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Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 29, 2014 | Dec. 28, 2013
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Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets | $ 169,357 | $ 169,194
Accumulated amortization | (30,452) | (26,515)
Total net finite-lived intangible assets | 138,905 | 142,679
Total | 164,405 | 168,179
Trade names |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Tradenames (indefinite-lived) | 25,500 | 25,500
Technology |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets | 41,050 | 41,029
Customer relationships |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets | 86,284 | 86,155
Loan acquisition costs |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets | 30,067 | 30,067
Other intangibles, principally patents |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets | $ 11,956 | $ 11,943

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