BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021 USD ($) division	Dec. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Business combination, assets and liabilities Arising from contingencies, amount recognized, net	$ 1,300
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, goodwill and intangible assets	$ 500	$ 51
Raven Industries, Inc.
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Number of business divisions acquired \| division	3
Sampierana S.p.A
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Percentage of capital stock acquired		90.00%

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Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination.

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