ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Components of total other comprehensive income (loss)

(in thousands)	2011			2010
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Bemis Company, Inc.	$	(9,444	)	$	223,771
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Noncontrolling interests	5,283			7,730
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	(4,161	)	$	231,501

Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(in thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Foreign currency translation	$	128,813		$	243,344		$	220,297
Pension and other postretirement liability adjustment, net of deferred tax effect of $130,058, $92,154 and $90,009	(219,689		)	(152,885		)	(149,025		)
Unrecognized gain on derivative, net of deferred tax effect of $85, $421 and $758	132			658			1,185
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(90,744	)	$	91,117		$	72,457