Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for various costs associated with shipping products to the customer. These accruals are based on historical information as may be modified by estimates of actual costs incurred. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 21, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accrued distribution		$ 7.1	$ 4.5
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Multiemployer pension settlement and other benefit-related costs	$ 17.7