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Commitments and Contingencies Contractual Obligations (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
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Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Purchase Obligation | $ 33.3
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year | 13.4
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year | 6.7
Equipment [Member] |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Purchase Obligation | 7.1
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year | 5.3
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year | 0.1
Raw Materials [Member] |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Purchase Obligation | 26.2
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year | 6.5
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year | 0.5
Energy [Member] |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year | 1.6
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year | $ 6.1

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