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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, tax (expense) benefit | $ 279 | $ (96)
Net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement obligations, tax benefit (expense) | 180 | 11
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit (expense) | $ 116 | $ 903

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