Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 510,836	$ 389,922
Acquisitions	134,776	117,612
Currency translation	5,437	3,302
Ending Balance	651,049	510,836
Metal Containers [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	121,872	116,414
Acquisitions	0	4,305
Currency translation	2,619	1,153
Ending Balance	124,491	121,872
Closures [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	160,597	158,922
Acquisitions	131,041	0
Currency translation	4,225	1,675
Ending Balance	295,863	160,597
Plastic Containers [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	228,367	114,586
Acquisitions	3,735	113,307
Currency translation	(1,407)	474
Ending Balance	$ 230,695	$ 228,367