CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/ (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/ (LOSS)
Net Income	$ 45,232	$ 42,101	$ 135,090	$ 127,566
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	45,344	19,027	16,282	(9,795)
Changes in treasury locks, net of tax	9	14	39	194
Net loss on derivatives, net of tax				(7)
Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax
Amortization of prior service cost included in net income, net of tax	61	59	183	180
Amortization of net loss included in net income, net of tax	1,039	683	3,111	2,054
Total defined benefit pension plan, net of tax	1,100	742	3,294	2,234
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	46,453	19,783	19,615	(7,374)
Comprehensive Income	91,685	61,884	154,705	120,192
Comprehensive Loss/(Income) Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests	30	21	(2)	56
Comprehensive Income Attributable to AptarGroup, Inc.	$ 91,715	$ 61,905	$ 154,703	$ 120,248