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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life | Estimated useful lives by asset class are as follows:
Buildings and building improvements (years) - |  | 5 |  | to |  | 20
Machinery, equipment and fixtures (years) - |  | 3 |  | to |  | 15
Computer hardware and software (years) - |  | 3 |  | to |  | 5
Leasehold improvements - |  | Lesser of useful life or lease life

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