Paperweight Development 10-K 17 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 01, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Entity Registrant Name	PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1,166,365
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	Yes
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		6,260,418
Entity Public Float	$ 0

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6,397	$ 1,817
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $323 and $1,073, respectively	41,297	41,573
Inventories	86,392	87,197
Other current assets	4,478	4,738
Total current assets	138,564	135,325
Property, plant and equipment, net	206,413	214,869
Intangible assets, net	34,697	36,983
Other assets	7,495	11,253
Total assets	387,169	398,430
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt, net	982	1,567
Accounts payable	49,433	51,064
Accrued interest	3,258	2,814
Other accrued liabilities	44,939	49,041
Total current liabilities	98,612	104,486
Long-term debt, net	437,515	413,763
Postretirement benefits other than pension	20,842	22,581
Accrued pension	111,963	105,750
Other long-term liabilities	30,536	35,354
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Redeemable common stock, $0.01 par value, shares authorized: 30,000,000, shares issued and outstanding: 6,260,418 and 6,757,898	100,641	114,749
Accumulated deficit	(431,887)	(419,925)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	18,947	21,672
Total liabilities, redeemable common stock, accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 387,169	$ 398,430

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 323	$ 1,073
Redeemable common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Redeemable common stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Redeemable common stock, shares issued	6,260,418	6,757,898

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 690,364	$ 700,046	$ 764,698
Cost of sales	566,258	576,441	657,331
Gross profit	124,106	123,605	107,367
Selling, general and administrative expenses	100,578	113,077	140,257
Fox River Funding Agreement (Note 12)			23,975
Operating income (loss)	23,528	10,528	(56,865)
Other expense
Interest expense, net	40,638	45,986	49,087
Debt modification/extinguishment expense		3,605
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	466	1,603	2,070
Other expense	1,059	1,014	660
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(18,635)	(41,680)	(108,682)
Provision for income taxes	411	245	269
Income (loss) from continuing operations	(19,046)	(41,925)	(108,951)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		11,750	16,179
Gain on sale, net of income taxes		188,749
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		200,499	16,179
Net income (loss)	(19,046)	158,574	(92,772)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Changes in retiree plans	(3,556)	(5,095)	24,895
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	831	(419)	(1,522)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,725)	(5,514)	23,373
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (21,771)	$ 153,060	$ (69,399)

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$ (19,046)	$ 158,574	$ (92,772)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation	24,160	25,504	27,729
Amortization of intangible assets and other	2,632	2,285	2,286
Amortization of financing fees	1,919	1,984	2,084
Amortization of debt discount	795	908	961
Employer 401(k) noncash matching contributions	1,606	1,901	2,319
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	448	1,668	2,108
Gain on sale of Encapsys		(188,749)
Debt modification expense		3,605
Noncash (gain) loss on hedging	(36)		(163)
Loss on disposals of equipment	23	1,086	453
(Increase)/decrease in assets and increase/(decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(270)	4,887	23,784
Inventories	944	5,541	(1,748)
Other current assets	262	2,023	(14)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	(14,365)	(26,819)	19,384
Accrued pension	3,914	7,849	53,234
Other, net	(3,647)	(11,795)	7,585
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(661)	(9,548)	47,230
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of equipment	82	113	2,272
Net change in cash due to sale of Encapsys		200,499
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(14,755)	(16,683)	(19,737)
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	(14,673)	183,929	(17,465)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt acquisition costs		(850)	(185)
Payment of first lien term loan		(172,512)	(3,350)
Payments relating to capital lease obligations	(207)	(223)	(114)
Proceeds from revolving line of credit	380,000	339,600	291,650
Payments of revolving line of credit	(357,680)	(336,450)	(292,800)
Payments of State of Ohio loans	(1,567)	(1,478)	(1,399)
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable common stock	1,636	1,931	2,372
Payments to redeem common stock	(10,224)	(9,411)	(18,164)
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft	7,938	4,174	(6,817)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	19,896	(175,219)	(28,807)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	18	(65)	(38)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	4,580	(903)	920
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,817	2,720	1,800
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 6,397	$ 1,817	$ 2,720

Consolidated Statement of Redee

Consolidated Statement of Redeemable Common Stock, Accumulated Deficit And Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Apr. 05, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Net income (loss)	$ (4,555)	$ (421)	$ (6,735)	$ (5,765)	$ (19,046)	$ 158,574	$ (92,772)
Other comprehensive income (loss)					(21,771)	153,060	(69,399)
Redemption of redeemable common stock					$ (10,200)	$ (9,400)	$ (18,200)
Redemption of redeemable common stock, shares					(780,600)	(775,075)	(1,273,759)
Redeemable Common Stock [Member]
Balance		$ 114,749		$ 121,017	$ 114,749	$ 121,017	$ 157,445
Balance, shares		6,757,898		7,205,699	6,757,898	7,205,699	8,129,112
Issuance of redeemable common stock					$ 3,201	$ 3,780	$ 4,668
Issuance of redeemable common stock, shares					283,120	327,274	350,346
Redemption of redeemable common stock					$ (13,916)	$ (14,137)	$ (23,776)
Redemption of redeemable common stock, shares					(780,600)	(775,075)	(1,273,759)
Change in fair value and accretion of redeemable common stock					$ (3,393)	$ 4,089	$ (17,320)
Balance	$ 100,641		$ 114,749		$ 100,641	$ 114,749	$ 121,017
Balance, shares	6,260,418		6,757,898		6,260,418	6,757,898	7,205,699
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Balance		$ (419,925)		$ (579,136)	$ (419,925)	$ (579,136)	$ (509,296)
Net income (loss)					(19,046)	158,574	(92,772)
Redemption of redeemable common stock					3,691	4,726	5,612
Change in fair value and accretion of redeemable common stock					3,393	(4,089)	17,320
Balance	$ (431,887)		$ (419,925)		(431,887)	(419,925)	(579,136)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Balance		$ 21,672		$ 27,186	21,672	27,186	3,813
Other comprehensive income (loss)					(2,725)	(5,514)	23,373
Balance	$ 18,947		$ 21,672		$ 18,947	$ 21,672	$ 27,186

Basis Of Presentation And Natur

Basis Of Presentation And Nature Of Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Basis Of Presentation And Nature Of Operations [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation And Nature Of Operations	 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS The accompanying consolidated financial statements, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions, include the accounts of Paperweight Development Corp. (“PDC”) and its 100% -owned subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”), which includes Appvion, Inc. and its 100% -owned subsidi aries (collectively “Appvion”), for the years ended December 31, 2016, January 2 , 201 6 and January 3, 2015 .  NATURE OF OPERATIONS Appvion is the primary operating subsidiary of PDC. The Company creates product solutions for customers and end users through its development and use of coating formulations and applications as well as security technologies. It has two reportable segments: thermal papers and carbonless papers (see Note 22 , Segment Information). The thermal papers segment develops and produces substrates for the transaction and item identification markets. Thermal paper is used in four principal end markets: (1) point-of-sale products for retail receipts and coupons; (2) labels for shipping, warehousing, medical and clean-room applications; (3) tags and tickets for airline and baggage applications, event and transportation tickets and lottery and gaming applications; and (4) printer, calculator and chart paper for engineering, industrial and medical diagnostic charts. Point-of-sale products are sold to printers and converters who in turn sell to end-user customers or to resellers such as office supply stores, office superstores, warehouse clubs, mail order catalogs, equipment dealers, merchants and original equipment manufacturers. Label products are sold to companies who apply pressure sensitive adhesive coatings and release liners and then sell these products to label printers. Tag, ticket and chart grades are sold to specialty printing companies who convert them to finished products such as entertainment, lottery and gaming tickets, tags, coupons and medical charts. Sales within the thermal papers segment accounted for approximately 59% of consolidated net sales in 2016, 53% o f consolidated net sales in 2015 and 54% o f consolidated net sales in 2014 .  The carbonless papers segment includes carbonless, security and other specialty paper products. Carbonless paper is used to make multipart business forms such as invoices and purchase orders. The Company produces coated products for design and print applications and offers custom coating solutions. Carbonless products are sold to converters, printers and merchant distributors who stock and sell carbonless paper to printers. The Company also produces security papers with features that resist forgery, tampering and counterfeiting. The Company’s portfolio of products incorporates security technologies, including watermarks, taggants, reactive chemicals, embedded threads and fibers and machine-readable technologies, to serve global markets. Sales within the carbonless papers segment accounted for approximately 41% o f consolidated net sales in 2016 , 47% of consolidated net s ales in 2015 and 46% o f consolidated net sales in 2014 .  RELATIONSHIPS WITH FORMER PARENT At the close of business on November 9, 2001, PDC and New Appleton LLC completed the purchase of all the partnership interests of Arjo Wiggins Delaware General Partnership (“AWDGP”) and its 100%-owned subsidiary, Appleton Papers Inc. (now Appvion, Inc.). In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company entered into two indemnification agreements under which Arjo Wiggins Appleton Limited, now known as Windward Prospects Ltd (formerly “AWA”), the former parent of Appvion, agreed to indemnify PDC and PDC agreed to indemnify Appvion for the costs, expenses and liabilities related to certain governmental and third-party environmental claims, referred to as the Fox River Liabilities. Under the indemnification agreements, Appvion is indemnified for the first $75 million of certain costs, expenses and liabilities relating to the Fox River and Future Sites and for amounts in excess of $100 million, including Appvion’s costs and expenses in negotiating and entering into the September 2014 Funding Agreement, Appvion’s historical costs and expenses in defending against the U.K. litigation and any future costs and expenses incurred by Appvion in pursuing recoveries (see Note 1 7 , Commitments and Contingencies). During 2008, Appvion paid $25 million to satisfy its portion of the Fox River Liabilities not covered by the indemnification agreement with AWA.  On September 30, 2014, Appvion entered into a Funding Agreement with Windward, NCR, and B.A.T. Industries, p.l.c. (“BAT”) relating to clean-up costs for the Lower Fox River and certain potential future sites. Under the Funding Agreement, Appvion agreed to assume certain additional funding obligations not to exceed $25 million for Fox River Costs and $25 million for Future Sites Costs. Appvion bears sole responsibility for its funding obligations under the Funding Agreement , which were satisfied in 2016 . The Funding Agreement does not, however, modify, alter or amend the two indemnification agreements entered into in 2001 wherein AWA agreed to indemnify PDC and PDC agreed to indemnify Appvion for certain costs, expenses and liabilities relating to Fox River and Future Sites.  As amended in, and as limited by the terms of the purchase agreement relating to the acquisition of Appvion, AWA and two of its affiliates have agreed to indemnify PDC and Appvion for certain losses resulting from (1) inaccuracies in the environmental representations and warranties made by AWA and its affiliates, (2) certain known environmental matters that existed at the closing of the acquisition, (3) environmental matters related to the businesses of Newton Falls, Inc., Appleton Coated LLC and several other of the Company’s former affiliates and subsidiaries and (4) environmental matters relating to the real property on which the Company’s former Camp Hill, Pennsylvania plant is located that existed prior to its sale of this plant to a third-party.  RELATIONSHIP OF APPVION, INC. WITH PARENT  As a result of PDC's November 2001 acquisition of Appleton Papers Inc. (now Appvion, Inc.), Appvion entered into borrowings with a third-party and transferred the acquired cash through a subordinated demand note receivable with PDC to fund the acquisition from AWA.  As described in Note 2 0 , the ESOP purchased 100% of the PDC shares in 2001. All ESOP shares activities, including issuance, deferrals, redemptions, and accretion, are recorded by PDC. Cash was transacted through an intercompany loan from Appvion to PDC in order to fund ESOP redemption activities and ESOP deferrals were in turn paid back to Appvion. Redemption activities were significantly larger than employee deferrals. During November 2013, this intercompany note and all related interest due from PDC was forgiven in full by Appvion. During December 2013, an interest-bearing intercompany loan from PDC to Appvion was established to record the transfer of ESOP deferrals, used to purchase PDC stock, to Appvion by PDC. During 2014, this intercompany loan from PDC to Appvion was fully repaid. Currently there is an interest-bearing intercompany loan from Appvion to PDC established in order to fund required distributions from PDC to ESOP participants, net of the transfer of ESOP deferrals used to purchase PDC stock. 

