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BUSINESS SEGMENTS
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 25, 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, concrete and composite structures for the utility markets, including transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy generation equipment and drone inspection services;
    ENGINEERED SUPPORT STRUCTURES: This segment consists of the manufacture and distribution of engineered poles, towers, and components for lighting, traffic, and wireless communication markets, engineered access systems, integrated structure solutions for smart cities, and highway safety products;

    COATINGS: This segment consists of galvanizing, painting, and anodizing services to preserve and protect metal products; and
    IRRIGATION: This segment consists of the manufacture of center pivot and linear irrigation equipment for agricultural markets, including parts, services and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for water management 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 endedThirty-nine weeks ended
September 25,
2021		September 26,
2020		September 25,
2021		September 26,
2020
SALES:
Utility Support Structures segment:
Steel$199,946 $156,082 $545,417 $482,430 
Concrete39,656 39,215 123,477 120,653 
Engineered Solar Tracker Solutions13,224 43,287 28,690 56,830 
Offshore and Other Complex Steel Structures23,676 35,809 99,914 71,265 
Utility Support Structures segment$276,502 $274,393 $797,498 $731,178 
Engineered Support Structures segment:
Lighting, Traffic, and Highway Safety Products$188,589 $181,571 $529,432 $534,585 
    Communication Products63,424 50,677 164,055 139,759 
Access Systems29,084 23,408 79,326 65,439 
Engineered Support Structures segment281,097 255,656 772,813 739,783 
Coatings segment96,685 87,886 288,131 255,976 
Irrigation segment:
    North America116,308 75,803 395,096 281,397 
    International124,023 63,406 356,864 165,171 
        Irrigation segment240,331 139,209 751,960 446,568 
Total894,615 757,144 2,610,402 2,173,505 
INTERSEGMENT SALES:
Utility Support Structures segment— 1,914 435 7,278 
Engineered Support Structures segment48 711 268 8,599 
Coatings segment21,779 19,188 64,029 56,021 
Irrigation segment4,006 1,361 7,373 4,629 
Total25,833 23,174 72,105 76,527 
NET SALES:
Utility Support Structures segment276,502 272,479 797,063 723,900 
Engineered Support Structures segment281,049 254,945 772,545 731,184 
Coatings segment74,906 68,698 224,102 199,955 
Irrigation segment236,325 137,848 744,587 441,939 
Total$868,782 $733,970 $2,538,297 $2,096,978 
OPERATING INCOME:
Utility Support Structures segment$24,561 $25,881 $61,168 $75,255 
Engineered Support Structures segment34,383 25,434 86,235 46,183 
Coatings segment12,478 12,416 40,018 33,618 
Irrigation segment27,735 14,687 108,467 60,701 
Corporate(22,962)(16,939)(59,857)(43,943)
Total$76,195 $61,479 $236,031 $171,814