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Subsequent events (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Subsequent events (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Event On July 1, 2013, Bemis acquired Foshan New Changsheng Plastics Films Co., LTD ("NCS"), a specialty film manufacturer located in Foshan, China. NCS is a supplier to the Company's food packaging plant in Dongguan, China and other specialty film product customers. The acquisition of this film platform is expected to provide cost and logistics benefits to support the Company's broader Asia-Pacific growth strategy.