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Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (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 Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance at December 31, 2018 |  |  | $ 1,612 |
Charged to expense | $ 3,195 | $ 288 | 48,594 | $ 1,483
Utilized and currency translation |  |  | (9,014) |
Balance at September 30, 2019 | 41,192 |  | 41,192 |
Employee Severance and Benefits [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance at December 31, 2018 |  |  | 130 |
Charged to expense |  |  | 42,556 |
Utilized and currency translation |  |  | (2,543) |
Balance at September 30, 2019 | 40,143 |  | 40,143 |
Plant Exit Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance at December 31, 2018 |  |  | 1,482 |
Charged to expense |  |  | 808 |
Utilized and currency translation |  |  | (1,241) |
Balance at September 30, 2019 | 1,049 |  | 1,049 |
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance at December 31, 2018 |  |  | 0 |
Charged to expense |  |  | 5,230 |
Utilized and currency translation |  |  | (5,230) |
Balance at September 30, 2019 | 0 |  | 0 |
Accrued Liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance at September 30, 2019 | 5,300 |  | 5,300 |
Other Liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance at September 30, 2019 | 35,900 |  | 35,900 |
Rationalization Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Exclusive of the footprint optimization plan for our metal container business and withdrawal from the Central States Pension plan, remaining expenses for our rationalization plans expected primarily through 2019 | $ 2,400 |  | 2,400 |
Exclusive of the footprint optimization plan for our metal container business and withdrawal from the Central States Pension Plan, remaining cash expenditures for our rationalization plans expected through 2023 |  |  | $ 5,000 |

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