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FISCAL YEAR The Company’s fiscal year is the 52-week or 53-week period ending the Saturday nearest December 31. Fiscal year 2016 was a 52-week period ending December 31, 2016. Fiscal year 2015 was a 52-week period ending January 2, 2016. Fiscal year 2014 was a 53-week period ending January 3, 2015.  USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more critical estimates made by management relate to pension and postretirement assumptions, accrued discounts, intangible and tangible asset impairment analyses, fair market value of redeemable common stock and receivable reserves. Actual results could differ from those estimates. REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue is recognized by the Company when all of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of a selling arrangement exists; the Company’s price to the customer is fixed; collectability is reasonably assured; and title has transferred to the customer. These criteria are met at the time of shipment. Estimated costs for sales incentives, discounts and sales returns and allowances are recorded as sales reductions in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The Company typically does not invoice its customers for shipping and handling fees, which are classified as selling, general and administrative expenses and totaled approximately $36 million in 2016, $39 million in 2015 and $42 million in 2014. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES  The Company selectively uses financial instruments to manage some market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates and follows the guidance of ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” The fair values of all derivatives are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The change in a derivative’s fair value is recorded each period in current earnings or accumulated other comprehensive income, depending on whether the derivative is designated and qualifies as part of a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge transaction.  The Company selectively hedges forecasted transactions that are subject to foreign currency exchange exposure by using forward exchange contracts. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with ASC 815 and are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value. The effective portion of the contracts’ gains or losses due to changes in fair value is initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings when the underlying transactions occur and affect earnings or if it becomes probable the forecasted transaction will not occur. These contracts are designed to hedge the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates.  In July 2013, the Company fixed the underlying interest rate at 2.74% on $100 million of its variable rate first lien term loan using an interest rate swap contract with a forward start date of September 15, 2014 and a maturity date of June 28, 2019. This interest rate swap contract has been designated as a cash flow hedge and is recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value. The effective portion of the contract’s gains or losses due to changes in fair value is initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings when the underlying transactions occur and affect earnings or if it becomes probable the forecasted transaction will not occur. This contract is highly effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in interest rates.  For the years ended December 31, 2016, January 2, 2016, and January 3, 2015, the amounts recognized in earnings due to ineffectiveness of hedge transactions were immaterial. The amount reported as unrealized gain on derivatives of $0.8 million in 2016, and losses on derivatives of $0.4 million in 2015 and $1.5 million in 2014, in accumulated other comprehensive income, represents the net gain (loss) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash equivalents consist of funds invested in institutional money market funds with daily liquidity. At December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016, there were cash overdrafts of approximately $16.2 million and $8.3 million , respectively, which are included in accounts payable within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the year-over-year change is included in the “Cash Flows from Financing Activities” section of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE  Trade accounts receivable are stated at net realizable value. This value includes an appropriate allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts to reflect any loss anticipated on the trade accounts receivable balances and charged to the allowance for doubtful accounts, as well as reserves for estimated cash discounts to be taken by customers and potential credits issued to customers. The Company evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts monthly based upon historical bad debts, current customer receivable balances, age of customer receivable balances, the customer’s financial condition and current economic trends, all of which are subject to change. Actual uncollected amounts have historically been consistent with the Company’s expectations. Reserves for estimated cash discounts are reviewed quarterly based upon current payment terms and historical patterns of actual cash discounts taken. Reserves for potential credits are reviewed semi-annually based upon historical patterns of actual credits issued. The Company may revise its estimates as more information becomes available.  INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method for raw materials, work in process and finished goods inventories. Stores and spare parts inventories are valued at average cost. Finished goods and work in process inventories include the cost of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, including interest incurred during construction and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax purposes. The general range of useful lives for financial reporting is 10 to 40 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 20 years for machinery and equipment. Maintenance and repair costs that do not significantly improve the related asset or extend its useful life are charged to expense as incurred. When assets are sold or retired, their cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with resulting gains or losses reflected in operating income.  INTERNAL USE SOFTWARE Costs incurred related to the development of internal use software are accounted for in accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” which requires the capitalization of certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining software for internal use once certain criteria are met. Capitalized software costs are amortized over the lesser of 5 years or the useful life of the software using the straight-line method. INTANGIBLE ASSETS Certain intangible assets have been determined to have indefinite useful lives and will not be amortized until their useful lives are determined to no longer be indefinite. Other intangible assets (customer relationships and the remaining registered trademarks) are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 20 to 25 years.  IMPAIRMENT OF INTANGIBLES AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS The Company reviews the carrying value of intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. This impairment analysis consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The Company reviews the carrying value of intangible assets with definite lives and other long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the assets may be impaired. If indicators of potential impairment are identified, the Company compares the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group to the carrying value of the asset or asset group. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the expected undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying value and fair value of the asset or asset group is recognized. INCOME TAXES In conjunction with the acquisition of Appvion, PDC elected to be treated as a subchapter S corporation and elected that its eligible subsidiaries be treated as qualified subchapter S subsidiaries for U.S. federal and, where recognized, state and local income tax purposes, and therefore, the Company anticipates that it will not incur any future U.S. federal income tax liability and minimal state and local income tax liabilities. Ineligible subsidiaries account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets in those circumstances where it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset may not be realized.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  The Company provides a range of benefits to its employees and retired employees, including pensions and postretirement healthcare. The Company recognizes all actuarial gains and losses immediately in net periodic cost annually in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever a plan is determined to qualify for a remeasurement during a fiscal year, and the market-related value of plan assets used in the cost calculations is equal to fair value. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ASC 820 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. This statement enables the reader of the financial statements to assess the inputs used to develop those measurements by establishing a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. The statement requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. When available, quoted market prices were used to determine fair value and such measurements are classified within Level 1. In some cases where market prices are not available, observable market-based inputs were used to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2. If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates, yield curves and currency rates. These measurements are classified within Level 3. Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation. A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable. ASC 820 expanded the definition of fair value to include the consideration of nonperformance risk. Nonperformance risk refers to the risk that an obligation (either by a counterparty or by the Company) will not be fulfilled. For financial assets traded in an active market (Level 1 and certain Level 2), the nonperformance risk is included in the market price. For certain other financial assets and liabilities (Level 2 and 3), fair value calculations have been adjusted accordingly.  The fair value of interest rate swap derivatives is primarily based on models that utilize the appropriate market-based forward swap curves and zero-coupon interest rates to determine the discounted cash flows that result in a measurement that is classified as Level 2. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is based on a valuation model that discounts cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward rate, also deemed to be categorized as Level 2. In addition to the methods and assumptions used to record the fair value of financial instruments as discussed above, the following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments as required by ASC 825, “Financial Instruments.” Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable recorded in the balance sheets approximate fair value based on the short maturity of these instruments. Fair values of long-term debt are estimated based on market conditions and interest rates available to the Company for similar financial instruments.  ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The components of the non-owner changes in equity, or accumulated other comprehensive income, are as follows (dollars in thousands):   2016 2015  Changes in retiree plans $ 21,186 $ 24,742  Realized and unrealized losses on derivatives (2,239 ) (3,070 )  $ 18,947 $ 21,672  RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. Such costs incurred in the development of new products or significant improvements to existing products totaled $8.2 million in 2016, $9.0 million in 2015, and $ 9.5 million in 201 4. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-07, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.” This guidance is issued to improve the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements have not been issued or made available for issuance. This guidance should be applied using a retrospective transition method for the presentation of the service cost component and other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement and prospectively, on and after the effective data, for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit in assets. The Company is assessing the impact the guidance will have, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.  In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” This guidance addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. This guidance should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. The Company is assessing the impact the guidance will have, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” This guidance simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. This guidance can be applied either prospectively, retrospectively or using a modified retrospective transition method. The Company assessed the adoption of this guidance and has concluded there will be no impact to its consolidated financial statements.  In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases.” This guidance requires lessees to recognize (with the exception of short-term leases) a lease liability, which is a lessee‘s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged and lessees will no longer be provided with a source of off-balance sheet financing. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) and lessors (for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. The Company is assessing the impact the guidance will have, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.  In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” This guidance requires that inventory measured using any method other than last-in, first-out or the retail inventory method shall be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. When evidence exists that the net realizable value of inventory is lower than its cost, the difference shall be recognized as a loss in earnings in the period in which it occurs. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has assessed that the impact this guidance will have is immaterial on its consolidated financial statements.  In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-04, “Practical Expedient for the Measurement Date of an Employer’s Defined Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets.” This guidance provides a practical expedient to entities with a fiscal year-end that does not coincide with a month-end so as to permit the entity to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations using the month-end closest to the entity’s fiscal year-end and apply that practical expedient consistently from year to year. The practical expedient should also be applied consistently to all plans if an entity has more than one plan. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015. As required, the Company adopted this guidance for its fiscal year beginning January 3, 2016 and the impact was immaterial to its consolidated financial statements as a result of adoption. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” This guidance requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this guidance. Then, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, “ Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements.” The amendments in ASU 2015-15 address the absence of authoritative guidance within ASU 2015-03 for debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements such that the Securities and Exchange Commission staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The amendments in these ASU’s are effective retrospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015. These ASU’s were adopted in 2016, and in accordance with the guidance, $8.1 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, specifically attributable to each of the Company’s long-term debt issues, were reclassified from other assets, as previously reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 2, 2016, to long-term debt. The unamortized debt issuance costs are now presented as a direct deduction from each debt liability, consistent with the presentation of the corresponding debt discount, where applicable.  In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, “Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items.” This guidance eliminates the concept of extraordinary items which required entities to separately classify, present and disclose extraordinary events and transactions. ASU 2015-01 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, though early adoption is permitted provided the guidance is applied from the beginning of the year of adoption. An entity may apply the guidance prospectively and may also apply the guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. As required, the Company adopted this guidance for its fiscal year beginning January 3, 2016 and there was no impact to its consolidated financial statements as a result of adoption.  In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-16 “Derivatives and Hedging: Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity.” This guidance requires an entity to determine the nature of the host contract by considering the economic characteristics and risks of the entire hybrid financial instrument issued in the form of a share, including the embedded derivative feature that is being evaluated for separate accounting from the host contract when evaluating whether the host contract is more akin to debt or equity. ASU 2014-16 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. As required, the Company adopted this guidance for its fiscal year beginning January 3, 2016 and there was no impact to its consolidated financial statements as a result of adoption.  In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.” The amendments require management to evaluate whether there are relevant conditions and events, known and reasonably knowable, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable). Management should consider whether its plans intended to mitigate the relevant conditions or events will alleviate the substantial doubt. The amendments provide guidance as to what disclosures are required when substantial doubt is alleviated or not. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this ASU and there was no impact to its consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This guidance provides a single comprehensive revenue recognition model to apply in determining how and when to recognize revenue. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. When applying the new revenue model to contracts with customers, the guidance requires five steps to be applied which include: 1) identify the contract(s) with a customer, 2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, 3) determine the transaction price, 4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and 5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The guidance also requires both quantitative and qualitative disclosures which are more comprehensive than existing revenue standards. The disclosures are intended to enable financial statement users to understand the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue and the related cash flow. Additionally, in March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, “Principal versus Agent Considerations” to clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” to clarify the guidance associated with identifying performance obligations and licensing. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-11, “Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting” to rescind specific guidance included in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and Topic 932, Extractive Activities-Oil and Gas, effective upon adoption of Topic 606. Also in May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, “Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients” to address certain issues in the guidance regarding assessing collectability, presentation of state taxes, noncash consideration, and completed contracts and contract modifications at transition. These ASU’s will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted but no earlier than the original effective date of fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is assessing the impact the guidance will have, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS  On August 3, 2015, Appvion completed the sale of the assets primarily used in the development, manufacture and sale of microencapsulation materials by the Encapsys segment of the Company (the “Encapsys Business”) to Rise Acquisition LLC (“Rise”), a Delaware limited liability company and an affiliate of Sherman Capital Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for an aggregate purchase price of $208 million in cash, subject to working capital adjustments, and the assumption of certain liabilities (the “Sale”). Total working capital adjustments and cash expenses of the Sale were approximately $7.5 million. Of the approximate $200.5 million of net proceeds, $1 6 5 million was used immediately to repay a portion of long-term debt. In addition, proceeds of $35 million were set aside as restricted cash to be used within one year of this transaction for the specific purpose of capital investment and/or further debt reduction. As of January 2, 2016, Appvion had used this entire amount of restricted cash to repay an additional $25 million in long-term debt and $10 million for capital investment. The estimated carrying value of the net assets sold was $11.8 million.  The operating results for this business for the years ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 have been reclassified and are now reported separately as discontinued operations. The $188.7 million gain on the sale of Encapsys is also reported as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the year ended January 2, 2016.  In connection with the Sale, Appvion and Rise entered into certain other agreements, including a Supply Agreement, by which Rise will supply Appvion with all of its microencapsulation product requirements for use in its carbonless paper products for a ten -year term subject to renewal, and a Transition Services Agreement, by which Appvion will provide certain transition services to Rise for up to three years following the closing date. Additionally, Appvion and Rise entered into a lease agreement, by which Appvion will lease a portion of its facilities in Appleton, Wisconsin to Rise for a three-year term, as well as a Patent License Agreement with respect to certain shared patents related to the Encapsys Business and Appvion’s retained paper businesses. The following table presents the key line items constituting income from discontinued operations for the Encapsys Business for the years ended December 31, 2016, January 2, 2016, and January 3, 2015 (dollars in thousands):       For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Net sales $ — $ 28,263 $ 45,119  Cost of sales — 11,697 20,050  Selling, general and administrative expenses — 4,816 8,890  Income from discontinued operations — 11,750 16,179   Gain on sale — 188,749 -  Income from discontinued operations $ — $ 200,499 $ 16,179   The following are the significant line items of the Encapsys Business impacting cash flow for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):      For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Depreciation (recovery) expense $ — $ 967 $ 2,307  Additions to property, plant and equipment — 2,282 6,011  

Accounts Receivable Securitizat

Accounts Receivable Securitization	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Abstract]
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block]	4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SECURITIZATION  During June 2014, the Company entered into an accounts receivable securitization program with a commitment size of $30.0 million, whereby transactions under the program are accounted for as sales of trade receivables in accordance with ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing.” Sales of trade receivables under the program are recorded as a reduction of accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheet s as of December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016 . Proceeds received, including collections on the deferred purchase price notes receivable, are included in cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Statement s of Cash Flows for the year s ended December 31, 2016, January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015.  Trade receivables sold to the third-party financial institution, and being serviced by Appvion, Inc., totaled $32.7 million as of December 31 , 2016 , for which $12.5 million in proceeds was received. Trade receivables sold to the third-party financial institution as of January 2, 2016 totaled $36.9 million , for which $18.1 million in proceeds was received. The fair value of the receivables sold equaled the carrying cost at the time of sale and no gain or loss was recorded as a result of the sale. The fair value of the deferred purchase price notes receivable recorded as of year-end 2016 was $19.3 million and $16.5 million as of year-end 201 5 and is included in accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016, respectively . The Company estimates the fair value of the deferred purchase price notes receivable using Level 3 inputs based on historical performance of similar receivables including an allowance for doubtful accounts, as well as estimated cash discounts to be taken by customers and potential credits issued to customers. The Company deems the interest rate risk related to the deferred purchase price notes to be de minimis primarily due to the short average collection cycle (30 days) of the related receivables.  Servicing fees paid for the program were $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, $0.5 million for the year ended January 2, 2016, and $0.4 million for the year ended January 3, 2015. Transaction costs of $0.7 million , related to the June 2014 entry into this program, were deferred and recorded on the balance sheet as other long-term assets. They are being amortized over the three-year term of the securitization agreement. The remaining balance at December 31 , 201 6 was $0.1 million.

Other Intangible Assets

Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets	5. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS The Company reviews the carrying value of intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicated that an asset might be impaired.  The Company’s intangible assets consist of the following (dollars in thousands):    As of December 31, 2016 As of January 2, 2016  Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization  Amortizable intangible assets:  Trademarks $ 44,665 $ 34,667 $ 44,665 $ 32,570  Patents 5,443 5,443 6,158 6,158  Customer relationships 5,365 3,531 5,365 3,342  Subtotal 55,473 $ 43,641 56,188 $ 42,070  Unamortizable intangible assets:  Trademarks 22,865 22,865  Total $ 78,338 $ 79,053   Of the $ 78.3 million of acquired intangible assets, $67.5 million was assigned to registered trademarks. Trademarks of $44.6 million related to carbonless papers are being amortized over their useful life of 20 years, while the remaining $22.9 million are considered to have an indefinite life and are not subject to amortization. Customer relationships are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of 25 years.  Amortization expense from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, Ja nuary 2, 2016 , and January 3, 2015 approximated $2.3 million. Excluding the impact of any future acquisitions, the Company anticipates annual amortization of intangible assets will approximate $2.3 million for each of the years 201 7 through 202 1 .

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	6. INVENTORIES  Inventories consist of the following (dollars in thousands):      December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  Finished goods $ 47,710 $ 47,378  Raw materials 12,701 14,925  Work in process 9,888 9,300  Stores and spare parts 16,093 15,594  $ 86,392 $ 87,197  S tores and spare parts inventory represents manufacturing supplies and equipment parts of varying age that must be available, on demand, to ensure minimal interruption of manufacturing processes. The balance is valued at average cost. All other inventories are valued using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method.

