Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ (12,451)	$ 50,030	$ 18,590
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(4,338)	1,692	(1,416)
Minimum pension liability, net of tax	5,910	(1,721)	(6,730)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,572	(29)	(8,146)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(10,879)	50,001	10,444
Less: Comprehensive loss attributed to noncontrolling interests	(11)	(9)	(16)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to CVG stockholders	$ (10,868)	$ 50,010	$ 10,460