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9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2015

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

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The Corporation values its inventory at the lower of cost or market with approximately 74% valued by the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") costing method.

(In thousands)	October 3, 2015			January 3, 2015
Finished products	$	86,731		$	65,126
Materials and work in process	86,477			84,677
LIFO allowance	(28,012		)	(28,012		)
	$	145,196		$	121,791