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Retirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 03, 2016 USD ($)
U.S. Supplemental Executive Defined Benefit Pension Plan |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure |
Contribution to defined benefit pension plans | $ 0.7
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure |
Contribution to defined benefit pension plans | $ 0.6

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