Business Acquisition (Summary of pro-forma information of AAC) (Details) - Albany Aerostructures Composites LLC (AAC) [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Combined Net sales	$ 802,023
Combined Income before income taxes	80,639
Pro forma increase/(decrease) to income before income taxes:
Acquisition expenses	5,367
Interest expense related to purchase price	(1,382)
Acquisition accounting adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization on property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets	(1,575)
Valuation of contract inventories	1,997
Interest expense on finance obligation	300
Interest expense on other obligations	(133)
Pro forma Income before income taxes	85,213
Pro forma Net Income attributable to the Company	$ 57,229