CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2014
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net earnings	$ 29,439	$ 65,852	$ 60,946	$ 122,415
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Unrealized translation gain (loss)	18,328	13,869	(39,850)	25,506
Unrealized gain/(loss) on cash flow hedge:
Amortization cost included in interest expense	19	(33)	37	67
Gain on cash flow hedges	751		1,045
Actuarial gain (loss) in defined benefit pension plan		(614)		(847)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	19,098	13,222	(38,768)	24,726
Comprehensive income (loss)	48,537	79,074	22,178	147,141
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,968)	(1,792)	(641)	(1,704)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$ 46,569	$ 77,282	$ 21,537	$ 145,437