Property, Plant And Equipment

Property, Plant And Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant And Equipment	7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT  Property, plant and equipment balances consist of the following (dollars in thousands):     December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  Land and improvements $ 9,774 $ 9,684  Buildings and improvements 131,643 129,453  Machinery and equipment 515,101 504,338  Software 33,989 33,476  Capital leases 1,180 996  Construction in progress 2,254 6,149  693,941 684,096  Accumulated depreciation (487,528) (469,227)  $ 206,413 $ 214,869 

Other Accrued Liabilities

Other Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Other Accrued Liabilities	 8 . OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES  Other accrued liabilities, as presented in the current liabilities section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet, consist of the following (dollars in thousands):    December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  Compensation $ 6,090 $ 6,457  Trade discounts 10,844 12,977  Workers’ compensation 2,587 3,133  Accrued insurance 1,381 1,435  Other accrued taxes 1,268 1,694  Postretirement benefits other than pension 1,543 1,869  Fox River Funding Agreement — 7,271  Due on accounts receivable securitization 10,500 5,500  Other 10,726 8,705  $ 44,939 $ 49,041 

Long-Term Obligations

Long-Term Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-Term Obligations [Abstract]
Long-Term Obligations	 9 . LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS Long-term obligations, excluding capital lease obligations, consist of the following (dollars in thousands):      December 31, January 2,  2016 2016  Revolving credit facility at approximately 9.25% base rate and 7.27% Euro rate,  due June 2018 $ 31,920 $ 9,600  Unamortized debt issuance costs (521) (875)  Secured variable rate industrial development bonds, 0.6% average interest rate at  December 31, 2016, due in 2027 6,000 6,000  Unamortized debt issuance costs (54) (59)  State of Ohio assistance loan at 6% , approximately $100 due monthly and final  payment due May 2017 655 1,905  Unamortized debt issuance costs (11) (34)  State of Ohio loan at 3% , approximately $30 due monthly and final  payment due May 2019 788 1,105  Columbia County, Wisconsin municipal debt due December 2019 — 300  First lien term loan at 7.75% , due June 2019 158,300 158,300  Unamortized discount (728) (992)  Unamortized debt issuance costs (1,684) (2,291)  Second lien senior secured notes at 9.0% , due June 2020 250,000 250,000  Unamortized discount (2,238) (2,769)  Unamortized debt issuance costs (3,930) (4,860)  438,497 415,330  Less obligations due within one year (982) (1,567)  $ 437,515 $ 413,763   During 2016, the Company made mandatory debt repayments of $1. 6 million, plus interest, on its State of Ohio loans. During the year, the Company borrowed $ 380.0 million and repaid $357.7 million on its revolving credit facility, leaving an outstanding balance at year-end 2016 of $31.9 million. In addition, approximately $15.0 million of the revolving credit facility commitment was used in the form of outstanding letters of credit issued thereunder, which, in accordance with its debt covenants, left approximately $16.3 million of unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. No amounts were drawn by beneficiaries under the outstanding letters of credit.  During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted ASU 2015-03, “Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” In accordance with the guidance, $8.1 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, specifically attributable to each of the Company’s long-term debt issues, were reclassified from other assets, as previously reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 2, 2016, to long-term debt. The unamortized debt issuance costs are now presented as a direct deduction from each debt liability, consistent with the presentation of the corresponding debt discount, where applicable.  First Lien Credit Agreement  On June 28, 2013, Appvion entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) providing f or a $100 million revolving line of credit due June 28, 2018 and a $335 million first lien term loan due June 28, 2019 . The Credit Agreement ranks senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of Appvion and is secured by security interests in substantially all of the property and assets of Appvion and the debt guarantors. The Credit Agreement is unconditionally, and jointly and severally, guaranteed by PDC and Appvion Canada, Ltd. It contains covenants customary for similar credit facilities. Affirmative and negative covenants under the Credit Agreement restrict Appvion’s ability and the ability of Appvion’s subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions, to incur additional indebtedness and liens, engage in sale and leaseback transactions, make investments, make loans and advances, transact certain asset sales, engage in mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, pay dividends or make other payments in respect of equity interests and other restricted payments, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, limit capital expenditures and make prepayments, redemptions and repurchases of other indebtedness. After giving effect to the Third Amendment and Fifth Amendment (as defined below), the amount committed under the revolving line of credit was reduced to $75 million and $1 70 million of the first lien term loan was repaid using proceeds from the Sale of the Encapsys Business . The first lien term loan and revolving line of credit bear interest at a base rate plus 5.5% per annum or Eurodollar plus 6.5% per annum. The Credit Agreement provides for a fixed floor rate of 2.25% for base rate loans and 1.25% for Eurodollar loans.  On July 30, 2013, Appvion fixed the underlying interest rate at 2.74% on $100.0 million of the first lien term loan using an interest rate swap contract with a forward start date of September 15, 2014 and a maturity date of June 28, 2019. Within five business days after the year-end financial statements have been filed, Appvion is required to prepay an aggregate principal amount of the term loan equal to the excess, if any, of (a ) 50% of defined excess cash flow, provided that such percentage shall be reduced to (1) 25% based upon Appvion achieving a consolidated leverage ratio of less than 3.5 to 1.0 but greater than or equal to 2.5 to 1.0 and (2) 0% based upon Appvion achieving a consolidated leverage ratio of less than 2.5 to 1.0 minus (b) the aggregate amount of all prepayments of the revolving credit line which constitute permanent reductions of the revolving credit facility and all optional prepayments of the first lien term loan made during the year.  On August 3, 2015, Appvion, PDC, Jefferies Finance LLC, as administrative agent, Fifth Third Bank, as revolver agent, swing line lender and L/C issuer, and the lenders under the Credit Agreement (the parties other than Appvion and PDC, the “Lending Parties”) entered into a Third Amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. The Third Amendment became effective simultaneously with the closing of the Sale of the Encapsys Business. Upon its effectiveness, the Third Amendment, among other things, (i) permitted the Company to consummate the Sale of the Encapsys Business and provided for the corresponding release of liens on the Encapsys Business, (ii) required that not less than $165 million of the net proceeds be applied to prepay the revolving credit loans and the term loans under the Credit Agreement and provided that the remainder of the net proceeds be reinvested or otherwise applied to further prepay indebtedness in accordance with the Credit Agreement, (iii) provided for a permanent reduction of the revolving credit facility commitments from $100 million to $75 million , (iv) required the payment of a consent fee equal to 0.175% of the aggregate principal amount of loans and commitments, (v) added the pricing grid discussed above and (vi) further conformed certain terms and covenants under the Credit Agreement to account for the Sale of the Encapsys Business and the transactions contemplated thereby. The Third Amendment also removed the maximum consolidated leverage covenant and added (i) a maximum consolidated first lien leverage covenant that requires maintenance of a consolidated first lien leverage ratio, initially, of not more than 3.50 to 1.00, and on and after the third fiscal quarter of 2016, of not more than 3.25 to 1.00 and on and after the third fiscal quarter of 2017, of not more than 3.00 to 1.00 and (ii) a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage covenant that requires maintenance of a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, initially, of not less than 0.95 to 1.00 and on and after the first fiscal quarter of 2016, of not less than 1.00 to 1.00. The Company incurred $0.9 million of debt acquisition costs related to the execution of this amendment. These costs have been deferred and will be amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Agreement.  On June 24, 2016, Appvion, PDC, and the Lending Parties entered into a Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement dated June 28, 2013. The Fourth Amendment amends the definition of Consolidated EBITDA to provide for an additional add-back to Consolidated Net Income for cash, fees and/or expenses paid or incurred in connection with certain financial and advisory services provided to the Company and Appvion in an aggregate amount not to exceed $6.5 million.  On January 16, 2017, Appvion, PDC, and the Lending Parties enter ed into a Fifth Amendment (the “ Fifth Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement dated June 28, 2013. The Fifth Amendment , among other things, (i) fix es the applicable interest rate on the Company’s term and revolving loans at 5.5% per annum for base rate loans and 6.5% per annum for Eurodollar loans, regardless of the Company’s then current consolidated leverage ratio, (ii) increase s the maximum consolidated first lien leverage ratios applicable to the Company pursuant to the maximum consolidated leverage covenant to require maintenance of a consolidated first lien leverage ratio, during the first fiscal quarter of 2017, of not more than 3.60 to 1.00, during the second fiscal quarter of 2017, of not more than 3.50 to 1.00, during the period beginning on the third fiscal quarter of 2017 though the second fiscal quarter of 2018, of not more than 3.25 to 1.00 and from and after July 1, 2018, of not more than 3.00 to 1.00 and (iii) require s the payment of a 1.5% premium on any prepayments, payments in connection with a change in control or a refinancing or payments at maturity of either term or revolving loans.  On February 16, 2017, Appvion, PDC, and the Lending Parties enter ed into a Sixth Amendment (the “Sixth Amendment”) t o the Credit Agreement dated June 28, 2013. The Sixth Amendment amends the Credit Agreement to provide for the availability of additional term loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20.0 million, on the same terms and subject to the same conditions as the term loans already existing under the Credit Agreement. Proceeds from the issuance of these term loans were reduced by $0.8 million for original issue discount and the net proceeds were used to pay down the revolving line of credit. Second Lien Secured Notes  On November 19, 2013, Appvion completed a voluntary refinancing of a portion of its debt to extend debt maturities and reduce interest expense. The refinancing included the issuance of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of second lien senior secured notes carrying an annual interest rate of 9.0%, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 each year . The notes will mature on June 1, 2020 and are unconditionally, and jointly and severally, guaranteed by PDC and Appvion Canada, Ltd . The notes are secured by a second priority security interest in substantially all of the property and assets of Appvion and the debt guarantors. These liens are junior in priority to the liens on this same collateral securing the outst anding debt incurred under the Credit A greement. The notes contain covenants customary for similar debt which restrict Appvion’s ability, as well as the ability of the guarantors, to sell or lease certain assets or merge or consolidate with or into other companies, incur additional debt or issue preferred shares, incur liens, pay dividends or make other distributions, make other restricted payments and investments, place restrictions on the ability of certain of Appvion’s subsidiaries to pay dividends or other payments to Appvion, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, amend particular agreements relating to Appvion’s transaction with its former parent AWA and the ESOP and enter into transactions with certain affiliates.  Management reported that the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants at December 31, 2016, and is forecasted to remain compliant for the next 12 months. The Company’s ability to comply with the financial covenants in the future depends on achieving forecasted operating results and operating cash flows. The Company’s failure to comply with its covenants, or an assessment that it is likely to fail to comply with its covenants, could lead the Company to seek amendments to, or waivers of, the financial covenants. The Company cannot provide assurance that it would be able to obtain any amendments to or waivers of the covenants. In the event of noncompliance with debt covenants, if the lenders will not amend or waive the Company’s noncompliance with the covenants, the outstanding debt would become due and the Company would need to seek alternative financing. The Company cannot provide assurance that it would be able to obtain alternative financing in such circumstances. If the Company were not able to secure alternative financing, this would have a material adverse impact on the Company.  Scheduled repayment of principal on long-term obligations outstanding at December 31 , 201 6 , is as follows (dollars in thousands):     Obligations  Outstanding at  December 31, 2016  2017 $ 982  2018 32,257  2019 158,424  2020 250,000  2021 —  Thereafter 6,000  $ 447,663 

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure	1 0 . INCOME TAXES  In conjunction with the acquisition of Appvion, PDC elected to be treated as a subchapter S corporation and elected that its eligible subsidiaries be treated as qualified subchapter S subsidiaries for U.S. federal and, where recognized, state and local income tax purposes. As a result, its tax provision includes only foreign and minimal state and local income taxes. For 201 6 the Company recorded a net tax provision of $0. 4 million primarily for U.S state and local income taxes. For 20 15 the Company recorded a net tax provision of $0. 2 million primarily for U.S. state and local income taxes. For 201 4 the Company recorded a net tax provision of $0. 3 million primarily for Canadian income taxes.  All U.S. federal C corporation tax years are closed. Various Canadian and state tax years remain open. Reserves for uncertain tax positions, as they relate to these matters, are insignificant. When, and if applicable, potential interest and penalty costs are accrued as incurred, with interest expense recognized in interest expense, net and penalty costs recognized in selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	1 1 . LEASES The Company leases buildings, machinery and equipment and other facilities. Many of these leases obligate the Company to pay real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs. Total rent expense was $5.4 million for 201 6 , $6.3 million for 201 5 and $6. 4 million for 201 4 .  Futur e minimum lease payments as of December 31 , 201 6 , under leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable terms in excess of one year are as follows (dollars in thousands):     Operating  Leases  2017 $ 4,085  2018 1,305  2019 1,061  2020 886  2021 —  Thereafter —  Total minimum lease payments $ 7,337 

Derivative Instruments And Hedg

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	1 2 . DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES The Company selectively uses financial instruments to manage some market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates. The fair values of all derivatives are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The change in a derivative’s fair value is recorded each period in current earnings or accumulated other comprehensive income, depending on whether the derivative is designated and qualifies as part of a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge transaction.  The Company selectively hedges forecasted transactions that are subject to foreign currency exchange exposure by using forward exchange contracts. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value using Level 2 observable market inputs. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is based on a valuation model that discounts cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward note, also deemed to be categorized as Level 2. The effective portion of the contracts’ gains or losses due to changes in fair value is initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings when the underlying transactions occur and affect earnings or if it becomes probable the forecasted transactions will not occur. These contracts are designed to hedge the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates. The notional amount of foreign exchange contracts used to hedge foreign currency transactions was $12.3 million as of December 31, 2016 . These contracts have settlement d ates extending through June 2017 .  The Company selectively hedges forecasted commodity transactions that are subject to pricing fluctuations by using collar contracts to manage risks associated with market fluctuations in energy prices. These contracts are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value using Level 2 observable market inputs based on the New York Mercantile Exchange as measured on the last trading day of the accounting period and compared to the collar price. The contracts’ gains or losses due to changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings. As of December 31, 2016, all contracts have been settled.  On July 30, 2013, Appvion entered into an interest rate swap contract on $100 million of its variable rate first lien term loan with a forward start date of September 15, 2014 and a maturity date of June 28, 2019. This interest rate swap pays the Company variable interest at the three-month Eurodollar rate or a fixed floor rate of 1.25% , whichever is greater, and the Company pays the counterparty a fixed interest rate. The fixed Eurodollar interest rate for the contract is 2.74% . Based on the terms of the interest rate swap contract and the underlying debt, the interest rate contract was determined to be effective, and thus qualifies as a cash flow hedge. Any changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows.  The following table presents the location and fair values of derivative instruments included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands):     Designated as a Hedge Balance Sheet Location December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  Foreign currency exchange derivatives Accounts receivable $ 452 $ 430  Interest rate swap Other long-term liabilities (2,657) (3,501)  The following table presents the location and amount of ( gains ) losses on derivative instruments and related hedge items included in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2016, January 2, 2016 , and January 3, 2015 and ( gains ) losses initially recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at the period-ends presented (dollars in thousands):      Statement of  Comprehensive For the For the For the  (Loss) Income Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  Designated as a Hedge Location December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Foreign currency exchange derivatives Net sales $ (637) $ (1,389) $ (161)   (Gains) losses recognized in accumulated  other comprehensive income (377) (381) (619)   Interest rate swap Interest expense 1,498 1,506 470   Losses recognized in accumulated  other comprehensive income 2,616 3,451 3,270   Not Designated as a Hedge  Natural gas collar Cost of sales — 499 1,228 

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	1 3 . FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The carrying amount (including current portions) and estimated fair value of certain of the Company’s recorded financial instruments are as follows (dollars in thousands):      December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  Carrying Fair Carrying Fair  Financial Instruments Amount Value Amount Value  First lien term loan $ 157,572 $ 151,269 $ 157,308 $ 146,296  Second lien notes 247,762 143,702 247,231 98,893  Revolving credit facility 31,920 31,920 9,600 9,600  State of Ohio loans 1,443 1,443 3,010 3,010  Columbia County, Wisconsin municipal debt — — 300 300  Industrial development bonds 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000  444,697 334,334 423,449 264,099  Debt issuance costs (6,200) (8,119)  $ 438,497 $ 334,334 $ 415,330 $ 264,099  The first lien term loan and the second lien notes are traded in public markets. Their fair value was determined using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices. The fair value of the State of Ohio loans was determined using Level 2 observable market inputs including current rates for financial instruments of the same remaining maturity and similar terms. The revolving credit facility and industrial development bonds have variable interest rates that reflect current market terms and conditions.  Due to their short-term nature, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable , accounts payable and accrued liabilities were reasonable estimat es of fair value as of December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016 .

