Restructuring (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Restructuring [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Charges

	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015		2014		2015		2014
Machine Clothing	$	1,211	$	1,297	$	10,212	$	2,159
Albany Engineered Composites		-		660		-		980
Total	$	1,211	$	1,957	$	10,212	$	3,139

Six months ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands)	Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs		Impairment of plant and equipment		Benefit plan curtailment/ settlement
Machine Clothing	$	10,212	$	10,212	$	-	$	-
Albany Engineered Composites		-		-		-		-
Total	$	10,212	$	10,212	$	-	$	-

Six months ended June 30, 2014 (in thousands)		Total restructuring costs incurred		Termination and other costs		Impairment of plant and equipment		Benefit plan curtailment/ settlement
Machine Clothing	$	2,159	$	2,869	$	-	$	(710	)
Albany Engineered Composites		980		320		660		-
Total	$	3,139	$	3,189	$	660	$	(710	)

Schedule of Restructuring Liability

					Restructuring					Currency
(in thousands)		December 31, 2014			charges accrued		Payments			translation/ other			June 30, 2015
Total termination costs	$	1,874		$	10,212	$	(9,229	)	$	(192	)	$	2,665
					Restructuring					Currency
(in thousands)			December 31, 2013		charges accrued		Payments			translation/ other			June 30, 2014
Total termination costs	$	9,656		$	3,189	$	(8,675	)	$	(144	)	$	4,026