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Inventories (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Inventories [Line Items] |  |  |
Inventories stated on the LIFO basis | $ 10.0 | $ 10.9 |
Inventories stated value below replacement costs | 15.8 | 20.5 |
Cost of goods sold stated at below current replacement costs |  | 2.7 |
Film Products |  |  |
Inventories [Line Items] |  |  |
Cost of goods sold stated at below current replacement costs | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.1
Aluminum Extrusions |  |  |
Inventories [Line Items] |  |  |
Cost of goods sold stated at below current replacement costs |  | $ 1.6 |

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