Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	$ 687,955
Goodwill acquired during the year	41,459
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	(1,454)
Exchange effect	(4,320)
Balance end of period	723,640
Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	444,321
Goodwill acquired during the year	16,915
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	(3,080)
Exchange effect	(1,691)
Balance end of period	456,465
Food Processing
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	127,872
Goodwill acquired during the year	10,847
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	0
Exchange effect	(2,629)
Balance end of period	136,090
Residential Kitchen [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	115,762
Goodwill acquired during the year	13,697
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	1,626
Exchange effect	0
Balance end of period	$ 131,085