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Operating Segment Information Operating Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Countries comprised greater than 10% of net sales or long-lived assets	We conduct business in two countries, the United States and Brazil, which individually comprised over 10% of consolidated net sales or long-lived assets within the last three years.

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Countries that comprised greater than 10% of consolidated net sales or long-lived assets

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