Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Net sales	$ 3,588,318		$ 3,509,227		$ 3,071,545
Cost of goods sold	3,070,759		2,990,637		2,599,116
Gross profit	517,559		518,590		472,429
Selling, general and administrative expenses	183,390		156,752		166,896
Rationalization charges	8,660		7,717		22,214
Income from operations	325,509	[1]	354,121	[2]	283,319	[3]
Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of debt	63,018		62,978		54,091
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	38,704		976		7,548
Interest and other debt expense	101,722		63,954		61,639
Income before income taxes	223,787		290,167		221,680
Provision for income taxes	72,441		96,994		77,034
Net income	$ 151,346		$ 193,173		$ 144,646
Basic net income per share	$ 2.18		$ 2.76		$ 1.91
Diluted net income per share	$ 2.17		$ 2.75		$ 1.89
Dividends per share	$ 0.48		$ 0.44		$ 0.42

[1] Metal containers includes plant start-up costs of $6.4 million. Corporate includes costs attributable to announced acquisitions of $1.5 million.

[2] Metal containers includes a charge for the resolution of a past product liability dispute of $3.3 million. Corporate includes income of $25.2 million for proceeds received as a result of the termination of the merger agreement with Graham Packaging, net of costs associated with certain corporate development activities.

[3] Closures includes a charge of $3.2 million for the remeasurement of net assets in Venezuela. Corporate includes costs attributable to announced acquisitions of $2.7 million.