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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,142,223	$ 1,148,302
Acquisitions	515,595
Currency translation	83,678	(6,079)
Ending balance	1,741,496	1,142,223
Metal Containers
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	113,463	114,462
Currency translation	4,475	(999)
Ending balance	117,938	113,463
Closures
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	801,776	807,626
Acquisitions	515,595
Currency translation	78,820	(5,850)
Ending balance	1,396,191	801,776
Plastic Containers
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	226,984	226,214
Currency translation	383	770
Ending balance	$ 227,367	$ 226,984

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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