Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 29, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves	$ 453,112	$ 453,273
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves	90,010	76,601
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves	334,607	311,693
Inventories, net	$ 877,729	$ 841,567

Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]

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Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of unprocessed items to be consumed in the manufacturing or production process.

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Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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