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefits	 1 4 . EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Company has various defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution pension plans. They include a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) to provide retirement benefits for management and other highly compensated employees whose benefits are reduced by the tax-qualified plan limitations of the pension plan for eligible salaried employees. The status of these plans, including a reconciliation of benefit obligation, a reconciliation of plan assets and the funded status of the plans, as well as the key assumptions used in accounting for the plans, is shown below (dollars in thousands):      Pension Benefits 2016 2015  Change in benefit obligation  Benefit obligation at beginning of period $ 421,041 $ 442,652  Service cost 5,578 5,976  Interest cost 18,865 18,095  Plan amendments (91) 2,229  Actuarial loss (gain) 14,728 (20,037)  Settlements (6,204) (6,338)  Benefits and expenses paid (24,985) (21,536)  Benefit obligation at end of period $ 428,932 $ 421,041   Change in plan assets  Fair value at beginning of period $ 314,689 $ 349,047  Actual return on plan assets 32,307 (7,006)  Employer contributions 561 522  Settlements (6,204) (6,338)  Benefits and expenses paid (24,985) (21,536)  Fair value at end of period $ 316,368 $ 314,689   Funded status of plans  Funded status at end of period $ (112,564) $ (106,352)   Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consist of:  Accrued benefit liability-current $ (601) $ (602)  Accrued benefit liability-noncurrent (111,963) (105,750)  Net amount recognized $ (112,564) $ (106,352)   Key assumptions at end of period (%)  Discount rate 4.21 4.58  The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, net, that have not been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost at December 31, 2016 and January 2 , 201 6 , are as follows (dollars in thousands):      2016 2015  Prior service credit $ (17,521) $ (19,820)  The amount in accumulated other comprehensive income that is expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next year is as follows (dollars in thousands):      Prior service credit $ (2,390)   The components of net periodic pension cost include the following (dollars in thousands):       Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, January 2, January 3,  Pension Benefits 2016 2016 2015  Net periodic benefit cost  Service cost $ 5,578 $ 5,976 $ 4,766  Interest cost 18,865 18,095 20,585  Expected return on plan assets (20,908) (23,376) (23,344)  Amortization of  Prior service (credit) cost (2,390) (2,620) 486  Mark-to-market adjustment 3,330 10,344 67,412  Net periodic benefit cost (gain) $ 4,475 $ 8,419 $ 69,905  Key assumptions (%)  Discount rate 4.58 4.18 5.04  Expected return on plan assets 7.00 7.00 6.75  Rate of compensation increase NA NA NA  Expected future benefit payments are as follows (dollars in thousands):      2017 $ 29,473  2018 30,055  2019 31,236  2020 31,231  2021 31,324  2022 thru 2026 147,337  $ 300,656  As of the 201 6 and 201 5 measurement dates, the approximate asset allocations by asset category for the Company’s pension plan were as follows:      December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  U.S. Equity 31 % 31 %  International Equity 9 9  Private Equity 1 1  Emerging Market Equity 9 9  Fixed Income 45 46  Real Estate 5 4  Total 100 % 100 %     The Company’s Benefits Finance Committee (the “Committee”) is, among other things, charged with monitoring investment performance. The Committee periodically reviews fund performance and asset allocations. The plan trustee makes changes as necessary to realign the asset mix with the target allocations. The Committee has an investment policy for the pension plan assets that establishes target asset allocations by asset class as follows:      Total U.S. Equity (including private equity) 32 %  Total International Equity 18 %  Real Estate 5 %  Bonds 45 %  The investment policy objectives adopted by the Committee are designed to (a) provide benefit security to plan participants, (b) support accounting policy and funding goals, (c) maintain a target funded ratio to avoid adverse outcomes, and (d) promote stability and growth in funded status. The Committee is assisted by an investment advisor in managing the fund investments and establishing asset allocations and long-term return expectations. The investment advisor develops and maintains long-term return, risk and correlation expectations for a broad array of capital markets which the Committee uses in its monitoring activity.  The expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption is developed considering the relative weighting of plan assets, the historical performance of total plan assets and individual asset classes and economic and other indicators of future performance. Expected returns for each asset class are developed using estimates of expected real returns plus expected inflation. Long-term expected real returns are derived from future expectations for the U.S. Treasury real yield curve. Based on the assumptions and methodology described above, the Company selected 7.00% as its long-term rate of return on assets assumptions for both year-end 2016 and 2015 . The mortality assumption used for each of the years 2016 and 2015 was the RP-2014 mortality table. The discount rate is developed by selecting a portfolio of high-quality corporate bonds appropriate to provide for the projected benefit payments of the plan. This portfolio is selected from a universe of over 7 00 Aa-graded noncallable bonds available in the market as of December 31 , 201 6 , further limited to those bonds with average yields between the 10th and 90th percentiles. After the bond portfolio is selected, a single rate is determined that equates the market value of the bonds selected to the discounted value of the plan’s benefit payments. Based on the methodology described above, and a selected portfolio of 21 bonds, the Company selected a discount rate of 4.21% for 2016 and 4.58% for 201 5 to value year-end liabilities for the pension plans. In accordance with ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” the fair value of the assets within the pension plan as of December 31, 2016 and January 2 , 201 6 are as follows (dollars in thousands):      Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016  Quoted Prices Significant Significant  in Active Observable Unobservable  Markets Inputs Inputs  (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total  Asset Category  Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,764 $ 7,764   Public equity  U.S. (a) 97,784 97,784  International (a) 27,868 27,868  Emerging markets (b) 28,643 28,643   Private equity (c) 1,875 1,875   Fixed income  Corporate bonds (d) 124,473 124,473  Other fixed income (d) 19,310 19,310   Real estate (e) 8,651 8,651  $ 7,764 $ 298,078 $ 10,526 $ 316,368      Fair Value Measurements at January 2, 2016  Quoted Prices Significant Significant  in Active Observable Unobservable  Markets Inputs Inputs  (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total  Asset Category  Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,798 $ 1,798   Public equity  U.S. (a) 97,710 97,710  International (a) 29,343 29,343  Emerging markets (b) 26,359 26,359   Private equity (c) 3,863 3,863   Fixed income  Corporate bonds (d) 125,251 125,251  Other fixed income (d) 17,628 17,628   Real estate (e) 12,737 12,737  $ 1,798 $ 296,291 $ 16,600 $ 314,689  (a) U.S. and international equity investments include investments in commingled funds that invest primarily in publicly-traded equities. Equity investments are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. stocks and are divided by investment style and market capitalization. (b) Emerging markets equity investments include investments in commingled funds that invest primarily in publicly-traded equities. Equity investments are diversified across non-U.S. stocks and are divided by country, investment style and market capitalization. (c) Private equity assets consist primarily of investments in limited partnerships that invest in individual companies in the form of non-public equity or non-public debt positions. The plan’s private equity investments are limited to 5% of the total limited partnership and the maximum allowable loss cannot exceed the commitment amount. (d) Fixed income securities include investments in commingled funds that invest in a diversified blend of investment grade fixed income securities. (e) Investment in real estate is designed to provide stable income returns and added diversification based upon the historical low correlation between real estate and equity or fixed income investments. The plan’s real estate assets consist of a commingled fund that invests in a diversified portfolio of direct real estate investments. Description of Fair Value Measurements Level 1 – Quoted, active market prices for identical assets or liabilities. Foreign and domestic common stocks are exchange-traded and are valued at the closing price reported by the respective exchanges on the day of valuation. Share prices of the funds, referred to as a fund's Net Asset Value (“NAV”), are calculated daily based on the closing market prices and accruals of securities in the fund's total portfolio (total value of the fund) divided by the number of fund shares currently issued and outstanding. Redemptions of the mutual funds, collective trust funds and funds for employee benefit trust shares occur by contract at the respective fund’s redemption date NAV. Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted active market prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in inactive markets and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. The pension plan’s Level 2 investments include foreign and domestic common stocks, mutual funds, collective trust funds and funds for employee benefit trust. The NAVs of the funds are calculated monthly based on the closing market prices and accruals of securities in the fund's total portfolio (total value of the fund) divided by the number of fund shares currently issued and outstanding. Redemptions of the mutual funds, collective trust fund and funds for employee benefit trust shares occur by contract at the respective fund’s redemption date NAV. Level 3 – Valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable in the marketplace. The pension plan’s Level 3 assets are primarily investment funds which invest in underlying groups of investment funds or other pooled investment vehicles that are selected by the respective funds’ investment managers. The investment funds and the underlying investments held by these investment funds are valued at fair value. In determining the fair value of these assets, management takes into account the estimated NAV of the underlying funds, as well as any other considerations that may increase or decrease such estimated value. While the Company believes its valuation methods for plan assets are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions, particularly as applied to Level 3 assets described below, could have a material effect on the computation of their estimated fair values.     Changes in Fair Value Using  Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)  Private Real  Equities Estate Total  Balance, January 3, 2015 $ 4,509 $ 15,272 $ 19,781  Realized gains/(losses) 291 (383) (92)  Unrealized gains/(losses) 130 1,932 2,062  Return of capital (1,093) (5,542) (6,635)  Income 26 1,458 1,484  Balance, January 2, 2016 3,863 12,737 16,600  Realized gains/(losses) 260 1,040 1,300  Unrealized gains/(losses) (649) 548 (101)  Return of capital (1,599) (6,167) (7,766)  Income — 493 493  Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 1,875 $ 8,651 $ 10,526 The Company expect s to contribute $4.5 million to its funded pension plan in 201 7 . The defined benefit plan provides that hourly employees receive payments of stated amounts for each year of service. Payments under the defined benefit plan covering salaried employees are based on years of service and the employees’ compensation during employment. At December 31, 2016, the accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit plans were approximately $428.9 million. At January 2 , 201 6 , the accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit plans was approximately $421.0 million. Certain of the Company’s hourly employees participated in a multi-employer defined benefit plan, the Pace Industry Union-Management Pension Plan (EIN #11-6166763). Participants in this plan included the West Carrollton represented manufacturing employees, where the collective bargaining agreement expired April 1, 2012. Participants also included the represented employees at the Kansas City, Kansas distribution center, where the collective bargaining agreement expired December 31, 2011. As a result of labor contracts ratified in June 2012 and September 2012, by the bargaining employees at the Kansas City, Kansas distribution center and West Carrollton, Ohio plant, respectively, both groups elected to end their participation in this multi-employer plan and instead participate in the defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Company. In addition, during first quarter 2012 there was a workforce reduction at the West Carrollton, Ohio plant resulting from the cessation of papermaking activities. As a result, the Company recorded a $25.0 million expense in 2012 representing its estimated cost to satisfy a complete withdrawal liability under the terms of the plan’s trust agreement, with a payment period that began January 2014 and could extend for up to 20 years, discounted in accordance with ASC Section 450-20-S99-1. Payments of $2.0 million were made during 201 6 , resulting in recorded interest expense of $1.1 million. As of December 31 , 2016, the reserve has been reduced by $0.9 million. Of the $22.5 million reserve, $0.9 million is classified as short-term and $21.6 million is classified as long-term within the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31 , 2016.  A deferred compensation plan, named the Executive Nonqualified “Excess” Plan of Appvion, Inc., effective on February 1, 2006, and as amended effective January 1, 2015, was established for highly-compensated employees, including all directors and executive officers. Salaried employees, with base salaries of $130,000 and over, are eligible to participate in the plan. This plan was established for the purpose of allowing a tax-favored option for saving for retirement when the IRS limits the ability of highly-compensated employees to participate under tax-qualified plans. This plan allows for deferral of compensation on a pre-tax basis and accumulation of tax-deferred earnings. Participants in the plan may choose to have deferrals increased or decreased based on the performance of a selection of mutual funds. No assets are actually set aside to fund the Company’s obligation under this plan. The non-employee directors are also allowed to participate in this plan. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016, $2.7 million and $5.4 million, respectively, was recorded in other long-term assets for this plan.

Postretirement Benefit Plans Ot

Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions [Abstract]
Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions	1 5 . POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS OTHER THAN PENSIONS The Company has defined postretirement benefit plans that provide medical, dental and life insurance for certain retirees and eligible dependents.  The status of these plans, including a reconciliation of benefit obligations and the funded status of the plans, as well as the key assumptions used in accounting for the plans, is as follows (dollars in thousands):      Other Postretirement Benefits 2016 2015  Change in benefit obligation  Benefit obligation at beginning of period $ 24,450 $ 34,076  Service cost 64 185  Interest cost 954 1,184  Plan amendments (5) (918)  Actuarial (gain) loss (1,449) (8,304)  Benefits and expenses paid (1,629) (1,773)  Benefit obligation at end of period $ 22,385 $ 24,450   Funded status of plans  Funded status at end of period $ (22,385) $ (24,450)   Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consist of:  Accrued benefit liability-current $ (1,543) $ (1,869)  Accrued benefit liability-noncurrent (20,842) (22,581)  Net amount recognized $ (22,385) $ (24,450)      Key assumptions at end of period  Discount rate 3.95 % 4.25 %  Valuation year medical trend 7.33 % 7.67 %  Ultimate medical trend 5.00 % 5.00 %  Year ultimate medical trend reached 2023 2023  The discount rate is developed by selecting a portfolio of high-quality corporate bonds appropriate to provide for the projected benefit payments of the plan. This portfolio is selected from a universe of over 7 00 A a -graded noncallable bonds available in the market as of December 31 , 201 6 , further limited to those bonds with average yields between the 10th and 90th percentiles. After the bond portfolio is selected, a single rate is determined that equates the market value of the bonds selected to the discounted value of the plan’s benefit payments. Based on the methodology described above, and a selected portfolio of 25 bonds, the Comp a ny selected a discount rate of 3.95 % for the postretirement benefit plan.  The December 31 , 201 6 , accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (“APBO”) was determined using assumed medical care cost trend rates of 7.33% , decreasing one third percent each year to an ultimate rate of 5% in 2023 . The January 2 , 201 6 , APBO was determined using assumed medical care cost trend rates of 7.67% , decreasing one third percent each year to an ultimate rate of 5% in 2023 .  The amount in accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, that has not been recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost at December 31, 2016 and January 2 , 201 6 is as follows (dollars in thousands):      2016 2015  Prior service credit $ 3,665 $ 4,922  The amount in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost over the next year is shown below (dollars in thousands):     Amortization of prior service credit $ 1,260  The components of other postretirement benefit ( gain ) loss include the following (dollars in thousands):      For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Service cost $ 64 $ 185 $ 246  Interest cost 954 1,184 1,372  Amortization of prior service credit (1,262) (1,163) (1,206)  Mark-to-market adjustment (1,449) (8,304) 420  Net periodic benefit (gain) loss $ (1,693) $ (8,098) $ 832   The key assumptions used in the measurement of the Company’s net periodic benefit (gain) loss are shown in the following table:      For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Discount rate 4.25 % 3.86 % 4.50 %  Valuation year medical trend 7.67 % 8.00 % 6.50 %  Ultimate medical trend 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 %  Year ultimate medical trend reached 2024 2024 2017  Impact of a one percent change in medical trend rate (dollars in thousands):      1% Increase 1% Decrease  Aggregate impact on service and interest cost $ 18 $ (17)  Effect on accumulated plan benefit obligation 491 (444)  Expected postretirement benefit payments for each of the next five years, and the aggregate from 202 2 through 202 6 , are as follows (dollars in thousands):     2017 $ 1,543  2018 1,847  2019 1,882  2020 1,902  2021 1,923  2022 thru 2026 8,602  $ 17,699 

