Proforma Results (Details) (ATMI [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
ATMI [Member]
Acquisitions [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue	$ 280,620	$ 266,524	$ 531,647	$ 518,889
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)	$ 32,168	$ 11,120	$ 43,663	$ (42,651)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 0.23	$ 0.08	$ 0.31	$ (0.31)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 0.23	$ 0.08	$ 0.31	$ (0.31)

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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