Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic earnings per share (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance Beginning Of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Additions/(Recoveries) Charged to Expense
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Charged To Cost And Expense And Recoveries Net
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense and Recoveries, Net
Write-Offs During the Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance At End Of Period
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Concordia [Member]
Concordia [Member]
Concordia [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Provisional Information Adjustment, Working Capital
Business Combination, Provisional Information Adjustment, Working Capital
Business Combination, Provisional Information Adjustment, Working Capital
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Current deferred tax asset
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets, Current
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Consideration paid at closing
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired Goodwill And Liabilities Assumed Initial Consideration, Net
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired Goodwill And Liabilities Assumed Initial Consideration, Net
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration
Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combinations, Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Business Combinations, Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Business Combinations, Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Total debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Total debt, fair value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Table]
Stockholders Equity Note [Table]
Stockholders Equity Note [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Stock Incentive Plan 2007 [Member]
Stock Incentive Plan 2007 [Member]
Stock Incentive Plan 2007 [Member]
Stock Incentive Plan 2011 [Member]
Stock Incentive Plan 2011 [Member]
Stock Incentive Plan 2011 [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Common stock authorized (shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock authorized (shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock outstanding (shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Shares authorized under stock repurchase program (shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Number of shares repurchased (shares)
Stock Repurchase Program Cumulative Number Of Shares Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Cumulative Number of Shares Repurchased
Remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased (shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury stock, value
Treasury Stock, Value
Expiration term
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Term
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Term
Number of shares authorized (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of shares granted, cumulative (shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Granted Cumulative
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Shares, Granted Cumulative
Shares exercised, cumulative number (shares)
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Exercised Cumulative Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercised, Cumulative Number
Shares forfeited (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Outstanding number of options (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Nonvested number of shares (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Useful Lives For Property Plant Equipment
Schedule Of Useful Lives For Property Plant Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Useful Lives For Property Plant Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class
Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
U.S. domestic manufacturers deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Permanent book vs. tax differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Permanent Book Versus Tax Differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Permanent Book Versus Tax Differences
Foreign tax rate differentials
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Reserve adjustments and other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Consolidated effective tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Financing Arrangements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Region Reporting Information By Region [Axis]
Region Reporting Information By Region [Axis]
Disclosure of profit or loss, total assets for each reportable region, and a description of the types of products and services for each reportable region.
Reporting Region [Domain]
Reporting Region [Domain]
A regional component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements.
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Australia [Member]
AUSTRALIA
Brazil [Member]
BRAZIL
Canada [Member]
CANADA
China [Member]
CHINA
Czech Republic, Koruny
Czech Republic, Koruny
Denmark [Member]
DENMARK
France [Member]
FRANCE
Germany [Member]
GERMANY
SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND
INDIA
INDIA
IRELAND
IRELAND
Italy [Member]
ITALY
Luxembourg [Member]
LUXEMBOURG
Mexico [Member]
MEXICO
NETHERLANDS
NETHERLANDS
Philippines [Member]
PHILIPPINES
ROMANIA
ROMANIA
South Korea [Member]
South Korea [Member]
South Korea [Member]
Spain [Member]
SPAIN
SWEDEN
SWEDEN
Taiwan [Member]
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA
United Kingdom [Member]
UNITED KINGDOM
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Federal [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
States [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Viking Range Corporation [Member]
Viking Range Corporation [Member]
Viking Range Corporation [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangibles
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets
Other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Change in unrecognized pension benefit costs, tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate swap, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Regulatory Assets [Table]
