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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Rent expense under operating leases | $ 145,176 | $ 125,103 | $ 116,633
Polyurethane foam antitrust litigation | Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Charge for the settlement and defense of antitrust cases |  |  | $ 122,480
Standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments | Senior Secured Credit Facility |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Standby letters of credit for various insurance contracts and commitments to foreign vendors |  | $ 941 |
Standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments | Senior Secured Credit Facility | Maximum |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Expiration period for standby letters of credit | 2 years |  |

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