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Basis of Presentation (Detail)

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Basis of Presentation (Detail)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 08, 2015
Oct. 03, 2015
USD ($)
Sep. 27, 2014
USD ($)
Oct. 03, 2015
USD ($)
Sep. 27, 2014
USD ($)
Jan. 14, 2015
Business Acquisition            
Research and development, design and related engineering   $ 22,500,000 $ 19,100,000 $ 66,100,000 $ 57,100,000  
Derivative instruments outstanding   $ 0   $ 0    
Armstrong Aerospace, Inc.            
Business Acquisition            
Date of acquisition       Jan. 14, 2015    
Percentage of acquired stock           100.00%
Convertible Class B Stock | Subsequent Event            
Business Acquisition            
Stock distribution 0.15          
Date of payment of dividend to shareholders Oct. 08, 2015