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	1 7 . COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Lower Fox River On September 30, 2014, Appvion entered into a Funding Agreement with NCR, B.A.T. Industries, p.l.c. (“BAT”) and Windward relating to clean-up costs for the Lower Fox River and certain potential future sites. Under the Funding Agreement, the parties paid the following amounts on September 30, 2014 toward historical Fox River Costs (as defined in the Funding Agreement) incurred by NCR through September 1, 2014: BAT ‑ $77.08 million; Windward ‑ $10 million; and Appvion ‑ $6 million. In addition, BTI 2014 LLC, a wholly ‑owned subsidiary of BAT (“BTI”), is responsible for funding 50% of the Fox River Costs incurred by NCR after September 1, 2014. The parties also agreed: (a) to vigorously pursue reasonable claims and viable claims against certain third parties and to deposit any recoveries therefrom into BTI; and (b) that any funds remaining in BTI after paying BAT and NCR for any unreimbursed funding of Fox River Costs would be used to fund 60% of any Future Sites Costs, as defined in the Funding Agreement. Subject to the limitations described below, Appvion agreed to assume the following additional funding obligations under the Funding Agreement:  (a) $4 million was paid on February 2, 2015 toward Fox River Costs; (b) On September 1 of each year during the term of the Funding Agreement, the lesser of (1) an amount equal to 50% of the aggregate unreimbursed amount paid by BAT to the BTI for Fox River Costs (to the extent that Appvion has not previously paid such amount in any prior years) and (2) $7.5 million ($7.5 million was paid on September 1, 2015); and (c) On September 1 of each year during the term of the Funding Agreement, the lesser of (1) an amount equal to 50% of the aggregate amount paid by BAT to the BTI for Future Sites Costs (to the extent that Appvion has not previously paid such amount in prior years) and (2 ) $7.5 million . Effective August 31, 2016, the parties agreed that the amount due from Appvion on September 1, 2016, as set forth in (c) above would be separated into two payments: (i) $3.0 million, which was paid on September 1, 2016; and (ii) $4.5 million, which was subsequently paid on October 3, 2016. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Appvion’s additional funding obligations are subject to the following limitations: (a) In no event will Appvion’s funding obligations for Fox River Costs exceed $25 million (the “Appvion Fox River Cap”); (b) In no event will Appvion’s funding obligations for Future Sites Costs exceed $25 million (the “Appvion Future Sites Cap”); and (c) In no event will Appvion’s funding obligations under the Funding Agreement exceed $7.5 million during any calendar year (except for the payment of $4 million on February 2, 2015 and the payment of $7.5 million on September 1, 2015). The $4 million payment due February 1, 2015 and the $7.5 million payment due September 1, 2015, the $3 million payment due September 1, 2016, and the $4.5 million payment due October 3, 2016 have been timely paid. These payments, together with the initial payment by Appvion of $6 million on September 30, 2014, fully satisfy Appvion’s funding obligations under the Funding Agreement. The parties to the Funding Agreement agree that they have no recourse against Appvion for any further liability relating to the Fox River or Future Sites beyond the A ppvion Fox River Cap and the Appvion Future Sites Cap, respectively.  Appvion bears sole responsibility for its funding obligations under the Funding Agreement. The Funding Agreement does not, however, modify, alter or amend the two indemnification agreements entered into in 2001 wherein Windward agreed to indemnify PDC and PDC agreed to indemnify Appvion for certain costs, expenses and liabilities relating to Fox River and Future Sites, including Appvion’s costs and expenses in negotiating and entering into the Funding Agreement and any future costs and expenses incurred by Appvion in pursuing recoveries.  Other  From time to time, the Company may be subject to various demands, claims, suits or other legal or regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. A comprehensive insurance program is maintained to provide a measure of financial protection against such matters, though not all such exposures are, or can be, addressed by insurance. Estimated costs are recorded for such demands, claims, suits or proceedings of this nature when reasonably determinable. The Company has successfully defended such claims, settling some for amounts which are not material to the business and obtaining dismissals in others. While the Company will vigorously defend itself and expects to prevail in any similar cases that may be brought against it in the future, there can be no assurance that it will be successful. The Company does not believe that any pending or threatened demands, claims, suits or other legal or regulatory proceedings will have, individually or in the aggregate, a materially adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations or cash flows.

Consolidated Statements of Ca23

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Consolidted Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	1 8 . CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Supplemental cash flow disclosures (dollars in thousands):      For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Cash paid during the period for:  Interest $ 37,915 $ 42,299 $ 49,940  Income taxes 304 404 221   Cash received during the period for:  Income tax refunds $ 15 $ — $ 178 

Concentrations Of Credit And Ot

Concentrations Of Credit And Other Risks	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Concentrations Of Credit And Other Risks [Abstract]
Concentration Of Credit And Other Risks	19 . CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT AND OTHER RISKS Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of c redit risk consist primarily of trade receivables. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the large number of customers comprising the Company’s customer base. The Company does not believe it is dependent upon any single customer. Sales to the Company’s two largest customers each represented approximately 9% and 8% of net sales for 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.  The five largest customers in the carbonless papers segment collectively accounted for approximately 46% of carbonless net sales in 2016 , 44% of car bonless papers net sales in 2015 and 41% of car bonless papers net sales in 2014 . The five largest customers in the thermal papers segment collectively accounted for approximately 47% of thermal papers net sales in 2016 , 44% of thermal papers net sales in 2015 and 41% of thermal papers net sales in 2014.  Base stock is a key raw material in the Company’s business. In 201 6 , the Company purchased approximately $2 26 million of base stock from exte rnal suppliers. Approximately $ 24 million of this base stock was purchased for the production of carbonless products with nearly 100% purchased from one external supplier. The Company purchased approximately $ 202 million of base stock for the production of thermal products with approximately 92% purchased from a single external supplier. In 2015, the Company purchased approximately $2 15 million of base stock from external suppliers. Approximately $ 39 million of this base stock was purchased for the production of carbonless products with approximately 100% purchased from one external supplier. The Company purchased approximately $1 76 million of base stock for the production of thermal products with approximately 94% purchased from a single external supplier. In 2014, the Company purchased approximately $23 9 million of base stock from external suppliers. Approximately $45 million of this base stock was purchased for the production of carbonless products with approximately 98% purchased from one external supplier. The Company purchased approximately $19 4 million of base stock for the production of thermal products with approximately 70% purchased from a single external supplier. 

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Employee Stock Ownership Plan [Abstract]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan	2 0 . EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN  The KSOP includes a separate ESOP component. The KSOP is a tax-qualified retirement plan that also contains a 401(k) feature, which provides participants with the ability to make pre-tax contributions to the KSOP by electing to defer a percentage of their compensation. The ESOP is a tax-qualified employee stock ownership plan that is designed to invest primarily in the common stock of PDC.  Eligible participants, as “named fiduciaries” under ERISA, were offered a one-time irrevocable election in 2001 to acquire a beneficial interest in the common stock of PDC by electing to direct the transfer of all or a portion of their existing account balances in the KSOP and the 401(a) plan (Appleton Papers Inc. Retirement Medical Savings Plan) to the Company Stock Fund. The total proceeds transferred by eligible participants to the Company Stock Fund were approximately $107 million. All proceeds of the offering were used by the ESOP trustee to purchase 10,684,373 shares of PDC common stock. As a result of this purchase, the ESOP owns 100% of the common stock of PDC. The ESOP trustee is expected to purchase common stock from PDC with future pre-tax payroll deferrals made by employees. The Company also intends to fund a significant part of its matching contribution commitment with common stock of PDC. Matching contributions charged to expense were $1.6 million in 2016, $1.9 million in 201 5 , and $2.3 million in 201 4. The value of each participant’s account balance will be paid to that participant, or that participant’s beneficiary, in the case of the participant’s death, upon the participant’s retirement, death, disability, resignation, dismissal or permanent layoff. Requests for lump sum distributions from the Company Stock Fund will be granted in accordance with a uniform, nondiscriminatory policy established by the ESOP committee. Covenants in the C redit A greement, as amended, providing for the first lien term loan and revolving credit facility, as well as the indenture governing the second lien senior secured notes restrict Appvion’s ability to pay dividends to PDC, which could limit PDC’s ability to repurchase shares distributed to ESOP participants who have terminated employment or who are entitled to diversification rights. PDC has obligations to make distributions to former participants in the ESOP under ERISA and these obligations may conflict with the terms of these debt agreements. During 2016, 201 5, and 2014 , the Company exercised its right to satisfy requests for distributions to former participants using five equal annual installments.  In 201 6 , the ESOP trustee purchased 145,102 shares of PDC redeemable common stock for an aggregate price of $1.6 million from pre-tax payroll deferrals, rollovers and loan payments made by employees, as well as interest received by the trust. Matching contributions over this same period resulted in an additional 138,018 shares of redeemable common stock being issued. As a result of hardship withdrawals, required diversifications, employee terminati ons and employee loan requests, 7 80,600 shares of PDC redeemable common stock were repurchased during 20 16 at an aggregate price of $10.2 million.  In 201 5 , the ESOP trustee purchased 167,177 shares of PDC redeemable common stock for an aggregate price of $1.9 million from pre-tax payroll deferrals, rollovers and loan payments made by employees, as well as interest received by the trust. Matching contributions over this same period resulted in an additional 160,097 shares of redeemable common stock being issued. As a result of hardship withdrawals, required diversifications, employee terminations and employee loan requests, 775,075 shares of PDC redeemable common stock were repurchased during 20 15 at an aggregate price of $9.4 million. In 201 4 , the ESOP trustee purchased 178,179 shares of PDC redeemable common stock for an aggregate price of $2. 4 million from pre-tax payroll deferrals, rollovers and loan payments made by employees, as well as interest received by the trust. Matching contributions over this same period resulted in an additional 172,167 shares of redeemable common stock being issued. As a result of hardship withdrawals, required diversifications, employee terminations and employee loan requests, 1,273,759 shares of PDC redeemable common stock were repurchased during 201 4 at an aggregate price of $18.2 million.  In accordance with ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity,” the appropriate accounting for redeemable equity first depends upon a determination of whether the equity is currently redeemable or not currently redeemable. Shares that are currently redeemable should be recorded at redemption value. For shares that are not currently redeemable, the accounting guidance allows for changes in redemption value to be accreted from the initial issuance date to the earliest redemption date. This guidance also specifies that if the redemption value is less than the original issuance cost, the carrying amount of the redeemable common stock should not be less than the original issuance cost.  The fair value of the redeemable common stock is determined by an independent, third-party appraiser selected by the ESOP Trustee, as required by law and the ESOP. Such valuations are made as of June 30 and December 31. The year-end 201 6 share price was $10.35 . Based upon the estimated fair value of the redeemable common stock at December 31 , 201 6 , an ultimate redemption liability of approximately $64.8 million was determined. The redeemable common stock recorded book value as of December 31 , 201 6 , was $100.6 million. The net decrease in fair value and accretion of redeemable common stock was $3.4 million for the year ended December 31 , 201 6 .  As of December 31 , 2016, the Company is obligated to purchase 1,956,365 shares of redeemable common stock eligible for redemption as a result of participants terminating employment due to retirement, resignation, dismissal, permanent layoff, disability or death. Using the year-end 201 6 share price, the Company has estimated a future share repurchase obligation of approximately $20.2 million. Per plan provisions, neither the dates of n or prices at distribution are fixed or determinable, and therefore, repurchase obligations to be settled over the next five years will vary from the estimated repurchase obligation above.

Unaudited Quarterly Financial D

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data	2 1 . UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA  Unaudited quarterly financial data for 201 6 includes the following (dollars in thousands):      For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Year  Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Ended  April 3, July 3, October 2, December 31, December 31,  2016 2016 2016 2016 2016  Net sales $ 180,540 $ 173,551 $ 169,189 $ 167,084 $ 690,364  Gross profit 36,165 30,292 29,337 28,312 124,106  Operating income (loss) 9,561 3,891 3,420 6,656 23,528  Net (loss) income $ (421) $ (6,860) $ (7,210) $ (4,555) $ (19,046)  Unaudited quarterly financial data for 201 5 includes the following (dollars in thousands):      For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Year  Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Ended  April 5, 2015 July 5, 2015 October 4, 2015 January 2, 2016 January 2, 2016  Net sales $ 183,909 $ 166,158 $ 180,591 $ 169,388 $ 700,046  Gross profit (loss) 32,492 27,159 32,870 31,084 123,605  Operating income (loss) 4,333 (1,443) 4,169 3,469 10,528  Loss from continuing operations (10,268) (14,071) (11,023) (6,563) (41,925)  Income from discontinued  operations, net of income taxes 4,503 4,264 191,904 (172) 200,499  Net income (loss) $ (5,765) $ (9,807) $ 180,881 $ (6,735) $ 158,574  On August 3, 2015, Appvion completed the sale of the assets primarily used in the development, manufacture and sale of microencapsulation materials by the Encapsys segment of the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $208 million in cash, subject to working capital adjustments, and the assumption of certain liabilities. Total working capital adjustments and cash expenses of the sale were approximately $7.5 million. The financial results of the Encapsys segment, including the gain on the sale of the assets, have been reclassified as discontinued operations.

