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Derivative Commodity Instruments (Impact Of Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Fair Value Hedges) (Details) (Commodity Forward Contracts [Member], Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member], Cost of Sales [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Commodity Forward Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
     
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative $ (9,678)us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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$ 5,438us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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$ (11,626)us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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