CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net Income	$ 43,813	$ 44,468
Other Comprehensive Income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	41,682	67,744
Changes in treasury locks, net of tax	15	21
Net gain on derivatives, net of tax	(7)	6
Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax
Amortization of prior service cost included in net income, net of tax	61	80
Amortization of net loss included in net income, net of tax	687	513
Total defined benefit pension plan, net of tax	748	593
Total other comprehensive income	42,438	68,364
Comprehensive Income	86,251	112,832
Comprehensive (Income)/Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(3)	6
Comprehensive Income Attributable to AptarGroup, Inc.	$ 86,248	$ 112,838