Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 25, 2011	Dec. 26, 2010
Components of property, plant and equipment [Abstract]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 615,208	$ 603,116
Less accumulated depreciation	453,676	430,193
Net property, plant and equipment less tools, dies and molds	161,532	172,923
Tools, dies and molds, net of accumulated depreciation	56,489	60,657
Net property, plant and equipment	218,021	233,580
Land Improvements [Member]
Components of property, plant and equipment [Abstract]
Gross property, plant and equipment	7,038	6,726
Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Components of property, plant and equipment [Abstract]
Gross property, plant and equipment	202,258	197,494
Machinery, Equipment and Software [Member]
Components of property, plant and equipment [Abstract]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 405,912	$ 398,896

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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