Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015			$ 3,294
Charged to expense	$ 7,821	$ 9,070	13,929	$ 10,754
Utilized and currency translation			(13,161)
Balance at September 30, 2016	4,062		4,062
Employee Severance and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015			3,026
Charged to expense			2,754
Utilized and currency translation			(4,418)
Balance at September 30, 2016	1,362		1,362
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 September 30, 2016	0		0
Plant Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015			268
Charged to expense			3,906
Utilized and currency translation			(1,474)
Balance at September 30, 2016	2,700		2,700
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense			4,189
Utilized and currency translation			(4,189)
Metal Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	4,280	0	8,333	0
Closures [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	64	205	482	1,351
Plastic Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	$ 3,477	$ 8,865	$ 5,114	$ 9,403