802 ) (3,276 ) (3,631 ) (22,020 ) (21,433 ) Projected benefit obligation, end of year $ 336,648 $ 325,863 $ 28,161 $ 35,915 $ 364,809 $ 361,778 Change in fair value of plan assets: Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 316,184 $ 340,082 $ — $ 74,279 $ 316,184 $ 414,361 Actual return on plan assets 20,974 (6,096 ) — (213 ) 20,974 (6,309 ) Exchange rate fluctuations — — — (7,761 ) — (7,761 ) Employer contributions 259 96 3,276 10,452 3,535 10,548 Plan participants' contributions — — — 1,359 — 1,359 Settlements paid (259 ) (96 ) — (74,485 ) (259 ) (74,581 ) Benefits paid (18,744 ) (17,802 ) (3,276 ) (3,631 ) (22,020 ) (21,433 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 318,414 $ 316,184 $ — $ — $ 318,414 $ 316,184 Funded ratio 94.6 % 97.0 % — % — % 87.3 % 87.4 % Funded status and net accrued pension benefit asset (cost) $ (18,234 ) $ (9,679 ) $ (28,161 ) $ (35,915 ) $ (46,395 ) $ (45,594 ) 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) 2016 2015 Non-current asset $ — $ 977 Current liability (2,461 ) (2,297 ) Long-term liability (43,934 ) (44,274 ) Net accrued pension liability $ (46,395 ) $ (45,594 ) The pretax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows : Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net actuarial loss $ 105,830 $ 96,983 $ 11,077 $ 16,988 $ 116,907 $ 113,971 Prior service cost (credit) 237 500 (2,704 ) (3,472 ) (2,467 ) (2,972 ) Total cost $ 106,067 $ 97,483 $ 8,373 $ 13,516 $ 114,440 $ 110,999 The pretax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016, that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2017 are as follows: (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Net actuarial loss $ 5,409 $ 543 $ 5,952 Prior service cost (credit) 236 (187 ) 49 Total cost $ 5,645 $ 356 $ 6,001 Estimated contributions for 2017, as well as, contributions made in 2016 and 2015 to the pension plans are as follows: (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Estimated contributions in 2017 $ 286 $ 2,278 $ 2,564 Contributions made in 2016 $ 259 $ 3,276 $ 3,535 Contributions made in 2015 $ 96 $ 10,452 $ 10,548 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 2017 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 2017 $ 19,038 $ 2,278 $ 21,316 2018 $ 19,957 $ 1,668 $ 21,625 2019 $ 20,146 $ 1,786 $ 21,932 2020 $ 20,164 $ 1,903 $ 22,067 2021 $ 20,497 $ 2,258 $ 22,755 2022-2026 $ 105,868 $ 12,215 $ 118,083 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, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Projected benefit obligation $ 336,648 $ 268,218 $ 28,161 $ 35,915 $ 364,809 $ 304,133 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 336,648 $ 268,218 $ 23,194 $ 29,102 $ 359,842 $ 297,320 Fair value of plan assets $ 318,414 $ 257,562 $ — $ — $ 318,414 $ 257,562 Plan Assets 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 are 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 short-term investments would exist within the plans, since each investment manager is likely to hold some short-term investments 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 state the investments at fair value. All investments are valued at their respective NAV as a practical expedient and calculated by the Trustee. The real estate, equity securities and fixed income investments are held in a Group Trust which is valued at the unit prices established by the Trustee and are valued using NAV as a practical expedient. Underlying equity securities (including large and small cap domestic and international equities), 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. 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. Investments in registered investment companies or collective pooled funds, if any, are valued at their respective NAV. Short-term investments are valued at their respective NAV and have no redemption restrictions. The hedge fund investments are valued by using estimated month-end NAV and performance numbers provided by the fund administrator. The Plan is required to provide a month’s advance written notice to liquidate its entire share in the Group Trust. Certain investments in the hedge funds can only be liquidated on either a quarterly or semi-annual basis and require advance notification. In connection with the unwinding of 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. In accordance with our adoption of ASU 2015-07 in 2016, all investments measured at NAV as a practical expedient for fair value have been excluded from the fair value hierarchy. The fair value measurements table presented below of our U.S. pension plan assets has been recasted to conform to the current year presentation under ASU 2015-07. See note 2 for more information. December 31, (dollars in thousands) Measured at NAV Target Allocation 2016 2015 2017 Short-term investments $ 8,766 $ 9,558 3 % Real estate 15,812 17,376 5 % Equity securities 148,302 138,497 45 % Debt securities 96,658 101,895 32 % Hedge funds 48,876 48,858 15 % Total $ 318,414 $ 316,184 100 %

Nonpension Postretirement Benef

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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 December 15, 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 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 797 $ 855 $ 1,007 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 798 $ 856 $ 1,008 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 2,608 2,537 2,840 51 52 108 2,659 2,589 2,948 Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost 140 140 140 — — — 140 140 140 Loss (gain) 81 592 267 (47 ) (56 ) — 34 536 267 Nonpension postretirement benefit expense $ 3,626 $ 4,124 $ 4,254 $ 5 $ (3 ) $ 109 $ 3,631 $ 4,121 $ 4,363 Actuarial Assumptions The discount rates used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and net postretirement benefit cost were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 4.05 % 4.56 % 4.10 % 3.48 % 3.69 % 3.61 % Net postretirement benefit cost 4.56 % 4.10 % 4.74 % 3.69 % 3.61 % 4.36 % The weighted average assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2016 2015 2016 2015 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.75 % 7.00 % 6.75 % 7.00 % Ultimate health care trend rate 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Year the ultimate trend rate is reached 2024 2024 2024 2024 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 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change in accumulated nonpension postretirement benefit obligation: Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 58,795 $ 65,565 $ 1,390 $ 2,536 $ 60,185 $ 68,101 Service Cost 797 855 1 1 798 856 Interest cost 2,608 2,537 51 52 2,659 2,589 Plan participants' contributions 528 610 — — 528 610 Actuarial (gain) loss 146 (7,287 ) (102 ) (740 ) 44 (8,027 ) Exchange rate fluctuations — — 46 (346 ) 46 (346 ) Benefits paid (3,953 ) (3,485 ) (42 ) (113 ) (3,995 ) (3,598 ) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 58,921 $ 58,795 $ 1,344 $ 1,390 $ 60,265 $ 60,185 Funded status and accrued benefit cost $ (58,921 ) $ (58,795 ) $ (1,344 ) $ (1,390 ) $ (60,265 ) $ (60,185 ) 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) 2016 2015 Current liability $ 4,892 $ 4,903 Long-term liability 55,373 55,282 Total accrued postretirement benefit liability $ 60,265 $ 60,185 The pretax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 5,146 $ 5,080 $ (730 ) $ (654 ) $ 4,416 $ 4,426 Prior service cost (credit) (1,463 ) (1,323 ) — — (1,463 ) (1,323 ) Total cost (credit) $ 3,683 $ 3,757 $ (730 ) $ (654 ) $ 2,953 $ 3,103 The pretax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2016, that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2017 are as follows: (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 101 $ (54 ) $ 47 Prior service cost (credit) (200 ) — (200 ) Total cost (credit) $ (99 ) $ (54 ) $ (153 ) 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 2017 $ 4,833 $ 154 $ 4,987 2018 $ 4,951 $ 153 $ 5,104 2019 $ 4,990 $ 147 $ 5,137 2020 $ 4,872 $ 141 $ 5,013 2021 $ 4,614 $ 133 $ 4,747 2022-2026 $ 19,834 $ 434 $ 20,268

Net Income per Share of Common

Net Income per Share of Common Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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) 2016 2015 2014 Numerator for earnings per share: Net income that is available to common shareholders $ 10,073 $ 66,333 $ 4,963 Denominator for basic earnings per share: Weighted average shares outstanding 21,879,613 21,816,935 21,716,288 Denominator for diluted earnings per share: Effect of stock options and restricted stock units 169,330 342,214 467,249 Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 22,048,943 22,159,149 22,183,537 Basic earnings per share $ 0.46 $ 3.04 $ 0.23 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.46 $ 2.99 $ 0.22 Shares excluded from diluted earnings per share due to: Inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (excluded from calculation) 602,402 105,201 168,557 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, 2016
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 two equity participation plans, the Amended and Restated Libbey Inc. 2006 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the Libbey Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which we refer to as the Omnibus Plans. Up to a total of 2,960,000 and 1,200,000 shares of Libbey Inc. common stock are authorized for issuance as equity-based compensation under the 2006 and 2016 Omnibus Plans, respectively. Under the Omnibus Plans, 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 these plans. During 2016, there were grants of 351,590 stock options, 298,909 restricted stock units, and 16,299 cash settled restricted stock units. During 2015, there were grants of 108,297 stock options, 219,010 restricted stock units, and 1,025 cash settled restricted stock units. 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, 2016, 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. The impact of applying the provisions of FASB ASC 718 is a pretax compensation expense of $4.8 million , $5.9 million and $5.3 million in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , 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 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except options and assumptions) 2016 2015 2014 Stock options granted 351,590 108,297 233,054 Stock option compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ 705 $ 1,674 $ 1,591 Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes model $ 4.20 $ 14.72 $ 10.86 Weighted average assumptions for stock option grants: Risk-free interest 1.30% 1.68% 1.90% Expected term 6.3 years 6.4 years 6.5 years Expected volatility 33.14% 39.92% 42.81% Dividend yield 2.69% 1.16% 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. We use the actual historical exercise activity for determining the expected term. • 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 is 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 2016 , 2015 and 2014 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, 2014 988,780 $ 14.07 5.0 $ 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 Granted 351,590 $ 17.23 Exercised (100,813 ) $ 13.90 $ 379 Canceled (262,225 ) $ 23.73 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2016 645,223 $ 19.17 6.6 $ 1,407 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 300,288 $ 18.43 4.3 $ 816 Intrinsic value for share-based instruments is defined as the difference between the current market value and the exercise price. As of December 31, 2016 , $0.8 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options is expected to be recognized within the next 1.9 years on a weighted-average basis. The total fair value of shares vested during 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is $1.6 million , $1.7 million and $1.1 million , respectively. Shares issued for exercised options are issued from treasury stock, when available. The following table summarizes our nonvested stock option activity for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Nonvested Stock Options Shares Weighted-Average Value (per Share) Nonvested at January 1, 2014 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 Granted 351,590 $ 4.20 Vested (169,703 ) $ 9.42 Forfeited (178,954 ) $ 8.41 Nonvested at December 31, 2016 344,935 $ 6.14 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 former 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 former 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 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Stock appreciation rights granted — — 2,600 Stock appreciation rights compensation expense (credit) included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ (462 ) $ (273 ) $ 736 Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock appreciation rights granted using the Black-Scholes model $ 10.45 Weighted average assumptions for stock appreciation rights granted: Risk-free interest 1.92% Expected term 6.5 years Expected volatility 43.14% Dividend yield 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 2016 , 2015 and 2014 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, 2014 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 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2016 244,229 $ 21.27 0.1 $ 4 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 243,079 $ 21.27 0.1 $ 4 As of December 31, 2016 , the amount of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock appreciation rights is immaterial. The total fair value of shares vested during 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was immaterial. The following table summarizes our non-vested stock appreciation rights for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Nonvested Stock Appreciation Rights Shares Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 1, 2014 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 Vested (241,829 ) $ 10.38 Nonvested at December 31, 2016 1,150 $ 9.88 Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Information Under the Omnibus Plans, 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 Plans for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is presented below: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except share amounts) 2016 2015 2014 Beginning nonvested balance 315,434 232,824 208,460 Granted 298,909 219,010 123,782 Vested (165,372 ) (113,319 ) (92,070 ) Forfeited (165,783 ) (23,081 ) (7,348 ) Ending nonvested balance 283,188 315,434 232,824 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per restricted stock unit $ 16.22 $ 35.93 $ 24.24 Compensation expense $ 3,019 $ 4,199 $ 2,340 The total fair value for shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $3.0 million , $4.2 million and $2.2 million , respectively. As of December 31, 2016 , there was $2.8 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 1.8 years . Shares issued for unrestricted stock and restricted stock unit awards are issued from treasury stock, when available. 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 former 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) 2016 2015 2014 Beginning nonvested balance 116,712 115,687 — Granted 16,299 1,025 115,687 Vested (115,944 ) — — Ending nonvested balance 17,067 116,712 115,687 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per restricted stock unit $ 3.57 $ 36.96 $ 23.02 Compensation expense $ 1,504 $ 317 $ 616 During 2016, some equity awards for foreign employees were modified to cash settled restricted stock units. The weighted-average grant-date fair value noted above represents the incremental value at the date of modification. As of December 31, 2016 , the amount of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested cash settled restricted stock units granted was immaterial. We paid $2.3 million to settle vested cash settled restricted stock units 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 Plans) to provide retirement benefits for our U.S. employees. As allowed under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, the Plans provide for tax-deferred wage 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 on a per pay basis 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 on a per pay basis 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 2016 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 compensation 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 , $3.4 million and $3.1 million in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Derivatives

Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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, 2016 December 31, 2015 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Natural gas contracts Prepaid and other current assets $ 702 Prepaid and other current assets $ — Natural gas contracts Other assets 45 Other assets — Total designated 747 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Natural gas contracts Prepaid and other current assets 732 Prepaid and other current assets — Natural gas contracts Other assets 29 Other assets — Currency contracts Prepaid and other current assets — Prepaid and other current assets 245 Total undesignated 761 245 Total $ 1,508 $ 245 Liability Derivatives: (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 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 $ — Derivative liability - current $ 1,069 Natural gas contracts Other long-term liabilities — Other long-term liabilities 34 Interest rate contract Derivative liability - current 1,928 Derivative liability - current 2,132 Interest rate contract Other long-term liabilities 107 Other long-term liabilities 246 Total designated 2,035 3,481 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Natural gas contracts Derivative liability - current — Derivative liability - current 1,064 Natural gas contracts Other long-term liabilities — Other long-term liabilities 35 Total undesignated — 1,099 Total $ 2,035 $ 4,580 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, 2016 , we had commodity contracts for 2,590,000 million British Thermal Units (BTUs) of natural gas. At December 31, 2015 , we had commodity contracts for 3,000,000 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, 2016 . 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. During the first nine months of 2014, our natural gas contracts in Mexico were designated and effective cash flow hedges. Since October 1, 2014, we have not designated our derivatives for natural gas in Mexico as cash flow hedges. All mark-to-market changes relating to these derivatives are being reflected in other income as depicted in the third table below. We received (paid) additional cash of $(2.3) million , $(4.6) million and $0.6 million in the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , 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 gains currently carried in accumulated other comprehensive loss that will be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve months will result in $0.7 million of gain 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) from our natural gas contracts: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging relationships: Natural gas contracts $ 721 $ (1,909 ) $ (1,392 ) Total $ 721 $ (1,909 ) $ (1,392 ) The following table provides a summary of the effective portion of the derivative reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the Consolidated Statements of Operations from our natural gas contracts: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) Location: 2016 2015 2014 Natural gas contracts Cost of sales $ (1,129 ) $ (2,131 ) $ 573 Total impact on net income (loss) $ (1,129 ) $ (2,131 ) $ 573 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 in Mexico since October 1, 2014: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 De-designated contracts $ — $ 932 $ (1,236 ) Contracts where hedge accounting was not elected 1,860 (714 ) (81 ) Total $ 1,860 $ 218 $ (1,317 ) Interest Rate Swap as Cash Flow Hedge 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 effectively converts $220.0 million , or approximately half, 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 became effective in January 2016 and expires in 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, 2016 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 $1.9 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) from our interest rate swap: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging relationships: Interest rate swap $ (2,056 ) $ (2,378 ) Total $ (2,056 ) $ (2,378 ) The following table provides a summary of the effective portion of the derivative reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the Consolidated Statements of Operations from our interest rate swap: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) Location: 2016 2015 Interest rate swap Interest expense $ (2,399 ) $ — Total impact on net income (loss) $ (2,399 ) $ — Interest Rate Swap as Fair Value Hedge 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 subsequent mark-to-market of the $4.5 million portion of the swap was recorded in other income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations until settled on May 9, 2014. 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 Loss on redemption of debt $ (757 ) Other income (expense) 70 Net impact $ (687 ) 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 no contracts outstanding at December 31, 2016 and C$6.2 million at December 31, 2015. 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: 2016 2015 2014 Currency contracts Other income (expense) $ (245 ) $ (158 ) $ 403 Total $ (245 ) $ (158 ) $ 403 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, 2016, by Standard and Poor’s.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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, 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 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (6,244 ) (1,335 ) — (7,579 ) Actuarial gain (loss) — — (10,560 ) (10,560 ) Currency impact — — 1,271 1,271 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of actuarial loss (1) — — 5,088 5,088 Amortization of prior service cost (1) — — 196 196 Cost of sales — 1,129 — 1,129 Interest expense — 2,399 — 2,399 Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (6,244 ) 2,193 (4,005 ) (8,056 ) Tax effect 1,329 (848 ) 2,610 3,091 Balance on December 31, 2016 $ (27,828 ) $ (515 ) $ (96,854 ) $ (125,197 ) _________________________ (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, 2016
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, 2016 December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Commodity futures natural gas contracts $ — $ 1,508 $ — $ 1,508 $ — $ (2,202 ) $ — $ (2,202 ) Currency contracts — — — — — 245 — 245 Interest rate swap — (2,035 ) — (2,035 ) — (2,378 ) — (2,378 ) Net derivative asset (liability) $ — $ (527 ) $ — $ (527 ) $ — $ (4,335 ) $ — $ (4,335 ) 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 swap 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, 2016 December 31, 2015 Prepaid and other current assets $ 1,434 $ 245 Other assets 74 — Derivative liability (1,928 ) (4,265 ) Other long-term liabilities (107 ) (315 ) Net derivative asset (liability) $ (527 ) $ (4,335 ) Financial instruments carried at cost on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the related fair values, are as follows: December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands) Fair Value Hierarchy Level Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Term Loan B Level 2 $ 409,000 $ 412,068 $ 433,400 $ 425,815 The fair value of our Term Loan B has been calculated based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues. The fair value of our other immaterial debt approximates carrying value at December 31, 2016 and 2015 . The fair value of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying value due to their short term nature.

Operating Leases

Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Leases	Operating Leases Rental expense for all non-cancelable operating leases, primarily for warehouses, was $17.6 million , $17.5 million and $19.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Future minimum rentals under operating leases are as follows (dollars in thousands): 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 and thereafter $14,491 $13,525 $12,302 $11,295 $8,721 $35,991

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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) 2016 2015 2014 Gain (loss) on currency transactions $ 775 $ 2,641 $ 1,905 Hedge ineffectiveness 1,860 218 (1,247 ) Other non-operating income 727 21 1,693 Other income $ 3,362 $ 2,880 $ 2,351

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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 (RD), work. The notices contemplate that any agreement to perform the RD work would be memorialized in an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC). On July 14, 2016, the PRPs entered into an AOC 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 $0.9 million and a recoverable amount of $0.5 million in other long term assets have been recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2016. An estimated 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 immaterial amount, $0.2 million and $0.3 million have been recorded in cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 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. Income Taxes The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examination by various countries' tax authorities. These examinations may lead to proposed or assessed adjustments to our taxes. Please refer to note 8, Income Taxes, for a detailed discussion on tax contingencies.

Segments and Geographic Informa

Segments and Geographic Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segments and Geographic Information	Segments and Geographic Information Our reporting segments align with our regionally focused organizational structure, which we believe enables us to better serve customers across the globe. Under this structure, we report financial results for U.S. and Canada; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Other. Sales and Segment EBIT are based on the geographical destination of the sale. 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 sales of manufactured and sourced tableware 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 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 sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Other—includes primarily 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. It is impracticable to provide revenue by product categories. Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Net Sales: U.S. & Canada $ 488,162 $ 497,728 $ 482,094 Latin America 151,406 167,069 190,079 EMEA 119,750 122,664 147,587 Other 34,102 34,884 32,732 Consolidated $ 793,420 $ 822,345 $ 852,492 Segment EBIT: U.S. & Canada $ 77,916 $ 80,406 $ 72,546 Latin America 10,731 22,017 32,909 EMEA (1,002 ) 1,251 5,726 Other 915 4,390 2,378 Total Segment EBIT $ 88,560 $ 108,064 $ 113,559 Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Income: Segment EBIT $ 88,560 $ 108,064 $ 113,559 Retained corporate costs (27,265 ) (34,645 ) (30,558 ) Loss on redemption of debt (note 6) — — (47,191 ) Pension settlement charges (note 9) (168 ) (21,693 ) (774 ) Furnace malfunction (note 18) — — 4,782 Environmental obligation (note 18) — (157 ) (315 ) Restructuring charges (note 7) — — (985 ) Product portfolio optimization (1) (5,693 ) — — Reorganization charges (2) — (4,316 ) — Derivatives (3) 1,860 218 (1,247 ) Work stoppage (4) (4,162 ) — — Executive terminations (4,460 ) (870 ) (875 ) Interest expense (20,888 ) (18,484 ) (22,866 ) (Provision) benefit for income taxes (17,711 ) 38,216 (8,567 ) Net income $ 10,073 $ 66,333 $ 4,963 Depreciation & Amortization: U.S. & Canada $ 12,748 $ 12,214 $ 10,319 Latin America 19,068 14,738 12,562 EMEA 9,377 8,510 10,061 Other 5,588 5,855 6,179 Corporate 1,705 1,395 1,267 Consolidated $ 48,486 $ 42,712 $ 40,388 Capital Expenditures: U.S. & Canada $ 10,671 $ 25,106 $ 21,927 Latin America 11,032 11,944 22,517 EMEA 7,571 6,773 6,471 Other 2,905 1,855 1,983 Corporate 2,425 2,458 1,495 Consolidated $ 34,604 $ 48,136 $ 54,393 ______________________________ (1) Product portfolio optimization relates to inventory reductions to simplify and improve our operations. (2) Management reorganization to support our growth strategy. (3) 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. (4) Work stoppage relates to the lower production volume impact, shipping costs and other direct incremental expenses associated with the two-week Toledo, Ohio work stoppage in the fourth quarter of 2016. December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Segment Assets (1) : U.S. & Canada $ 130,390 $ 140,840 $ 129,676 Latin America 63,838 68,599 66,726 EMEA 44,588 48,924 48,557 Other 16,306 14,043 15,975 Consolidated $ 255,122 $ 272,406 $ 260,934 ______________________________ (1) Segment assets are defined as net accounts receivable plus net inventory. Net sales to customers and long-lived assets located in the U.S., Mexico, and Other regions for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 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 2016 Net sales: Customers $ 478,342 $ 100,829 $ 214,249 $ 793,420 Intercompany 57,760 15,563 35,407 $ (108,730 ) — Total net sales $ 536,102 $ 116,392 $ 249,656 $ (108,730 ) $ 793,420 Long-lived assets $ 91,834 $ 89,963 $ 74,595 $ — $ 256,392 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

