Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2012

INVENTORIES [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory

Inventories consist of the following:

	September 28, 2012		December 31, 2011
In thousands
Merchandise for resale	$	127,105	$	129,345
Contracts and other work in process	222,781		195,299
Finished goods (including certain general stock materials)	14,327		15,202
Total	$	364,213	$	339,846

Inventory due to contract changes, negotiated settlements and claims for unanticipated contract costs

Inventories include amounts associated with matters such as contract changes, negotiated settlements and claims for unanticipated contract costs. These amounts are as follows:

	September 28, 2012		December 31, 2011
In thousands
Contract changes, negotiated settlements and claims for unanticipated contract costs	$	6,326	$	7,432
Total	$	6,326	$	7,432