Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 03, 2012
Pension Benefits US Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 27	$ 22
Interest cost	3,680	4,024
Expected return on assets	(5,680)	(5,938)
Amorization of Prior service cost	12	12
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	1,685	964
Net periodic cost (benefit)	(276)	(916)
Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	423	260
Interest cost	1,869	1,729
Expected return on assets	(2,382)	(1,800)
Amorization of Prior service cost	(1)	(1)
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	951	629
Net periodic cost (benefit)	860	817
Other Postretirement [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	156	135
Interest cost	533	617
Expected return on assets	(931)	(816)
Amorization of Prior service cost	(1,034)	(1,173)
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	1,429	1,295
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$ 153	$ 58