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Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits Multiemployer Plans (Details) - 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2015 € in Millions, $ in Millions | USD ($) | EUR (€)
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |  |
Multiemployer Plan Minimum Level of Funding for Highest Funding Zone Status | 80.00% | 80.00%
Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions | $ 3.1 | € 2.7
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Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |  |
Contributions to Multiemployer Plan, Percentage of Total Contributions to Plan | 5.00% | 5.00%

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