Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	$ 687,955
Goodwill acquired during the year	30,108
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	(1,148)
Exchange effect	2,350
Balance end of period	719,265
Commercial Foodservice
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	444,321
Goodwill acquired during the year	5,619
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	(2,774)
Exchange effect	1,911
Balance end of period	449,077
Food Processing
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	127,872
Goodwill acquired during the year	10,792
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	0
Exchange effect	439
Balance end of period	139,103
Residential Kitchen [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	115,762
Goodwill acquired during the year	13,697
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	1,626
Exchange effect	0
Balance end of period	$ 131,085