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Employee Retirement Plans Summary of the Plans' Net Periodic Pension Cost, Benefit Obligations, Funded Status, and Net Balance Sheet Position (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 03, 2015 | Dec. 28, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2010
Elgin Plan [Member] |  |  |
Net Periodic Pension Cost: |  |  |
Service cost | $ 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | $ 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Interest cost | 183 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 175 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Expected return on assets | (215)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | (209)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Amortization of net loss (gain) | 64 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfGainsLosses / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 154 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfGainsLosses / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Amortization of net loss (gain) | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Net periodic benefit cost | 32 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 120 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Change in Benefit Obligation: |  |  |
Benefit obligation – beginning of year | 4,134 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |  | 4,862 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember
Service cost | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Interest cost | 183 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 175 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Actuarial loss | 654 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | (675)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Pension settlement | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlements / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlements / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Net benefit payments | (222)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | (228)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Benefit obligation – end of year | 4,749 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 4,134 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 4,862 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember
Change in Plan Assets: |  |  |
Plan assets at fair value – beginning of year | 3,722 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |  | 3,503 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember
Company contributions | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 128 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Investment gain | 51 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanInvestmentGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 319 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanInvestmentGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Benefit payments and plan expenses | (222)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | (228)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Plan assets at fair value – end of year | 3,551 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 3,722 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 3,503 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember
Funded Status: |  |  |
Unfunded benefit obligation | (1,198)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfundedStatusOfPlan / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | (412)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfundedStatusOfPlan / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Amounts recognized in balance sheet at year end: |  |  |
Other non-current liabilities | (1,198)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | (412)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Pre-tax components in accumulated other comprehensive income: |  |  |
Net actuarial loss (gain) | 1,673 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 918 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Net prior service cost | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Net transaction (asset) obligations | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetTransitionAssetsObligationsBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetTransitionAssetsObligationsBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Total amount recognized | 1,673 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 918 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Accumulated Benefit Obligation | 4,749 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 4,134 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Assumed discount rate | 3.80%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 4.70%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Expected return on assets | 6.00%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 6.00%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_ElginPlanMember |
Smithville Plan [Member] |  |  |
Net Periodic Pension Cost: |  |  |
Service cost | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Interest cost | 690 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 643 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Expected return on assets | (584)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | (529)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Amortization of net loss (gain) | 303 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfGainsLosses / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 519 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfGainsLosses / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Amortization of net loss (gain) | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Net periodic benefit cost | 409 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 633 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Change in Benefit Obligation: |  |  |
Benefit obligation – beginning of year | 14,799 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |  | 16,070 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember
Service cost | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Interest cost | 690 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 643 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Actuarial loss | 3,780 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | (1,282)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Pension settlement | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlements / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlements / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Net benefit payments | (648)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | (632)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Benefit obligation – end of year | 18,621 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 14,799 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 16,070 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember
Change in Plan Assets: |  |  |
Plan assets at fair value – beginning of year | 9,602 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |  | 8,781 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember
Company contributions | 913 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 649 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Investment gain | 157 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanInvestmentGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 804 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanInvestmentGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Benefit payments and plan expenses | (648)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | (632)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Plan assets at fair value – end of year | 10,024 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 9,602 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 8,781 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember
Funded Status: |  |  |
Unfunded benefit obligation | (8,597)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfundedStatusOfPlan / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | (5,197)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfundedStatusOfPlan / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Amounts recognized in balance sheet at year end: |  |  |
Other non-current liabilities | (8,597)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | (5,197)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Pre-tax components in accumulated other comprehensive income: |  |  |
Net actuarial loss (gain) | 8,029 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 4,125 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Net prior service cost | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Net transaction (asset) obligations | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetTransitionAssetsObligationsBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetTransitionAssetsObligationsBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Total amount recognized | 8,029 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 4,125 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Accumulated Benefit Obligation | 18,621 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 14,799 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Assumed discount rate | 3.80%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 4.70%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Expected return on assets | 6.00%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 6.00%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_SmithvillePlanMember |
Wrexham Plan [Member] |  |  |
Net Periodic Pension Cost: |  |  |
Service cost | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Interest cost | 639 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 635 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Expected return on assets | (996)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | (819)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Amortization of net loss (gain) | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfGainsLosses / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfGainsLosses / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Amortization of net loss (gain) | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Net periodic benefit cost | (357)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | (184)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Change in Benefit Obligation: |  |  |
Benefit obligation – beginning of year | 15,745 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |  | 15,462 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember
Service cost | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Interest cost | 639 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 635 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Actuarial loss | 1,273 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | (7)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Pension settlement | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlements / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlements / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Net benefit payments | (634)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | (716)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Benefit obligation – end of year | 16,114 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 15,745 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 15,462 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember
Change in Plan Assets: |  |  |
Plan assets at fair value – beginning of year | 15,172 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |  | 12,997 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember
Company contributions | 511 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 526 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Investment gain | 1,133 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanInvestmentGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 2,054 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanInvestmentGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Benefit payments and plan expenses | (634)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | (716)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Plan assets at fair value – end of year | 15,306 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 15,172 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 12,997 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember
Funded Status: |  |  |
Unfunded benefit obligation | (808)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfundedStatusOfPlan / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | (573)midd_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfundedStatusOfPlan / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Amounts recognized in balance sheet at year end: |  |  |
Other non-current liabilities | (808)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | (573)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Pre-tax components in accumulated other comprehensive income: |  |  |
Net actuarial loss (gain) | 2,188 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 1,116 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Net prior service cost | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetPriorServiceCostCreditBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Net transaction (asset) obligations | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetTransitionAssetsObligationsBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetTransitionAssetsObligationsBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Total amount recognized | 2,188 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 1,116 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Accumulated Benefit Obligation | 16,114 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 15,745 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Assumed discount rate | 3.60%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 4.40%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Expected return on assets | 6.30%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 7.00%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) | (909)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember | 371 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_WrexhamPlanMember |
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Directors Plans [Member] |  |  |
Net Periodic Pension Cost: |  |  |
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Amortization of net loss (gain) | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember |
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Change in Benefit Obligation: |  |  |
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Service cost | 447 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 929 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember |
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Pension settlement | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlements / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlements / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember |
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Company contributions | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember |
Investment gain | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanInvestmentGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanInvestmentGainLoss / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember |
Benefit payments and plan expenses | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 0 midd_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsBenefitsPaid / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember |
Plan assets at fair value – end of year | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember
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Amounts recognized in balance sheet at year end: |  |  |
Other non-current liabilities | (10,537)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | (8,815)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember |
Pre-tax components in accumulated other comprehensive income: |  |  |
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Net transaction (asset) obligations | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetTransitionAssetsObligationsBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetTransitionAssetsObligationsBeforeTax / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember |
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Assumed discount rate | 3.80%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 4.70%us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember |
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember | 0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation / us-gaap_PlanNameAxis = midd_DirectorsPlanMember |
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