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GUARANTOR/NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Long-term debt: |  |
Parent company's percentage ownership of Guarantors | 100.00% |
6.625% senior unsecured notes due in April 2020 |  |
Long-term debt: |  |
Face amount of debt issued to finance acquisition | $ 450,000 |
Interest rate on notes (as a percent) | 6.625% | 6.625%

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