Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets (excluding Goodwill) by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Intangible Assets (excluding Goodwill) by Major Class [Table]
Tabular disclosure of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, by major class.
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Useful Life [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Useful Life [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Useful Life [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Useful Life [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Useful Life [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Useful Life [Domain]
Useful Life Five to Twelve Years [Member]
Useful Life Five to Twelve Years [Member]
Useful Life Five to Twelve Years [Member]
Useful Life Fifteen to Twentyfive Years [Member]
Useful Life Fifteen to Twentyfive Years [Member]
Useful Life Fifteen to Twentyfive Years [Member]
Useful Life One to Fifteen Years [Member]
Useful Life One to Fifteen Years [Member]
Useful Life One to Fifteen Years [Member]
Useful Life Seventeen to Thirty Years [Member]
Useful Life Seventeen to Thirty Years [Member]
Useful Life Seventeen to Thirty Years [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Technology and Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Intangible Assets, excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
All other Intangible Assets, excluding Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net Income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Derivative instruments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Consolidated Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Consolidated Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Receivables, reserves (in dollars)
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Stockholders' Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, Authorized shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, Issued Shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, outstanding Shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Authorized shares
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Issued Shares
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, outstanding Shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Depreciation Expense [Table]
Schedule of Depreciation Expense [Table]
Schedule of Depreciation Expense [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Depreciation Expense [Line Items]
Depreciation Expense [Line Items]
Depreciation Expense [Line Items]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets (excluding Goodwill) by Major Class
Schedule of Intangible Assets (excluding Goodwill) by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of intangibles assets, in total and by major class, including the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets by category.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Damages Sought for Specific Claims [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Damages Sought for Specific Claims [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Damages Sought for Specific Claims [Table Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Cequent businesses [Member]
Cequent businesses [Member]
Cequent businesses [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff [Member]
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax [Member]
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax [Member]
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, income statement line item
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of Horizon Shares Received in Spin-off
Number of Horizon Shares Received in Spin-off
Number of Horizon shares holders of TriMas shares received in the spin-off of Horizon from TriMas
TriMas Number of Common Shares Held
TriMas Number of Common Shares Held
TriMas Number of Common Shares Held
Cash distribution received from Cequent spin-off
Cash distribution received from Cequent spin-off
Cash distribution received from Cequent spin-off
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Presentation of spin-off costs [Axis]
Presentation of spin-off costs [Axis]
Presentation of spin-off costs [Axis]
Presentation of spin-off costs [Domain]
Discontinued operations [Domain]
[Domain] for Discontinued operations [Axis]
Principal Payment Schedule [Axis]
Principal Payment Schedule [Axis]
Principal Payment Schedule [Axis]
Principal Payment Schedule [Domain]
Principal Payment Schedule [Domain]
[Domain] for Principal Payment Schedule [Axis]
Principal payment, quarterly December 2015 through September 2018 [Member]
Principal payment, quarterly December 2015 through September 2018 [Member]
Principal payment, quarterly December 2015 through September 2018 [Member]
Principal payment, quarterly December 2018 through March 2020 [Member]
Principal payment, quarterly December 2018 through March 2020 [Member]
Principal payment, quarterly December 2018 through March 2020 [Member]
Final principal payment, June 30, 2020 [Member]
Final principal payment, June 30, 2020 [Member]
Final principal payment, June 30, 2020 [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
term loan A facility [Member]
term loan A facility [Member]
term loan A facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Letters of credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Secured Term Loan A [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan A [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
U.S. bank debt and receivables facility [Member]
U.S. bank debt and receivables facility [Member]
Contractual arrangement with a lender under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time, and under which borrowings outstanding may be either short-term or long-term, depending upon the particulars, inside the reporting entity's home country; and, collateralized debt obligation backed by, for example, but not limited to, pledge, mortgage or other lien on the entity's assets.
Revolving credit and term loan facilities [Member]
Revolving credit and term loan facilities [Member]
Debt arrangement in which loan proceeds can continuously be obtained following repayments, but the total amount borrowed cannot exceed a specified maximum amount; as well as debt instruments with maturities ranging from five to ten years.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Payments of Financing Costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Revolving Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Foreign Revolver Loans
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Specific Purpose Other than for Trade Purchases
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Incremental debt commitments capacity
Incremental debt commitments capacity
Incremental debt commitments capacity.
