v2.4.0.8
Useful Lives (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 11 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Successor
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Dec. 28, 2013
Successor
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Jan. 28, 2011
Predecessor
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Jan. 01, 2011
Predecessor
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Dec. 28, 2013
Technology
Dec. 28, 2013
Customer relationships
Dec. 28, 2013
Other intangibles, principally patents
Dec. 28, 2013
Building and improvements
Minimum
Dec. 28, 2013
Building and improvements
Maximum
Dec. 28, 2013
Machinery and equipment
Minimum
Dec. 28, 2013
Machinery and equipment
Maximum
Dec. 28, 2013
Other
Minimum
Dec. 28, 2013
Other
Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]                              
Allowance for doubtful accounts eceivable $ 0.8 $ 1.2                          
Property, plant and equipment useful life                   5 years 31 years 2 years 15 years 2 years 15 years
Finite-lived intangible asset useful life             10 years 10 years 6 years            
Shipping and handling costs     33.8 38.5 30.7 2.6                  
Research and development expense     $ 12.5 $ 11.8 $ 12.4 $ 1.0