Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2014	$ 6,368
Charged to expense	725	1,588
Utilized and currency translation	(3,357)
Balance at March 31, 2015	3,736
Employee Severance and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2014	6,052
Charged to expense	416
Utilized and currency translation	(2,950)
Balance at March 31, 2015	3,518
Plant Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2014	316
Charged to expense	166
Utilized and currency translation	(264)
Balance at March 31, 2015	218
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	143
Utilized and currency translation	(143)
Metal Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	0	0
Closures [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	336	626
Plastic Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	$ 389	$ 962