Bemis 10-Q1 Nov 132013 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 29, 2013
Document And Entity Information Abstract	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'BEMIS CO INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000011199	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	102,940,582
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net sales	$1,258.50	$1,287.80	$3,810.60	$3,905.30
Cost of products sold	1,011.20	1,040.70	3,069.70	3,193.90
Gross profit	247.3	247.1	740.9	711.4
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	127.1	128.4	389.8	381.6
Research and development	11.8	10.2	34.8	31.5
Facility consolidation and other costs	15.8	21.4	46	49.4
Other operating (income) expense, net	-3	-2.8	-7.7	-12.3
Operating income	95.6	89.9	278	261.2
Interest expense	17	17	50.6	54.8
Other non-operating (income) expense, net	-3.3	-1.3	-6.4	-2.2
Income before income taxes	81.9	74.2	233.8	208.6
Provision for income taxes	27.9	26.8	77.4	74.9
Net income	$54	$47.40	$156.40	$133.70
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.52	$0.46	$1.52	$1.28
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.52	$0.45	$1.50	$1.27
Cash dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)	$0.26	$0.25	$0.78	$0.75

CONDENSED_STATEMENT_OF_COMPREH

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$54	$47.40	$156.40	$133.70
Unrecognized gain reclassified to earnings, net of tax	0	0	0	-0.1
Translation adjustments	7.7	15.4	-58.9	-42.8
Pension and other postretirement liability adjustments, net of tax	56.6	4.5	65	15.7
Other comprehensive income (loss)	64.3	19.9	6.1	-27.2
Total comprehensive income	118.3	67.3	162.5	106.5
Tax amounts related to pension and postretirement liability adjustments	$35.70	$2.60	$41	$9

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$155.60	$114.10
Accounts receivable, net	654.8	645.2
Inventories	670.1	661.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	113.9	103.8
Total current assets	1,594.40	1,525
Property and equipment, net	1,287.60	1,351.30
Goodwill	1,057.30	1,034.30
Other intangible assets, net	196	201.2
Deferred charges and other assets	60.1	73.9
Total other long-term assets	1,313.40	1,309.40
TOTAL ASSETS	4,195.40	4,185.70
LIABILITIES	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0.3	0.3
Short-term borrowings	27.2	8.6
Accounts payable	393.2	382.1
Accrued salaries and wages	102	107.9
Accrued income and other taxes	37.8	34.3
Other current liabilities	104	109.8
Total current liabilities	664.5	643
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,422.40	1,417.60
Deferred taxes	260.4	198.3
Other liabilities and deferred credits	160.7	285.9
Total Liabilities	2,508	2,544.80
Bemis Company, Inc. shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock issued	12.8	12.7
Capital in excess of par value	546.3	545.4
Retained earnings	1,975.90	1,900.90
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-106.8	-112.9
Common stock held in treasury	-740.8	-705.2
Total Equity	1,687.40	1,640.90
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$4,195.40	$4,185.70

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Parenthetical)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock, shares issued	127.9	127.2
Common stock held in treasury, shares	25	24

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$156.40	$133.70
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	143.5	157.2
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements	0	-0.3
Share-based compensation	15.1	13.1
Deferred income taxes	13.9	-3.3
Income of unconsolidated affiliated company	-2.5	-2.1
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment	0.4	0.2
Net facility consolidation and other costs	6.7	27
Gain on divestiture	-5.5	0
Changes in working capital, excluding effect of acquisitions	-38.9	-20.8
Net change in deferred charges and credits	-26.7	-14.5
Net cash provided by operating activities	262.4	290.2
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'
Additions to property and equipment	-90.3	-92.4
Business acquisitions and adjustments, net of cash acquired	-56.3	-19.1
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	10.7	4
Proceeds from Divestiture	30.4	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-105.5	-107.5
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'
Repayment of long-term debt	0	-313.6
Net borrowing of commercial paper	17.7	222.5
Net (repayment) borrowing of short-term debt	-2.4	5.1
Cash dividends paid to shareholders	-80.8	-78.3
Common stock purchased for the treasury	-35.6	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements	0	0.3
Stock incentive programs and related tax withholdings	-13.5	-5.1
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-114.6	-169.1
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-0.8	-0.1
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	41.5	13.5
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of year	114.1	109.8
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	$155.60	$123.30

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Capital In Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Common Stock Held In Treasury
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Capital In Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Common Stock Held In Treasury
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$1,582.10	$12.70	$532.40	$1,832.90	($90.70)	($705.20)
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	133.7	'	'	133.7	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-27.2	'	'	'	-27.2	'
Cash dividends declared on common stock	-79.3	'	'	-79.3	'	'
Stock incentive programs and related tax withholdings	-5.1	'	-5.1	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit (expense) from share-based payment arrangements	0.3	'	0.3	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	13.1	'	13.1	'	'	'
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	1,617.60	12.7	540.7	1,887.30	-117.9	-705.2
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,640.90	12.7	545.4	1,900.90	-112.9	-705.2
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	156.4	'	'	156.4	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	6.1	'	'	'	6.1	'
Cash dividends declared on common stock	-81.4	'	'	-81.4	'	'
Stock incentive programs and related tax withholdings	-13.5	0.1	-13.6	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit (expense) from share-based payment arrangements	-0.6	'	-0.6	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	15.1	'	15.1	'	'	'
Purchase of common stock	-35.6	'	'	'	'	-35.6
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$1,687.40	$12.80	$546.30	$1,975.90	($106.80)	($740.80)

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (Parenthetical)	9 Months Ended
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (Parenthetical)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'
Stock incentive programs and related tax withholdings, shares	600,000	300,000
Purchase of common stock, shares	1,000,000	'

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation

	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Bemis Company, Inc. (the "Company") in accordance with accounting principles for interim financial information generally accepted in the United States and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position and results of operations. It is management’s opinion, however, that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statement presentation. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Facility_Consolidation_and_Oth

Facility Consolidation and Other Costs	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Facility Consolidation and Other Costs	'
	Facility Consolidation and Other Costs

	2011 Program

	During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company initiated a facility consolidation and other costs program (“2011 Program”) to improve efficiencies and reduce fixed costs. As a part of this program, the Company announced the closure of five facilities. As of September 30, 2013, manufacturing operations had ceased at all of these manufacturing facilities. Most of the production from these five facilities has been transferred to other facilities. The total 2011 Program costs are approximately $100 million including $38 million in employee costs, $35 million in fixed asset accelerated depreciation and write-downs, and $27 million in other facility consolidation costs. These amounts exclude any potential gain to be recognized on the sale of property or reductions in pension withdrawal liabilities upon settlement. Expenses in the third quarter of 2013 were $6.0 million, primarily consisting of an increase in a multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability and equipment relocation. The 2011 Program costs by reportable segment follow:


