Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 01, 2013	Jun. 02, 2012	Jun. 01, 2013	Jun. 02, 2012
Pension Benefits US Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 27	$ 22	$ 54	$ 44
Interest cost	3,680	4,024	7,360	8,048
Expected return on assets	(5,680)	(5,938)	(11,360)	(11,876)
Amorization of Prior service cost	12	12	24	24
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	1,685	964	3,370	1,928
Net periodic cost (benefit)	(276)	(916)	(552)	(1,832)
Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	416	329	839	589
Interest cost	1,820	2,165	3,689	3,894
Expected return on assets	(2,318)	(2,136)	(4,700)	(3,936)
Amorization of Prior service cost	(1)	(1)	(2)	(2)
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	935	634	1,886	1,263
Net periodic cost (benefit)	852	991	1,712	1,808
Other Postretirement [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	156	135	312	270
Interest cost	533	617	1,066	1,234
Expected return on assets	(931)	(816)	(1,862)	(1,632)
Amorization of Prior service cost	(1,034)	(1,173)	(2,068)	(2,346)
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	1,429	1,283	2,858	2,578
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$ 153	$ 46	$ 306	$ 104