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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

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:

	Years
Buildings and improvements	20 to 40
Machinery and equipment	5 to 12
Leasehold improvements	Life of Lease

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