Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 630,262	$ 651,049
Acquisitions	988	2,615
Currency translation	(18,458)	(23,402)
Ending Balance	612,792	630,262
Metal Containers [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	117,328	124,491
Acquisitions	0	408
Currency translation	(5,396)	(7,571)
Ending Balance	111,932	117,328
Closures [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	283,881	295,863
Acquisitions	988	2,207
Currency translation	(9,947)	(14,189)
Ending Balance	274,922	283,881
Plastic Containers [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	229,053	230,695
Acquisitions	0	0
Currency translation	(3,115)	(1,642)
Ending Balance	$ 225,938	$ 229,053

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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