Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Product Warranties

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Product Warranties
3 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2016
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Product Warranties
Product Warranties
In the ordinary course of business, the Company warrants its products against defects in design, materials and workmanship typically over periods ranging from 12 to 60 months. The Company determines warranty reserves needed by product line based on experience and current facts and circumstances. Activity in the warranty accrual is summarized as follows: 
 
Three Months Ended
(In thousands)
April 2,
2016
 
April 4,
2015
Balance at Beginning of Period
$
5,741

 
$
4,884

Acquisitions

 
500

Warranties Issued
661

 
738

Warranties Settled
(885
)
 
(726
)
Reassessed Warranty Exposure
(395
)
 
76

Balance at End of Period
$
5,122

 
$
5,472