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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2014
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 28, 2013
Deconsolidation      
After-tax loss on deconsolidation $ 24,200us-gaap_DeconsolidationGainOrLossAmount    
After-tax loss on deconsolidation (in dollars per share) $ (0.93)vmi_DeconsolidationGainOrLossAmountPerShare    
EMD      
Deconsolidation      
After-tax loss on deconsolidation     12,011us-gaap_DeconsolidationGainOrLossAmount
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis
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After-tax loss on deconsolidation (in dollars per share)     $ (0.45)vmi_DeconsolidationGainOrLossAmountPerShare
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Asset impairment loss related to deconsolidation   $ 4,569vmi_AssetImpairmentChargesRelatedToDeconsolidation
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Asset impairment loss related to deconsolidation (in dollars per share)   $ 0.17vmi_BasicAndDilutedEarningsPerShareAssetImpairmentCharges
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