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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 02, 2023 Segment ProductLine
Company Operations [Abstract] |
Number of reportable segments | Segment | 2
Consumer & Specialties [Member] |
Company Operations [Abstract] |
Number of product lines in segment | 2
Engineered Solutions [Member] |
Company Operations [Abstract] |
Number of product lines in segment | 2

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