Equity Method Investments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]

Brand's results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 and the period from November 27, 2013 through March 31, 2014 are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31 2014			Period From November 27 2013 Through March 31 2014 (a)
Summarized Statement of Operations Information of Brand:
Net revenues	$	741,763		$	977,857
Gross profit	147,805			196,637
Net loss attributable to Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries	(10,366		)	(14,607		)
Harsco's equity in loss of Brand	(3,009		)	(4,239		)

(a) The Company's equity method investment in Brand began on November 26, 2013; accordingly, there is only approximately four months of related equity loss. The results of the Harsco Infrastructure Segment from January 1, 2013 through the date of closing are reported in the Company's results of operations for 2013.

Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]

Balances related to transactions between the Company and Brand are as follows:

(In thousands)	June 30 2014		December 31 2013
Balances due from Brand	$	8,872	$	85,908
Balances due to Brand	41,306		149,325