Schedule II -- Valuation and Qu

Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Consolidated)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Consolidated)	Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 (dollars in thousands) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts & Discounts Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Asset 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 Charged to expense or other accounts 1,118 2,589 Deductions (352 ) (1) — (2) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 7,832 $ 13,773 _________________ (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, 2016
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.
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.
Cost of Sales	Cost of Sales Cost of sales includes cost to manufacture and/or purchase products, warehouse, shipping and delivery costs and other costs.
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 29.1 percent and 32.0 percent of our total inventories in 2016 and 2015 , 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 $12.9 million and $12.3 million in 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Cost includes the cost of materials, direct labor, in-bound freight and the applicable share of manufacturing overhead.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	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 1 st of each year, we update our separate impairment evaluations for both goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets.
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 715 - "Compensation-Retirement Benefits" ("FASB ASC 715"). FASB ASC 715 requires recognition of the over-funded or under-funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans on the balance sheet. Under FASB ASC 715, 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 December 15, 2008 and at Toledo after September 30, 2010) and those salaried U.S.-based employees hired before January 1, 2006. 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 Mexico and the Netherlands (until December 2015). 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 December 15, 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 a valuation allowance in place on our deferred income tax assets in the Netherlands. We intend to maintain this allowance 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 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. In order to fully realize our deferred tax assets in the U.S., the Company needs to generate approximately $176.6 million of future taxable income. Our European operations in the Netherlands incurred an operating loss in 2016, continues to be in cumulative loss positions in recent years, and has a history of 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 a portion of the deferred tax assets related to these operations will be realized and a valuation allowance continues to be recorded as of December 31, 2016. 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. 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.
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 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.
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 1 st 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 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 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, we measure 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, expected financial outlook and profitability of the reporting unit's business, and foreign currency impacts (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). 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	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 December 15, 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 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 are 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 short-term investments would exist within the plans, since each investment manager is likely to hold some short-term investments 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 state the investments at fair value. All investments are valued at their respective NAV as a practical expedient and calculated by the Trustee. The real estate, equity securities and fixed income investments are held in a Group Trust which is valued at the unit prices established by the Trustee and are valued using NAV as a practical expedient. Underlying equity securities (including large and small cap domestic and international equities), 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. 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. Investments in registered investment companies or collective pooled funds, if any, are valued at their respective NAV. Short-term investments are valued at their respective NAV and have no redemption restrictions. The hedge fund investments are valued by using estimated month-end NAV and performance numbers provided by the fund administrator. The Plan is required to provide a month’s advance written notice to liquidate its entire share in the Group Trust. Certain investments in the hedge funds can only be liquidated on either a quarterly or semi-annual basis and require advance notification. 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 31 st . 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.
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 December 15, 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 swap 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.
Segment Reporting	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.
New Accounting Standards	New Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue From Contracts With Customers", as amended by ASU's 2015-14, 2016-08, 2016-10, 2016-11, 2016-12 and 2016-20, (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, 2017. We plan to adopt this standard in the first quarter of 2018 using the modified retrospective method, whereby the cumulative effect of applying the standard is recognized at the date of initial application. We have substantially completed our evaluation of significant contracts and the review of our current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from applying the requirements of ASU 2014-09 to our revenue contracts. In addition, we have identified, and are in the process of implementing, appropriate changes to business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-09 to have a material impact on the amount and timing of revenue recognized in 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, in connection with preparing financial statements for each annual and interim reporting period, to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. 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 the annual reporting period ending after December 15, 2016, and for interim and annual periods thereafter. Early application was permitted. We adopted ASU 2014-15 as of December 31, 2016, and it had no impact on our balance sheet, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures at December 31, 2016. 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 (NAV) practical expedient provided by FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. Disclosures about investments in certain entities that calculate NAV per share are limited under ASU 2015-07 to those investments for which the entity has elected to estimate the fair value using the NAV 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 was permitted. We adopted ASU 2015-07 as of January 1, 2016. The guidance impacted the presentation of our pension assets that use NAV as a practical expedient (see note 9, Pension) . In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" (ASU 2016-02), which requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months on the balance sheet. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating leases, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new guidance also clarifies the definition of a lease and disclosure requirements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early application permitted. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach does not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard and anticipate the new guidance will significantly impact our Consolidated Financial Statements as we have a significant number of leases. See note 16, Operating Leases, for our minimum lease commitments under non-cancellable operating leases. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting" (ASU 2016-09). Areas for simplification in this update involve several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early application permitted. When we adopt this in the first quarter of 2017, there will be an adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2017, an immaterial impact to the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and a reclass between operating and financing activities on the previously reported Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows that will increase cash provided by operating activities and decrease cash used in financing activities. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13. "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" (ASU 2016-13). This standard introduces a new approach to estimating credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables, and modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim period within those fiscal years, with early application permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments" (ASU 2016-15). ASU 2016-15 addresses how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the Statement of Cash Flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory" (ASU 2016-16). ASU 2016-16 clarifies that an entity should recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. ASU 2016-16 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment" (ASU 2017-04). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the goodwill impairment testing by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment testing required, should an impairment be discovered during its annual or interim assessment. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual or interim impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We plan to adopt this standard for our annual, and any interim, goodwill impairment testing to be performed after January 1, 2017.

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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) 2016 2015 Accounts receivable: Trade receivables $ 82,851 $ 91,324 Other receivables 2,262 3,055 Total accounts receivable, less allowances of $7,832 and $7,066 $ 85,113 $ 94,379 Inventories: Finished goods $ 152,261 $ 159,998 Work in process 1,625 1,183 Raw materials 4,432 4,944 Repair parts 10,558 10,763 Operating supplies 1,133 1,139 Total inventories, less loss provisions of $9,484 and $5,313 $ 170,009 $ 178,027 Accrued liabilities: Accrued incentives $ 19,771 $ 21,450 Other accrued liabilities 22,036 23,729 Total accrued liabilities $ 41,807 $ 45,179

Purchased Intangible Assets a31

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in Purchased Intangibles	Changes in purchased intangibles balances are as follows: (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 16,364 $ 17,771 Amortization (1,039 ) (1,039 ) Foreign currency impact (100 ) (368 ) Ending balance $ 15,225 $ 16,364
Composition of Purchased Intangible Assets	Purchased intangible assets are composed of the following: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 Indefinite life intangible assets $ 11,888 $ 11,949 Definite life intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $17,706 and $16,758 3,337 4,415 Total $ 15,225 $ 16,364
Future Estimated Amortization Expense of Definite Life Intangible Assets	Future estimated amortization expense of definite life intangible assets is as follows (dollars in thousands): 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 $1,031 $1,031 $551 $145 $145
Changes in Goodwill	Changes in goodwill balances are as follows: 2016 2015 (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 $ 125,681 $ 9,434 $ 178,987 Accumulated impairment losses (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) (5,441 ) — (9,434 ) (14,875 ) Net beginning balance 38,431 125,681 — 164,112 38,431 125,681 — 164,112 Other — — — — — — — — 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, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consists of the following: December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 Land $ 19,524 $ 19,871 Buildings 102,666 102,236 Machinery and equipment 473,004 470,862 Furniture and fixtures 14,208 14,313 Software 22,733 23,630 Construction in progress 16,113 9,137 Gross property, plant and equipment 648,248 640,049 Less accumulated depreciation 391,856 367,515 Net property, plant and equipment $ 256,392 $ 272,534

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Borrowings	Borrowings consist of the following: December 31, (dollars in thousands) Interest Rate Maturity Date 2016 2015 Borrowings under ABL Facility floating April 9, 2019 $ — $ — Term Loan B floating (1) April 9, 2021 409,000 433,400 AICEP Loan 0.00% January, 2017 to July 30, 2018 3,320 3,451 Total borrowings 412,320 436,851 Less — unamortized discount and finance fees 4,480 5,832 Total borrowings — net 407,840 431,019 Less — long term debt due within one year 5,009 4,747 Total long-term portion of borrowings — net $ 402,831 $ 426,272 ___________________________ (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: 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter $5,009 $7,111 $4,400 $4,400 $391,400 $—

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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) 2016 2015 2014 United States $ 29,742 $ 27,146 $ (15,488 ) Non-U.S. (1,958 ) 971 29,018 Total income before income taxes $ 27,784 $ 28,117 $ 13,530
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) 2016 2015 2014 Current: U.S. federal $ 470 $ 300 $ 59 Non-U.S. 7,625 9,142 10,180 U.S. state and local 201 162 157 Total current income tax provision (benefit) 8,296 9,604 10,396 Deferred: U.S. federal 9,981 (44,068 ) 227 Non-U.S. 334 (3,078 ) (2,066 ) U.S. state and local (900 ) (674 ) 10 Total deferred income tax provision (benefit) 9,415 (47,820 ) (1,829 ) Total: U.S. federal 10,451 (43,768 ) 286 Non-U.S. 7,959 6,064 8,114 U.S. state and local (699 ) (512 ) 167 Total income tax provision (benefit) $ 17,711 $ (38,216 ) $ 8,567
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) 2016 2015 Deferred income tax assets: Pension $ 11,799 $ 9,644 Non-pension postretirement benefits 22,810 21,751 Other accrued liabilities 19,244 20,432 Receivables 2,756 2,341 Net operating loss and charitable contribution carry forwards 16,861 25,754 Tax credits 11,502 10,245 Total deferred income tax assets 84,972 90,167 Deferred income tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment 23,921 22,882 Inventories 3,866 2,378 Intangibles and other 5,255 7,883 Total deferred income tax liabilities 33,042 33,143 Net deferred income tax asset before valuation allowance 51,930 57,024 Valuation allowance (13,773 ) (11,184 ) Net deferred income tax asset (liability) $ 38,157 $ 45,840
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) 2016 2015 Non-current deferred income tax asset 40,016 48,662 Non-current deferred income tax liability (1,859 ) (2,822 ) Net deferred income tax asset (liability) $ 38,157 $ 45,840
Valuation Allowance Activity	The valuation allowance activity for the years ended December 31 is as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 11,184 $ 66,486 $ 46,048 Charge (benefit) to provision for income taxes 2,589 (49,877 ) 3,507 Charge (benefit) to other comprehensive income — (5,425 ) 16,931 Ending balance $ 13,773 $ 11,184 $ 66,486
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, 2016 2015 2014 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 (2.1 ) (0.9 ) (25.9 ) U.S. state and local income taxes, net of related U.S. federal income taxes (1.3 ) (2.0 ) 0.8 U.S. federal credits (2.2 ) — — Permanent adjustments 3.8 7.5 20.1 Foreign withholding taxes 5.7 4.7 14.8 Valuation allowance 11.1 (174.8 ) 42.9 Unrecognized tax benefits 10.0 (0.3 ) (9.3 ) Impact of foreign exchange 3.4 (19.8 ) (14.0 ) Tax effect of intercompany capitalization — 11.7 — Other 0.3 3.0 (1.1 ) Consolidated effective income tax rate 63.7 % (135.9 ) % 63.3 %
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) 2016 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 431 $ 378 $ 1,312 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 382 293 — Additions for tax positions of prior years 3,001 — — Reductions for tax positions of prior years (293 ) — (325 ) Changes due to lapse of statute of limitations — (240 ) (609 ) Ending balance $ 3,521 $ 431 $ 378
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, 2016 2015 2014 Impact on the effective tax rate, if unrecognized tax benefits were recognized $ 3,414 $ 378 $ 306 Interest and penalties, net of tax benefit, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 273 $ 28 $ 174 Interest and penalties expense (benefit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ 245 $ (146 ) $ (363 )
Tax Years Subject to Income Tax Examination	As of December 31, 2016 , the tax years that remained subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions were as follows: Jurisdiction Open Years Canada 2012 – 2016 China 2007 – 2016 Mexico 2010 – 2016 Netherlands 2015 – 2016 Portugal 2013 – 2016 United States (excluding 2009 which is closed) 2008 – 2016

Pension (Tables)

