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Business Acquisitions and Noncontrolling Interests - Pro Forma (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 27, 2016 | Aug. 29, 2015 | Aug. 27, 2016 | Aug. 29, 2015
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 331,387 | $ 357,557 | $ 1,012,627 | $ 1,108,479
Operating profit | 114,401 | 119,755 | 337,163 | 366,340
Filter Resources, Inc. [Member] |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 5,540 | 5,141 | 17,439 | 14,323
Operating profit | $ 910 | $ 536 | $ 2,299 | $ 1,223

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