Equity Method Investments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments

Brand's results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 and the six months ended March 31, 2015 and the period from November 27, 2013 through March 31, 2014, are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31 2015			Three Months Ended March 31 2014			Six Months Ended March 31 2015			Period From November 27 2013 Through March 31 2014
Summarized Statement of Operations Information of Brand:
Net revenues	$	677,527		$	741,763		$	1,481,726		$	977,857
Gross profit	134,705			151,862			331,946			200,694
Net loss attributable to Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries	(26,418		)	(13,272		)	(12,201		)	(17,513		)
Harsco's equity in loss of Brand	(7,584		)	(3,518		)	(3,501		)	(4,748		)

Schedule of Related Party Transactions

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

(In thousands)	June 30 2015		December 31 2014
Balances due from Brand	$	2,940	$	1,860
Balances due to Brand	29,702		28,311