	(in millions)	U.S. Packaging			Global Packaging			Pressure Sensitive Materials			Corporate			Total Facility
														Consolidation and Other Costs
	2011 net expense accrued	$	26.3		$	8.6		$	2.7		$	0.8		$	38.4

	2012 net expense accrued	29.4			5			—			—			34.4

	2013 year-to-date net expense accrued	27.3			—			—			—			27.3

	Expense incurred through September 30, 2013	$	83		$	13.6		$	2.7		$	0.8		$	100.1


	An analysis of the 2011 Program accruals follows:


	(in millions)	Employee Costs			Fixed			Other Costs			Total Facility
					Asset Related						Consolidation and Other Costs
	Reserve balance at December 31, 2012	$	14.6		$	—		$	—		$	14.6

	Net expense accrued	6.1			6.7			14.5			27.3

	Utilization (cash payments or otherwise settled)	(8.4		)	(6.7		)	(14.6		)	(29.7		)
	Translation adjustments and other	(0.2		)	—			0.1			(0.1		)

	Reserve balance at September 30, 2013	$	12.1		$	—		$	—		$	12.1


	2012 Program

	During the second quarter of 2012, the Company expanded its facility consolidation and other costs program (“2012 Program”) to further improve efficiencies and reduce costs within its U.S. and Global Packaging segments. As a part of this program, the Company announced the closure of an additional four production locations, including three facilities outside of the United States, and the relocation of the majority of the production to other facilities. As of September 30, 2013, manufacturing operations had ceased at all of these manufacturing facilities. The total 2012 Program costs are approximately $53 million including $23 million in employee-related costs, $16 million in fixed asset accelerated depreciation and write-downs, and $14 million in other facility consolidation costs. Expenses in the third quarter of 2013 were $9.8 million primarily consisting of an increase in a multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability and asset write-offs.
	The 2012 Program costs by reportable segment follow:


	(in millions)	U.S. Packaging			Global Packaging			Total Facility
								Consolidation and Other Costs
	2012 net expense accrued	$	12.7		$	21.6		$	34.3

	2013 year-to-date net expense accrued	19.1			(0.4		)	18.7

	Expense incurred through September 30, 2013	$	31.8		$	21.2		$	53


	An analysis of the 2012 Program accruals follows:


	(in millions)	Employee Costs			Fixed			Other Costs			Total Facility
					Asset Related						Consolidation and Other Costs
	Reserve balance at December 31, 2012	$	10		$	—		$	0.1		$	10.1

	Net expense accrued	7.7			1.5			9.5			18.7

	Utilization (cash payments or otherwise settled)	(5.9		)	(1.5		)	(9.6		)	(17.0		)
	Reserve balance at September 30, 2013	$	11.8		$	—		$	—		$	11.8


	Cash payments for these facility consolidation programs in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 totaled $32.7 million and $23.7 million, respectively. Cash payments in 2013 are net of proceeds of $6.9 million received for the sale of property and equipment. Cash payments for the balance of 2013 are expected to be approximately $23 million. These amounts exclude any potential cash proceeds to be received on the sale of property. The costs related to facility consolidation activities have been recorded on the consolidated statement of income as facility consolidation and other costs. Included in employee-related costs is a multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability provision, which represents the Company’s best estimate for the cost to exit the plan. The accruals related to facility consolidation activities have been recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as other current liabilities.

Acquisition_Notes

Acquisition (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisition [Text Block]	'

	On July 1, 2013, Bemis acquired Foshan New Changsheng Plastics Films Co., LTD ("NCS"), a specialty film manufacturer located in Foshan, China. NCS is a supplier to the Company's food packaging plant in Dongguan, China and other specialty film product customers. The acquisition of this film platform is expected to provide cost and logistics benefits to support the Company's broader Asia-Pacific growth strategy. The cash purchase price was $72.6 million, of which $62.3 million was paid in the third quarter of 2013 and $10.3 million will be paid during the next two years. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price resulted in approximately $44.4 million of goodwill for the Global Packaging segment, none of which is expected to be tax deductible.

	The fair values and weighted average useful lives that have been assigned to the acquired identifiable intangible assets of this acquisition are:


	(in millions, except useful lives)	Fair Value		Weighted Average Useful Life (years)
	Customer relationships	$	8.3	9

	Land-use rights	4.4		43

	Other intangible assets	0.4		2


	The fair value of assets and liabilities acquired was $108.0 million and $35.4 million, respectively. Pro forma financial information and allocation of the purchase price are not presented as the effects of this acquisition is not material to the Company's results of operations or financial position.

Divestiture_Notes

Divestiture (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Divestiture (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Divestiture

	On May 29, 2013, the Company completed the sale of its Clysar thin gauge shrink film plant. Annual net sales of Clysar films were approximately $70 million and were sold primarily through distributors. Net proceeds of the transaction totaled $30.4 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. A $5.5 million pre-tax gain on the sale was recorded as part of other non-operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Financial_Assets_and_Financial

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

The fair values of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities listed below reflect the amounts that would be received to sell the assets or paid to transfer the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price).

The Company’s non-derivative financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings, and long-term debt. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the carrying value of these financial instruments, excluding long-term debt, approximates fair value because of the short-term maturities of these instruments.

Fair value disclosures are classified based on the fair value hierarchy. Level 1 fair value measurements represent exchange-traded securities which are valued at quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the reporting date. Level 2 fair value measurements are determined using input prices that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3 fair value measurements are determined using unobservable inputs, such as internally developed pricing models for the asset or liability due to little or no market activity for the asset or liability.

The fair value measurements of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, represent non-active market exchange-traded securities which are valued at quoted prices or using input prices that are directly observable or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data. The carrying values and estimated fair values of long-term debt, including current maturities, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 follow:

30-Sep-13

31-Dec-12

(in millions)

Carrying Value

Fair Value (Level 2)

Carrying Value

Fair Value (Level 2)

Total long-term debt

1,422.40

1,533.30

1,417.50

1,561.20

The fair values for derivatives are based on inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability. These inputs include interest rates. The financial assets and financial liabilities are primarily valued using standard calculations / models that use as their basis readily observable market parameters. Industry standard data providers are the primary source for forward and spot rate information for both interest rates and currency rates, with resulting valuations periodically validated through third-party or counterparty quotes.

Fair Value As of

30-Sep-13

31-Dec-12

(in millions)

(Level 2)

Interest rate swaps — net (liability) asset position

(9.2

)

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments

	The Company enters into derivative transactions to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business. The Company does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes. The Company recognizes all derivative instruments on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are adjusted to fair value through income. Depending on the nature of derivatives designated as hedging instruments, changes in the fair value are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in shareholders’ equity through other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized. Gains or losses, if any, related to the ineffective portion of any hedge are recognized through earnings in the current period.

