Discontinued operations (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Discontinued operations

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]

DIVESTITURE

On May 29, 2013, the Company completed the sale of its Clysar thin gauge shrink film plant. Annual net sales of Clysar films were approximately $70 million and were sold primarily through distributors. Net proceeds of the transaction totaled $30.0 million. A $5.5 million pre-tax gain on the sale was recorded as part of other non-operating income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.