Pension (Tables) - Defined Benefit Pension Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 3,717 $ 4,365 $ 3,664 $ 1,226 $ 2,965 $ 2,264 $ 4,943 $ 7,330 $ 5,928 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 14,963 14,715 15,378 2,594 4,332 5,566 17,557 19,047 20,944 Expected return on plan assets (23,027 ) (22,661 ) (22,387 ) — (2,447 ) (2,447 ) (23,027 ) (25,108 ) (24,834 ) Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost 263 417 1,059 (207 ) (244 ) 164 56 173 1,223 Actuarial loss 4,272 7,291 4,057 782 1,599 1,012 5,054 8,890 5,069 Transition obligations — — — — — 60 — — 60 Settlement charge 42 13 483 126 21,574 291 168 21,587 774 Curtailment charge (credit) — — — — (14 ) — — (14 ) — Pension expense $ 230 $ 4,140 $ 2,254 $ 4,521 $ 27,765 $ 6,910 $ 4,751 $ 31,905 $ 9,164
Schedule of Assumptions Used	The assumptions used to determine the benefit obligations were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2016 2015 2016 2015 Discount rate 4.18% to 4.23% 4.60% to 4.73% 9.30% 8.10% Rate of compensation increase Not applicable Not applicable 4.30% 4.30% The assumptions used to determine net periodic pension costs were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.66 % to 4.73 % 4.17 % to 4.29 % 4.83 % to 5.12 % 8.10% 2.30 % to 7.60 % 3.70 % to 8.50 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 7.25% 7.25% 7.25% —% 4.00% 4.10% Rate of compensation increase Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 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 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change in projected benefit obligation: Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 325,863 $ 351,477 $ 35,915 $ 119,986 $ 361,778 $ 471,463 Service cost 3,717 4,365 1,226 2,965 4,943 7,330 Interest cost 14,963 14,715 2,594 4,332 17,557 19,047 Exchange rate fluctuations — — (5,821 ) (13,948 ) (5,821 ) (13,948 ) Actuarial (gain) loss 11,108 (26,796 ) (2,477 ) 11,105 8,631 (15,691 ) Plan participants' contributions — — — 1,359 — 1,359 Plan amendments — — — (4,354 ) — (4,354 ) Curtailment effect — — — (7,414 ) — (7,414 ) Settlements paid (259 ) (96 ) — (74,485 ) (259 ) (74,581 ) Benefits paid (18,744 ) (17,802 ) (3,276 ) (3,631 ) (22,020 ) (21,433 ) Projected benefit obligation, end of year $ 336,648 $ 325,863 $ 28,161 $ 35,915 $ 364,809 $ 361,778 Change in fair value of plan assets: Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 316,184 $ 340,082 $ — $ 74,279 $ 316,184 $ 414,361 Actual return on plan assets 20,974 (6,096 ) — (213 ) 20,974 (6,309 ) Exchange rate fluctuations — — — (7,761 ) — (7,761 ) Employer contributions 259 96 3,276 10,452 3,535 10,548 Plan participants' contributions — — — 1,359 — 1,359 Settlements paid (259 ) (96 ) — (74,485 ) (259 ) (74,581 ) Benefits paid (18,744 ) (17,802 ) (3,276 ) (3,631 ) (22,020 ) (21,433 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 318,414 $ 316,184 $ — $ — $ 318,414 $ 316,184 Funded ratio 94.6 % 97.0 % — % — % 87.3 % 87.4 % Funded status and net accrued pension benefit asset (cost) $ (18,234 ) $ (9,679 ) $ (28,161 ) $ (35,915 ) $ (46,395 ) $ (45,594 )
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) 2016 2015 Non-current asset $ — $ 977 Current liability (2,461 ) (2,297 ) Long-term liability (43,934 ) (44,274 ) Net accrued pension liability $ (46,395 ) $ (45,594 )
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The pretax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows : Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net actuarial loss $ 105,830 $ 96,983 $ 11,077 $ 16,988 $ 116,907 $ 113,971 Prior service cost (credit) 237 500 (2,704 ) (3,472 ) (2,467 ) (2,972 ) Total cost $ 106,067 $ 97,483 $ 8,373 $ 13,516 $ 114,440 $ 110,999
Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to be Recognized During 2017	The pretax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016, that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2017 are as follows: (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Net actuarial loss $ 5,409 $ 543 $ 5,952 Prior service cost (credit) 236 (187 ) 49 Total cost $ 5,645 $ 356 $ 6,001
Estimated Contributions to Defined Benefit Plan	Estimated contributions for 2017, as well as, contributions made in 2016 and 2015 to the pension plans are as follows: (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Estimated contributions in 2017 $ 286 $ 2,278 $ 2,564 Contributions made in 2016 $ 259 $ 3,276 $ 3,535 Contributions made in 2015 $ 96 $ 10,452 $ 10,548
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 2017 $ 19,038 $ 2,278 $ 21,316 2018 $ 19,957 $ 1,668 $ 21,625 2019 $ 20,146 $ 1,786 $ 21,932 2020 $ 20,164 $ 1,903 $ 22,067 2021 $ 20,497 $ 2,258 $ 22,755 2022-2026 $ 105,868 $ 12,215 $ 118,083
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, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Projected benefit obligation $ 336,648 $ 268,218 $ 28,161 $ 35,915 $ 364,809 $ 304,133 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 336,648 $ 268,218 $ 23,194 $ 29,102 $ 359,842 $ 297,320 Fair value of plan assets $ 318,414 $ 257,562 $ — $ — $ 318,414 $ 257,562
Plan Asset Fair Value Measurement	The fair value measurements table presented below of our U.S. pension plan assets has been recasted to conform to the current year presentation under ASU 2015-07. See note 2 for more information. December 31, (dollars in thousands) Measured at NAV Target Allocation 2016 2015 2017 Short-term investments $ 8,766 $ 9,558 3 % Real estate 15,812 17,376 5 % Equity securities 148,302 138,497 45 % Debt securities 96,658 101,895 32 % Hedge funds 48,876 48,858 15 % Total $ 318,414 $ 316,184 100 %

Nonpension Postretirement Ben36

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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 2016 2015 2016 2015 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.75 % 7.00 % 6.75 % 7.00 % Ultimate health care trend rate 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Year the ultimate trend rate is reached 2024 2024 2024 2024
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 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change in accumulated nonpension postretirement benefit obligation: Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 58,795 $ 65,565 $ 1,390 $ 2,536 $ 60,185 $ 68,101 Service Cost 797 855 1 1 798 856 Interest cost 2,608 2,537 51 52 2,659 2,589 Plan participants' contributions 528 610 — — 528 610 Actuarial (gain) loss 146 (7,287 ) (102 ) (740 ) 44 (8,027 ) Exchange rate fluctuations — — 46 (346 ) 46 (346 ) Benefits paid (3,953 ) (3,485 ) (42 ) (113 ) (3,995 ) (3,598 ) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 58,921 $ 58,795 $ 1,344 $ 1,390 $ 60,265 $ 60,185 Funded status and accrued benefit cost $ (58,921 ) $ (58,795 ) $ (1,344 ) $ (1,390 ) $ (60,265 ) $ (60,185 )
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 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 797 $ 855 $ 1,007 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 798 $ 856 $ 1,008 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 2,608 2,537 2,840 51 52 108 2,659 2,589 2,948 Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost 140 140 140 — — — 140 140 140 Loss (gain) 81 592 267 (47 ) (56 ) — 34 536 267 Nonpension postretirement benefit expense $ 3,626 $ 4,124 $ 4,254 $ 5 $ (3 ) $ 109 $ 3,631 $ 4,121 $ 4,363
Schedule of Assumptions Used	The discount rates used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and net postretirement benefit cost were as follows: U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 4.05 % 4.56 % 4.10 % 3.48 % 3.69 % 3.61 % Net postretirement benefit cost 4.56 % 4.10 % 4.74 % 3.69 % 3.61 % 4.36 %
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) 2016 2015 Current liability $ 4,892 $ 4,903 Long-term liability 55,373 55,282 Total accrued postretirement benefit liability $ 60,265 $ 60,185
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The pretax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 5,146 $ 5,080 $ (730 ) $ (654 ) $ 4,416 $ 4,426 Prior service cost (credit) (1,463 ) (1,323 ) — — (1,463 ) (1,323 ) Total cost (credit) $ 3,683 $ 3,757 $ (730 ) $ (654 ) $ 2,953 $ 3,103
Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to be Recognized During 2017	The pretax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2016, that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2017 are as follows: (dollars in thousands) U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total Net actuarial loss (gain) $ 101 $ (54 ) $ 47 Prior service cost (credit) (200 ) — (200 ) Total cost (credit) $ (99 ) $ (54 ) $ (153 )
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 2017 $ 4,833 $ 154 $ 4,987 2018 $ 4,951 $ 153 $ 5,104 2019 $ 4,990 $ 147 $ 5,137 2020 $ 4,872 $ 141 $ 5,013 2021 $ 4,614 $ 133 $ 4,747 2022-2026 $ 19,834 $ 434 $ 20,268

Net Income per Share of Commo37

Net Income per Share of Common Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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) 2016 2015 2014 Numerator for earnings per share: Net income that is available to common shareholders $ 10,073 $ 66,333 $ 4,963 Denominator for basic earnings per share: Weighted average shares outstanding 21,879,613 21,816,935 21,716,288 Denominator for diluted earnings per share: Effect of stock options and restricted stock units 169,330 342,214 467,249 Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 22,048,943 22,159,149 22,183,537 Basic earnings per share $ 0.46 $ 3.04 $ 0.23 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.46 $ 2.99 $ 0.22 Shares excluded from diluted earnings per share due to: Inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (excluded from calculation) 602,402 105,201 168,557

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (T

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Abstract]
Stock Options Activity	Information with respect to our stock option activity for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 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, 2014 988,780 $ 14.07 5.0 $ 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 Granted 351,590 $ 17.23 Exercised (100,813 ) $ 13.90 $ 379 Canceled (262,225 ) $ 23.73 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2016 645,223 $ 19.17 6.6 $ 1,407 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 300,288 $ 18.43 4.3 $ 816 The following table summarizes non-qualified stock option disclosures for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except options and assumptions) 2016 2015 2014 Stock options granted 351,590 108,297 233,054 Stock option compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ 705 $ 1,674 $ 1,591 Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes model $ 4.20 $ 14.72 $ 10.86 Weighted average assumptions for stock option grants: Risk-free interest 1.30% 1.68% 1.90% Expected term 6.3 years 6.4 years 6.5 years Expected volatility 33.14% 39.92% 42.81% Dividend yield 2.69% 1.16% 0.00%
Schedule of Nonvested Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes our nonvested stock option activity for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Nonvested Stock Options Shares Weighted-Average Value (per Share) Nonvested at January 1, 2014 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 Granted 351,590 $ 4.20 Vested (169,703 ) $ 9.42 Forfeited (178,954 ) $ 8.41 Nonvested at December 31, 2016 344,935 $ 6.14
Stock Appreciation Rights Activity	The following table summarizes stock appreciation rights disclosures for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Stock appreciation rights granted — — 2,600 Stock appreciation rights compensation expense (credit) included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ (462 ) $ (273 ) $ 736 Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock appreciation rights granted using the Black-Scholes model $ 10.45 Weighted average assumptions for stock appreciation rights granted: Risk-free interest 1.92% Expected term 6.5 years Expected volatility 43.14% Dividend yield 0.00% Information with respect to our stock appreciation right activity for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 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, 2014 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 Outstanding balance at December 31, 2016 244,229 $ 21.27 0.1 $ 4 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 243,079 $ 21.27 0.1 $ 4
Schedule of Non-vested Stock Appreciation Rights Activity	The following table summarizes our non-vested stock appreciation rights for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 : Nonvested Stock Appreciation Rights Shares Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 1, 2014 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 Vested (241,829 ) $ 10.38 Nonvested at December 31, 2016 1,150 $ 9.88
Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	A summary of the activity for stock and restricted stock units under the Omnibus Plans for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is presented below: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands, except share amounts) 2016 2015 2014 Beginning nonvested balance 315,434 232,824 208,460 Granted 298,909 219,010 123,782 Vested (165,372 ) (113,319 ) (92,070 ) Forfeited (165,783 ) (23,081 ) (7,348 ) Ending nonvested balance 283,188 315,434 232,824 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per restricted stock unit $ 16.22 $ 35.93 $ 24.24 Compensation expense $ 3,019 $ 4,199 $ 2,340
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) 2016 2015 2014 Beginning nonvested balance 116,712 115,687 — Granted 16,299 1,025 115,687 Vested (115,944 ) — — Ending nonvested balance 17,067 116,712 115,687 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per restricted stock unit $ 3.57 $ 36.96 $ 23.02 Compensation expense $ 1,504 $ 317 $ 616

Derivatives (Tables)

Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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, 2016 December 31, 2015 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Natural gas contracts Prepaid and other current assets $ 702 Prepaid and other current assets $ — Natural gas contracts Other assets 45 Other assets — Total designated 747 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Natural gas contracts Prepaid and other current assets 732 Prepaid and other current assets — Natural gas contracts Other assets 29 Other assets — Currency contracts Prepaid and other current assets — Prepaid and other current assets 245 Total undesignated 761 245 Total $ 1,508 $ 245 Liability Derivatives: (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 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 $ — Derivative liability - current $ 1,069 Natural gas contracts Other long-term liabilities — Other long-term liabilities 34 Interest rate contract Derivative liability - current 1,928 Derivative liability - current 2,132 Interest rate contract Other long-term liabilities 107 Other long-term liabilities 246 Total designated 2,035 3,481 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815: Natural gas contracts Derivative liability - current — Derivative liability - current 1,064 Natural gas contracts Other long-term liabilities — Other long-term liabilities 35 Total undesignated — 1,099 Total $ 2,035 $ 4,580
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) from our natural gas contracts: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging relationships: Natural gas contracts $ 721 $ (1,909 ) $ (1,392 ) Total $ 721 $ (1,909 ) $ (1,392 )
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table provides a summary of the effective portion of the derivative reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the Consolidated Statements of Operations from our natural gas contracts: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) Location: 2016 2015 2014 Natural gas contracts Cost of sales $ (1,129 ) $ (2,131 ) $ 573 Total impact on net income (loss) $ (1,129 ) $ (2,131 ) $ 573
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: 2016 2015 2014 Currency contracts Other income (expense) $ (245 ) $ (158 ) $ 403 Total $ (245 ) $ (158 ) $ 403
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 in Mexico since October 1, 2014: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 De-designated contracts $ — $ 932 $ (1,236 ) Contracts where hedge accounting was not elected 1,860 (714 ) (81 ) Total $ 1,860 $ 218 $ (1,317 )
Interest Rate Agreements
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Summary of the Gain (Loss) Recognized in the Statements of Operations	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 Loss on redemption of debt $ (757 ) Other income (expense) 70 Net impact $ (687 )
Interest Rate Swap - Fixed
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table provides a summary of the effective portion of the derivative reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the Consolidated Statements of Operations from our interest rate swap: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) Location: 2016 2015 Interest rate swap Interest expense $ (2,399 ) $ — Total impact on net income (loss) $ (2,399 ) $ —
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) from our interest rate swap: Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging relationships: Interest rate swap $ (2,056 ) $ (2,378 ) Total $ (2,056 ) $ (2,378 )

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Ta

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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, 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 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) (6,244 ) (1,335 ) — (7,579 ) Actuarial gain (loss) — — (10,560 ) (10,560 ) Currency impact — — 1,271 1,271 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortization of actuarial loss (1) — — 5,088 5,088 Amortization of prior service cost (1) — — 196 196 Cost of sales — 1,129 — 1,129 Interest expense — 2,399 — 2,399 Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (6,244 ) 2,193 (4,005 ) (8,056 ) Tax effect 1,329 (848 ) 2,610 3,091 Balance on December 31, 2016 $ (27,828 ) $ (515 ) $ (96,854 ) $ (125,197 ) _________________________ (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, 2016
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, 2016 December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Commodity futures natural gas contracts $ — $ 1,508 $ — $ 1,508 $ — $ (2,202 ) $ — $ (2,202 ) Currency contracts — — — — — 245 — 245 Interest rate swap — (2,035 ) — (2,035 ) — (2,378 ) — (2,378 ) Net derivative asset (liability) $ — $ (527 ) $ — $ (527 ) $ — $ (4,335 ) $ — $ (4,335 )
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, 2016 December 31, 2015 Prepaid and other current assets $ 1,434 $ 245 Other assets 74 — Derivative liability (1,928 ) (4,265 ) Other long-term liabilities (107 ) (315 ) Net derivative asset (liability) $ (527 ) $ (4,335 )
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	Financial instruments carried at cost on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the related fair values, are as follows: December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands) Fair Value Hierarchy Level Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Term Loan B Level 2 $ 409,000 $ 412,068 $ 433,400 $ 425,815

Operating Leases (Tables)

Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Future Minimum Rental Payments Under Operating Leases	Future minimum rentals under operating leases are as follows (dollars in thousands): 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 and thereafter $14,491 $13,525 $12,302 $11,295 $8,721 $35,991

Other Income and Expense (Table

Other Income and Expense (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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) 2016 2015 2014 Gain (loss) on currency transactions $ 775 $ 2,641 $ 1,905 Hedge ineffectiveness 1,860 218 (1,247 ) Other non-operating income 727 21 1,693 Other income $ 3,362 $ 2,880 $ 2,351

Segments and Geographic Infor44

Segments and Geographic Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated	Year ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Net Sales: U.S. & Canada $ 488,162 $ 497,728 $ 482,094 Latin America 151,406 167,069 190,079 EMEA 119,750 122,664 147,587 Other 34,102 34,884 32,732 Consolidated $ 793,420 $ 822,345 $ 852,492 Segment EBIT: U.S. & Canada $ 77,916 $ 80,406 $ 72,546 Latin America 10,731 22,017 32,909 EMEA (1,002 ) 1,251 5,726 Other 915 4,390 2,378 Total Segment EBIT $ 88,560 $ 108,064 $ 113,559 Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Income: Segment EBIT $ 88,560 $ 108,064 $ 113,559 Retained corporate costs (27,265 ) (34,645 ) (30,558 ) Loss on redemption of debt (note 6) — — (47,191 ) Pension settlement charges (note 9) (168 ) (21,693 ) (774 ) Furnace malfunction (note 18) — — 4,782 Environmental obligation (note 18) — (157 ) (315 ) Restructuring charges (note 7) — — (985 ) Product portfolio optimization (1) (5,693 ) — — Reorganization charges (2) — (4,316 ) — Derivatives (3) 1,860 218 (1,247 ) Work stoppage (4) (4,162 ) — — Executive terminations (4,460 ) (870 ) (875 ) Interest expense (20,888 ) (18,484 ) (22,866 ) (Provision) benefit for income taxes (17,711 ) 38,216 (8,567 ) Net income $ 10,073 $ 66,333 $ 4,963 Depreciation & Amortization: U.S. & Canada $ 12,748 $ 12,214 $ 10,319 Latin America 19,068 14,738 12,562 EMEA 9,377 8,510 10,061 Other 5,588 5,855 6,179 Corporate 1,705 1,395 1,267 Consolidated $ 48,486 $ 42,712 $ 40,388 Capital Expenditures: U.S. & Canada $ 10,671 $ 25,106 $ 21,927 Latin America 11,032 11,944 22,517 EMEA 7,571 6,773 6,471 Other 2,905 1,855 1,983 Corporate 2,425 2,458 1,495 Consolidated $ 34,604 $ 48,136 $ 54,393 ______________________________ (1) Product portfolio optimization relates to inventory reductions to simplify and improve our operations. (2) Management reorganization to support our growth strategy. (3) 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. (4) Work stoppage relates to the lower production volume impact, shipping costs and other direct incremental expenses associated with the two-week Toledo, Ohio work stoppage in the fourth quarter of 2016. December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Segment Assets (1) : U.S. & Canada $ 130,390 $ 140,840 $ 129,676 Latin America 63,838 68,599 66,726 EMEA 44,588 48,924 48,557 Other 16,306 14,043 15,975 Consolidated $ 255,122 $ 272,406 $ 260,934 ______________________________ (1) Segment assets are defined as net accounts receivable 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 2016 , 2015 and 2014 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 2016 Net sales: Customers $ 478,342 $ 100,829 $ 214,249 $ 793,420 Intercompany 57,760 15,563 35,407 $ (108,730 ) — Total net sales $ 536,102 $ 116,392 $ 249,656 $ (108,730 ) $ 793,420 Long-lived assets $ 91,834 $ 89,963 $ 74,595 $ — $ 256,392 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

Description of the Business (De

Description of the Business (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016plantcountry
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 Polici46

Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
LIFO inventory as a percent of total inventory	29.10%	32.00%
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO	$ 12.9	$ 12.3

Significant Accounting Polici47

Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
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 Polici48

Significant Accounting Policies (Treasury Stock) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Treasury Stock
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Purchase of treasury shares, shares	111,292	412,473	34,985
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 17.97	$ 37.03	$ 30.30
Common Stock
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	941,250

Significant Accounting Polici49

Significant Accounting Policies (Research and Development) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Schedule of Research and Development [Line Items]
Research and development expense	$ 4.3	$ 6.1	$ 6.2

Significant Accounting Polici50

Significant Accounting Policies (Advertising Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Advertising Expense	$ 5.7	$ 10.7	$ 4.1

Balance Sheet Details (Details)

Balance Sheet Details (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable	$ 85,113	$ 94,379
Allowance for doubtful accounts	7,832	7,066
Inventories:
Finished goods	152,261	159,998
Work in process	1,625	1,183
Raw materials	4,432	4,944
Repair parts	10,558	10,763
Operating supplies	1,133	1,139
Total inventories, less loss provisions of $9,484 and $5,313	170,009	178,027
Inventory loss provision	9,484	5,313
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued incentives	19,771	21,450
Other accrued liabilities	22,036	23,729
Total accrued liabilities	41,807	45,179
Trade receivables
Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable	82,851	91,324
Other receivables
Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable	$ 2,262	$ 3,055

Purchased Intangible Assets a52

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Changes in Purchased Intangibles Balances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 16,364	$ 17,771
Amortization	(1,039)	(1,039)	$ (1,100)
Foreign currency impact	(100)	(368)
Ending balance	$ 15,225	$ 16,364	$ 17,771

Purchased Intangible Assets a53

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Composition of Purchased Intangibles) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Indefinite life intangible assets	$ 11,888	$ 11,949
Definite life intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $17,706 and $16,758	3,337	4,415
Total	15,225	16,364	$ 17,771
Definite life intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 17,706	$ 16,758

Purchased Intangible Assets a54

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization	$ 1,039	$ 1,039	$ 1,100
Definite life intangible assets, weighted average remaining life	3 years 3 months 11 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 a55

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Future Estimated Amortization Expense of Definite Life Intangible Assets) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 1,031
2,018	1,031
2,019	551
2,020	145
2,021	$ 145

Purchased Intangible Assets a56

Purchased Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Changes in Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$ 178,987	$ 178,987
Accumulated impairment losses	(14,875)	(14,875)
Goodwill, net beginning balance	164,112	164,112
Other	0	0
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	125,681
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0
Goodwill, net beginning balance	125,681	125,681
Other	0	0
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 Equipment57

Property, Plant and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 47.3	$ 41.4	$ 39.1
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 Equipment58

Property, Plant and Equipment (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 648,248	$ 640,049
Less accumulated depreciation	391,856	367,515
Net property, plant and equipment	256,392	272,534
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	19,524	19,871
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	102,666	102,236
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	473,004	470,862
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	14,208	14,313
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	22,733	23,630
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 16,113	$ 9,137

Borrowings (Debt Schedule) (Det

Borrowings (Debt Schedule) (Details) $ in Thousands, € in Millions		Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total borrowings		$ 412,320		$ 436,851
Less — unamortized discount and finance fees		4,480		5,832
Total borrowings — net		407,840		431,019
Less — long term debt due within one year		5,009		4,747
Total long-term portion of borrowings — net		402,831		426,272
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	[1]	$ 409,000		$ 433,400
Libbey Portugal | AICEP Loan | Loans Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		0.00%	0.00%
Total borrowings		$ 3,300	€ 3.2	$ 3,451
[1]	See interest rate swap under "Term Loan B" below and note 13.

