Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization charges	$ 1,588	$ 1,351
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	5,534
Restructuring Charges Credits	1,588
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized and CTA	2,369
Balance at March 31, 2014	4,753
Employee Severance and Benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	4,116
Restructuring Charges Credits	707
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized and CTA	1,370
Balance at March 31, 2014	3,453
Plant Exit Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013	1,418
Restructuring Charges Credits	1,064
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized and CTA	1,182
Balance at March 31, 2014	1,300
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges Credits	(183)
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized and CTA	(183)
Metal Containers [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization charges	0	1,050
Metal Containers [Member] | Facility Closings and Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization charges	0	1,050
Closures [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization charges	626	0
Closures [Member] | Facility Closings and Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization charges	626	0
Plastic Containers [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization charges	962	301
Plastic Containers [Member] | Facility Closings and Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization charges	$ 962	$ 301