Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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-Section S99

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LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER BORROWING ARRANGEMENTS (Schedule of Long-term Debt and Other Borrowing Arrangements) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 11, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,150,574us-gaap_LongTermDebt	$ 4,242us-gaap_LongTermDebt
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	(133)us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent	(262)us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,150,441us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent	3,980us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent
Line of Credit [Member] \| 2015 US Credit Facility Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	1.676%
Long-term debt	650,000	0
Line of Credit [Member] \| 2015 US Credit Facility Revolver [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0	0
Line of Credit [Member] \| Mexico Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0	0
Line of Credit [Member] \| Mexico Credit Facility [Member] \| TIIE Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.05%
Senior Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes 5.75% Due 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	5.75%		5.75%
Long-term debt	500,000	0
Subordinated Debt [Member] \| Subordinated Loan Agreement 2011 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0	0
Other Long Term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	574	$ 4,242