Borrowings (Annual Maturities o

Borrowings (Annual Maturities of Borrowings) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
All borrowings, repayments of principal, 2017	$ 5,009
All borrowings, repayments of principal, 2018	7,111
All borrowings, repayments of principal, 2019	4,400
All borrowings, repayments of principal, 2020	4,400
All borrowings, repayments of principal, 2021	391,400
All borrowings, repayments of principal, thereafter	$ 0

Borrowings (ABL Credit Agreemen

Borrowings (ABL Credit Agreement Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	May 18, 2012entity
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant terms, conditional minimum fixed charge coverage ratio	1
Total borrowings	$ 412,320	$ 436,851
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	500
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	88,400	91,000
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	$ 7,000
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
Minimum [Member] | Line of Credit | Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe | ABL Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Period	P1M
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%
Maximum [Member] | Line of Credit | Libbey Glass and Libbey Europe | ABL Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Period	P6M
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 ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Term Loan B		$ 0	$ 0	$ 438,900
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
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	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	May 09, 2014	Apr. 09, 2014	May 18, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total borrowings			$ 412,320	$ 436,851
Interest Rate Agreements
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments		$ (687)
Interest Rate Agreements | Loss on Redemption of Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments		(757)
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
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
Total borrowings					$ 405,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount					$ 45,000	$ 360,000
Debt instrument, call premium		37,300
Write Off Of Finance Fees On Debt		$ 9,100

Borrowings (Other Borrowings Na

Borrowings (Other Borrowings Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands, € in Millions, ¥ in Millions	Dec. 10, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 02, 2013CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 24, 2014CNY (¥)	Jul. 24, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 14, 2014	Sep. 02, 2013USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2001USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total borrowings			$ 412,320		$ 436,851
Promissory Note | Promissory Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate										6.00%
Debt instrument, face amount										$ 2,700
Repayment of Promissory Note	$ 400
Libbey Portugal | AICEP Loan | Loans Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total borrowings			$ 3,300	€ 3.2	3,451
Interest rate			0.00%	0.00%
Loans Payable | Libbey China | RMB Working Capital Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate						6.78%	6.78%	6.30%
Debt instrument, face amount		¥ 31.5				¥ 20	$ 3,300		$ 5,200
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%	5.80%

Restructuring Charges (Details)

Restructuring Charges (Details) - Discontinuation of Certain Glassware Production in North America and Reduction of Capacity of Shreveport Facility [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total charges to date	$ 7,500
Latin America | Other Restructuring Expenses [Member] | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 985

Income Taxes (Components of Inc

Income Taxes (Components of Income Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 29,742	$ 27,146	$ (15,488)
Non-U.S.	(1,958)	971	29,018
Income before income taxes	$ 27,784	$ 28,117	$ 13,530

Income Taxes (Current and Defer

Income Taxes (Current and Deferred Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current:
U.S. federal	$ 470	$ 300	$ 59
Non-U.S.	7,625	9,142	10,180
U.S. state and local	201	162	157
Total current income tax provision (benefit)	8,296	9,604	10,396
Deferred:
U.S. federal	9,981	(44,068)	227
Non-U.S.	334	(3,078)	(2,066)
U.S. state and local	(900)	(674)	10
Total deferred income tax provision (benefit)	9,415	(47,820)	(1,829)
Total:
U.S. federal	10,451	(43,768)	286
Non-U.S.	7,959	6,064	8,114
U.S. state and local	(699)	(512)	167
Total income tax provision (benefit)	$ 17,711	$ (38,216)	$ 8,567

Income Taxes (Components of Def

Income Taxes (Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred income tax assets:
Pension	$ 11,799	$ 9,644
Non-pension postretirement benefits	22,810	21,751
Other accrued liabilities	19,244	20,432
Receivables	2,756	2,341
Net operating loss and charitable contribution carry forwards	16,861	25,754
Tax credits	11,502	10,245
Total deferred income tax assets	84,972	90,167
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	23,921	22,882
Inventories	3,866	2,378
Intangibles and other	5,255	7,883
Total deferred income tax liabilities	33,042	33,143
Net deferred income tax asset (liability):
Net deferred income tax asset before valuation allowance	51,930	57,024
Valuation allowance	(13,773)	(11,184)	$ (66,486)	$ (46,048)
Net deferred income tax asset (liability)	$ 38,157	$ 45,840

Income Taxes (Balance Sheet Loc

Income Taxes (Balance Sheet Locations of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-current deferred income tax asset	$ 40,016	$ 48,662
Non-current deferred income tax liability	(1,859)	(2,822)
Net deferred income tax asset (liability)	$ 38,157	$ 45,840

Income Taxes (NOL Narrative) (D

Income Taxes (NOL Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	$ 16.8	$ 25.5
Future taxable income needed to realize deferred tax assets	176.6
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	26.3
The Netherlands
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	24.8	16.9
Portugal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	0.6	1.8
China
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	0.9	1.3
U.S. Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	23	53.8
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	23
Deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, compensation and benefits, share-based compensation cost	6.6
U.S. State and Local Jurisdictions
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards	58.6	$ 68.5
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	$ 58.6

Income Taxes (Tax Credits Narra

Income Taxes (Tax Credits Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	$ 11.5	$ 10.2
U.S. Federal
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	3.8	2.6
U.S. Federal | Alternative Minimum Tax Credit Carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	1.2
U.S. Federal | Research Tax Credit Carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	2.6
Foreign
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	7.7	$ 7.6
Foreign | Withholding tax on inter-company debt
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Deferred tax credits	$ 7.7

Income Taxes (Changes in Valuat

Income Taxes (Changes in Valuation Allowance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 11,184	$ 66,486	$ 46,048
Charge (benefit) to provision for income taxes	2,589	(49,877)	3,507
Charge (benefit) to other comprehensive income	0	(5,425)	16,931
Ending balance	$ 13,773	$ 11,184	$ 66,486

Income Taxes (Valuation Allowan

Income Taxes (Valuation Allowance Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Change in valuation allowance	$ 2,600	$ (55,300)	$ 20,400
Valuation allowance	$ 13,773	$ 11,184	$ 66,486	$ 46,048

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Statutory to Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2016
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
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	(2.10%)	(0.90%)	(25.90%)
U.S. state and local income taxes, net of related U.S. federal income taxes	(1.30%)	(2.00%)	0.80%
U.S. federal credits	(2.20%)	0.00%	0.00%
Permanent adjustments	3.80%	7.50%	20.10%
Foreign withholding taxes	5.70%	4.70%	14.80%
Valuation allowance	11.10%	(174.80%)	42.90%
Unrecognized tax benefits	10.00%	(0.30%)	(9.30%)
Impact of foreign exchange	3.40%	(19.80%)	(14.00%)
Tax effect of intercompany capitalization	0.00%	11.70%	0.00%
Other	0.30%	3.00%	(1.10%)
Consolidated effective income tax rate	63.70%	(135.90%)	63.30%
Temporary Difference, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	27.7	35
Mexican Tax Authority [Member] | Tax Year 2010 [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Administrative Assessment Amount from Tax Administration Service				$ 157
Mexico, Pesos | Mexican Tax Authority [Member] | Tax Year 2010 [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Administrative Assessment Amount from Tax Administration Service				$ 3,000

Income Taxes (Change in Unrecog

Income Taxes (Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 431	$ 378	$ 1,312
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	382	293	0
Additions for tax positions of prior years	3,001	0	0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(293)	0	(325)
Changes due to lapse of statute of limitations	0	(240)	(609)
Ending balance	$ 3,521	$ 431	$ 378

Income Taxes (Other Unrecognize

Income Taxes (Other Unrecognized Tax Benefits Disclosures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Impact on the effective tax rate, if unrecognized tax benefits were recognized	$ 3,414	$ 378	$ 306
Interest and penalties, net of tax benefit, accrued in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	273	28	174
Interest and penalties expense (benefit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	245
Interest and penalties expense (benefit) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations		$ 146	$ 363
Reasonably possible change in gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 3,900

Pension (Net Pension Expense) (

Pension (Net Pension Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Amortization of unrecognized:
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 3,400	$ 3,400	$ 3,100
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	4,943	7,330	5,928
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	17,557	19,047	20,944
Expected return on plan assets	(23,027)	(25,108)	(24,834)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	56	173	1,223
Actuarial loss	5,054	8,890	5,069
Transition obligations	0	0	60
Settlement charge	168	21,587	774
Curtailment charge (credit)	0	(14)	0
Pension expense	4,751	31,905	9,164
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	3,717	4,365	3,664
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	14,963	14,715	15,378
Expected return on plan assets	(23,027)	(22,661)	(22,387)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	263	417	1,059
Actuarial loss	4,272	7,291	4,057
Transition obligations	0	0	0
Settlement charge	42	13	483
Curtailment charge (credit)	0	0	0
Pension expense	230	4,140	2,254
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	1,226	2,965	2,264
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,594	4,332	5,566
Expected return on plan assets	0	(2,447)	(2,447)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	(207)	(244)	164
Actuarial loss	782	1,599	1,012
Transition obligations	0	0	60
Settlement charge	126	21,574	291
Curtailment charge (credit)	0	(14)	0
Pension expense	4,521	27,765	$ 6,910
NETHERLANDS
Amortization of unrecognized:
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 1,900
NETHERLANDS | Non-U.S. Plans
Amortization of unrecognized:
Settlement charge		$ 21,600

Pension (Assumptions Used) (Det

Pension (Assumptions Used) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.25%	7.25%	7.25%
Non-U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Benefit Obligation:
Discount rate	9.30%	8.10%
Rate of compensation increase	4.30%	4.30%
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Discount rate	8.10%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	0.00%	4.00%	4.10%
Rate of compensation increase	4.30%
Minimum [Member] | U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Benefit Obligation:
Discount rate	4.18%	4.60%
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Discount rate	4.66%	4.17%	4.83%
Minimum [Member] | Non-U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Discount rate		2.30%	3.70%
Rate of compensation increase		2.00%	2.00%
Maximum [Member] | U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Benefit Obligation:
Discount rate	4.23%	4.73%
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Discount rate	4.73%	4.29%	5.12%
Maximum [Member] | Non-U.S. Plans
Assumptions Used Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs:
Discount rate		7.60%	8.50%
Rate of compensation increase		4.30%	4.30%

Pension (Projected Benefit Obli

Pension (Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 361,778	$ 471,463
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	4,943	7,330	$ 5,928
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	17,557	19,047	20,944
Exchange rate fluctuations	(5,821)	(13,948)
Actuarial (gain) loss	8,631	(15,691)
Plan participants' contributions	0	1,359
Plan amendments	0	(4,354)
Curtailment effect	0	(7,414)
Settlements paid	(259)	(74,581)
Benefits Paid	22,020	21,433
Benefit obligation, end of year	364,809	361,778	471,463
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	316,184	414,361
Actual return on plan assets	20,974	(6,309)
Exchange rate fluctuations	0	(7,761)
Employer contributions	3,535	10,548
Plan participants' contributions	0	1,359
Settlements paid	(259)	(74,581)
Benefits paid	(22,020)	(21,433)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 318,414	$ 316,184	414,361
Funded status of plan:
Funded ratio	87.30%	87.40%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit asset (cost)	$ (46,395)	$ (45,594)
U.S. Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	325,863	351,477
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	3,717	4,365	3,664
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	14,963	14,715	15,378
Exchange rate fluctuations	0	0
Actuarial (gain) loss	11,108	(26,796)
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Plan amendments	0	0
Curtailment effect	0	0
Settlements paid	(259)	(96)
Benefits Paid	18,744	17,802
Benefit obligation, end of year	336,648	325,863	351,477
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	316,184	340,082
Actual return on plan assets	20,974	(6,096)
Exchange rate fluctuations	0	0
Employer contributions	259	96
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Settlements paid	(259)	(96)
Benefits paid	(18,744)	(17,802)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 318,414	$ 316,184	340,082
Funded status of plan:
Funded ratio	94.60%	97.00%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit asset (cost)	$ (18,234)	$ (9,679)
Non-U.S. Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	35,915	119,986
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	1,226	2,965	2,264
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,594	4,332	5,566
Exchange rate fluctuations	(5,821)	(13,948)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(2,477)	11,105
Plan participants' contributions	0	1,359
Plan amendments	0	(4,354)
Curtailment effect	0	(7,414)
Settlements paid	0	(74,485)
Benefits Paid	3,276	3,631
Benefit obligation, end of year	28,161	35,915	119,986
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	0	74,279
Actual return on plan assets	0	(213)
Exchange rate fluctuations	0	(7,761)
Employer contributions	3,276	10,452
Plan participants' contributions	0	1,359
Settlements paid	0	(74,485)
Benefits paid	(3,276)	(3,631)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 0	$ 0	$ 74,279
Funded status of plan:
Funded ratio	0.00%	0.00%
Funded status and net accrued pension benefit asset (cost)	$ (28,161)	$ (35,915)

Pension (Amounts Recognized in

Pension (Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current asset	$ 0	$ 977
Current liability	2,461	2,297
Long-term liability	43,934	44,274
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Non-current asset	0	977
Current liability	2,461	2,297
Long-term liability	43,934	44,274
Net accrued benefit liability	$ (46,395)	(45,594)
NETHERLANDS | Non-U.S. Plans
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, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 116,907	$ 113,971
Prior service cost (credit)	(2,467)	(2,972)
Total cost (credit)	114,440	110,999
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	105,830	96,983
Prior service cost (credit)	237	500
Total cost (credit)	106,067	97,483
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	11,077	16,988
Prior service cost (credit)	(2,704)	(3,472)
Total cost (credit)	$ 8,373	$ 13,516

Pension (Amounts in Accumulated

Pension (Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to be Recognized During 2017) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 5,952
Prior service cost (credit)	49
Total cost (credit)	6,001
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	5,409
Prior service cost (credit)	236
Total cost (credit)	5,645
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	543
Prior service cost (credit)	(187)
Total cost (credit)	$ 356

Pension (Contributions to Pensi

Pension (Contributions to Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated contributions in 2017	$ 2,564
Employer contributions	3,535	$ 10,548
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated contributions in 2017	286
Employer contributions	259	96
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated contributions in 2017	2,278
Employer contributions	$ 3,276	10,452
NETHERLANDS | Non-U.S. Plans
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, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	$ 21,316
2,018	21,625
2,019	21,932
2,020	22,067
2,021	22,755
2022-2026	118,083
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	19,038
2,018	19,957
2,019	20,146
2,020	20,164
2,021	20,497
2022-2026	105,868
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	2,278
2,018	1,668
2,019	1,786
2,020	1,903
2,021	2,258
2022-2026	$ 12,215

Pension (Accumulated Benefit Ob

Pension (Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 364,809	$ 304,133
Accumulated benefit obligation	359,842	297,320
Fair value of plan assets	318,414	257,562
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	336,648	268,218
Accumulated benefit obligation	336,648	268,218
Fair value of plan assets	318,414	257,562
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	28,161	35,915
Accumulated benefit obligation	23,194	29,102
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0

Pension (Plan Asset Allocation,

Pension (Plan Asset Allocation, Fair Value) (Details) - U.S. Plans - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 318,414	$ 316,184	$ 340,082
Target allocation	100.00%
Short Term Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	3.00%
Real Estate
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	5.00%
Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	45.00%
Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	32.00%
Hedge Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	15.00%
Measured at NAV
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 318,414	316,184
Measured at NAV | Short Term Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	8,766	9,558
Measured at NAV | Real Estate
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	15,812	17,376
Measured at NAV | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	148,302	138,497
Measured at NAV | Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	96,658	101,895
Measured at NAV | Hedge Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 48,876	$ 48,858

Nonpension Postretirement Ben87

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Net Benefit Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	$ 798	$ 856	$ 1,008
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,659	2,589	2,948
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	140	140	140
Loss (gain)	34	536	267
Nonpension postretirement benefit expense	3,631	4,121	4,363
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	797	855	1,007
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,608	2,537	2,840
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	140	140	140
Loss (gain)	81	592	267
Nonpension postretirement benefit expense	3,626	4,124	4,254
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost (benefits earned during the period)	1	1	1
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	51	52	108
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	0	0	0
Loss (gain)	(47)	(56)	0
Nonpension postretirement benefit expense	$ 5	$ (3)	$ 109

Nonpension Postretirement Ben88

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Assumptions Used) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate used to determine accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	4.05%	4.56%	4.10%
Discount rate used to determine net postretirement benefit cost	4.56%	4.10%	4.74%
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate used to determine accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	3.48%	3.69%	3.61%
Discount rate used to determine net postretirement benefit cost	3.69%	3.61%	4.36%

Nonpension Postretirement Ben89

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Health Care Cost Trends) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	6.75%	7.00%
Ultimate health care trend rate	5.00%	5.00%
Year that ultimate trend rate is reached	2,024	2,024
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	6.75%	7.00%
Ultimate health care trend rate	5.00%	5.00%
Year that ultimate trend rate is reached	2,024	2,024

Nonpension Postretirement Ben90

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Change in Accumulated Benefit Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 60,185	$ 68,101
Service Cost	798	856	$ 1,008
Interest cost	2,659	2,589	2,948
Plan participants' contributions	528	610
Actuarial (gain) loss	44	(8,027)
Exchange rate fluctuations	46	(346)
Benefits paid	(3,995)	(3,598)
Benefit obligation, end of year	60,265	60,185	68,101
Funded status and accrued benefit cost	(60,265)	(60,185)
U.S. Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	58,795	65,565
Service Cost	797	855	1,007
Interest cost	2,608	2,537	2,840
Plan participants' contributions	528	610
Actuarial (gain) loss	146	(7,287)
Exchange rate fluctuations	0	0
Benefits paid	(3,953)	(3,485)
Benefit obligation, end of year	58,921	58,795	65,565
Funded status and accrued benefit cost	(58,921)	(58,795)
Non-U.S. Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	1,390	2,536
Service Cost	1	1	1
Interest cost	51	52	108
Plan participants' contributions	0	0
Actuarial (gain) loss	(102)	(740)
Exchange rate fluctuations	46	(346)
Benefits paid	(42)	(113)
Benefit obligation, end of year	1,344	1,390	$ 2,536
Funded status and accrued benefit cost	$ (1,344)	$ (1,390)

Nonpension Postretirement Ben91

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	$ 4,892	$ 4,903
Long-term liability	55,373	55,282
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	4,892	4,903
Long-term liability	55,373	55,282
Total accrued postretirement benefit liability	$ 60,265	$ 60,185

Nonpension Postretirement Ben92

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Pre-tax Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 4,416	$ 4,426
Prior service cost (credit)	(1,463)	(1,323)
Total cost (credit)	2,953	3,103
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	5,146	5,080
Prior service cost (credit)	(1,463)	(1,323)
Total cost (credit)	3,683	3,757
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(730)	(654)
Prior service cost (credit)	0	0
Total cost (credit)	$ (730)	$ (654)

Nonpension Postretirement Ben93

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to be Recognized During 2017) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 47
Prior service cost (credit)	(200)
Total cost (credit)	(153)
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	101
Prior service cost (credit)	(200)
Total cost (credit)	(99)
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(54)
Prior service cost (credit)	0
Total cost (credit)	$ (54)

Nonpension Postretirement Ben94

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Anticipated Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	$ 4,987
2,018	5,104
2,019	5,137
2,020	5,013
2,021	4,747
2022-2026	20,268
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	4,833
2,018	4,951
2,019	4,990
2,020	4,872
2,021	4,614
2022-2026	19,834
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	154
2,018	153
2,019	147
2,020	141
2,021	133
2022-2026	$ 434

Net Income per Share of Commo95

Net Income per Share of Common Stock (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Numerator for earnings per share:
Net income that is available to common shareholders	$ 10,073	$ 66,333	$ 4,963
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding	21,879,613	21,816,935	21,716,288
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of stock options and restricted stock units	169,330	342,214	467,249
Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions	22,048,943	22,159,149	22,183,537
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.46	$ 3.04	$ 0.23
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.46	$ 2.99	$ 0.22
Antidilutive Securities, Excluded From Calculation [Member]
Shares excluded from diluted earnings per share due to:
Inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (excluded from calculation)	602,402	105,201	168,557

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (N

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)unitshares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2013shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, Number of plans | unit	2
Stock Options Granted	351,590	108,297	233,054
Award vesting period	4 years
Share-based compensation expense | $	$ 4,766	$ 5,917	$ 5,283
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options | $	800
Total fair value of shares (options) vested during period | $	$ 1,600	$ 1,700	$ 1,100
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Options Granted	351,590	108,297	233,054
Award expiration period	10 years
Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation costs to be recognized	1 year 11 months 12 days
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	0	0	2,600
Award expiration period	10 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	298,909	219,010	123,782
Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation costs to be recognized	1 year 9 months
Total fair value of shares (non-options) vested during period | $	$ 3,000	$ 4,200	$ 2,200
Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested non-option awards | $	$ 2,800
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units (CRSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	16,299	1,025	115,687
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted				240,829
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units (CRSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted			115,687
2006 A&R Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
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
2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of common stock authorized for issuance as equity-based compensation	1,200,000

Employee Stock Benefit Plans 97

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Non-Qualified Stock Option Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	351,590	108,297	233,054
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	$ 4.20	$ 14.72	$ 10.86
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	351,590	108,297	233,054
Stock option compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	$ 705	$ 1,674	$ 1,591
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	$ 4.20	$ 14.72	$ 10.86
Weighted average assumptions for stock option grants:
Risk-free interest	1.30%	1.68%	1.90%
Expected term	6 years 3 months 18 days	6 years 4 months 24 days	6 years 5 months 13 days
Expected volatility	33.14%	39.92%	42.81%
Dividend yield	2.69%	1.16%	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, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding balance at beginning of period	656,671	834,010	988,780
Granted	351,590	108,297	233,054
Exercised	(100,813)	(241,122)	(363,459)
Canceled	(262,225)	(44,514)	(24,365)
Outstanding balance at end of period	645,223	656,671	834,010	988,780
Exercisable balance at end of period	300,288
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)	$ 21.22	$ 17.28	$ 14.07
Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)	17.23	36.90	23.92
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)	13.90	13.85	12.57
Canceled, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)	23.73	25.43	20.58
Outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, balance at end of period (in USD per share)	$ 19.17	$ 21.22	$ 17.28	$ 14.07
Outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life	6 years 7 months 24 days	6 years 10 months 2 days	6 years 7 months 28 days	5 years
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 1,407	$ 2,103	$ 11,808	$ 6,856
Exercised, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 379	$ 5,722	$ 5,218
Exercisable balance at end of period, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)	$ 18.43
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life	4 years 3 months 26 days
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 816

Employee Stock Benefit Plans 99

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Nonvested Stock Option Activity) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period	342,002	438,515	342,276
Granted	351,590	108,297	233,054
Vested	(169,703)	(161,923)	(113,550)
Forfeited	(178,954)	(42,887)	(23,265)
Nonvested at end of period	344,935	342,002	438,515
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)	$ 10.95	$ 9.91	$ 9.07
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	4.20	14.72	10.86
Vested, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	9.42	10.55	9.37
Forfeited, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	8.41	11.32	9.73
Nonvested at end of period, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	$ 6.14	$ 10.95	$ 9.91

Employee Stock Benefit Plans100

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Stock Appreciation Rights Information) (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	0	0	2,600
Compensation expense	$ (462)	$ (273)	$ 736
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)			$ 10.45
Weighted average assumptions for stock appreciation right grants:
Risk-free interest			1.92%
Expected term			6 years 6 months
Expected volatility			43.14%
Dividend yield			0.00%

Employee Stock Benefit Plans101

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Stock Appreciation Right Activity) (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	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	244,229	250,979
Granted	0	0	2,600
Exercised			(6,475)
Canceled			(2,875)
Outstanding balance at end of period	244,229	244,229	244,229	250,979
Exercisable balance at end of period	243,079
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	$ 21.27	$ 21.07
Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share)			23.02
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	$ 21.27	$ 21.07
Outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life	1 month 13 days	8 years	9 years	10 years
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 4	$ 14	$ 2,483	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 21.27
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, non-option equity instruments, exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life	1 month 2 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$ 4

Employee Stock Benefit Plans102

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (Nonvested Stock Appreciation Right Activity) (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	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	242,979	244,229	248,041
Granted	0	0	2,600
Vested	(241,829)	(1,250)	(3,537)
Forfeited			(2,875)
Nonvested at end of period	1,150	242,979	244,229
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	$ 10.37	$ 10.36
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)			10.45
Vested, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	10.38	10.33	10.10
Forfeited, weighted-average value (in USD per share)			9.66
Nonvested at end of period, weighted-average value (in USD per Share)	$ 9.88	$ 10.37	$ 10.37

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, 2016	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	315,434	232,824	208,460
Granted	298,909	219,010	123,782
Vested	(165,372)	(113,319)	(92,070)
Forfeited	(165,783)	(23,081)	(7,348)
Nonvested at end of period	283,188	315,434	232,824
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	$ 16.22	$ 35.93	$ 24.24
Compensation expense	$ 3,019	$ 4,199	$ 2,340

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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	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	116,712	115,687	0
Granted	16,299	1,025	115,687
Vested	(115,944)	0	0
Nonvested at end of period	17,067	116,712	115,687
Granted, weighted-average value (in USD per share)	$ 3.57	$ 36.96	$ 23.02
Compensation expense	$ 1,504	$ 317	$ 616
Cash paid to settle cash settled restricted stock units	$ 2,300

