DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2010 facility	Dec. 31, 2010
Discontinued Operations
Net proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations		$ 75,192
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		1,782
Alcan Packaging Food Americas Disposal Group
Discontinued Operations
Number of facilities divested	2
Net proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations	75,200
Net sales		54,950
Income (loss) before income taxes		2,782
Provision for income taxes		(1,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		$ 1,782