GUARANTOR/NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Long-term debt:
Parent company's percentage ownership of Guarantors	100.00%
6.625% senior unsecured notes due in April 2020
Long-term debt:
Face amount of debt issued to finance acquisition	$ 450,000
Interest rate on notes (as a percent)	6.625%	6.625%