Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 27, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory

Inventories consist of the following:

	September 27, 2013		December 31, 2012
In thousands
Merchandise for resale	$	137,577	$	137,426
Contracts and other work in process	236,001		216,233
Finished goods (including certain general stock materials)	11,362		13,726
Total	$	384,940	$	367,385

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 27, 2013		December 31, 2012
In thousands
Contract changes, negotiated settlements and claims for unanticipated contract costs	$	11,599	$	6,861
Total	$	11,599	$	6,861