	The Company enters into interest rate swap contracts to economically convert a portion of the Company’s fixed-rate debt to variable rate debt. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company entered into four interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $400 million. These contracts were designated as fair value hedges of the Company’s $400 million 4.50 percent fixed-rate debt due in 2021. The variable rate for each of the interest rate swaps is based on the six-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), set in arrears, plus a fixed spread. The variable rates are reset semi-annually at each net settlement date. Fair values of these interest rate swaps are determined using discounted cash flow or other appropriate methodologies. Asset positions are included in deferred charges and other assets with a corresponding increase in long-term debt. Liability positions are included in other liabilities and deferred credits with a corresponding decrease in long-term debt.

	The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to manage foreign currency exchange rate exposures associated with certain foreign currency denominated receivables and payables. Forward exchange contracts generally have maturities of less than six months and relate primarily to major Western European currencies for the Company’s European operations, the U.S. dollar for the Company’s Brazilian operations, and the U.S. and Australian dollars for the Company’s New Zealand and Australian operations. The Company has not designated these derivative instruments as hedging instruments. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had outstanding forward exchange contracts with notional amounts aggregating $4.1 million and $6.1 million, respectively. The net settlement amount (fair value) related to active forward exchange contracts is recorded on the balance sheet as either a current or long-term asset or liability and as an element of other operating (income) expense, net, which offsets the related transaction gains or losses. The net settlement amounts were immaterial for all periods presented.

	The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by counterparties in forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap contracts. Collateral is generally not required of the counterparties or of the Company. In the event a counterparty fails to meet the contractual terms of a currency swap or forward exchange contract, the Company’s risk is limited to the fair value of the instrument. The Company actively monitors its exposure to credit risk through the use of credit approvals and credit limits, and by selecting major international banks and financial institutions as counterparties. The Company has not had any historical instances of non-performance by any counterparties, nor does it anticipate any future instances of non-performance.

	The fair values, balance sheet presentation, and the hedge designation status of derivative instruments at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are presented in the table below:


			Fair Value (Level 2) as of
	(in millions)	Balance Sheet Location	30-Sep-13			31-Dec-12
	Asset Derivatives

	Interest rate swaps — designated as hedge	Deferred charges and other assets	$	—		$	17

	Liability Derivatives
	Interest rate swaps — designated as hedge	Other liabilities and deferred credits	9.2			—


	The income statement impact of derivatives are presented in the table below:


			Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
			Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions)	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	2013			2012		2013		2012
	Designated as hedges
	Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	2		$	1.8	$	6	$	5.1

	Not designated as hedges
	Forward exchange contracts	Other operating income	(0.2		)	—		—		0.9

	Total		$	1.8		$	1.8	$	6	$	6

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories

	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, as generally determined by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or market. Inventory values using the FIFO method of accounting approximate replacement cost. Inventories are summarized as follows:



	(in millions)	September 30,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Raw materials and supplies	$	220.9	$	210.7

	Work in process and finished goods	449.2		451.2

	Total inventories	$	670.1	$	661.9

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment follow:


	(in millions)	U.S. Packaging Segment			Global Packaging Segment			Pressure Sensitive Materials Segment		Total
	Reported balance at December 31, 2012	$	637.8		$	343.9		$	52.6	$	1,034.30

	Acquisition and acquisition adjustments	—			43.7			—		43.7

	Divestiture	(4.7		)	—			—		(4.7		)

	Currency translation	(0.4		)	(15.6		)	—		(16.0		)

	Reported balance at September 30, 2013	$	632.7		$	372		$	52.6	$	1,057.30



	The components of amortized intangible assets follow:


		30-Sep-13						31-Dec-12
	(in millions)	Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Gross Carrying		Accumulated
	Intangible Assets	Amount			Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Contract based	$	26		$	(14.2	)	$	21	$	(13.8	)

	Technology based	82.7			(39.8		)	91.3		(40.8		)

	Marketing related	23.7			(14.3		)	24.9		(14.4		)

	Customer based	201.9			(70.0		)	197.1		(64.1		)

	Reported balance	$	334.3		$	(138.3	)	$	334.3	$	(133.1	)


	Amortization expense for intangible assets was $11.8 million and $13.9 million during the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2013 is $3.8 million; $15.0 million for 2014 and 2015; $14.9 million for 2016; $14.8 million for 2017; and $14.6 million for 2018. The Company does not have any accumulated impairment losses.

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Ben

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

	Benefit costs for defined benefit pension plans are shown below. The funding policy and assumptions disclosed in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K are expected to continue unchanged throughout 2013.



		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Service cost - benefits earned during the period	$	3.5		$	3.7		$	10.6		$	11

	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	8.1			8.4			24.3			25.4

	Expected return on plan assets	(12.0		)	(10.9		)	(36.0		)	(32.7		)
	Settlement loss	—			—			—			3.1

	Curtailment loss	0.4			—			0.4			—

	Amortization:
	Unrecognized transition obligation	0.1			0.1			0.2			0.2

	Prior service cost	0.2			0.3			0.8			1.1

	Actuarial net loss	6.5			7.1			19.5			21.2

	Net periodic benefit cost	$	6.8		$	8.7		$	19.8		$	29.3


	Curtailment loss relates to September 2013 plan amendments that significantly reduced our benefit liability (See Note 10). Costs for defined contribution pension plans were $4.9 million and $14.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. Costs for defined contribution pension plans were $5.3 million and $16.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively. Benefit costs for other postretirement plans were not significant during the periods presented.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

	On January 1, 2013, the Company adopted changes required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") to the reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss. These changes require an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts. Other than the additional disclosure requirements (see below), the adoption of these changes had no impact on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:


	(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation			Pension And Other Postretirement Liability Adjustment			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	December 31, 2012	$	80.5		$	(193.4	)	$	(112.9	)

	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(58.9		)	52.2			(6.7		)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			12.8			12.8

	Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(58.9		)	65			6.1

	September 30, 2013	$	21.6		$	(128.4	)	$	(106.8	)


	Accumulated other comprehensive loss associated with pension and other postretirement liability adjustments are net of tax effects of $79.9 million and $120.9 million as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively. In September 2013 the Company approved amendments related to multiple qualified defined benefit pension plans effective December 31, 2013. The amendments will freeze all further benefit accruals for all persons entitled to benefits under the plans as of December 31, 2013. As a result, final average pay formulas will not reflect future compensation increases or additional service after December 31, 2013. Other comprehensive income before reclassifications reflects the effect of these plan amendments. Reclassifications of $7.2 million ($4.4 million, net of tax) and $20.9 million ($12.8 million, net of tax) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, related to the amortization of accumulated pension losses into net periodic benefit cost. Refer to Note 9 — Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost for additional detail.

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share Computations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share Computations	'
	Earnings Per Share Computations

	The Company considers unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) to be participating securities, and thus includes them in the two-class method of computing earnings per share. Participating securities include a portion of the Company’s unvested employee stock awards, which receive nonforfeitable cash payments equal to the dividend on the Company’s common stock. The calculation of earnings per share for common stock shown below excludes the income attributable to the participating securities from the numerator and excludes the dilutive impact of those awards from the denominator.



				Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions, except per share amounts)			2013			2012			2013			2012
	Numerator

	Net income attributable to Bemis Company, Inc.			$	54		$	47.4		$	156.4		$	133.7

	Income allocated to participating securities			(0.1		)	(0.4		)	(0.2		)	(1.5		)
	Net income available to common shareholders (1)			$	53.9		$	47		$	156.2		$	132.2


	Denominator

	Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic			102.9			103.3			103			103.2

	Dilutive shares			0.9			0.6			1			0.7

	Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — diluted			103.8			103.9			104			103.9


	Per common share income

	Basic			$	0.52		$	0.46		$	1.52		$	1.28

	Diluted			$	0.52		$	0.45		$	1.5		$	1.27


	(1	)	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	102.9			103.3			103			103.2

			Basic weighted average common shares outstanding and participating securities	103			104.2			103.1			104.3

			Percentage allocated to common shareholders	99.9		%	99.1		%	99.9		%	98.9		%

	Certain stock awards outstanding were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share above because they would not have had a dilutive effect. The excluded stock awards represented an aggregate of 0.1 million shares for the three months ending September 30, 2013. There were no anti-dilutive stock awards outstanding for the other periods presented.

Legal_Proceedings

Legal Proceedings	9 Months Ended
Legal Proceedings	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Legal Proceedings	'
	Legal Proceedings

	The Company is involved in a number of lawsuits incidental to its business, including environmental-related litigation and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Although it is difficult to predict the ultimate outcome of these cases, the Company believes, except as discussed below, that any ultimate liability would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

	Environmental Matters

	The Company is a potentially responsible party ("PRP") pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (commonly known as "Superfund") and similar state and foreign laws in proceedings associated with seventeen sites around the United States and one in Brazil. These proceedings were instituted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and certain state and foreign environmental agencies at various times beginning in 1983. Superfund and similar state and foreign laws create liability for investigation and remediation in response to releases of hazardous substances in the environment. Under these statutes, joint and several liability may be imposed on waste generators, site owners and operators, and others regardless of fault. Although these regulations could require the Company to remove or mitigate the effects on the environment at various sites, perform remediation work at such sites, or pay damages for loss of use and non-use values, the Company expects its liability in these proceedings to be limited to monetary damages. The Company expects its future liability relative to these sites to be insignificant, individually and in the aggregate. The Company has accrued an amount that it believes to be adequate to cover its exposure.

	São Paulo Tax Dispute

	Dixie Toga Ltda ("Dixie Toga"), acquired by the Company on January 5, 2005, is involved in a tax dispute with the City of São Paulo, Brazil ("City"). The City imposes a tax on the rendering of printing services. The City has assessed this city services tax on the production and sale of printed labels and packaging products. Dixie Toga, along with a number of other packaging companies, disagrees and contends that the city services tax is not applicable to its products and that the products are subject only to the state value added tax ("VAT"). Under Brazilian law, state VAT and city services tax are mutually exclusive and the same transaction can be subject to only one of those taxes. Based on a ruling from the State of São Paulo, advice from legal counsel, and long standing business practice, Dixie Toga appealed the city services tax and instead continued to collect and pay only the state VAT.

	The City of São Paulo disagreed and assessed Dixie Toga the city services tax for the years 1991-1995. The assessments for those years are estimated to be approximately $49.2 million at the date the Company acquired Dixie Toga, translated to U.S. dollars at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate. Dixie Toga challenged the assessments and ultimately litigated the issue. A decision by the Lower Tax Court in the city of São Paulo canceled all of the assessments for the years 1991-1995. The City of São Paulo, the State of São Paulo, and Dixie Toga had each appealed parts of the lower court decision. On February 8, 2010, the São Paulo Court of Justice issued a Decision in favor of Dixie Toga. This Decision has been appealed by the City of São Paulo. In the event of a successful appeal by the City and an adverse resolution, the estimated amount for these years could be substantially increased for additional interest, monetary adjustments and costs from the date of acquisition.

	The City has also assessed Dixie Toga and Itap Bemis Ltda., a Dixie Toga subsidiary ("Itap Bemis"), the city services tax for the years 1996-2001. The assessments for those years were upheld at the administrative level and are being challenged by the companies in the judicial courts. The assessments at the date of acquisition for these years for tax and penalties (exclusive of interest and monetary adjustments) are estimated to be approximately $7.4 million for Itap Bemis and $23.9 million for Dixie Toga, translated to U.S. dollars at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate. In the event of an adverse resolution, the estimated amounts for these years could be increased by $49.6 million for Itap Bemis and $144.5 million for Dixie Toga for interest, monetary adjustments and costs.

	The City has also assessed the city services tax for the subsequent years 2004-2009. The assessments for those years were upheld at the administrative level and are being challenged by the companies in the judicial courts. The assessments for tax, penalties, and interest are estimated to be approximately $48.5 million, translated to U.S. dollars at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate.

	The Company strongly disagrees with the City’s position and intends to vigorously challenge any assessments by the City of São Paulo. The Company is unable at this time to predict the ultimate outcome of the controversy and as such has not recorded any liability related to this matter. An adverse resolution could be material to the Company's consolidated results of operations and/or cash flows of the period in which the matter is resolved.

	Brazil Tax Dispute - Goodwill Amortization

	During October 2013, Dixie Toga, received an income tax assessment in Brazil for the tax years 2009 through 2011 that relates to the amortization of certain goodwill generated from the acquisition of Dixie Toga. The income tax assessed for those years is approximately $17 million, translated to U.S. dollars at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate. The Company expects that tax examinations for years after 2011 will include similar assessments as the Company continues to claim the tax benefits associated with the goodwill amortization. An ultimate adverse resolution on these assessments, including interest and penalties, would be substantial.