Net leverage ratio
Net leverage ratio
Net leverage ratio, as defined
Required prepayments under term loan A facility
Required prepayments under term loan A facility
Required prepayments under term loan A facility
Letters of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Letter of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Maximum borrowing capacity under the letters of credit.
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Revolving Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Revolving Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, % of par value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, % of par value
The fair value of long-term debt presented as a % of par value.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative, Maturity Date [Axis]
Derivative, Maturity Date [Axis]
Date the derivative contract matures.
Derivative, Maturity Date [Domain]
Derivative, Maturity Date [Domain]
Date the derivative contract matures.
Derivative, June 2020 Maturity [Member]
Derivative, June 2020 Maturity [Member]
Derivative, June 2020 Maturity [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Other expense, net:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Debt financing and extinguishment costs
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net income per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted average common shares—basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net income per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average common shares—diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Options Outstanding, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number of Options, Spin-off Adjustment
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Spin-off Adjustment
The number of shares under options to give effect to the distribution ratio resulting from the Cequent spin-off.
Number of Options Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Number of Options Cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Number of Options Expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Number of Options Outstanding, ending balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Price, beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Exercised, Weighted Average Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Cancelled, Weighted Average Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Expired, Weighted Average Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Price, ending
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Presentation of spin-off costs [Line Items]
Presentation of spin-off costs [Line Items]
Presentation of spin-off costs [Line Items]
Cequent Spin-off, one-time costs
Cequent Spin-off, one-time costs
Cequent Spin-off, one-time costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Gross Profit (Loss)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Gross Profit (Loss)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Amount of selling, general and administrative expense attributable to disposal group, including, but not limited to, discontinued operation.
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Nonoperating Expense
The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) attributable to disposal group, including, but not limited to, discontinued operation.
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Income (loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Metric Type [Axis]
Metric Type [Axis]
Types of financial metrics.
Metric Type [Domain]
Metric Type [Domain]
Type of financial metric.
3 year cash flow metric [Member]
3 year cash flow metric [Member]
Financial metric based on cash generation results over the performance period.
3 year EPS CAGR metric [Member]
3 year EPS CAGR metric [Member]
Financial metric based on earnings per share (EPS) cumulative average growth rate ("EPS CAGR") over the performance period.
2012 & 2013 EPS CAGR metric [Member]
2012 & 2013 EPS CAGR metric [Member]
Financial metric based on 2012 and 2013 earnings per share (EPS) cumulative average growth rate ("EPS CAGR").
3 year ROIC metric [Member]
Cash generation metric [Member] [Member]
Cash generation metric [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan 1 [Member]
Plan 1 [Member]
Equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Plan 4 [Member]
Plan 4 [Member]
Equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Plan 3 [Member]
Plan 3 [Member]
Equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Plan 5 [Member]
Plan 5 [Member]
Equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Service-based restriced shares [Member]
Service-based restriced shares [Member]
Shares that an entity has not yet issued because the agreed-upon consideration, emplooyee services, has not yet been received
Performance-based restriced shares [Member]
Performance-based restriced shares [Member]
Performance-based restriced shares award.
Restricted Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award percentage earned based on metric over the performance period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award percentage earned based on metric over the performance period
Award percentage earned based on metric over the performance period.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award percentage attained
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award percentage attained
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award percentage attained
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of Unvested Restricted Shares Outstanding, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of Unvested Restricted Shares Spin-off Adjustment
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Other Than Options, Spin-off Adjustment
Number of shares adjustment made during the period to give effect to the distribution ratio adjustment related to the Cequent spin-off.
