Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Details Textual (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits presented as a reduction to deferred tax assets	$ 32.5
Unrecognized tax benefits included in Other liabilities		$ 9.2

Portion of unrecognized tax benefit included in Other liabilities that would have been presented as a reduction to the Company's deferred tax asset.

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