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Restructuring and Related Activities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 29, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Oct. 01, 2011 | Jul. 02, 2011 | Apr. 02, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2012 Belguim [Member] | Apr. 03, 2012 Belguim [Member]
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain on Sale of Property | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (12,153) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (12,153) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 12,153 |
Proceeds from sale of long lived assets held for sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3,406
Period of collection of proceeds from the sale of land |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 years
Sale price of long lived assets held for sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 14,200

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