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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Uncertain tax position recognition threshold	the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
Number of days past due to reach non accrual status	90 days
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets useful life maximum, years	25 years
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of property, plant and equipment	25 years
Maximum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of property, plant and equipment	50 years

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Uncertain tax position recognition threshold

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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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