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information	22. SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company’s reportable segments are carbonless papers and thermal papers. The accounting policies applicable to these reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Management evaluates the performance of the segments based primarily on operating income (loss). Items excluded from the determination of segment operating income (loss) are unallocated corporate charges, interest expense, net, debt modification/extinguishment expense, foreign exchange loss and other expense.  The carbonless papers segment includes carbonless, security and other specialty paper products. Carbonless paper is used to make multipart business forms such as invoices and purchase orders. The Company also produces coated products for design and print applications and offers custom coating solutions. Carbonless products are sold to converters, printers and merchant distributors who stock and sell carbonless paper to printers. The Company also produces security papers with features that resist forgery, tampering and counterfeiting. The Company’s portfolio of products incorporates security technologies, including watermarks, taggants, reactive chemicals, embedded threads and fibers and machine-readable technologies, to serve global markets.  The thermal papers segment develops and produces substrates for the transaction and item identification markets. Thermal paper is used in four principal end markets: (1) point-of-sale products for retail receipts and coupons; (2) label products for shipping, warehousing, medical and clean-room applications; (3) tags and tickets for airline and baggage applications, event and transportation tickets and lottery and gaming applications; and (4) printer, calculator and chart paper for engineering, industrial and medical diagnostic charts. Point-of-sale products are sold to printers and converters who in turn sell to end-user customers or to resellers such as office supply stores, office superstores, warehouse clubs, mail order catalogs, equipment dealers, merchants and original equipment manufacturers. Label products are sold to companies who apply pressure sensitive adhesive coatings and release liners and then sell these products to label printers. Tag, ticket and chart grades are sold to specialty printing companies who convert them to finished products such as entertainment, lottery and gaming tickets, tags, coupons and medical charts. The Company does not allocate total assets internally in assessing operating performance and does not track capital expenditures by segment. Net sales, operating income (loss) and depreciation and amortization, as determined by the Company for its reportable segments, are as follows (dollars in thousands):    For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Net sales  Carbonless papers $ 284,930 $ 327,178 $ 349,374  Thermal papers 405,434 372,868 415,324  Total $ 690,364 $ 700,046 $ 764,698   Operating income (loss)  Carbonless papers $ 17,248 $ 26,729 $ (12,640)  Thermal papers 14,333 (5,848) (11,348)  31,581 20,881 (23,988)  Unallocated corporate charges (8,053) (10,353) (32,877)  Total $ 23,528 $ 10,528 $ (56,865)   Depreciation and amortization (A)  Carbonless papers $ 13,816 $ 14,132 $ 14,055  Thermal papers 12,655 12,514 13,500  26,471 26,646 27,555  Unallocated corporate charges 321 177 153  Total $ 26,792 $ 26,823 $ 27,708  (A) Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations are allocated to the reportable segments based on the amount of activity provided by departments to the respective product lines in each reportable segment.  During 2016, the Company recorded a net mark-to-market $2.0 million related to its retiree benefit plans. This loss was allocated as follows: $1.3 million to carbonless papers and $0.7 million to thermal papers.  During 2015, the Company recorded a net mark-to-market loss of $ 3.5 million related to its retiree benefit plans. This loss was allocated as follows: $ 2.3 million to carbonless papers, $0.9 million to thermal papers and $0.3 million to unallocated corporate charges.  During September 2014, Appvion entered into a Funding Agreement relating to clean-up costs and liabilities for the Lower Fox River sites and potential future sites. Under the Funding Agreement, the parties agreed to a specific funding arrangement for which Appvion recorded a $24.0 million third quarter charge in unallocated corporate charges for its portion of the Funding Agreement. During 2014, the Company recorded a mark-to-market loss for pension and other postretirement benefit plans of $ 65.9 million. This loss was allocated as follows: $ 40.5 million to carbonless papers, $ 24.1 million to thermal papers and $ 1.3 million to unallocated corporate charges.  Revenues from sales in the U.S. were $529.7 million in 2016, $526.0 million in 2015, and $568.6 million in 2014. Revenues from sales to customers in foreign countries were $160.7 million in 2016, $ 174. 0 million in 2015, and $196.1 million in 2014. All long-lived assets were located in the U.S. as of December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016. Substantially all long-lived assets were located in the U.S. as of January 3, 2015.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	2 3 . ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the year ended December 31 , 2016 are as follows (dollars in thousands)        Change in Hedging  Retiree Plans Activities Total  Balance, January 2, 2016 $ 24,742 $ (3,070) $ 21,672   Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications — 1,692 1,692  Amounts recorded in accumulated other  comprehensive income (3,556) (861) (4,417)  Net other comprehensive loss (3,556) 831 (2,725)   Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 21,186 $ (2,239) $ 18,947  The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the year ended January 2, 2016 are as follows (dollars in thousands):     Change in Hedging  Retiree Plans Activities Total  Balance, January 3, 2015 $ 29,837 $ (2,651) $ 27,186   Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications — (302) (302)  Amounts recorded in accumulated other  comprehensive income (5,095) (117) (5,212)  Net other comprehensive loss (5,095) (419) (5,514)   Balance, January 2, 2016 $ 24,742 $ (3,070) $ 21,672  Details about these reclassifications are as follows (dollars in thousands):    Amounts Reclassified from  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  Affected Line Item  in Consolidated  Statements of  Details about Accumulated For the For the For the Comprehensive  Other Comprehensive Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Income  Income Components December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 (Loss)  Changes in retiree plans  Amortization of prior service credit $ 3,556 $ 5,095 $ (24,895) (a)   Hedging activities  Foreign exchange contracts $ (637) $ (1,389) $ (161) Net sales  Interest rate swap 1,498 1,506 470 Interest  $ 861 $ 117 $ 309   Total reclassifications for the period $ 4,417 $ 5,212 $ (24,586)    (a) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 14, Employee Benefits, and Note 15, Postretirement Benefit Plans other than Pensions.

Condensed Financial Information

Condensed Financial Information Of Registrant	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Paperweight Development Corp. And Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant	      PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE I        PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP.  CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS  (dollars in thousands)    December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016   ASSETS  Current assets  Other current assets $ — $ —  Total current assets — —    Other assets 12 12   Total assets $ 12 $ 12   LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK,  ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AND ACCUMULATED  OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  Current liabilities  Due to Appvion, Inc. $ — $ —  Total current liabilities — —  Investment in Appvion, Inc. 312,311 283,516  Redeemable common stock, $0.01 par value, shares  authorized: 30,000,000, shares issued and outstanding:  6,260,418 and 6,757,898 100,641 114,749  Accumulated deficit (431,887) (419,925)  Accumulated other comprehensive income 18,947 21,672   Total liabilities, redeemable common stock,  accumulated deficit and accumulated other  comprehensive income $ 12 $ 12  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.      PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP.  CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME  (dollars in thousands)    For the Years Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015   (Income) Loss in equity investments $ 19,046 $ (158,574) $ 92,772   Income (loss) before income taxes (19,046) 158,574 (92,772)   Net income (loss) (19,046) 158,574 (92,772)   Other comprehensive (loss) income:  Changes in retiree plans (3,556) (5,095) 24,895  Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives 831 (419) (1,522)  Total other comprehensive (loss) income (2,725) (5,514) 23,373   Comprehensive income (loss) $ (21,771) $ 153,060 $ (69,399)   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.       PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP.  CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  (dollars in thousands)    For the Years Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Net cash flows from operating activities $ — $ — $ —  Net cash flows from investing activities — — —  Net cash flows from financing activities — — —  Change in cash and cash equivalents — — —  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — — —  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ — $ —   Noncash investing and financing activities  Proceeds from issuance of redeemable common stock $ 1,636 $ 1,931 $ 2,372  Payments to redeem common stock $ (10,224) $ (9,411) $ (18,164)    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.   PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PARENT COMPANY  BASIS OF PRESENTATION  The Parent Company follows the accounting policies as described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements of Paperweight Development Corp. and subsidiaries (the “Company”), with the exception of its investment in its subsidiary for which the Parent Company uses the equity method of accounting.  Certain of the Company’s debt agreements place restrictions on the ability of the Parent Company’s subsidiaries to transfer funds to the Parent Company in the form of cash dividends, loans, or advances. The types of restrictions vary depending on the nature and amount of the transfer. At December 31 , 201 6 , $ 1 . 7 million of net assets of the Parent Company’s subsidiaries were subject to such restrictions.  For further information, reference should be made to the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company.  REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK  For further information on proceeds from the issuance of redeemable common stock and payments to redeem common stock, refer to Note 2 0 of the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company.

Valuation And Qualifying Accoun

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	SCHEDULE II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (dollars in thousands)        Balance at Charged To Amounts Written  Beginning Costs and Off Less Balance at  Allowances for Losses on Accounts Receivable of Period Expenses Recoveries End of Period   January 3, 2015 907 56 (171) 792  January 2, 2016 792 797 (516) 1,073  December 31, 2016 1,073 (101) (649) 323 

Summary Of Significant Accoun31

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Fiscal Year	FISCAL YEAR The Company’s fiscal year is the 52-week or 53-week period ending the Saturday nearest December 31. Fiscal year 2016 was a 52-week period ending December 31, 2016. Fiscal year 2015 was a 52-week period ending January 2, 2016. Fiscal year 2014 was a 53-week period ending January 3, 2015.
Use Of Estimates	USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more critical estimates made by management relate to pension and postretirement assumptions, accrued discounts, intangible and tangible asset impairment analyses, fair market value of redeemable common stock and receivable reserves. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition	REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue is recognized by the Company when all of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of a selling arrangement exists; the Company’s price to the customer is fixed; collectability is reasonably assured; and title has transferred to the customer. These criteria are met at the time of shipment. Estimated costs for sales incentives, discounts and sales returns and allowances are recorded as sales reductions in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The Company typically does not invoice its customers for shipping and handling fees, which are classified as selling, general and administrative expenses and totaled approximately $36 million in 2016, $39 million in 2015 and $42 million in 2014.
Derivative Financial Instruments And Hedging Activities	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES  The Company selectively uses financial instruments to manage some market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates and follows the guidance of ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” The fair values of all derivatives are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The change in a derivative’s fair value is recorded each period in current earnings or accumulated other comprehensive income, depending on whether the derivative is designated and qualifies as part of a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge transaction.  The Company selectively hedges forecasted transactions that are subject to foreign currency exchange exposure by using forward exchange contracts. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with ASC 815 and are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value. The effective portion of the contracts’ gains or losses due to changes in fair value is initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings when the underlying transactions occur and affect earnings or if it becomes probable the forecasted transaction will not occur. These contracts are designed to hedge the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates.  In July 2013, the Company fixed the underlying interest rate at 2.74% on $100 million of its variable rate first lien term loan using an interest rate swap contract with a forward start date of September 15, 2014 and a maturity date of June 28, 2019. This interest rate swap contract has been designated as a cash flow hedge and is recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value. The effective portion of the contract’s gains or losses due to changes in fair value is initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings when the underlying transactions occur and affect earnings or if it becomes probable the forecasted transaction will not occur. This contract is highly effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in interest rates.  For the years ended December 31, 2016, January 2, 2016, and January 3, 2015, the amounts recognized in earnings due to ineffectiveness of hedge transactions were immaterial. The amount reported as unrealized gain on derivatives of $0.8 million in 2016, and losses on derivatives of $0.4 million in 2015 and $1.5 million in 2014, in accumulated other comprehensive income, represents the net gain (loss) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges.
Cash Equivalents	CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash equivalents consist of funds invested in institutional money market funds with daily liquidity. At December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016, there were cash overdrafts of approximately $16.2 million and $8.3 million , respectively, which are included in accounts payable within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the year-over-year change is included in the “Cash Flows from Financing Activities” section of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
Accounts Receivable	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE  Trade accounts receivable are stated at net realizable value. This value includes an appropriate allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts to reflect any loss anticipated on the trade accounts receivable balances and charged to the allowance for doubtful accounts, as well as reserves for estimated cash discounts to be taken by customers and potential credits issued to customers. The Company evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts monthly based upon historical bad debts, current customer receivable balances, age of customer receivable balances, the customer’s financial condition and current economic trends, all of which are subject to change. Actual uncollected amounts have historically been consistent with the Company’s expectations. Reserves for estimated cash discounts are reviewed quarterly based upon current payment terms and historical patterns of actual cash discounts taken. Reserves for potential credits are reviewed semi-annually based upon historical patterns of actual credits issued. The Company may revise its estimates as more information becomes available.
Inventories	INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method for raw materials, work in process and finished goods inventories. Stores and spare parts inventories are valued at average cost. Finished goods and work in process inventories include the cost of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. 
Property, Plant And Equipment	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, including interest incurred during construction and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax purposes. The general range of useful lives for financial reporting is 10 to 40 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 20 years for machinery and equipment. Maintenance and repair costs that do not significantly improve the related asset or extend its useful life are charged to expense as incurred. When assets are sold or retired, their cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with resulting gains or losses reflected in operating income.
Internal Use Software	INTERNAL USE SOFTWARE Costs incurred related to the development of internal use software are accounted for in accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” which requires the capitalization of certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining software for internal use once certain criteria are met. Capitalized software costs are amortized over the lesser of 5 years or the useful life of the software using the straight-line method.
Intangible Assets	INTANGIBLE ASSETS Certain intangible assets have been determined to have indefinite useful lives and will not be amortized until their useful lives are determined to no longer be indefinite. Other intangible assets (customer relationships and the remaining registered trademarks) are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 20 to 25 years.
Impairment Of Intangibles And Long-Lived Assets	IMPAIRMENT OF INTANGIBLES AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS The Company reviews the carrying value of intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. This impairment analysis consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The Company reviews the carrying value of intangible assets with definite lives and other long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the assets may be impaired. If indicators of potential impairment are identified, the Company compares the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group to the carrying value of the asset or asset group. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the expected undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying value and fair value of the asset or asset group is recognized.
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES In conjunction with the acquisition of Appvion, PDC elected to be treated as a subchapter S corporation and elected that its eligible subsidiaries be treated as qualified subchapter S subsidiaries for U.S. federal and, where recognized, state and local income tax purposes, and therefore, the Company anticipates that it will not incur any future U.S. federal income tax liability and minimal state and local income tax liabilities. Ineligible subsidiaries account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets in those circumstances where it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset may not be realized.
Employee Benefit Plans	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS  The Company provides a range of benefits to its employees and retired employees, including pensions and postretirement healthcare. The Company recognizes all actuarial gains and losses immediately in net periodic cost annually in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever a plan is determined to qualify for a remeasurement during a fiscal year, and the market-related value of plan assets used in the cost calculations is equal to fair value.
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ASC 820 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. This statement enables the reader of the financial statements to assess the inputs used to develop those measurements by establishing a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. The statement requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. When available, quoted market prices were used to determine fair value and such measurements are classified within Level 1. In some cases where market prices are not available, observable market-based inputs were used to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2. If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates, yield curves and currency rates. These measurements are classified within Level 3. Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation. A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable. ASC 820 expanded the definition of fair value to include the consideration of nonperformance risk. Nonperformance risk refers to the risk that an obligation (either by a counterparty or by the Company) will not be fulfilled. For financial assets traded in an active market (Level 1 and certain Level 2), the nonperformance risk is included in the market price. For certain other financial assets and liabilities (Level 2 and 3), fair value calculations have been adjusted accordingly.  The fair value of interest rate swap derivatives is primarily based on models that utilize the appropriate market-based forward swap curves and zero-coupon interest rates to determine the discounted cash flows that result in a measurement that is classified as Level 2. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is based on a valuation model that discounts cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward rate, also deemed to be categorized as Level 2. In addition to the methods and assumptions used to record the fair value of financial instruments as discussed above, the following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments as required by ASC 825, “Financial Instruments.” Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable recorded in the balance sheets approximate fair value based on the short maturity of these instruments. Fair values of long-term debt are estimated based on market conditions and interest rates available to the Company for similar financial instruments.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The components of the non-owner changes in equity, or accumulated other comprehensive income, are as follows (dollars in thousands):   2016 2015  Changes in retiree plans $ 21,186 $ 24,742  Realized and unrealized losses on derivatives (2,239 ) (3,070 )  $ 18,947 $ 21,672 
Research And Development	RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. Such costs incurred in the development of new products or significant improvements to existing products totaled $8.2 million in 2016, $9.0 million in 2015, and $ 9.5 million in 201 4.
Accounting Pronouncements	ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-07, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.” This guidance is issued to improve the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements have not been issued or made available for issuance. This guidance should be applied using a retrospective transition method for the presentation of the service cost component and other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement and prospectively, on and after the effective data, for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit in assets. The Company is assessing the impact the guidance will have, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.  In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” This guidance addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. This guidance should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. The Company is assessing the impact the guidance will have, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” This guidance simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. This guidance can be applied either prospectively, retrospectively or using a modified retrospective transition method. The Company assessed the adoption of this guidance and has concluded there will be no impact to its consolidated financial statements.  In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases.” This guidance requires lessees to recognize (with the exception of short-term leases) a lease liability, which is a lessee‘s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged and lessees will no longer be provided with a source of off-balance sheet financing. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) and lessors (for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. The Company is assessing the impact the guidance will have, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.  In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” This guidance requires that inventory measured using any method other than last-in, first-out or the retail inventory method shall be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. When evidence exists that the net realizable value of inventory is lower than its cost, the difference shall be recognized as a loss in earnings in the period in which it occurs. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has assessed that the impact this guidance will have is immaterial on its consolidated financial statements.  In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-04, “Practical Expedient for the Measurement Date of an Employer’s Defined Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets.” This guidance provides a practical expedient to entities with a fiscal year-end that does not coincide with a month-end so as to permit the entity to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations using the month-end closest to the entity’s fiscal year-end and apply that practical expedient consistently from year to year. The practical expedient should also be applied consistently to all plans if an entity has more than one plan. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015. As required, the Company adopted this guidance for its fiscal year beginning January 3, 2016 and the impact was immaterial to its consolidated financial statements as a result of adoption. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” This guidance requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this guidance. Then, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, “ Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements.” The amendments in ASU 2015-15 address the absence of authoritative guidance within ASU 2015-03 for debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements such that the Securities and Exchange Commission staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The amendments in these ASU’s are effective retrospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015. These ASU’s were adopted in 2016, and in accordance with the guidance, $8.1 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, specifically attributable to each of the Company’s long-term debt issues, were reclassified from other assets, as previously reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 2, 2016, to long-term debt. The unamortized debt issuance costs are now presented as a direct deduction from each debt liability, consistent with the presentation of the corresponding debt discount, where applicable.  In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, “Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items.” This guidance eliminates the concept of extraordinary items which required entities to separately classify, present and disclose extraordinary events and transactions. ASU 2015-01 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, though early adoption is permitted provided the guidance is applied from the beginning of the year of adoption. An entity may apply the guidance prospectively and may also apply the guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. As required, the Company adopted this guidance for its fiscal year beginning January 3, 2016 and there was no impact to its consolidated financial statements as a result of adoption.  In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-16 “Derivatives and Hedging: Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity.” This guidance requires an entity to determine the nature of the host contract by considering the economic characteristics and risks of the entire hybrid financial instrument issued in the form of a share, including the embedded derivative feature that is being evaluated for separate accounting from the host contract when evaluating whether the host contract is more akin to debt or equity. ASU 2014-16 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. As required, the Company adopted this guidance for its fiscal year beginning January 3, 2016 and there was no impact to its consolidated financial statements as a result of adoption.  In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.” The amendments require management to evaluate whether there are relevant conditions and events, known and reasonably knowable, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable). Management should consider whether its plans intended to mitigate the relevant conditions or events will alleviate the substantial doubt. The amendments provide guidance as to what disclosures are required when substantial doubt is alleviated or not. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this ASU and there was no impact to its consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This guidance provides a single comprehensive revenue recognition model to apply in determining how and when to recognize revenue. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. When applying the new revenue model to contracts with customers, the guidance requires five steps to be applied which include: 1) identify the contract(s) with a customer, 2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, 3) determine the transaction price, 4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and 5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The guidance also requires both quantitative and qualitative disclosures which are more comprehensive than existing revenue standards. The disclosures are intended to enable financial statement users to understand the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue and the related cash flow. Additionally, in March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, “Principal versus Agent Considerations” to clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” to clarify the guidance associated with identifying performance obligations and licensing. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-11, “Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting” to rescind specific guidance included in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and Topic 932, Extractive Activities-Oil and Gas, effective upon adoption of Topic 606. Also in May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, “Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients” to address certain issues in the guidance regarding assessing collectability, presentation of state taxes, noncash consideration, and completed contracts and contract modifications at transition. These ASU’s will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted but no earlier than the original effective date of fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is assessing the impact the guidance will have, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.