Number of Unvested Restricted Shares Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Number of Unvested Restricted Shares Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Number of Unvested Restricted Shares Cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Number of Unvested Restricted Shares Outstanding, ending balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Unvested Restricted Shares Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested Restricted Shares Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested Restricted Shares Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested Restricted Shares Cancelled, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested Restricted Shares Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, ending
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Restricted Shares Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Restricted Shares Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Intrinsic Value, Amount Per Share
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Facility Closing Goshen [Member]
Facility Closing Goshen [Member]
Facility Closing Goshen [Member]
Facility Closing Sao Paulo, Brazil [Member]
Facility Closing Sao Paulo, Brazil [Member]
Facility Closing Sao Paulo, Brazil [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Severance Costs
Severance Costs
Payments for Postemployment Benefits
Payments for Postemployment Benefits
Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Depreciation
Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Depreciation
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Translation Adjustment Functional to Reporting Currency, Loss (Gain), Reclassified to Earnings, Net of Tax
Translation Adjustment Functional to Reporting Currency, Gain (Loss), Reclassified to Earnings, Net of Tax
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Asbestos [Member]
Asbestos Issue [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation [Member]
Pending Litigation [Member]
Damages Sought, Type [Axis]
Damages Sought, Type [Axis]
Damages Sought, Type [Axis]
Damages Sought, Type [Domain]
Damages Sought, Type [Domain]
Damages Sought, Type [Domain]
Compensatory and Punitive Damages [Member]
Compensatory and Punitive Damages [Member]
Compensatory and Punitive Damages [Member]
Compensatory Only Damages [Member]
Compensatory Only Damages [Member]
Compensatory Only Damages [Member]
Punitive Only Damages [Member]
Punitive Only Damages [Member]
Punitive Only Damages [Member]
Damages Sought Range [Axis]
Damages Sought Range [Axis]
Damages Sought, Range [Axis]
Damages Sought [Domain]
Damages Sought [Domain]
Damages Sought [Domain]
Range 1 [Member]
Range 1 [Member]
Range 1 [Member]
Range 2 [Member]
Range 2 [Member]
Range 2 [Member]
Range 3 [Member]
Range 3 [Member]
Range 3 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Number of pending claims seeking specific amounts of damages
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Specifying Damages Sought
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Specifying Damages Sought
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Schedule of Amortization of Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Amortization of Intangible Assets [Table]
Tabular disclosure of amortizatio expense related to finite-lived intangible assets.
Amortization of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets.
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Packaging [Member]
Packaging Reportable Segment [Member]
Packaging Reportable Segment
Aerospace [Member]
Aerospace & Defense Reportable Segment [Member]
Aerospace and Defense Reportable Segment
Energy [Member]
Energy Reportable Segment [Member]
Energy Reportable Segment
Engineered Components [Member]
Engineered Components Reportable Segment [Member]
Engineered Components Reportable Segment
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member]
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member]
EPS CAGR and ROIC metric [Member]
EPS CAGR and ROIC metric [Member]
EPS CAGR and ROIC metric [Member]
Total shareholder return metric [Member]
Total shareholder return metric [Member]
The Company's total shareholder return (TSR) relative to the TSR of the common stock of a pre-defined industry peer-group measured over a specified period of time [Member]
EPS CAGR and cash generation metric [Member]
EPS CAGR and cash generation metric [Member] [Member]
EPS CAGR and cash generation metric [Member]
Plan 2 [Member]
Plan 2 [Member]
Equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Plan 7 [Member]
Plan 7 [Member]
Plan 7 [Member]
Plan 8 [Member]
Plan 8 [Member]
Plan 8 [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Non-employee independent director [Member]
Director [Member]
Restricted shares issued related to director fee deferrals
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued
Award requisite service period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
ICP, Threshold target for granting stock awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Incentive Compensation Plan, Threshold Target Award for Granting Stock Award
Incentive Compensation Plan, Threshold Target Award for Granting Stock Award.
Cash value of incentive plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Cash value of incentive plan
Percentage of the value of the incentive plan in earned cash.
Restriced shares value of incentive plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Restriced shares value of incentive plan
Percentage of the value of the incentive plan in restriced shares.
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Award percentage earned based on metric over the performance period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance Period Complete
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance Period Complete
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Measurement Period Complete
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Number of performance metrics in restricted shares award type plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of performance metrics in restricted shares award type plan
Number of performance metrics in restricted shares award type plan.
Amount of shares earned % of target award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Amount of shares earned % of target award
Amount of shares earned as a % of target award.
Unrecognized unvested restricted shares-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Weighted-average period for recognition of the unrecognized unvested restricted shares-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Restricted shares-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Receivables, net of reserves
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangibles, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current maturities, long-term debt
Debt, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Preferred stock $0.01 par: Authorized 100,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: None
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par: Authorized 400,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: 45,463,706 shares at June 30, 2016 and 45,322,527 shares at December 31, 2015
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of depreciation expense.
