Restructuring (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Restructuring [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Charges

	Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)		2015		2014
Machine Clothing		$	9,001	$	862
Albany Engineered Composites			-		320
Total		$	9,001	$	1,182

Three months ended March 31, 2015 (in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs		Impairment of plant and equipment		Benefit plan curtailment/ settlement
Machine Clothing	$	9,001	$	9,001	$	-	$	-
Albany Engineered Composites		-		-		-		-
Total	$	9,001	$	9,001	$	-	$	-

Three months ended March 31, 2014 (in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs		Impairment of plant and equipment		Benefit plan curtailment/ settlement
Machine Clothing	$	862	$	1,355	$	-	$	(493	)
Albany Engineered Composites		320		320		-		-
Total	$	1,182	$	1,675	$	-	$	(493	)

Schedule of Restructuring Liability

	December 31,		Restructuring					Currency			March 31,
(in thousands)	2014		charges accrued		Payments			translation/other			2015
Total Termination costs	$	1,874	$	9,001	$	(2,122	)	$	(228	)	$	8,525

	December 31,		Restructuring					Currency		March 31,
(in thousands)	2013		charges accrued		Payments			translation/other		2014
Total Termination costs	$	9,656	$	1,182	$	(4 633	)	$	481	$	6 686