CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 15,278	$ 4,534
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax of $0 million)	(2,556)	(7,443)
Unrealized loss on qualifying cash flow hedge (net of tax of $0 million)	(117)	(136)
Other comprehensive loss	(2,673)	(7,579)
Comprehensive income / (loss)	12,605	(3,045)
Less: Comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(1,163)	2,235
Comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to Tower International, Inc.	$ 13,768	$ (5,280)