Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 4,988	$ 5,141
Acquisitions	98,667
Currency translation	(72)	(153)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	103,583	4,988
Hydraulics [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	2,286	2,439
Currency translation	(72)	(153)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	2,214	2,286
Electronics [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	2,702	2,702
Acquisitions	98,667
Currency translation	0	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 101,369	$ 2,702

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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