	The Company has been advised by its legal and tax advisors that its position with respect to the deductions is allowable under the tax laws of Brazil. The Company is contesting the disallowance and believes it is more likely than not the tax benefit will be sustained in its entirety and consequently has not recorded a liability. The Company intends to litigate the matter if it is not resolved at the administrative appeals levels. The ultimate outcome will not be determined until the Brazilian tax appeal process is complete, which could take several years. At this time, the Company believes that final resolution of the assessment will not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.


	Brazil Investigation

	On September 18, 2007, the Secretariat of Economic Law ("SDE"), a governmental agency in Brazil, initiated an investigation into possible anti-competitive practices in the Brazilian flexible packaging industry against a number of Brazilian companies including a Dixie Toga subsidiary. The investigation relates to periods prior to the Company’s acquisition of control of Dixie Toga and its subsidiaries. Given the nature of the proceedings, the Company is unable at the present time to predict the outcome of this matter.

	Multi-employer Defined Benefit Pension Plans

	The Company participates in three multi-employer defined benefit pension plans based on obligations arising under collective bargaining agreements covering union-represented employees. The Company does not directly manage these multi-employer pension plans, which are generally managed by boards of trustees, half of whom are appointed by the unions and the other half by employers contributing to the plans. Based on the information provided by the plan administrators, the Company is aware that these plans are underfunded. In addition, pension-related legislation requires underfunded pension plans to improve their funding ratios within prescribed intervals based on the level of their underfunding. As a result, the Company expects its contributions to these plans to increase in the future.

	Under current law regarding multi-employer defined benefit plans, a plan’s termination, the Company’s voluntary partial or full withdrawal, or the mass withdrawal of all contributing employers from any underfunded multi-employer pension plan would require the Company to make payments to the plan for the Company’s proportionate share of the multi-employer pension plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. In addition, if a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan fails to satisfy certain minimum funding requirements, the IRS may impose a nondeductible excise tax of five percent on the amount of the accumulated funding deficiency for those employers contributing to the fund.

	The Company recorded charges related to the planned withdrawal from the GCIU — Employee Retirement Fund as part of the Company’s 2011 and 2012 facility consolidation programs. The expense recorded represents the Company’s best estimate of the expected settlement of these planned withdrawal liabilities. The Company could be held liable for potential withdrawal liabilities to the fund in the event that a mass withdrawal, as defined by statute, occurs within three years from the Company’s withdrawal. The additional liability could be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Segments_of_Business

Segments of Business	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segments of Business	'
	Segments of Business

	The Company's business activities are organized around and aggregated into three principal business segments based on their similar economic characteristics, products, production process, types of customers, and distribution methods. Both internal and external reporting conforms to this organizational structure, with no significant differences in accounting policies applied. Minor intersegment sales are generally priced to reflect nominal markups. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based primarily on operating profit, which is defined as profit before general corporate expense, interest expense, other non-operating income expense, and income taxes.

	A summary of the Company’s business activities reported by its three business segments follows:


			Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Business Segments (in millions)		2013				2012			2013			2012
	Sales including intersegment sales:

	U.S. Packaging		$	756.9			$	780.7		$	2,298.70		$	2,345.30

	Global Packaging		378				382.8			1,134.60			1,167.40

	Pressure Sensitive Materials		137.3				135.7			420.2			423.4


	Intersegment sales:
	U.S. Packaging		(6.2		)		(5.8		)	(21.1		)	(16.7		)
	Global Packaging		(7.2		)		(5.3		)	(20.9		)	(13.3		)
	Pressure Sensitive Materials		(0.3		)		(0.3		)	(0.9		)	(0.8		)
	Total net sales		$	1,258.50			$	1,287.80		$	3,810.60		$	3,905.30


	U.S. Packaging

	Operating profit before facility consolidation and other costs		$	97.6			$	107.5		$	294.5		$	287.3

	Facility consolidation and other costs		(15.8		)		(11.5		)	(46.4		)	(31.4		)
	Operating profit		81.8				96			248.1			255.9


	Global Packaging
	Operating profit before facility consolidation and other costs		28.3				24.2			81.2			76.5

	Facility consolidation and other costs		—				(9.9		)	0.4			(17.9		)

	Operating profit		28.3				14.3			81.6			58.6


	Pressure Sensitive Materials
	Operating profit		7.9				7.7			21.6			28.3


	Corporate
	General corporate expenses		(22.4		)		(28.1		)	(73.3		)	(81.6		)

	Operating income		95.6				89.9			278			261.2


	Interest expense		(17.0		)		(17.0		)	(50.6		)	(54.8		)
	Other non-operating income		3.3				1.3			6.4			2.2


	Income before income taxes		$	81.9			$	74.2		$	233.8		$	208.6




	Business Segments (in millions)		30-Sep-13				December 31, 2012
	Total assets:

U.S. Packaging		$	2,086.70			$	2,100.70

Global Packaging		1,409.00				1,425.40

Pressure Sensitive Materials		316.7				325.5

Total identifiable assets (1)		3,812.40				3,851.60

Corporate assets (2)		383				334.1

Total		$	4,195.40			$	4,185.70


(1) Total assets by business segment include only those assets that are specifically identified with each segment’s operations.
(2) Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses, prepaid income taxes, prepaid pension benefit costs, and corporate tangible and intangible property.

Facility_Consolidation_and_Oth1

Facility Consolidation and Other Costs (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
2011 Facility Consolidation	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	The 2011 Program costs by reportable segment follow:


	(in millions)	U.S. Packaging			Global Packaging			Pressure Sensitive Materials			Corporate			Total Facility
														Consolidation and Other Costs
	2011 net expense accrued	$	26.3		$	8.6		$	2.7		$	0.8		$	38.4

	2012 net expense accrued	29.4			5			—			—			34.4

	2013 year-to-date net expense accrued	27.3			—			—			—			27.3

	Expense incurred through September 30, 2013	$	83		$	13.6		$	2.7		$	0.8		$	100.1

2011 Activity	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	An analysis of the 2011 Program accruals follows:


	(in millions)	Employee Costs			Fixed			Other Costs			Total Facility
					Asset Related						Consolidation and Other Costs
	Reserve balance at December 31, 2012	$	14.6		$	—		$	—		$	14.6

	Net expense accrued	6.1			6.7			14.5			27.3

	Utilization (cash payments or otherwise settled)	(8.4		)	(6.7		)	(14.6		)	(29.7		)
	Translation adjustments and other	(0.2		)	—			0.1			(0.1		)

	Reserve balance at September 30, 2013	$	12.1		$	—		$	—		$	12.1

2012 Facility Consolidation	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	The 2012 Program costs by reportable segment follow:


	(in millions)	U.S. Packaging			Global Packaging			Total Facility
								Consolidation and Other Costs
	2012 net expense accrued	$	12.7		$	21.6		$	34.3

