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BUSINESS SEGMENTS
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
BUSINESS SEGMENTS BUSINESS SEGMENTS
    The Company has four reportable segments based on its management structure. Each segment is global in nature with a manager responsible for segment operational performance and the allocation of capital within the segment. Net corporate expense is net of certain service-related expenses that are allocated to business units generally on the basis of employee headcounts.

Reportable segments are as follows:

    UTILITY SUPPORT STRUCTURES: This segment consists of the manufacture of engineered steel and concrete structures for the utility markets, including transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy generation equipment;
    ENGINEERED SUPPORT STRUCTURES: This segment consists of the manufacture and distribution of engineered poles, towers, and components for lighting, traffic, and wireless communication markets, including integrated structure solutions for smart cities, and engineered access systems;

    COATINGS: This segment consists of global galvanizing, painting, and anodizing services to preserve and protect metal products; and
    IRRIGATION: This segment consists of the global manufacture of agricultural irrigation equipment, parts, services and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for water management solutions and precision agriculture.
    The Company evaluates the performance of its business segments based upon operating income and invested capital. The Company does not allocate interest expense, non-operating income and deductions, or income taxes to its business segments.
Summary by Business
Thirteen weeks ended
March 27,
2021		March 28,
2020
SALES:
Utility Support Structures segment:
Steel168,497 166,531 
Concrete40,383 35,785 
Engineered Solar Tracker Solutions6,294 8,924 
Offshore and Other Complex Steel Structures37,959 14,221 
Utility Support Structures segment253,133 225,461 
Engineered Support Structures segment:
Lighting, Traffic, and Highway Safety Products$153,870 $171,987 
    Communication Products46,079 38,196 
Access Systems22,378 20,559 
Engineered Support Structures segment222,327 230,742 
Coatings segment93,288 88,085 
Irrigation segment:
    North America122,751 106,560 
    International106,913 50,160 
        Irrigation segment229,664 156,720 
Total798,412 701,008 
INTERSEGMENT SALES:
Utility Support Structures segment435 2,513 
Engineered Support Structures segment171 3,376 
Coatings segment21,697 19,495 
Irrigation segment1,223 1,424 
Total23,526 26,808 
NET SALES:
Utility Support Structures segment252,698 222,948 
Engineered Support Structures segment222,156 227,366 
Coatings segment71,591 68,590 
Irrigation segment228,441 155,296 
Total$774,886 $674,200 
OPERATING INCOME:
Utility Support Structures segment21,652 27,724 
Engineered Support Structures segment$19,925 $15,931 
Coatings segment12,872 11,054 
Irrigation segment38,748 23,663 
Corporate(15,986)(11,477)
Total$77,211 $66,895