CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net Income	$ 41,652	$ 51,287	$ 85,465	$ 95,755
Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(70,504)	38,260	(28,822)	106,004
Changes in treasury locks, net of tax	165	22	180	43
Net gain (loss) 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	60	27	121	107
Amortization of net loss included in net income, net of tax	684	164	1,371	677
Total defined benefit pension plan, net of tax	744	191	1,492	784
Total other comprehensive (loss)/ income	(69,595)	38,473	(27,157)	106,837
Comprehensive (Loss)/Income	(27,943)	89,760	58,308	202,592
Comprehensive Loss/(Income) Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests	38	(5)	35	1
Comprehensive (Loss)/Income Attributable to AptarGroup, Inc.	$ (27,905)	$ 89,755	$ 58,343	$ 202,593