	2013 year-to-date net expense accrued	19.1			(0.4		)	18.7

	Expense incurred through September 30, 2013	$	31.8		$	21.2		$	53

2012 Activity	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	An analysis of the 2012 Program accruals follows:


	(in millions)	Employee Costs			Fixed			Other Costs			Total Facility
					Asset Related						Consolidation and Other Costs
	Reserve balance at December 31, 2012	$	10		$	—		$	0.1		$	10.1

	Net expense accrued	7.7			1.5			9.5			18.7

	Utilization (cash payments or otherwise settled)	(5.9		)	(1.5		)	(9.6		)	(17.0		)
	Reserve balance at September 30, 2013	$	11.8		$	—		$	—		$	11.8

Acquisition_Tables

Acquisition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair values and weighted average useful lives that have been assigned to the acquired identifiable intangible assets of this acquisition are:


	(in millions, except useful lives)	Fair Value		Weighted Average Useful Life (years)
	Customer relationships	$	8.3	9

	Land-use rights	4.4		43

	Other intangible assets	0.4		2

Financial_Assets_and_Financial1

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Carrying values and estimated fair values of long-term debt, including current maturities

The carrying values and estimated fair values of long-term debt, including current maturities, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 follow:

30-Sep-13

31-Dec-12

(in millions)

Carrying Value

Fair Value (Level 2)

Carrying Value

Fair Value (Level 2)

Total long-term debt

1,422.40

1,533.30

1,417.50

1,561.20

Fair values for derivatives

Fair Value As of

30-Sep-13

31-Dec-12

(in millions)

(Level 2)

Interest rate swaps — net (liability) asset position

(9.2

)

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Fair values for derivatives	'
	The fair values, balance sheet presentation, and the hedge designation status of derivative instruments at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are presented in the table below:


			Fair Value (Level 2) as of
	(in millions)	Balance Sheet Location	30-Sep-13			31-Dec-12
	Asset Derivatives

	Interest rate swaps — designated as hedge	Deferred charges and other assets	$	—		$	17

	Liability Derivatives
	Interest rate swaps — designated as hedge	Other liabilities and deferred credits	9.2			—

Income statement impact of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	'
	The income statement impact of derivatives are presented in the table below:


			Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
			Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions)	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	2013			2012		2013		2012
	Designated as hedges
	Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	2		$	1.8	$	6	$	5.1

	Not designated as hedges
	Forward exchange contracts	Other operating income	(0.2		)	—		—		0.9

	Total		$	1.8		$	1.8	$	6	$	6

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of inventory	'
	Inventories are summarized as follows:



	(in millions)	September 30,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Raw materials and supplies	$	220.9	$	210.7

	Work in process and finished goods	449.2		451.2

	Total inventories	$	670.1	$	661.9

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment	'
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment follow:


	(in millions)	U.S. Packaging Segment			Global Packaging Segment			Pressure Sensitive Materials Segment		Total
	Reported balance at December 31, 2012	$	637.8		$	343.9		$	52.6	$	1,034.30

	Acquisition and acquisition adjustments	—			43.7			—		43.7

	Divestiture	(4.7		)	—			—		(4.7		)

	Currency translation	(0.4		)	(15.6		)	—		(16.0		)

	Reported balance at September 30, 2013	$	632.7		$	372		$	52.6	$	1,057.30

Components of amortized intangible assets	'
	The components of amortized intangible assets follow:


		30-Sep-13						31-Dec-12
	(in millions)	Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Gross Carrying		Accumulated
	Intangible Assets	Amount			Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Contract based	$	26		$	(14.2	)	$	21	$	(13.8	)

	Technology based	82.7			(39.8		)	91.3		(40.8		)

	Marketing related	23.7			(14.3		)	24.9		(14.4		)

	Customer based	201.9			(70.0		)	197.1		(64.1		)

	Reported balance	$	334.3		$	(138.3	)	$	334.3	$	(133.1	)

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Ben1

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost	'


		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Service cost - benefits earned during the period	$	3.5		$	3.7		$	10.6		$	11

	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	8.1			8.4			24.3			25.4

	Expected return on plan assets	(12.0		)	(10.9		)	(36.0		)	(32.7		)
	Settlement loss	—			—			—			3.1

	Curtailment loss	0.4			—			0.4			—

	Amortization:
	Unrecognized transition obligation	0.1			0.1			0.2			0.2

	Prior service cost	0.2			0.3			0.8			1.1

	Actuarial net loss	6.5			7.1			19.5			21.2

	Net periodic benefit cost	$	6.8		$	8.7		$	19.8		$	29.3

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'
	The components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:


	(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation			Pension And Other Postretirement Liability Adjustment			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	December 31, 2012	$	80.5		$	(193.4	)	$	(112.9	)

	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(58.9		)	52.2			(6.7		)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			12.8			12.8

	Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(58.9		)	65			6.1

	September 30, 2013	$	21.6		$	(128.4	)	$	(106.8	)

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation1

Earnings Per Share Computations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Calculation of earnings per share	'



				Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions, except per share amounts)			2013			2012			2013			2012
	Numerator

	Net income attributable to Bemis Company, Inc.			$	54		$	47.4		$	156.4		$	133.7

	Income allocated to participating securities			(0.1		)	(0.4		)	(0.2		)	(1.5		)
	Net income available to common shareholders (1)			$	53.9		$	47		$	156.2		$	132.2


	Denominator

	Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic			102.9			103.3			103			103.2

	Dilutive shares			0.9			0.6			1			0.7

	Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — diluted			103.8			103.9			104			103.9


	Per common share income

	Basic			$	0.52		$	0.46		$	1.52		$	1.28

	Diluted			$	0.52		$	0.45		$	1.5		$	1.27


	(1	)	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	102.9			103.3			103			103.2

			Basic weighted average common shares outstanding and participating securities	103			104.2			103.1			104.3

			Percentage allocated to common shareholders	99.9		%	99.1		%	99.9		%	98.9		%

Segments_of_Business_Tables

Segments of Business (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Summary of the entity's business activities reported by business segments	'
	A summary of the Company’s business activities reported by its three business segments follows:


			Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Business Segments (in millions)		2013				2012			2013			2012
	Sales including intersegment sales:

	U.S. Packaging		$	756.9			$	780.7		$	2,298.70		$	2,345.30

	Global Packaging		378				382.8			1,134.60			1,167.40

	Pressure Sensitive Materials		137.3				135.7			420.2			423.4


	Intersegment sales:
	U.S. Packaging		(6.2		)		(5.8		)	(21.1		)	(16.7		)
	Global Packaging		(7.2		)		(5.3		)	(20.9		)	(13.3		)
	Pressure Sensitive Materials		(0.3		)		(0.3		)	(0.9		)	(0.8		)
	Total net sales		$	1,258.50			$	1,287.80		$	3,810.60		$	3,905.30


