OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Details (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2011	Jul. 03, 2010	Jul. 02, 2011	Jul. 03, 2010
Net income	$ 22,007,000	$ 11,451,000	$ 32,910,000	$ 19,003,000
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,700,000	(11,800,000)	14,200,000	(16,700,000)
Pension liability adjustment	500,000	600,000	1,100,000	1,000,000
Total other comprehensive income	26,200,000	300,000	48,200,000	3,300,000
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(300,000)	400,000	(1,400,000)	700,000
Comprehensive income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$ 25,900,000	$ 700,000	$ 46,800,000	$ 4,000,000