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (4

Employee Stock Benefit Plans (401(k) Plan Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
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	$ 3,400,000	$ 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, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	$ 1,508	$ 245
Fair value, derivative liability	2,035	4,580
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	747	0
Fair value, derivative liability	2,035	3,481
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	761	245
Fair value, derivative liability	0	1,099
Natural Gas Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Prepaid and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	702	0
Natural Gas Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	45	0
Natural Gas Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative Liability - Current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	0	1,069
Natural Gas Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	0	34
Natural Gas Contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Prepaid and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	732	0
Natural Gas Contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	29	0
Natural Gas Contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative Liability - Current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	0	1,064
Natural Gas Contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	0	35
Interest Rate Swap - Fixed | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative Liability - Current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	1,928	2,132
Interest Rate Swap - Fixed | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability	107	246
Currency Contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Prepaid and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative asset	$ 0	$ 245

Derivatives (Narrative - Natura

Derivatives (Narrative - Natural Gas Contracts) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging - Natural Gas Contracts $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)MMBTU	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)MMBTU	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Forecast of commodity requirements, maximum length of time used	18 months
Natural gas contracts, notional amounts (in millions of BTUs) | MMBTU	2,590,000	3,000,000
Derivative,cash paid on settlement of hedge	$ (2.3)	$ (4.6)
Derivative, cash received on settlement of hedge			$ 0.6
Cash flow hedge gain to be reclassified within 12 months	$ 0.7
Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount, percent of anticipated requirements	40.00%
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount, percent of anticipated requirements	70.00%

Derivatives (Effective Portion

Derivatives (Effective Portion of Derivative Gain Loss) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion of derivative gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 721	$ (1,909)	$ (1,392)
Effective portion of derivative reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	(1,129)	(2,131)	573
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)	721	(1,909)	(1,392)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Natural Gas Contracts | Cost of Sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion of derivative reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	(1,129)	$ (2,131)	$ 573
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, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Contracts where hedge accounting was not elected	$ (245)	$ (158)	$ 403
Other Income (Expense)
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative, net	1,860	218	(1,317)
Other Income (Expense) | Natural Gas Contracts | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Contracts where hedge accounting was not elected	1,860	(714)	(81)
Other Income (Expense) | Natural Gas Contracts | De-designated contracts | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	$ 0	$ 932
Loss on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness			$ (1,236)

Derivatives (Interest Rate Swap

Derivatives (Interest Rate Swap) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 13, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	May 09, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Interest Rate Agreements
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount de-designated, percent of total		10.00%
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments					$ (687)
Interest Rate Agreements | Loss on Redemption of Debt
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments					(757)
Interest Rate Agreements | Other Income (Expense)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments					70
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			$ 1,900
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Swap - Fixed | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion of derivative reclassified from accumulated OCI into income			(2,399)	$ 0
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)			$ 721	(1,909)	(1,392)
Effective portion of derivative reclassified from accumulated OCI into income			(1,129)	(2,131)	573
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)			$ (2,056)	$ (2,378)
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
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, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016CAD	Dec. 31, 2015CAD
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ (245)	$ (158)	$ 403
Other Income (Expense) | Currency Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ (245)	$ (158)	$ 403
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Currency Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount | CAD				CAD 0	CAD 6.2

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Sc

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Schedule of AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ (120,232)	$ (138,447)	$ (73,160)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(7,579)	(18,038)	(15,108)
Actuarial gain (loss)		(10,560)	21,438	(62,689)
Currency impact		1,271	4,233	4,655
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Amortization of actuarial loss (1)	[1]	5,088	9,426	5,331
Amortization of prior service cost (1)	[1]	196	4,652	2,142
Amortization of transition obligation (1)	[1]			60
Cost of sales		1,129	2,357	(573)
Interest expense		2,399
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(8,056)	24,068	(66,182)
Tax effect		3,091	(5,853)	895
Ending balance		(125,197)	(120,232)	(138,447)
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		(22,913)	(9,162)	4,554
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(6,244)	(13,751)	(13,716)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(6,244)	(13,751)	(13,716)
Tax effect		1,329	0	0
Ending balance		(27,828)	(22,913)	(9,162)
Derivative Instruments [Member]
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		(1,860)	(625)	1,221
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,335)	(4,287)	(1,392)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Cost of sales		1,129	2,357	(573)
Interest expense		2,399
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		2,193	(1,930)	(1,965)
Tax effect		(848)	695	119
Ending balance		(515)	(1,860)	(625)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		(95,459)	(128,660)	(78,935)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		0	0	0
Actuarial gain (loss)		(10,560)	21,438	(62,689)
Currency impact		1,271	4,233	4,655
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Amortization of actuarial loss (1)	[1]	5,088	9,426	5,331
Amortization of prior service cost (1)	[1]	196	4,652	2,142
Amortization of transition obligation (1)	[1]			60
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(4,005)	39,749	(50,501)
Tax effect		2,610	(6,548)	776
Ending balance		$ (96,854)	$ (95,459)	$ (128,660)
[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, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	$ (527)	$ (4,335)
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)	(527)	(4,335)
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)	1,508	(2,202)
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)	0	245
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 swap | 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 swap | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level Two
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	(2,035)	(2,378)
Interest rate swap | 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)	(527)	(4,335)
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)	1,508	(2,202)
Total | Currency Contracts | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	0	245
Total | Interest rate swap | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	$ (2,035)	$ (2,378)

Fair Value (Fair Value by Balan

Fair Value (Fair Value by Balance Sheet Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Net derivative asset (liability)	$ (527)	$ (4,335)
Prepaid and other current assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Assets, fair value	1,434	245
Other Assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Assets, fair value	74	0
Derivative Liability - Current
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Liabilities, fair value	(1,928)	(4,265)
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Liabilities, fair value	$ (107)	$ (315)

Fair Value Fair Value (Debt Dis

Fair Value Fair Value (Debt Disclosure) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Term Loan B, Carrying Value		$ 412,320	$ 436,851
Libbey Glass | Senior Loans
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Term Loan B, Carrying Value	[1]	409,000	433,400
Libbey Glass | Senior Loans | Level Two
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Term Loan B, Fair Value		$ 412,068	$ 425,815
[1]	See interest rate swap under "Term Loan B" below and note 13.

Operating Leases (Details)

Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Rental expense for all non-cancelable operating leases	$ 17,600	$ 17,500	$ 19,600
Future minimum rentals under operating leases:
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2017	14,491
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2018	13,525
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2019	12,302
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2020	11,295
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2021	8,721
Future minimum operating lease payments due, 2022 and thereafter	$ 35,991

Other Income (Expense) (Details

Other Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Other income	$ 3,362	$ 2,880	$ 2,351
Gain (loss) on currency transactions
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Other income	775	2,641	1,905
Hedge ineffectiveness
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Other income	1,860	218	(1,247)
Other non-operating income
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Other income	$ 727	$ 21	$ 1,693

Contingencies Environmental Lia

Contingencies Environmental Liability (Details)	Oct. 30, 2009	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Site Contingency, Number of Potentially Responsible Parties	8
Environmental Remediation Expense		$ 0	$ 157,000	$ 315,000
Unfavorable Regulatory Action | Cost of Sales
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental Remediation Expense			157,000	$ 315,000
Unfavorable Regulatory Action | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent		900,000	1,100,000
Unfavorable Regulatory Action | Other Noncurrent Assets
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries, Noncurrent		500,000	$ 600,000
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		22,000,000
Minimum [Member] | Unfavorable Regulatory Action
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Site Contingency, Loss Exposure Not Accrued, Low Estimate		17,000,000
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum		0
Maximum [Member] | Unfavorable Regulatory Action
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Site Contingency, Loss Exposure Not Accrued, Low Estimate		$ 24,800,000

Contingencies (Insurance Claim)

Contingencies (Insurance Claim) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	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	$ 0	2,350
Proceeds from insurance settlement, operating activities				$ 13,300
Cost of Sales
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance recoveries	$ 10,700

Segments and Geographic Info120

Segments and Geographic Information (Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Income) (Details) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)segment	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment		3
Net Sales:
Net sales		$ 793,420	$ 822,345	$ 852,492
Segment EBIT:
Segment EBIT		88,560	108,064	113,559
Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Net Income:
Retained corporate costs		(27,265)	(34,645)	(30,558)
Loss on redemption of debt (note 6)		0	0	(47,191)
Pension settlement charges (note 9)		(168)	(21,693)	(774)
Furnace malfunction (note 18)		0	0	4,782
Environmental obligation (note 18)		0	(157)	(315)
Restructuring charges (note 7)		0	0	(985)
Product portfolio optimization (1)	[1]	(5,693)	0	0
Reorganization charges (2)	[2]	0	(4,316)	0
Derivatives (3)	[3]	1,860	218	(1,247)
Work stoppage (4)	[4]	(4,162)	0	0
Executive terminations		(4,460)	(870)	(875)
Interest expense		(20,888)	(18,484)	(22,866)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes		(17,711)	38,216	(8,567)
Net income		10,073	66,333	4,963
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		48,486	42,712	40,388
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		34,604	48,136	54,393
Segment Assets:
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net		255,122	272,406	260,934
U.S. & Canada
Net Sales:
Net sales		488,162	497,728	482,094
Segment EBIT:
Segment EBIT		77,916	80,406	72,546
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		12,748	12,214	10,319
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		10,671	25,106	21,927
Segment Assets:
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net		130,390	140,840	129,676
Latin America
Net Sales:
Net sales		151,406	167,069	190,079
Segment EBIT:
Segment EBIT		10,731	22,017	32,909
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		19,068	14,738	12,562
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		11,032	11,944	22,517
Segment Assets:
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net		63,838	68,599	66,726
EMEA
Net Sales:
Net sales		119,750	122,664	147,587
Segment EBIT:
Segment EBIT		(1,002)	1,251	5,726
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		9,377	8,510	10,061
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		7,571	6,773	6,471
Segment Assets:
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net		44,588	48,924	48,557
Other Segments
Net Sales:
Net sales		34,102	34,884	32,732
Segment EBIT:
Segment EBIT		915	4,390	2,378
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		5,588	5,855	6,179
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		2,905	1,855	1,983
Segment Assets:
Accounts Receivable, Net and Inventory, Net		16,306	14,043	15,975
Corporate
Depreciation & Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization		1,705	1,395	1,267
Capital Expenditures:
Capital Expenditures		$ 2,425	$ 2,458	$ 1,495
[1]	Product portfolio optimization relates to inventory reductions to simplify and improve our operations.
[2]	Management reorganization to support our growth strategy.
[3]	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.
[4]	Work stoppage relates to the lower production volume impact, shipping costs and other direct incremental expenses associated with the two-week Toledo, Ohio work stoppage in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Segments and Geographic Info121

Segments and Geographic Information (Sales and Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net sales:
Customers	$ 793,420	$ 822,345	$ 852,492
Intercompany	0	0	0
Total net sales	793,420	822,345	852,492
Long-lived assets:
Long-lived assets	256,392	272,534	277,978
United States
Net sales:
Customers	478,342	488,582	465,820
Intercompany	57,760	68,388	80,525
Total net sales	536,102	556,970	546,345
Long-lived assets:
Long-lived assets	91,834	94,206	82,702
Mexico
Net sales:
Customers	100,829	107,386	126,699
Intercompany	15,563	11,573	14,960
Total net sales	116,392	118,959	141,659
Long-lived assets:
Long-lived assets	89,963	93,573	97,960
All Other
Net sales:
Customers	214,249	226,377	259,973
Intercompany	35,407	37,612	35,058
Total net sales	249,656	263,989	295,031
Long-lived assets:
Long-lived assets	74,595	84,755	97,316
Eliminations
Net sales:
Intercompany	(108,730)	(117,573)	(130,543)
Total net sales	(108,730)	(117,573)	(130,543)
Long-lived assets:
Long-lived assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Schedule II -- Valuation and122

Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Consolidated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts & Discounts
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		$ 7,066	$ 5,586	$ 5,846
Charged to expense or other accounts		1,118	2,719	1,040
Deductions	[1]	(352)	(1,239)	(1,300)
Balance at end of period		7,832	7,066	5,586
Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Asset
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		11,184	66,486	46,048
Charged to expense or other accounts		2,589	6,093	21,420
Deductions	[2]	0	(61,395)	(982)
Balance at end of period		$ 13,773	$ 11,184	$ 66,486
[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.