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Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | $ 1,092,722
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 737
Exchange effect | 5,384
Balance end of period | 1,098,843
Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | 542,090
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 696
Exchange effect | 1,498
Balance end of period | 544,284
Food Processing Group [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | 134,680
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 41
Exchange effect | 944
Balance end of period | 135,665
Residential Kitchen [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance beginning of period | 415,952
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year | 0
Exchange effect | 2,942
Balance end of period | $ 418,894

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