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Rationalization Charges Rationalization Charges by Business Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalization charges | $ 3,195 | $ 288 | $ 48,594 | $ 1,483
Metal Containers [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalization charges | 3,035 | 72 | 42,280 | 812
Closures [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalization charges | 72 | 111 | 5,979 | 150
Plastic Containers [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalization charges | $ 88 | $ 105 | $ 335 | $ 521

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