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Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | $ 687,955
Goodwill acquired during the year | 12,804
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 40
Exchange effect | 1,045
Balance end of period | 701,844
Commercial Foodservice |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | 444,321
Goodwill acquired during the year | 5,252
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 40
Exchange effect | 525
Balance end of period | 450,138
Food Processing |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | 127,872
Goodwill acquired during the year | 0
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 0
Exchange effect | 520
Balance end of period | 128,392
Residential Kitchen [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | 115,762
Goodwill acquired during the year | 7,552
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 0
Exchange effect | 0
Balance end of period | $ 123,314

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