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Research Development and Engineering
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2011
Research Development And Engineering [Abstract]  
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COSTS

11. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COSTS, NET

 Research, Development and Engineering Costs, Net are comprised of the following (in thousands):
            
   Year Ended 
   December 30, December 31, January 1, 
   2011 2010 2010 
 Research and development costs$ 19,014 $ 17,378 $ 17,707 
            
 Engineering costs  35,472   34,208   26,438 
 Less: cost reimbursements  (8,973)   (6,567)   (10,583) 
  Engineering costs, net  26,499   27,641   15,855 
 Total research, development and         
 engineering costs, net$ 45,513 $ 45,019 $ 33,562