Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts payable to vendors	$ 130,119	$ 116,723
Accrued salaries, wages, incentive compensation and other fringe benefits	19,342	22,705
Accrued interest	7,836	18,630
Other accrued expenses	31,038	32,458
Total	$ 188,335	$ 190,516

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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