Rationalization Charges (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves

Rationalization charges by business segment were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30, 2020		Sept. 30, 2019		Sept. 30, 2020		Sept. 30, 2019
	(Dollars in thousands)
Metal containers	$	1,639	$	3,035	$	4,755	$	42,280
Closures	787		72		2,229		5,979
Plastic containers	79		88		263		335
	$	2,505	$	3,195	$	7,247	$	48,594

Activity in reserves for our rationalization plans were as follows:

	Employee Severance and Benefits		Plant Exit Costs		Non-Cash Asset Write-Down		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019	$	42,815	$	898	$	—	$	43,713
Charged to expense	4,138		2,005		1,104		7,247
Utilized and currency translation	(5,410)		(2,251)		(1,104)		(8,765)
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	41,543	$	652	$	—	$	42,195