Statement of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 05, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Operating Activities
Earnings (loss)	$ 6,620	$ 5,288
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	0	(58)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	6,620	5,346
Items not affecting cash
Depreciation and amortization	5,836	5,420
Stock-based compensation	831	685
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Instrument	625	743
Deferred income taxes	404	941
Fair value of contingent consideration	(1,373)	0
Other	(351)	(322)
Changes in non-cash working capital, net of business acquired	(25,890)	(20,176)
Net cash flows from operations - continuing operations	(12,596)	(6,719)
Net cash flows from operations - discontinued operations	0	(38)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Total	(12,596)	(6,757)
Investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(3,224)	(7,893)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	(3,828)
Payment of contingent consideration	(800)	0
Purchases of intangible assets	0	(99)
Other	79	(398)
Net cash flows from investing activities - continuing operations	(3,945)	(12,218)
Financing activities
Increase under line of credit facilities	15,529	20,639
Borrowings under long term debt	60	232
Repayment of long-term debt	(1,571)	(2,419)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares	665	664
Other	(98)	(59)
Net cash flows from financing activities - continuing operations	14,585	19,057
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash held in a foreign currency	56	(213)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period	(1,900)	(131)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the period	8,537	6,840
Cash and cash equivalents - end of the period	$ 6,637	$ 6,709