Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,147	$ 2,554	$ 6,431	$ 9,352
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency exchange translation adjustments	621	(2,191)	215	(5,036)
Minimum pension liability, net of tax	(665)	126	(1,699)	312
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(44)	(2,065)	(1,484)	(4,724)
Comprehensive income	1,103	489	4,947	4,628
Less: Comprehensive income attributed to non-controlling interests	0	0	0	35
Comprehensive income attributable to CVG stockholders	$ 1,103	$ 489	$ 4,947	$ 4,593