Exit Activity Costs and Asset Impairments (Narrative) (Details) - facility	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Number of facilities closed	2	3

Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Facilities to be Closed

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