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Reportable Segments - Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITA (Details)

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Reportable Segments - Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITA (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information    
Net income (loss) attributable to PQ Group Holdings Inc. $ 214 $ (2,454)
Benefit from income taxes (529) (2,910)
Interest expense, net 29,163 46,785
Depreciation and amortization 48,488 40,586
Segment EBITDA 77,336 82,007
Debt extinguishment costs 5,879 0
Losses on disposal of fixed assets 1,152 348
Foreign currency exchange loss 5,063 1,986
Management advisory fees 0 1,250
Transaction and other related costs 422 1,375
Restructuring, integration and business optimization expenses 107  
Corporate, non-segment    
Segment Reporting Information    
Unallocated corporate expenses 7,688 7,707
Segment reconciling items    
Segment Reporting Information    
Joint venture depreciation, amortization, and interest 3,323 2,639
Investment in affiliate and inventory step-up amortization 1,658 3,624
Amortization of inventory step-up 1,603 871
Debt extinguishment costs 5,879 0
Losses on disposal of fixed assets 1,152 348
Foreign currency exchange loss 5,063 1,986
Non-cash revaluation of inventory, including LIFO 4,926 2,479
Management advisory fees 0 1,250
Transaction and other related costs 428 1,379
Equity-based and other non-cash compensation 3,831 1,652
Restructuring, integration and business optimization expenses 1,079 1,701
Defined benefit pension plan cost 550 724
Other 1,057 523
Operating segments    
Segment Reporting Information    
Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 115,573 $ 108,890