	U.S. Packaging

	Operating profit before facility consolidation and other costs		$	97.6			$	107.5		$	294.5		$	287.3

	Facility consolidation and other costs		(15.8		)		(11.5		)	(46.4		)	(31.4		)
	Operating profit		81.8				96			248.1			255.9


	Global Packaging
	Operating profit before facility consolidation and other costs		28.3				24.2			81.2			76.5

	Facility consolidation and other costs		—				(9.9		)	0.4			(17.9		)

	Operating profit		28.3				14.3			81.6			58.6


	Pressure Sensitive Materials
	Operating profit		7.9				7.7			21.6			28.3


	Corporate
	General corporate expenses		(22.4		)		(28.1		)	(73.3		)	(81.6		)

	Operating income		95.6				89.9			278			261.2


	Interest expense		(17.0		)		(17.0		)	(50.6		)	(54.8		)
	Other non-operating income		3.3				1.3			6.4			2.2


	Income before income taxes		$	81.9			$	74.2		$	233.8		$	208.6




	Business Segments (in millions)		30-Sep-13				December 31, 2012
	Total assets:

	U.S. Packaging		$	2,086.70			$	2,100.70

	Global Packaging		1,409.00				1,425.40

Pressure Sensitive Materials		316.7				325.5

Total identifiable assets (1)		3,812.40				3,851.60

Corporate assets (2)		383				334.1

Total		$	4,195.40			$	4,185.70


(1) Total assets by business segment include only those assets that are specifically identified with each segment’s operations.
(2) Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses, prepaid income taxes, prepaid pension benefit costs, and corporate tangible and intangible property.

Facility_Consolidation_and_Oth2

Facility Consolidation and Other Costs (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

33 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

33 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

33 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

33 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

33 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

21 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

21 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

21 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Total Facility Consolidation and Other Costs

2011 Facility Consolidation

2011 Activity

2012 Facility Consolidation

2012 Activity

USPackaging [Member]

GlobalPackaging [Member]

Pressure Sensitive

Corporate [Member]

Corporate

Employee Costs

Fixed Asset Related

Other Costs

Total Facility Consolidation and Other Costs

Employee Costs

Fixed Asset Related

Other Costs

Total Facility Consolidation and Other Costs

USPackaging [Member]

GlobalPackaging [Member]

Employee Costs

Fixed Asset Related

Other Costs

Total Facility Consolidation and Other Costs

Employee Costs

Fixed Asset Related

Other Costs

Total Facility Consolidation and Other Costs

Facility Consolidation and Other Costs

Number of planned closure facilities under facility consolidation program

Number of planned closure facilities under facility consolidation program outside United States

Net expense accrued

$15.80

$21.40

$46

$49.40

$27.30

$34.40

$38.40

$100.10

$27.30

$29.40

$26.30

$83

$8.60

$13.60

$2.70

$0.80

$6.10

$6.70

$14.50

$27.30

$9.80

$18.70

$34.30

$53

$19.10

$12.70

$31.80

($0.40)

$21.60

$21.20

$7.70

$1.50

$9.50

$18.70

Total estimated program costs

100

Cash payments

32.7

23.7

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

10.7

6.9

Approximately expected cash payments for 2013

Changes in reserve

Beginning reserve balance

14.6

0.1

10.1

Utilization (cash payments or otherwise settled)

-8.4

-6.7

-14.6

-29.7

-5.9

-1.5

-9.6

-17

Other (accrual reversal and translation impact)

-0.2

0.1

-0.1

Ending reserve balance

12.1

11.8

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment

($0.40)

($0.20)

Acquisition_Details

Acquisition (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$72.60	'	'
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred	10.3	'	'
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	56.3	19.1	'
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	43.7	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets	'	'	108
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities	'	'	35.4
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	8.3	'	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'9 years	'	'
Contractual Rights [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	4.4	'	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'43 years	'	'
Other Intangible Assets [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0.4	'	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'2 years	'	'
NCS [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	62.3	'	'
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$44.40	'	'

Divestiture_Details

Divestiture (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'	'
Proceeds from Divestiture	$30.40	$0
Gain on divestiture	($5.50)	$0

Financial_Assets_and_Financial2

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Carrying Value	'	'
Carrying values and estimated fair values of long-term debt, including current maturities	'	'
Total long-term debt	$1,422.40	$1,417.50
Fair Value \| (Level 2)	'	'
Carrying values and estimated fair values of long-term debt, including current maturities	'	'
Total long-term debt	$1,533.30	$1,561.20

Financial_Assets_and_Financial3

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details 2) (Measured on a recurring basis, (Level 2), Interest-rate swap, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Measured on a recurring basis \| (Level 2) \| Interest-rate swap	'	'
Fair values for derivatives	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	($9.20)	$0
Derivative Assets	$0	$17

Derivative_Instruments_Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
		Notes Payable 4.5 Percent Due 2021 [Member]	Notes Payable 4.5 Percent Due 2021 [Member]	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	(Level 2)	(Level 2)
				Forward exchange contracts	Forward exchange contracts	Interest-rate swap	Measured on a recurring basis	Measured on a recurring basis
							Interest-rate swap	Interest-rate swap
Derivative Instruments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives	'6 months	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'	$9.20	$0
Derivative Assets, Current	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	17
Notional amounts of derivatives	'	'	'	4.1	6.1	400	'	'
Number of swap agreements	'	'	'	'	'	4	'	'
Debt instrument, face amount	'	$400	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fixed-rate (as a percent)	'	'	4.50%	'	'	'	'	'

Derivative_Instruments_Details1

Derivative Instruments (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	$1.80	$1.80	$6	$6
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Interest-rate swap	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	2	1.8	6	5.1
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments \| Forward exchange contracts	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	($0.20)	$0	$0	$0.90

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory valuation	'	'
Raw materials and supplies	$220.90	$210.70
Work in process and finished goods	449.2	451.2
Total inventories	$670.10	$661.90

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
Reported balance at the beginning of the period	$1,034.30
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	43.7
Divestiture	-4.7
Currency translation	-16
Reported balance at the end of the period	1,057.30
USPackaging [Member]	'
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
Reported balance at the beginning of the period	637.8
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0
Divestiture	-4.7
Currency translation	-0.4
Reported balance at the end of the period	632.7
GlobalPackaging [Member]	'
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
Reported balance at the beginning of the period	343.9
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	43.7
Divestiture	0
Currency translation	-15.6
Reported balance at the end of the period	372
Pressure Sensitive Materials [Member]	'
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
Reported balance at the beginning of the period	52.6
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0
Divestiture	0
Currency translation	0
Reported balance at the end of the period	$52.60

