Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

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Variable interest rate in effect as of the balance sheet date related to the interest rate derivative.

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Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value - Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	6 mo. USD LIBOR +
Notional Amount	$ 372,460		$ 372,460		$ 382,025
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	(2,547)	$ 4,296	(2,325)	$ 3,006
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member] \| Notes Due in 2020 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	50,000		50,000
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member] \| Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	50,000		50,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	(153)	(144)	(452)	(377)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	(2,394)	4,440	(1,873)	3,383
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion, Net	0	0	0	827
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion, Net	$ (55)	$ 170	$ (588)	$ 607
due to counterparty [Member] \| Notes Due in 2020 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate	3.896%		3.896%
due to counterparty [Member] \| Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate	5.301%		5.301%
Due From Counterparty [Member] \| Notes Due in 2020 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	6.00%		6.00%
Due From Counterparty [Member] \| Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate	6.875%		6.875%