Note 13 - Pensions (Detail) - Benefit Plan Related Information (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 107,576	$ 103,891
Benefit obligation at end of year	110,593	107,576
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	32,698	20,764
Service cost	1,201	989
Interest cost	5,606	5,742
Curtailment (gain)	(87)	(19)
Net actuarial loss	22,895	3,337
Actual return on plan assets	8,918	(616)
Employer contributions	10,000
Benefits paid	(22,767)	(5,311)
Effect of exchange rate movements	271	(274)
Benefits paid directly by company	(725)	(874)
Settlement (gain)	(3,525)
Effect of exchange rate movements	419	(179)
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	92,479	98,680
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	88,901	92,479
Net amount recognized/unfunded status	(21,692)	(15,097)
Prepaid benefit cost	646	195
Accrued benefit liability	(22,338)	(15,292)
Net liability recognized	(21,692)	(15,097)
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	94,383	91,264
Benefit obligation at end of year	95,187	94,383	91,264
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	29,406	19,728
Service cost	600	560	500
Interest cost	4,962	5,110	3,927
Net actuarial loss	20,333	2,723
Actual return on plan assets	8,314	(1,047)
Employer contributions	10,000
Benefits paid	(21,566)	(5,274)
Settlement (gain)	(3,525)
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	81,201	87,522
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	77,949	81,201	87,522
Net amount recognized/unfunded status	(17,238)	(13,182)
Accrued benefit liability	(17,238)	(13,182)
Net liability recognized	(17,238)	(13,182)
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	13,193	12,627
Benefit obligation at end of year	15,406	13,193	12,627
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	3,292	1,036
Service cost	601	429	266
Interest cost	644	632	591
Curtailment (gain)	(87)	(19)
Net actuarial loss	2,562	614
Actual return on plan assets	604	431
Benefits paid	(1,201)	(37)
Effect of exchange rate movements	271	(274)
Benefits paid directly by company	(725)	(874)
Effect of exchange rate movements	419	(179)
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	11,278	11,158
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	10,952	11,278	11,158
Net amount recognized/unfunded status	(4,454)	(1,915)
Prepaid benefit cost	646	195
Accrued benefit liability	(5,100)	(2,110)
Net liability recognized	$ (4,454)	$ (1,915)