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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Classification of Venezuela as a Highly Inflationary Economy and Devaluation of Its Currency (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2015 VEB / $
Operations in Venezuela [Abstract] |  |
Foreign currency transaction losses on net monetary assets denominated in bolivar | $ 10.2 |
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member] |  |
Operations in Venezuela [Abstract] |  |
Foreign currency transaction losses on net monetary assets denominated in bolivar | $ 10.2 |
Venezuela [Member] |  |
Operations in Venezuela [Abstract] |  |
Foreign currency exchange rate for SIMADI | VEB / $ |  | 193

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