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Restructuring and Related Activities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |
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Sep. 28, 2013 | Sep. 29, 2012 | Sep. 28, 2013 | Sep. 29, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 Belguim [Member] | Apr. 03, 2012 Belguim [Member]
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain on Sale of Property | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (12,153) | $ (12,153) |
Proceeds from sale of long lived assets held for sale |  |  | 3,866 | 7,770 | 3,406 |
Sale price of long lived assets held for sale |  |  |  |  |  | 14,200
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost |  |  | $ 26,000 |  |  |

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