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RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES (Details 2) - Broad Restructuring Plan $ in Thousands | Dec. 29, 2018 USD ($)
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | $ 4,581
Engineered Support Structures | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | 1,040
Utility Support Structures | Cost of Sales |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | 528
Coatings | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | 602
Irrigation | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | 468
Other | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | $ 1,943

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