Note 3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Detail) - The closure of the Glit and Container divisions and the sale of the Gemtex division met the criteria (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Net sales	$ 6,960
Operating income (loss) - net of tax	569	(903)
March292013ContainerDivision
Operating income (loss) - net of tax	(248)
March292013GlitDivision
Net sales	6,960
Operating income (loss) - net of tax	$ 817

Other income (loss) amounts, net of tax expense or benefit, relating to a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, exclusive of the following elsewhere enumerated categories: income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal.

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