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ACQUISITIONS (Details 2) (Valmont SM, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 27, 2014
Major classes of acquired intangible assets and weighted-average amortization periods |
Amount | $ 30,340
Backlog |
Major classes of acquired intangible assets and weighted-average amortization periods |
Amount | 3,145
Weighted Average Amortization Period | 1 year 6 months
Customer Relationships |
Major classes of acquired intangible assets and weighted-average amortization periods |
Amount | 14,985
Weighted Average Amortization Period | 15 years
Trade Names |
Major classes of acquired intangible assets and weighted-average amortization periods |
Amount | $ 12,210

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