Schedule of Regulatory Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
International [Member]
International [Member]
International [Member]
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Number of manufacturing plants
Number Of Manufacturing Plants
Number of Manufacturing Plants
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Accrued payroll and related expenses
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Advanced customer deposits
Customer Deposits, Current
Accrued customer rebates
Accrued Rebate Current
Accrued Rebate, Current
Accrued warranty
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Accrued product liability and workers compensation
Accrued Product Liability And Workers Compensation Liability Current
Accrued Product Liability and Workers Compensation Liability, Current
midd_AccruedProductRecall
midd_AccruedProductRecall
midd_AccruedProductRecall
Accrued agent commission
Accrued Sales Commission, Current
Accured Restructuring Liabilities, Current
Accured Restructuring Liabilities, Current
Accured Restructuring Liabilities, Current
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Federal net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
Compensation related
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Accrued retirement benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Inventory reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Product liability and workers compensation reserves
Deferred Tax Assets Product Liability And Workers Compensation Reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Product Liability and Workers Compensation Reserves
Warranty reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves
Receivable related reserves
Deferred Tax Assets Receivables
Deferred Tax Assets, Receivables
UNICAP
Deferred Tax Assets Inventory Costs Capitalized
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory Costs Capitalized
State net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Interest rate swap
Deferred Tax Assets, Derivative Instruments
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Foreign tax earnings repatriation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
LIFO reserves
Deferred Tax Liabilities Lifo Reserve
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Lifo Reserve
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Derivatives
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Derivatives
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Current deferred asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Long-term deferred liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Schedule of Earnings Before Taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Provision of Taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Examinations
Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]
Distributors [Member]
Distributors [Member]
Distributors [Member]
Celfrost [Member]
Celfrost [Member]
Celfrost [Member]
Wunder-Bar [Member]
Wunder-Bar [Member]
Wunder-Bar [Member]
Market Forge [Member]
Market Forge [Member]
Market Forge [Member]
Distributors 2014 [Member]
Distributors 2014 [Member]
Distributors 2014 [Member]
PES [Member]
PES [Member]
PES [Member]
ULine [Member]
ULine [Member]
ULine [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group [Member]
Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group [Member]
Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group [Member]
Residential Kitchen [Member]
Residential Kitchen [Member]
Residential Kitchen [Member]
Food Processing Group [Member]
Food Processing Group [Member]
Food Processing Group [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Backlog [Member]
Backlog [Member]
Backlog [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Axis]
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Axis]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Axis]
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Domain]
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Domain]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Domain]
Book And Tax Basis Difference [Member]
Book And Tax Basis Difference [Member]
Book and Tax Basis Difference [Member]
Information by Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Information by Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Financial Statement Line Items with Differences in Reported Amount and Reporting Currency Denominated Amounts [Domain]
Financial Statement Line Items with Differences in Reported Amount and Reporting Currency Denominated Amounts [Domain]
Tangible Assets And Liability Accounts [Member]
Tangible Assets And Liability Accounts [Member]
Tangible Assets and Liability Accounts [Member]
Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible Assets [Member]
Business acquisition payment (refund)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition, other intangibles, amortization period
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Acquisition, Additional Payment Due
Business Acquisition, Additional Payment Due
Business Acquisition, Additional Payment Due
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Asset, Current
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Asset, Current
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Asset, Current
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Business Acquisition, Preacquisition Contingency, Amount of Settlement
Business Acquisition, Preacquisition Contingency, Amount of Settlement
Payments for Previous Acquisition
Payments for Previous Acquisition
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Gain/(loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (effective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Gain/(loss) recognized in income (ineffective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Forgiveness of liabilities owed to Viking
GoldsteinEswood [Member]
GoldsteinEswood [Member]
GoldsteinEswood [Member]
Marsal [Member]
Marsal [Member]
Marsal [Member]
Thurne [Member]
Thurne [Member]
Thurne [Member]
Induc [Member]
Induc [Member]
Induc [Member]
Desmon [Member]
Desmon [Member]
Desmon [Member]
Aga [Member]
Aga [Member]
Aga [Member]
Lynx [Member]
Lynx [Member]
Lynx [Member]
Schedule of Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Common and Preferred Stock
