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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Summary of Plant and Equipment Useful Lives | These assets are recorded at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives generally as follows:
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Buildings and improvements | 20 to 40
Machinery and equipment | 5 to 12
Leasehold improvements | Life of Lease

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