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Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 27, 2014 | Sep. 28, 2013 | Sep. 27, 2014 | Sep. 28, 2013 | Dec. 28, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Amortization of Intangible Assets | $ 1,274 | $ 1,677 | $ 7,773 | $ 4,910 |
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets | 175,771 |  | 175,771 |  | 160,778
Accumulated amortization | (38,930) |  | (38,930) |  | (26,291)
Total net finite-lived intangible assets | 136,841 |  | 136,841 |  | 134,487
Total | 171,753 |  | 171,753 |  | 169,399
Amortization of Financing Costs | 1,670 | 607 | 3,970 | 1,821 |
Total | 2,944 | 2,284 | 11,743 | 6,731 |
Trade names |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Tradenames (indefinite-lived) | 34,912 |  | 34,912 |  | 34,912
Technology |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets | 63,726 |  | 63,726 |  | 63,705
Customer relationships |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets | 64,339 |  | 64,339 |  | 60,078
Loan acquisition costs |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets | 40,618 |  | 40,618 |  | 30,067
Other intangibles, principally patents |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total gross finite-lived intangible assets | $ 7,088 |  | $ 7,088 |  | $ 6,928

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