Significant Account Policies (T

Significant Account Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	 2016 2015  Changes in retiree plans $ 21,186 $ 24,742  Realized and unrealized losses on derivatives (2,239 ) (3,070 )  $ 18,947 $ 21,672 

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations Impact On Financial Statements	 The following table presents the key line items constituting income from discontinued operations for the Encapsys Business for the years ended December 31, 2016, January 2, 2016, and January 3, 2015 (dollars in thousands):       For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Net sales $ — $ 28,263 $ 45,119  Cost of sales — 11,697 20,050  Selling, general and administrative expenses — 4,816 8,890  Income from discontinued operations — 11,750 16,179   Gain on sale — 188,749 -  Income from discontinued operations $ — $ 200,499 $ 16,179   The following are the significant line items of the Encapsys Business impacting cash flow for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):      For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Depreciation (recovery) expense $ — $ 967 $ 2,307  Additions to property, plant and equipment — 2,282 6,011  

Other Intangible Assets (Tables

Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets	  As of December 31, 2016 As of January 2, 2016  Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization  Amortizable intangible assets:  Trademarks $ 44,665 $ 34,667 $ 44,665 $ 32,570  Patents 5,443 5,443 6,158 6,158  Customer relationships 5,365 3,531 5,365 3,342  Subtotal 55,473 $ 43,641 56,188 $ 42,070  Unamortizable intangible assets:  Trademarks 22,865 22,865  Total $ 78,338 $ 79,053  

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Components Of Inventories	   December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  Finished goods $ 47,710 $ 47,378  Raw materials 12,701 14,925  Work in process 9,888 9,300  Stores and spare parts 16,093 15,594  $ 86,392 $ 87,197 

Property, Plant And Equipment (

Property, Plant And Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Components Of Property, Plant And Equipment	   December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  Land and improvements $ 9,774 $ 9,684  Buildings and improvements 131,643 129,453  Machinery and equipment 515,101 504,338  Software 33,989 33,476  Capital leases 1,180 996  Construction in progress 2,254 6,149  693,941 684,096  Accumulated depreciation (487,528) (469,227)  $ 206,413 $ 214,869 

Other Accrued Liabilities (Tabl

Other Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities	   December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  Compensation $ 6,090 $ 6,457  Trade discounts 10,844 12,977  Workers’ compensation 2,587 3,133  Accrued insurance 1,381 1,435  Other accrued taxes 1,268 1,694  Postretirement benefits other than pension 1,543 1,869  Fox River Funding Agreement — 7,271  Due on accounts receivable securitization 10,500 5,500  Other 10,726 8,705  $ 44,939 $ 49,041 

Long-Term Obligations (Tables)

Long-Term Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-Term Obligations [Abstract]
Schedule Of Long-Term Obligations	   December 31, January 2,  2016 2016  Revolving credit facility at approximately 9.25% base rate and 7.27% Euro rate,  due June 2018 $ 31,920 $ 9,600  Unamortized debt issuance costs (521) (875)  Secured variable rate industrial development bonds, 0.6% average interest rate at  December 31, 2016, due in 2027 6,000 6,000  Unamortized debt issuance costs (54) (59)  State of Ohio assistance loan at 6% , approximately $100 due monthly and final  payment due May 2017 655 1,905  Unamortized debt issuance costs (11) (34)  State of Ohio loan at 3% , approximately $30 due monthly and final  payment due May 2019 788 1,105  Columbia County, Wisconsin municipal debt due December 2019 — 300  First lien term loan at 7.75% , due June 2019 158,300 158,300  Unamortized discount (728) (992)  Unamortized debt issuance costs (1,684) (2,291)  Second lien senior secured notes at 9.0% , due June 2020 250,000 250,000  Unamortized discount (2,238) (2,769)  Unamortized debt issuance costs (3,930) (4,860)  438,497 415,330  Less obligations due within one year (982) (1,567)  $ 437,515 $ 413,763  
Scheduled repayment of principal on long-term obligations outstanding	   Obligations  Outstanding at  December 31, 2016  2017 $ 982  2018 32,257  2019 158,424  2020 250,000  2021 —  Thereafter 6,000  $ 447,663 

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	   Operating  Leases  2017 $ 4,085  2018 1,305  2019 1,061  2020 886  2021 —  Thereafter —  Total minimum lease payments $ 7,337 

Derivative Instruments And He40

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments Included In Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	   Designated as a Hedge Balance Sheet Location December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  Foreign currency exchange derivatives Accounts receivable $ 452 $ 430  Interest rate swap Other long-term liabilities (2,657) (3,501)  
Schedule Of Amount Of Losses (Gains) On Derivative Instruments	   Statement of  Comprehensive For the For the For the  (Loss) Income Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  Designated as a Hedge Location December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Foreign currency exchange derivatives Net sales $ (637) $ (1,389) $ (161)   (Gains) losses recognized in accumulated  other comprehensive income (377) (381) (619)   Interest rate swap Interest expense 1,498 1,506 470   Losses recognized in accumulated  other comprehensive income 2,616 3,451 3,270   Not Designated as a Hedge  Natural gas collar Cost of sales — 499 1,228 

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Schedule Of Carrying Amount And Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	   December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  Carrying Fair Carrying Fair  Financial Instruments Amount Value Amount Value  First lien term loan $ 157,572 $ 151,269 $ 157,308 $ 146,296  Second lien notes 247,762 143,702 247,231 98,893  Revolving credit facility 31,920 31,920 9,600 9,600  State of Ohio loans 1,443 1,443 3,010 3,010  Columbia County, Wisconsin municipal debt — — 300 300  Industrial development bonds 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000  444,697 334,334 423,449 264,099  Debt issuance costs (6,200) (8,119)  $ 438,497 $ 334,334 $ 415,330 $ 264,099 

Employee Benefits (Tables)

Employee Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule Of Amounts That Are Expected To Be Recognized As Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	   Prior service credit $ (2,390) 
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets	   Changes in Fair Value Using  Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)  Private Real  Equities Estate Total  Balance, January 3, 2015 $ 4,509 $ 15,272 $ 19,781  Realized gains/(losses) 291 (383) (92)  Unrealized gains/(losses) 130 1,932 2,062  Return of capital (1,093) (5,542) (6,635)  Income 26 1,458 1,484  Balance, January 2, 2016 3,863 12,737 16,600  Realized gains/(losses) 260 1,040 1,300  Unrealized gains/(losses) (649) 548 (101)  Return of capital (1,599) (6,167) (7,766)  Income — 493 493  Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 1,875 $ 8,651 $ 10,526 
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reconciliation Of Benefit Obligations, Funded Status, And Key Assumptions	   Pension Benefits 2016 2015  Change in benefit obligation  Benefit obligation at beginning of period $ 421,041 $ 442,652  Service cost 5,578 5,976  Interest cost 18,865 18,095  Plan amendments (91) 2,229  Actuarial loss (gain) 14,728 (20,037)  Settlements (6,204) (6,338)  Benefits and expenses paid (24,985) (21,536)  Benefit obligation at end of period $ 428,932 $ 421,041   Change in plan assets  Fair value at beginning of period $ 314,689 $ 349,047  Actual return on plan assets 32,307 (7,006)  Employer contributions 561 522  Settlements (6,204) (6,338)  Benefits and expenses paid (24,985) (21,536)  Fair value at end of period $ 316,368 $ 314,689   Funded status of plans  Funded status at end of period $ (112,564) $ (106,352)   Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consist of:  Accrued benefit liability-current $ (601) $ (602)  Accrued benefit liability-noncurrent (111,963) (105,750)  Net amount recognized $ (112,564) $ (106,352)   Key assumptions at end of period (%)  Discount rate 4.21 4.58 
Schedule of Long-Term Allocation of Plan Assets	   Total U.S. Equity (including private equity) 32 %  Total International Equity 18 %  Real Estate 5 %  Bonds 45 % 
Components Of Net Periodic Pension Cost	     Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, January 2, January 3,  Pension Benefits 2016 2016 2015  Net periodic benefit cost  Service cost $ 5,578 $ 5,976 $ 4,766  Interest cost 18,865 18,095 20,585  Expected return on plan assets (20,908) (23,376) (23,344)  Amortization of  Prior service (credit) cost (2,390) (2,620) 486  Mark-to-market adjustment 3,330 10,344 67,412  Net periodic benefit cost (gain) $ 4,475 $ 8,419 $ 69,905  Key assumptions (%)  Discount rate 4.58 4.18 5.04  Expected return on plan assets 7.00 7.00 6.75  Rate of compensation increase NA NA NA 
Expected Future Benefit Payments	   2017 $ 29,473  2018 30,055  2019 31,236  2020 31,231  2021 31,324  2022 thru 2026 147,337  $ 300,656 
Schedule Of Amounts That Have Not Been Recognized As Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	   2016 2015  Prior service credit $ (17,521) $ (19,820) 
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	   December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016  U.S. Equity 31 % 31 %  International Equity 9 9  Private Equity 1 1  Emerging Market Equity 9 9  Fixed Income 45 46  Real Estate 5 4  Total 100 % 100 % 
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets	   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016  Quoted Prices Significant Significant  in Active Observable Unobservable  Markets Inputs Inputs  (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total  Asset Category  Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,764 $ 7,764   Public equity  U.S. (a) 97,784 97,784  International (a) 27,868 27,868  Emerging markets (b) 28,643 28,643   Private equity (c) 1,875 1,875   Fixed income  Corporate bonds (d) 124,473 124,473  Other fixed income (d) 19,310 19,310   Real estate (e) 8,651 8,651  $ 7,764 $ 298,078 $ 10,526 $ 316,368      Fair Value Measurements at January 2, 2016  Quoted Prices Significant Significant  in Active Observable Unobservable  Markets Inputs Inputs  (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total  Asset Category  Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,798 $ 1,798   Public equity  U.S. (a) 97,710 97,710  International (a) 29,343 29,343  Emerging markets (b) 26,359 26,359   Private equity (c) 3,863 3,863   Fixed income  Corporate bonds (d) 125,251 125,251  Other fixed income (d) 17,628 17,628   Real estate (e) 12,737 12,737  $ 1,798 $ 296,291 $ 16,600 $ 314,689  (a) U.S. and international equity investments include investments in commingled funds that invest primarily in publicly-traded equities. Equity investments are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. stocks and are divided by investment style and market capitalization. (b) Emerging markets equity investments include investments in commingled funds that invest primarily in publicly-traded equities. Equity investments are diversified across non-U.S. stocks and are divided by country, investment style and market capitalization. (c) Private equity assets consist primarily of investments in limited partnerships that invest in individual companies in the form of non-public equity or non-public debt positions. The plan’s private equity investments are limited to 5% of the total limited partnership and the maximum allowable loss cannot exceed the commitment amount. (d) Fixed income securities include investments in commingled funds that invest in a diversified blend of investment grade fixed income securities. (e) Investment in real estate is designed to provide stable income returns and added diversification based upon the historical low correlation between real estate and equity or fixed income investments. The plan’s real estate assets consist of a commingled fund that invests in a diversified portfolio of direct real estate investments.