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of amortized intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$334.30	'	$334.30
Accumulated Amortization	-138.3	'	-133.1
Amortization expense for intangible assets	11.8	13.9	'
Estimated amortization expense	'	'	'
Remainder of fiscal year	3.8	'	'
2014	15	'	'
2015	15	'	'
2016	14.9	'	'
2017	14.8	'	'
2018	14.6	'	'
Contract based	'	'	'
Components of amortized intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	26	'	21
Accumulated Amortization	-14.2	'	-13.8
Technology based	'	'	'
Components of amortized intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	82.7	'	91.3
Accumulated Amortization	-39.8	'	-40.8
Marketing related	'	'	'
Components of amortized intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	23.7	'	24.9
Accumulated Amortization	-14.3	'	-14.4
Customer based	'	'	'
Components of amortized intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	201.9	'	197.1
Accumulated Amortization	($70)	'	($64.10)

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Ben2

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'	'	'	'
Defined contribution benefits plans	$4.90	$5.30	$14.20	$16.10
Pension Benefits	'	'	'	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'	'	'	'
Service cost - benefits earned during the period	3.5	3.7	10.6	11
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	8.1	8.4	24.3	25.4
Expected return on plan assets	-12	-10.9	-36	-32.7
Settlement loss	0	0	0	3.1
Curtailment loss	0.4	0	0.4	0
Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2
Amortization of prior service cost	0.2	0.3	0.8	1.1
Recognized actuarial net (gain) or loss	6.5	7.1	19.5	21.2
Net periodic benefit (income) cost	$6.80	$8.70	$19.80	$29.30

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation	$21.60	'	$21.60	'	$80.50
Pension and other postretirement liability adjustment, net of deferred tax effect	-128.4	'	-128.4	'	-193.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-106.8	'	-106.8	'	-112.9
Tax effect of pension liability adjustment	79.9	'	79.9	'	120.9
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax	7.2	'	20.9	'	'
Other comprehensive income, before reclassification, foreign currency translation	'	'	-58.9	'	'
Other comprehensive income, before reclassification, pension	'	'	52.2	'	'
Other comprehensive income, reclassification adjustment, foreign currency translation	'	'	0	'	'
Other comprehensive income, reclassification, pension	4.4	'	12.8	'	'
Translation adjustments	7.7	15.4	-58.9	-42.8	'
Pension and other postretirement liability adjustments, net of tax	56.6	4.5	65	15.7	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	64.3	19.9	6.1	-27.2	'
Before reclassification [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	-6.7	'	'
Reclassified [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	$12.80	'	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation2

Earnings Per Share Computations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Numerator	'	'	'	'
Net income	$54	$47.40	$156.40	$133.70
Income allocated to participating securities (in dollars)	-0.1	-0.4	-0.2	-1.5
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars)	$53.90	$47	$156.20	$132.20
Denominator	'	'	'	'
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding	102.9	103.3	103	103.2
Dilutive shares	0.9	0.6	1	0.7
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding - diluted	103.8	103.9	104	103.9
Per common share income	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.52	$0.46	$1.52	$1.28
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.52	$0.45	$1.50	$1.27
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding	102.9	103.3	103	103.2
Basic weighted-average common shares, outstanding and participating securities	103	104.2	103.1	104.3
Percentage allocated to common shareholders	99.90%	99.10%	99.90%	98.90%
Antidilutive stock options and stock awards	0.1	'	'	'

Legal_Proceedings_Details

Legal Proceedings (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Loss contingencies	'
Number of sites for state law proceedings under environmental matters	17
Number of Sites for Proceedings under Environmental Matters in Brazil	1
TaxAssessmentForGoodwillAmortization	$17
Number of multiemployer defined benefit pensions plans	3
Percentage of nondeductible excise tax imposed upon by IRS on the amount of the accumulated funding deficiency for those employers contributing to the fund	5.00%
Sao Paulo city services tax for years 2004-2009	'
Loss contingencies	'
Estimated city services tax, penalties and interest	48.5
Dixie Toga Ltda \| Sao Paulo city services tax for years 1991-1995	'
Loss contingencies	'
Estimated city services tax	49.2
Dixie Toga Ltda \| Sao Paulo city services tax for years 1996-2001	'
Loss contingencies	'
Estimated city services tax and penalties	23.9
Estimated increase in city service tax and penalties for interest, monetary adjustments and costs	144.5
Itap Bemis Ltda. \| Sao Paulo city services tax for years 1996-2001	'
Loss contingencies	'
Estimated city services tax and penalties	7.4
Estimated increase in city service tax and penalties for interest, monetary adjustments and costs	$49.60

Segments_of_Business_Details

Segments of Business (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Reporting Segments Number	'	'	3	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$1,258.50	$1,287.80	$3,810.60	$3,905.30	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	95.6	89.9	278	261.2	'
Interest expense	-17	-17	-50.6	-54.8	'
Other non-operating (income) expense, net	3.3	1.3	6.4	2.2	'
Income before income taxes	81.9	74.2	233.8	208.6	'
Total Assets	4,195.40	'	4,195.40	'	4,185.70
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Total Assets	383	'	383	'	334.1
USPackaging [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	81.8	96	248.1	255.9	'
Total Assets	2,086.70	'	2,086.70	'	2,100.70
GlobalPackaging [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	28.3	14.3	81.6	58.6	'
Total Assets	1,409	'	1,409	'	1,425.40
Pressure Sensitive Materials [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	7.9	7.7	21.6	28.3	'
Total Assets	316.7	'	316.7	'	325.5
USPackagingBeforeRestructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	97.6	107.5	294.5	287.3	'
USPackagingRestructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	-15.8	-11.5	-46.4	-31.4	'
GlobalPackagingBeforeRestructuring [Member] [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	28.3	24.2	81.2	76.5	'
GlobalPackagingRestructuring [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	0	-9.9	0.4	-17.9	'
GeneralCorporateExpenses [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	-22.4	-28.1	-73.3	-81.6	'
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit and Pretax Profit:	'	'	'	'	'
Total Assets	3,812.40	'	3,812.40	'	3,851.60
Operating Segments [Member] \| USPackaging [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	756.9	780.7	2,298.70	2,345.30	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| GlobalPackaging [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	378	382.8	1,134.60	1,167.40	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| Pressure Sensitive Materials [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	137.3	135.7	420.2	423.4	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] \| USPackaging [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	-6.2	-5.8	-21.1	-16.7	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] \| GlobalPackaging [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	-7.2	-5.3	-20.9	-13.3	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] \| Pressure Sensitive Materials [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	($0.30)	($0.30)	($0.90)	($0.80)	'