Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net Income	$ 11,710	$ 22,230	$ 27,400	$ 67,810
Other comprehensive income
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, net of tax	200	180	2,930	530
Foreign currency translation	(4,760)	(10,620)	(10,420)	(5,760)
Derivative instruments, net of tax	(3,180)	250	(3,890)	30
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,740)	(10,190)	(11,380)	(5,200)
Total comprehensive income	3,970	12,040	16,020	62,610
Net Income Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	0	0	0	810
Total comprehensive income attributable to TriMas Corporation	$ 3,970	$ 12,040	$ 16,020	$ 61,800