Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016	$ 3,371
Charged to expense	885	$ 1,071
Utilized and currency translation	(1,589)
Balance at March 31, 2017	2,667
Employee Severance and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016	945
Charged to expense	154
Utilized and currency translation	(630)
Balance at March 31, 2017	469
Plant Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016	2,426
Charged to expense	80
Utilized and currency translation	(308)
Balance at March 31, 2017	2,198
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	651
Utilized and currency translation	(651)
Metal Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	722	0
Closures [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	53	125
Plastic Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	$ 110	$ 946