Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jan. 27, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | SILGAN HOLDINGS INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000849869 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 27, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 000-22117 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 06-1269834 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 4 Landmark Square |
Entity Address, City or Town | Stamford |
Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06901 |
City Area Code | (203) |
Local Phone Number | 975-7110 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | SLGN |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |