Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013			$ 5,534
Charged to expense	2,528	1,332	4,978	3,616
Utilized and currency translation			(8,020)
Balance at September 30, 2014	2,492		2,492
Employee Severance and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013			4,116
Charged to expense			3,467
Utilized and currency translation			(5,442)
Balance at September 30, 2014	2,141		2,141
Plant Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2013			1,418
Charged to expense			1,145
Utilized and currency translation			(2,212)
Balance at September 30, 2014	351		351
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense			366
Utilized and currency translation			(366)
Metal Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	0	344	0	1,727
Closures [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	1,218	988	2,706	1,233
Plastic Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	$ 1,310	$ 0	$ 2,272	$ 656