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Business Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2023	Jan. 01, 2023	Oct. 02, 2022	Oct. 01, 2023	Oct. 02, 2022	Jan. 01, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred, net of cash acquired				$ 53.5	$ 11.9
ChartWorld
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred, net of cash acquired	$ 53.5			$ 53.5
ETM
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred, net of cash acquired		$ 87.7				$ 87.7
NL Acoustics
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred, net of cash acquired			$ 11.9			$ 11.9
Interest acquired		80.00%	80.00%		80.00%	80.00%