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Net sales
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net earnings
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Basic
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Tradenames And Trademarks [Member]
Tradenames And Trademarks [Member]
Tradenames and Trademarks [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Weighted Avg Remaining LIfe
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Gross Carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Gross carrying amount
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
USPlans [Member]
USPlans [Member]
USPlans [Member]
Non US Plans [Member]
Non US Plans [Member]
NonUSPlans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2017 through 2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document - Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Long-term deferred tax liability
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Costs
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Costs
Deferred payments
Business Acquisition, Deferred Payments
Business Acquisition, Deferred Payments
AdditonalPaymentstoAcquireBusinessses
AdditonalPaymentstoAcquireBusinessses
AdditonalPaymentstoAcquireBusinessses
DeferredPaymentstoAcquireBusinesses
DeferredPaymentstoAcquireBusinesses
DeferredPaymentstoAcquireBusinesses
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Undistributed earnings of certain international subsidiaries from which deferred taxes and foreign withholding taxes are not provided
Permanently Reinvested Foreign Earnings
Permanently Reinvested Foreign Earnings
Unrecognized tax benefits rleated to federal, state and foreign taxes
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits related to federal, state and foreign taxes that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefits, accured interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits, penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest Expense Income On Income Taxes Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest Expense (Income) on Income Taxes Expense
Unrecognized tax benefits, penalties recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Inventory and Product [Member]
Inventory and Product [Member]
Inventory and Product [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other Restructuring Costs
Other Restructuring Costs
Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Balance December 28, 2013
Restructuring Reserve
Effects on Future Earnings, Restructuring
Effects on Future Earnings, Restructuring
Effects on Future Earnings, Restructuring
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Differences Between Book and Tax Basis
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Differences Between Book and Tax Basis
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Differences Between Book and Tax Basis
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventory, Net
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid Taxes
Prepaid Taxes
Current deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Other intangibles
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term deferred tax liability
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 62,168,346 and 62,088,592 shares issued in 2015 and 2014, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Treasury stock at cost; 4,862,264 and 4,816,912 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
BusinessCombinationsAdditionalAssetsPurchased
BusinessCombinationsAdditionalAssetsPurchased
BusinessCombinationsAdditionalAssetsPurchased
Business Combination, Deferred Tax Asset, Pension Liability
Business Combination, Deferred Tax Asset, Pension Liability
Business Combination, Deferred Tax Asset, Pension Liability
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
2018 and thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future minimum payments due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance beginning of period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill Translation Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill Translation Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill Translation Accounting Adjustments
Balance end of period
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Money Market Instruments [Member]
Money Market Instruments [Member]
Money Market Instruments [Member]
Other (real estate & commodities) [Member]
Other (real estate & commodities) [Member]
Other (real estate & commodities) [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation
Net Periodic Pension Cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of net loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Amortization of net loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Change in Benefit Obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation – beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Pension settlement
Defined Benefit Plan Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan Settlements
Net benefit payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Benefit obligation – end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Settlements and Curtailments on Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of Settlements and Curtailments on Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Change in Plan Assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at fair value – beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Company contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Investment gain
Defined Benefit Plan Investment Gain Loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Investment Gain (Loss)
Benefit payments and plan expenses
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets Benefits Paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Plan assets at fair value – end of year
Funded Status:
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Unfunded benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation Unfunded Status Of Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Unfunded Status of Plan
Amounts recognized in balance sheet at year end:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Accrued pension benefits
Pre-tax components in accumulated other comprehensive income:
