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Restructuring Activities (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012
Restructuring Activities (Textual) [Abstract] |
Amount of stock appreciation rights that were issued | $ 47.3
Restructuring Activities (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |
Recognized associated costs | 5.8
Integration and optimization program [Member] |
Restructuring Activities (Textual) [Abstract] |
Expected completed date of restructuring program | Dec. 31, 2014
Asset impairments charges and associated costs | 5
Amount of stock appreciation rights that were issued | 7.0
Cumulative cash payments | 55
Restructuring Expected Accrual to Pay | 34
Restructuring Expected Accrual Remaining to Pay | $ 11

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