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Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at December 31, 2014 | $ 6,368 us-gaap_RestructuringReserve |
Charged to expense | 725 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions | 1,588 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions
Utilized and currency translation | (3,357)slgn_RationalizationPlanReservesUtilizedandCTA |
Balance at March 31, 2015 | 3,736 us-gaap_RestructuringReserve |
Employee Severance and Benefits [Member] |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at December 31, 2014 | 6,052 us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_EmployeeSeveranceMember |
Charged to expense | 416 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_EmployeeSeveranceMember |
Utilized and currency translation | (2,950)slgn_RationalizationPlanReservesUtilizedandCTA / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_EmployeeSeveranceMember |
Balance at March 31, 2015 | 3,518 us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_EmployeeSeveranceMember |
Plant Exit Costs [Member] |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at December 31, 2014 | 316 us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_FacilityClosingMember |
Charged to expense | 166 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_FacilityClosingMember |
Utilized and currency translation | (264)slgn_RationalizationPlanReservesUtilizedandCTA / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_FacilityClosingMember |
Balance at March 31, 2015 | 218 us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_FacilityClosingMember |
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down [Member] |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Charged to expense | 143 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = slgn_AssetImpairmentsMember |
Utilized and currency translation | (143)slgn_RationalizationPlanReservesUtilizedandCTA / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = slgn_AssetImpairmentsMember |
Metal Containers [Member] |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Charged to expense | 0 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = slgn_MetalContainersMember | 0 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = slgn_MetalContainersMember
Closures [Member] |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Charged to expense | 336 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = slgn_ClosuresMember | 626 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = slgn_ClosuresMember
Plastic Containers [Member] |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Charged to expense | $ 389 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = slgn_PlasticContainersMember | $ 962 us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = slgn_PlasticContainersMember

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- Definition Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.4(b)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140904-122747 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 5 -Section P -Subsection 3, 4 + Details
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- Definition The aggregate amount provided for estimated restructuring charges, remediation costs, and asset impairment loss during an accounting period. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
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