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Net actuarial loss (gain)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Net prior service cost
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Net transaction (asset) obligations
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Transition Assets (Obligations), before Tax
Total amount recognized
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Assumed discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Equity Securities, U K Market [Member]
Equity Securities, U K Market [Member]
U K Market [Member]
Equity Securities, International, Developed [Member]
Equity Securities, International, Developed [Member]
Equity Securities, International, Developed [Member]
Equity Securities, international, Emerging [Member]
Equity Securities, international, Emerging [Member]
Equity Securities, international, Emerging [Member]
Equity Securities, Unquoted Private Equity [Member]
Equity Securities, Unquoted Private Equity [Member]
Equity Securities, Unquoted Private Equity [Member]
U S Large Cap [Member]
U S Large Cap [Member]
US Large Cap [Member]
U S Mid Cap [Member]
U S Mid Cap [Member]
US Mid Cap [Member]
U S Small Cap [Member]
U S Small Cap [Member]
US Small Cap [Member]
International Equity Securities [Member]
International Equity Securities [Member]
International Equity Securities [Member]
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
High Yield Fixed Income [Member]
High Yield Fixed Income [Member]
High Yield Fixed Income [Member]
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Commodities Investment [Member]
Commodities Investment [Member]
Real Estate Funds,Indirect [Domain]
Real Estate Funds,Indirect [Domain]
real estate funds indirect [Domain]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, U K [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, U K [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, U K [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, International [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, International [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, International [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, Index Linked [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, Index Linked [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, Index Linked [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, Other [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, Other [Member]
Fixed Income, Government/Corporate, Other [Member]
Fixed Income,Convertible Bonds [Member]
Fixed Income,Convertible Bonds [Member]
Fixed Income,Convertible Bonds [Member]
Real Estate Funds, Direct [Member]
Real Estate Funds, Direct [Member]
Real Estate Funds, Direct [Member]
Hedge Funds, Equity [Member]
Hedge Funds, Equity [Member]
Hedge Fund, Arbitrage&Event [Member]
Hedge Fund, Arbitrage&Event [Member]
Hedge Fund, Arbitrage&Event [Member]
Hedge Fund, Directional Trading&Fixed Income [Member]
Hedge Fund, Directional Trading&Fixed Income [Member]
Hedge Fund, Directional Trading&Fixed Income [Member]
Hedge Fund, Cash & Other [Member]
Hedge Fund, Cash & Other [Member]
Hedge Fund, Cash & Other [Member]
Hedge Fund, Direct Sourcing [Member]
Hedge Fund, Direct Sourcing [Member]
Hedge Fund, Direct Sourcing [Member]
Hedge Funds, Multi-strategy [Member]
Hedge Funds, Multi-strategy [Member]
Leveraged Loans [Member]
Leveraged Loans [Member]
Leveraged Loans [Member]
Short Term Investment Fund [Member]
Short Term Investment Fund [Member]
Short Term Investment Fund [Member]
Equity [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Fixed Income [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Alternative Investment [Member]
Alternative Investment [Member]
Alternative Investment [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Percentage of Plan Assets
Raw materials and parts
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Inventory, Gross
Inventory, Gross
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment, Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Entity-Wide Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Entity-Wide Information, Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Land
Land
Building and improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Property, pland and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Total
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income taxes.
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Foreign loans [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit, Current
Line of Credit, Current
Interest rate at period end
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Senior secured revolving credit line
Long-term Line of Credit
Foreign loans
Loans Payable to Bank
Other debt arrangement
Other Long-term Debt
Total debt
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning Period
Increases to current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Increase to prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decrease to prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance, Ending Period
Acquisitions and Purchase Accounting
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Government/Corporate [Member]
Lease Commitments
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired Goodwill And Liabilities Assumed Initial Consideration, Net
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Employee Retirement Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building and Building Improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Machinery and Equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities--
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Non-cash share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories, net
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities--
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Additions to property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Net cash (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities--
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net proceeds under revolving credit facilities
Repayments Of Proceeds From Revolving Credit Facilities
The net cash inflows (outflows) associated with the entity's revolving credit facilities.
