Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015			$ 3,294
Charged to expense	$ 5,038	$ 959	6,108	$ 1,684
Utilized and currency translation			(7,025)
Balance at June 30, 2016	2,377		2,377
Employee Severance and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015			3,026
Charged to expense			2,173
Utilized and currency translation			(3,116)
Balance at June 30, 2016	2,083		2,083
Non-Cash Retirement Benefit Curtailment
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015			0
Charged to expense			3,080
Utilized and currency translation			(3,080)
Balance at June 30, 2016	0		0
Plant Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015			268
Charged to expense			640
Utilized and currency translation			(614)
Balance at June 30, 2016	294		294
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense			215
Utilized and currency translation			(215)
Metal Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	4,054	0	4,054	0
Closures [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	293	810	417	1,146
Plastic Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	$ 691	$ 149	$ 1,637	$ 538