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Segment Information, Net Sales by End Market Segment Applications (Details) - Fabricated Products - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Net Sales: |  |
Net sales | $ 343.2 | $ 371.7
Aero/HS products |  |
Net Sales: |  |
Net sales | 176.9 | 180.3
Automotive Extrusions |  |
Net Sales: |  |
Net sales | 48.4 | 50.1
GE products |  |
Net Sales: |  |
Net sales | 105.4 | 119.1
Other products |  |
Net Sales: |  |
Net sales | $ 12.5 | $ 22.2

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