CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income		$ 2,817	$ 3,493	$ 7,222	$ 1,322
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(452)	1,252	(1,966)	2,503
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax expense of $0		(186)	496	(80)	78
Reclassification of pension liability adjustments to earnings, net of tax expense of $7 and $2, respectively	[1]	26	41	51	81
Total comprehensive income		2,205	5,282	5,227	3,984
Less comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest:
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(30)	(38)	(61)	(57)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(72)	29	(89)	33
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interest		(102)	(9)	(150)	(24)
Comprehensive income attributable to L.B. Foster Company		$ 2,307	$ 5,291	$ 5,377	$ 4,008

[1] Reclassifications out of “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” for pension obligations are charged to “Selling and administrative expenses” within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.