Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016			$ 3,371
Charged to expense	$ 561	$ 7,821	4,485	$ 13,929
Utilized and currency translation			5,710
Balance at September 30, 2017	2,146		2,146
Employee Severance and Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016			945
Charged to expense			989
Utilized and currency translation			1,697
Balance at September 30, 2017	237		237
Plant Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016			2,426
Charged to expense			544
Utilized and currency translation			1,061
Balance at September 30, 2017	1,909		1,909
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016			0
Charged to expense			2,952
Utilized and currency translation			2,952
Balance at September 30, 2017	0		0
Metal Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	326	4,280	3,288	8,333
Closures [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	134	64	535	482
Plastic Containers [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	$ 101	$ 3,477	$ 662	$ 5,114