CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net earnings	$ 65,852	$ 91,316		$ 122,415	$ 169,456
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Unrealized translation gain (loss)	13,869	(52,962)		25,506	(62,582)
Realized loss included in net earnings during the period			(5,194)		(5,194)
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge:
Amortization cost included in interest expense	(33)	100		67	200
Actuarial gain (loss) in defined benefit pension plan	(614)	42		(847)	(894)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	13,222	(52,820)		24,726	(68,470)
Comprehensive income	79,074	38,496		147,141	100,986
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,792)	1,549		(1,704)	3,189
Comprehensive income attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$ 77,282	$ 40,045		$ 145,437	$ 104,175