Net (repayments) proceeds under foreign bank loan
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Debt
Repayments of Notes Payable
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Notes Payable
Repurchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net proceeds from stock issuances
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Changes in cash and cash equivalents--
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract]
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter
Federal
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
State and local
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Foreign
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Pension Plans Fair Value Of Investments
Pension Plans Fair Value Of Investments [Text Block]
Pension Plans Fair Value Of Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Other comprehensive income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Future amortization expense, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Number of defined contribution 401K savings plans
Number Of Plans
Number of Plans
Contributions by employer to 401K savings plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Product Warranty Accrual
Warranty reserve related to acquisitions
Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Warranty expense
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Warranty claims paid
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Ending balance
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(loss) [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning
Currency translation adjustments
Change in unrecognized pension benefit costs, net of tax of 2010: $105, 2011: $3,200, 2012: $(137)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap, net of tax of 2010: $(342), 2011: $437, 2012: $(149)
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Tax benefit on stock compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Purchase of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Balance, Ending
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Period
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Litigation Matters
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measures
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranty Costs
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Costs
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Non-Cash Share-Based Compensation
Share Based Compensation Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share based Compensation, Policy [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Pension Plans [Member]
Pension Plans [Member]
Pension Plans [Member]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Financial Liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Long Term Debt, Disclosure
Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Long Term Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Long Term Debt, Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Selling and distribution expenses
Selling Expense
General and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Income from operations
Net interest expense and deferred financing amortization, net
Interest and Debt Expense
Other expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Earnings before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Net earnings
Net earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic (in usd per share)
Diluted (in usd per share)
Weighted average number of shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive common stock equivalents (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)
Net capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures Net
Capital Expenditures, Net
Total assets
Long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Asia [Member]
Asia [Member]
United States And Canada [Member]
United States And Canada [Member]
United States And Canada [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Europe And Middle East [Member]
Europe And Middle East [Member]
Europe and Middle East [Member]
Total International [Member]
Long-lived assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Stock Split [Abstract]
Stock Split [Abstract]
stock dividend [Text Block]
stock dividend [Text Block]
stock dividend [Text Block]
Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Business Combination, Provisional Information Adjustment, Working Capital
Business Acquisition, Deferred Payments
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Measurement Period Adjustments
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 4 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 4 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 4 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 5 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 5 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 5 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 6 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 6 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 6 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 7 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 7 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 7 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 8 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 8 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 8 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 9 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 9 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap 9 [Member]
interest rate swap 10 [Member]
interest rate swap 10 [Member]
interest rate swap 10 [Member]
Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Effective Date
Derivative, Inception Date
Maturity Date
Derivative, Maturity Date
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
LIFO Inventory Amount
LIFO Inventory Amount
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Depreciation
Depreciation
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Costs in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Contracts or Programs
Costs in Excess of Billings
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development Expense
Share-based Compensation
Tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Fair value of grants issued during the period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based PaymentAward Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Aggregate Fair Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based PaymentAward Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Aggregate Fair Value
Total unrecognized compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted average life
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Grant awards issued (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Grant awards, fair value per share at date of grant (usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average number diluted shares outstanding (shares)
Interest Paid
Interest Paid
Income Taxes Paid
Income Taxes Paid
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Intrinsic value of options excercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Cash received from exercise
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Tax benefit from options exercises
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Credit facility, average interest rate
Line Of Credit Average Interest Rate
Line of Credit, Average Interest Rate
Variable commitment fee
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Long-term line of credit
Carrying Value
Credit facility, additional interest rate above LIBOR
Debt Instrument Interest Additional Interest Above LIBOR Rate
Debt Instrument Interest Additional Interest Above LIBOR Rate
Line of credit, Current and Noncurrent, Foreign
Line of credit, Current and Noncurrent, Foreign
Line of credit, Current and Noncurrent, Foreign
Ratio of indebtedness to net capital
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Fixed charge coverage ratio
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of forward contracts
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Interest rate derivative liabilities, at fair value
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Increase (decrease) in fair value of interest rate fair value jedging instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedging Instruments
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2017 and thereafter
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Five And Thereafter
Long term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five and Thereafter
Total Debt Payable
Long-term Debt
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Nonvested shares, beginning balance (shares)
Granted (shares)
Vested (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Nonvested shares, ending balance (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Nonvested shares, beginning balance (usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (usd per share)
Vested (usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested shares, ending balance (usd per share)
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Nature of Operations
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Unrecognized pension benefit costs, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax