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Property, Plant and Equipment (Textuals) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation | $ 101,700,000 | $ 94,300,000 | $ 88,100,000
Capitalized leases | 0 | 0 |
Capitalized interest | 900,000 | $ 2,700,000 | 3,600,000
2018 Restructuring Plan [Member] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairment charges, patent and equipment | $ 2,200,000 |  |
2016 Restructuring Plan [Member] [Member] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairment charges, patent and equipment |  |  | $ 4,500,000

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