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Balances
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to TriMas Corporation
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Shares surrendered upon vesting of options and restricted stock awards to cover tax obligations
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Stock option exercises and restricted stock vesting
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Tax effect from stock based compensation
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Non-cash compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Distribution of the Cequent businesses
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Balances
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Number of pending claims
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Total settlement costs
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Percentage of settlement and defense costs covered by insurance
Percentage of Settlement and Defense Costs Covered by Insurance
Percentage of Settlement and Defense Costs Covered by Insurance
Estimated Time until Primary Insurance is Exhausted
Estimated Time until Primary Insurance is Exhausted
Estimated Time until Primary Insurance is Exhausted
Schedule of Inventory, Current
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Attributed to Spin-off
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Attributed to Spin-off
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Attributed to Spin-off
Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative Qualifying as Hedges, Attributed to Spin-off
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative Qualifying as Hedges, Attributed to Spin-off
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative Qualifying as Hedges, Attributed to Spin-off
Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation, Attributed to Spin-off
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation, Attributed to Spin-off
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation, Attributed to Spin-off
Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) Arising During the Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) Arising During the Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) Arising During the Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive income, Net Realized Gains (Losses) to Net Income
Other Comprehensive income, Net Realized Gains (Losses) to Net Income
Other Comprehensive income, Net Realized Gains (Losses) to Net Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Attributed to Spin-off
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Attributed to Spin-off
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Attributed to Spin-off
Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled, Number
Average settlement amount per claim during period
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Average Consideration
Average amount of consideration the entity has agreed to pay to settle a legal matter for claims settled during the period.
Total defense costs during period
Legal Fees
Equity Offering [Abstract]
Equity Offering [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Equity Offering [Text Block]
Equity Offering [Text Block]
Issuance of shares via public offering
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other long-term liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Liability Derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Translation and purchase accounting adjustments
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Balance, ending
Long-term debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Loss from discontinued operations
Income from continuing operations
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Loss on dispositions of property and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Depreciation
Amortization of debt issue costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Non-cash compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Debt financing and extinguishment costs
Increase in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
(Increase) decrease in inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used for operating activities of discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Net proceeds from disposition of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets
Net cash used for investing activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used for investing activities of discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from borrowings on term loan facilities
Proceeds from Bank Debt
Repayments of borrowings on term loan facilities
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit and accounts receivable facilities
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit and accounts receivable facilities
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Payments for deferred purchase price
Deferred Purchase Price, Amount Paid thru 2015
Deferred Purchase Price, Amount Paid thru 2015
Debt financing fees
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Payment for noncontrolling interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Cash transferred to the Cequent businesses
Cash transferred to Horizon Global
Cash transferred to Horizon Global
Net cash used for financing activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by financing activities of discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase for the period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
At beginning of period
At end of period
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Net
Cash paid for taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share
Stock Issuance Costs
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Overdraft Facility [Member]
Overdraft Facility [Member]
Overdraft Facility [Member]
Receivables Facility [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured debt, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Secured debt, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Maximum borrowing capacity under the receivables facility debt arrangement.
Secured Debt
Secured Debt
Receivables facility debt available but not utilized
Receivables facililty, debt aggregate costs
Receivables Facililty, Debt Aggregate Costs
Amount of the fee that accompanies borrowing money under the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee percentage
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee percentage
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee percentage
Average liquidation period, Receivables pool
Average liquidation period, Receivables pool
Average liquidation period, Receivables pool
Average discount rate, Receivables facility
Average discount rate, Receivables facility
The average discount rate utilized to calculate the present value of the receivables sold under the facility debt arrangement.
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Types of Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets
Derivative Asset
Derivative Liability
Derivative Liability
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Amortization of net (gain)/loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Restricted Stock [Member]
Number of options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercisable stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Stock Options Vested
Stock Options Vested
Stock Options Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to short-term and long-debt instruments.
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Agreement [Member]
Receivables Facility and other [Member] [Member]
Receivables Facility and other [Member] [Member]
Receivables Facility and other [Member] [Member]
Debt
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Current maturities, debt
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Equity Awards
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Gain (Loss) Reclassification from AOCI into Earnings, Estimate of Time to Transfer
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer
Amount of gain (loss) expected to be reclassified from AOCI into Earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired