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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 26, 2015 | Dec. 27, 2014 | Dec. 28, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill |  | $ 143,762 |  |
Accumulated impairment charges, beginning balance |  | (49,405) |  |
Goodwill, net, Beginning Balance | $ 102,909 | 94,357 |  |
Additions | 21,175 | 9,123 | [1] |
Disposition | (2,418) |  |  |
Currency translation | (1,414) | (571) |  |
Goodwill | 169,657 |  |  | $ 143,762
Accumulated impairment changes, ending balance | (49,405) |  |  | (49,405)
Goodwill, net, Ending Balance | 120,252 | 102,909 |  | 94,357
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Purchase price allocation adjustments | 1,000 |  |  |
Amortization expenses | 4,100 | 3,500 |  | 1,400
Amortization expense for intangible assets |  |  |  |
2016 | 4,296 |  |  |
2017 | 3,014 |  |  |
2018 | 2,709 |  |  |
2019 | 2,647 |  |  |
2020 | 2,480 |  |  |
Thereafter | 25,490 |  |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 40,636 |  |  |
Carrying amount of intangible assets [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 40,636 |  |  |
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |  |  |
Amortization expense for intangible assets |  |  |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 29,394 | 11,326 |  |
Carrying amount of intangible assets [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 30,882 | 11,852 |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (1,488) | (526) |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 29,394 | 11,326 |  |
Non-compete Agreements [Member] |  |  |  |
Amortization expense for intangible assets |  |  |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 3,696 | 3,188 |  |
Carrying amount of intangible assets [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 6,534 | 4,495 |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (2,838) | (1,307) |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 3,696 | 3,188 |  |
Patents and Technology [Member] |  |  |  |
Amortization expense for intangible assets |  |  |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 4,475 | 2,108 |  |
Carrying amount of intangible assets [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 9,798 | 6,852 |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (5,323) | (4,744) |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 4,475 | 2,108 |  |
Trade Names and Licenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Amortization expense for intangible assets |  |  |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 3,586 | 1,418 |  |
Carrying amount of intangible assets [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 4,160 | 1,670 |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (574) | (252) |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 3,586 | 1,418 |  |
Other [Member] |  |  |  |
Amortization expense for intangible assets |  |  |  |
Net Carrying Amount | (515) | 424 |  |
Carrying amount of intangible assets [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 213 | 877 |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (728) | (453) |  |
Net Carrying Amount | (515) | 424 |  |
Other Intangible Assets [Member] |  |  |  |
Amortization expense for intangible assets |  |  |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 40,636 | 18,464 |  |
Carrying amount of intangible assets [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 51,587 | 25,746 |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (10,951) | (7,282) |  |
Net Carrying Amount | 40,636 | 18,464 |  |
Plumbing and Refrigeration Segment [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill |  | 131,462 |  |
Accumulated impairment charges, beginning balance |  | (39,434) |  |
Goodwill, net, Beginning Balance | 100,580 | 92,028 |  |
Additions | 19,087 | 9,123 | [1] |
Disposition | (2,418) |  |  |
Currency translation | (1,414) | (571) |  |
Goodwill | 155,269 |  |  | 131,462
Accumulated impairment changes, ending balance | (39,434) |  |  | (39,434)
Goodwill, net, Ending Balance | 115,835 | 100,580 |  | 92,028
OEM Segment [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill |  | 12,300 |  |
Accumulated impairment charges, beginning balance |  | (9,971) |  |
Goodwill, net, Beginning Balance | 2,329 | 2,329 |  |
Additions | 2,088 | 0 | [1] |
Disposition | 0 |  |  |
Currency translation | 0 | 0 |  |
Goodwill | 14,388 |  |  | 12,300
Accumulated impairment changes, ending balance | (9,971) |  |  | (9,971)
Goodwill, net, Ending Balance | $ 4,417 | $ 2,329 |  | $ 2,329
[1] | Includes finalization of the purchase price allocation adjustment for Howell of $1.0 million

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