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Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule Of Amounts That Are Expected To Be Recognized As Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	   Prior service credit $ (2,390) 
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reconciliation Of Benefit Obligations, Funded Status, And Key Assumptions	    Other Postretirement Benefits 2016 2015  Change in benefit obligation  Benefit obligation at beginning of period $ 24,450 $ 34,076  Service cost 64 185  Interest cost 954 1,184  Plan amendments (5) (918)  Actuarial (gain) loss (1,449) (8,304)  Benefits and expenses paid (1,629) (1,773)  Benefit obligation at end of period $ 22,385 $ 24,450   Funded status of plans  Funded status at end of period $ (22,385) $ (24,450)   Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consist of:  Accrued benefit liability-current $ (1,543) $ (1,869)  Accrued benefit liability-noncurrent (20,842) (22,581)  Net amount recognized $ (22,385) $ (24,450)      Key assumptions at end of period  Discount rate 3.95 % 4.25 %  Valuation year medical trend 7.33 % 7.67 %  Ultimate medical trend 5.00 % 5.00 %  Year ultimate medical trend reached 2023 2023 
Schedule Of Amounts That Have Not Been Recognized As Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	   2016 2015  Prior service credit $ 3,665 $ 4,922 
Schedule Of Amounts That Are Expected To Be Recognized As Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	   Amortization of prior service credit $ 1,260 
Components Of Other Postretirement Benefit Cost	   For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Service cost $ 64 $ 185 $ 246  Interest cost 954 1,184 1,372  Amortization of prior service credit (1,262) (1,163) (1,206)  Mark-to-market adjustment (1,449) (8,304) 420  Net periodic benefit (gain) loss $ (1,693) $ (8,098) $ 832  
Key Assumptions Used In Measurement Of The Company's Net Periodic Benefit (Gain) Cost	   For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Discount rate 4.25 % 3.86 % 4.50 %  Valuation year medical trend 7.67 % 8.00 % 6.50 %  Ultimate medical trend 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 %  Year ultimate medical trend reached 2024 2024 2017 
Schedule Of Impact Of One Percent Change In Medical Trend Rate	   1% Increase 1% Decrease  Aggregate impact on service and interest cost $ 18 $ (17)  Effect on accumulated plan benefit obligation 491 (444) 
Expected Future Benefit Payments	  2017 $ 1,543  2018 1,847  2019 1,882  2020 1,902  2021 1,923  2022 thru 2026 8,602  $ 17,699 

Long-Term Incentive Compensatio

Long-Term Incentive Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Appvions Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award	   Weighted  Average Aggregate  Weighted Remaining Intrinsic Value  Average Grant Grant Contractual (dollars in  Unit Price Units Life (Years) thousands)  Outstanding, December 28, 2013 $ 20.92 2,013,500  Granted 16.26 238,650  Exercised 12.91 (180,500)  Forfeited or expired 27.11 (21,201)  Outstanding, January 3, 2015 $ 21.02 2,050,449 5.0 $ —  Exercisable, January 3, 2015 $ 22.13 1,618,700 4.1 $ —   Outstanding, January 3, 2015 $ 21.02 2,050,449  Granted 11.22 417,300  Forfeited or expired 25.33 (404,615)  Outstanding, January 2, 2016 $ 18.19 2,063,134 5.5 $ —  Exercisable, January 2, 2016 $ 20.34 1,454,367 4.2 $ —   Outstanding, January 2, 2016 $ 18.19 2,063,134  Granted 12.30 310,150  Exercised 12.59 (416,778)  Forfeited or expired 18.28 (1,045,472)  Outstanding, December 31, 2016 $ 16.03 911,034 6.5 $ —  Exercisable, December 31, 2016 $ 21.14 395,784 3.8 $ —  
Long-Term Restricted Stock Unit Plan (RSU) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award	   Weighted  Average Aggregate  Weighted Remaining Intrinsic Value  Average Grant Grant Contractual (dollars in  Unit Price Units Life (Years) thousands)  Outstanding, December 28, 2013 $ 16.37 216,125  Granted 16.25 120,650  Forfeited 20.27 (6,800)  Outstanding, January 3, 2015 $ 16.25 329,975 1.1 $ 3,630   Outstanding, January 3, 2015 $ 16.25 329,975  Granted 11.22 180,150  Exercised 15.15 (107,283)  Forfeited 13.77 (42,867)  Outstanding, January 2, 2016 $ 14.42 359,975 1.2 $ 4,428   Outstanding, January 2, 2016 $ 14.42 359,975  Granted 12.30 130,850  Exercised 16.30 (157,085)  Forfeited 12.53 (85,090)  Outstanding, December 31, 2016 $ 12.76 248,650 1.4 $ 2,574  

Consolidated Statements of Ca45

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Consolidted Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures	   For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Cash paid during the period for:  Interest $ 37,915 $ 42,299 $ 49,940  Income taxes 304 404 221   Cash received during the period for:  Income tax refunds $ 15 $ — $ 178 

Unaudited Quarterly Financial46

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data	   For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Year  Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Ended  April 3, July 3, October 2, December 31, December 31,  2016 2016 2016 2016 2016  Net sales $ 180,540 $ 173,551 $ 169,189 $ 167,084 $ 690,364  Gross profit 36,165 30,292 29,337 28,312 124,106  Operating income (loss) 9,561 3,891 3,420 6,656 23,528  Net (loss) income $ (421) $ (6,860) $ (7,210) $ (4,555) $ (19,046)  Unaudited quarterly financial data for 201 5 includes the following (dollars in thousands):      For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Three For the Year  Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Months Ended Ended  April 5, 2015 July 5, 2015 October 4, 2015 January 2, 2016 January 2, 2016  Net sales $ 183,909 $ 166,158 $ 180,591 $ 169,388 $ 700,046  Gross profit (loss) 32,492 27,159 32,870 31,084 123,605  Operating income (loss) 4,333 (1,443) 4,169 3,469 10,528  Loss from continuing operations (10,268) (14,071) (11,023) (6,563) (41,925)  Income from discontinued  operations, net of income taxes 4,503 4,264 191,904 (172) 200,499  Net income (loss) $ (5,765) $ (9,807) $ 180,881 $ (6,735) $ 158,574 

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information	   For the For the For the  Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended  December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015  Net sales  Carbonless papers $ 284,930 $ 327,178 $ 349,374  Thermal papers 405,434 372,868 415,324  Total $ 690,364 $ 700,046 $ 764,698   Operating income (loss)  Carbonless papers $ 17,248 $ 26,729 $ (12,640)  Thermal papers 14,333 (5,848) (11,348)  31,581 20,881 (23,988)  Unallocated corporate charges (8,053) (10,353) (32,877)  Total $ 23,528 $ 10,528 $ (56,865)   Depreciation and amortization (A)  Carbonless papers $ 13,816 $ 14,132 $ 14,055  Thermal papers 12,655 12,514 13,500  26,471 26,646 27,555  Unallocated corporate charges 321 177 153  Total $ 26,792 $ 26,823 $ 27,708 

Accumulated Other Comprehensi48

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income By Component	       Change in Hedging  Retiree Plans Activities Total  Balance, January 2, 2016 $ 24,742 $ (3,070) $ 21,672   Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications — 1,692 1,692  Amounts recorded in accumulated other  comprehensive income (3,556) (861) (4,417)  Net other comprehensive loss (3,556) 831 (2,725)   Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 21,186 $ (2,239) $ 18,947  The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the year ended January 2, 2016 are as follows (dollars in thousands):     Change in Hedging  Retiree Plans Activities Total  Balance, January 3, 2015 $ 29,837 $ (2,651) $ 27,186   Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications — (302) (302)  Amounts recorded in accumulated other  comprehensive income (5,095) (117) (5,212)  Net other comprehensive loss (5,095) (419) (5,514)   Balance, January 2, 2016 $ 24,742 $ (3,070) $ 21,672 
Schedule Of Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	  Amounts Reclassified from  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  Affected Line Item  in Consolidated  Statements of  Details about Accumulated For the For the For the Comprehensive  Other Comprehensive Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Income  Income Components December 31, 2016 January 2, 2016 January 3, 2015 (Loss)  Changes in retiree plans  Amortization of prior service credit $ 3,556 $ 5,095 $ (24,895) (a)   Hedging activities  Foreign exchange contracts $ (637) $ (1,389) $ (161) Net sales  Interest rate swap 1,498 1,506 470 Interest  $ 861 $ 117 $ 309   Total reclassifications for the period $ 4,417 $ 5,212 $ (24,586)    (a) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 14, Employee Benefits, and Note 15, Postretirement Benefit Plans other than Pensions.

Basis Of Presentation And Nat49

Basis Of Presentation And Nature Of Operations (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 03, 2009USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)item	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Number of Reportable Segments | item		2
Environmental Expense and Liabilities		$ 100
Percentage of common stock of PDC purchased by the ESOP		100.00%
Maximum [Member]
Funding Agreement Noncurrent Liabilities		$ 25
Lower Fox River [Member]
Environmental Expense and Liabilities	$ 25
Appvion [Member]
Ownership percentage by parent		100.00%
Paperweight Development Corp. [Member]
Ownership percentage by parent		100.00%
Carbonless Papers [Member]
Segment's Percentage Of Net Sales		41.00%	47.00%	46.00%
Thermal Papers [Member]
Segment's Percentage Of Net Sales		59.00%	53.00%	54.00%
Indemnification Agreement [Member] | Appvion [Member] | AWA Indemnification [Member]
Indemnified Amount Before Company Becomes Liable		$ 75

Summary Of Significant Accoun50

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Jul. 30, 2013
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs	$ 36	$ 39	$ 42
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	0.8	0.4	1.5
Bank Overdrafts	16.2	8.3
Research and Development Expense	$ 8.2	9	$ 9.5
Deferred Finance Costs, Net		$ 8.1
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate				2.74%
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount				$ 100
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Minimum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Minimum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Customer Relationships And Registered Trademarks [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	25 years
Customer Relationships And Registered Trademarks [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life	20 years

Summary Of Significant Accoun51

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ 18,947	$ 21,672	$ 27,186
Change In Retiree Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	21,186	24,742	29,837
Hedging Activities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ (2,239)	$ (3,070)	$ (2,651)

Discontinued Operations (Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Additional Repayment of Long Term Debt	$ 25,000
Aggregate purchase price			$ 200,499
Repayments of long term debt	165,000	$ 1,567	1,478	$ 1,399
Proceeds set aside as restricted cash			35,000
Proceeds used for capital investment			10,000
Gain on sale of business			$ 188,749
Supply agreement term (years)			10 years
Transition services agreement term (years)			3 years
Encapsys Business [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	208,000
Working capital adjustments and expenses	7,500
Proceeds from sale of business, net	$ 200,500
Net assets sold, carrying value			$ 11,800
Gain on sale of business			$ 188,749

Discontinued Operations (Discon

Discontinued Operations (Discontinued Operations Impact On Income Statement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 04, 2015	Jul. 05, 2015	Apr. 05, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income from discontinued operations					$ 11,750	$ 16,179
Gain on sale					188,749
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$ (172)	$ 191,904	$ 4,264	$ 4,503	200,499	16,179
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member] | Encapsys Business [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales					28,263	45,119
Costs of sales					11,697	20,050
Selling, general and administrative					4,816	8,890
Income from discontinued operations					11,750	16,179
Gain on sale					188,749
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes					$ 200,499	$ 16,179

Discontinued Operations (Disc54

Discontinued Operations (Discontinued Operations Impact On Cash Flows) (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member] - Encapsys Business [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Depreciation (recovery) expense	$ 967	$ 2,307
Additions to property, plant and equipment	$ 2,282	$ 6,011

Accounts Receivable Securitiz55

Accounts Receivable Securitization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Jun. 29, 2014
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Line Items]
Securitization Service Fees	$ 0.6	$ 0.5	$ 0.4
Proceeds from Accounts Receivable Securitization	12.5	18.1
Accounts Receivalbe Securitization Committment Size				$ 30
Fair Value Of Deferred Purchase Price Notes	19.3	16.5
Deferred Transactions Costs For Receivable Securitization	0.1
Repayments of Accounts Receivable Securitization	32.7	$ 36.9
Other Long-Term Assets [Member]
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Line Items]
Deferred Transactions Costs For Receivable Securitization	$ 0.7

Other Intangible Assets (Narrat

Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 2,632	$ 2,285	$ 2,286
Intangible assets gross	78,338	79,053
Acquired intangible assets	34,697	36,983
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	55,473	56,188
Amortization Expense, 2017	2,300
Amortization Expense, 2018	2,300
Amortization Expense, 2019	2,300
Amortization Expense, 2020	2,300
Amortization Expense, 2021	2,300
Registered Trademarks [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets	67,500
Trademarks [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 44,665	44,665
Useful life of finite lived intangible assets	20 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 5,365	5,365
Useful life of finite lived intangible assets	25 years
Carbonless Papers [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 44,600
Trademarks [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	$ 22,865	$ 22,865

Other Intangible Assets (Schedu

Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 55,473	$ 56,188
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	43,641	42,070
Total intangible assets gross	78,338	79,053
Trademarks [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Unamortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	22,865	22,865
Trademarks [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	44,665	44,665
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	34,667	32,570
Patents [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	5,443	6,158
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	5,443	6,158
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	5,365	5,365
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	$ 3,531	$ 3,342

Inventories (Components Of Inve

Inventories (Components Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 47,710	$ 47,378
Raw materials	12,701	14,925
Work in process	9,888	9,300
Stores and spare parts	16,093	15,594
Inventories, Net	$ 86,392	$ 87,197

Property, Plant And Equipment59

Property, Plant And Equipment (Components Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Property, Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Land and improvements	$ 9,774	$ 9,684
Buildings and improvements	131,643	129,453
Machinery and equipment	515,101	504,338
Software	33,989	33,476
Capital lease	1,180	996
Construction in progress	2,254	6,149
Property, plant and equipment, gross, total	693,941	684,096
Accumulated depreciation	(487,528)	(469,227)
Property, plant and equipment, net, total	$ 206,413	$ 214,869

Other Accrued Liabilities (Sche

Other Accrued Liabilities (Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Feb. 02, 2015
Other Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Compensation	$ 6,090	$ 6,457
Trade discounts	10,844	12,977
Workers' compensation	2,587	3,133
Accrued insurance	1,381	1,435
Other accrued taxes	1,268	1,694
Postretirement benefits other than pension	1,543	1,869
Fox River Funding Agreement		7,271	$ 4,000
Due on accounts receivable securitization	10,500	5,500
Other	10,726	8,705
Other accrued liabilities	$ 44,939	$ 49,041

Long-Term Obligations (Narrativ

Long-Term Obligations (Narrative) (Details)

Feb. 16, 2017USD ($)

Jan. 16, 2017item

Aug. 03, 2015USD ($)item

Jul. 30, 2013USD ($)item

Jun. 30, 2013USD ($)

Oct. 04, 2015

Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)

Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)

Jan. 03, 2015USD ($)

Jul. 05, 2015USD ($)

Sep. 28, 2014

Nov. 19, 2013USD ($)

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term debt

$ 438,497,000

$ 415,330,000

Payments of Long-term Debt

$ 165,000,000

1,567,000

1,478,000

$ 1,399,000

Proceeds from revolving line of credit

380,000,000

339,600,000

291,650,000

Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity

16,300,000

Deferred Finance Costs, Net

8,100,000

Payments of revolving line of credit

357,680,000

336,450,000

292,800,000

Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

$ 75,000,000

$ 100,000,000

Percentage of excess cash flow

50.00%

Percentage of excess cash flow upon achieving specified consolidated leverage ratio

25.00%

Consent Fee As Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount of loans And Commitments

0.175%

Debt Issuance Cost

$ 900,000

Interest Paid

37,915,000

42,299,000

$ 49,940,000

Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Premium On Prepayments

1.50%

Base Rate [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument floor rate

2.25%

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument floor rate

1.25%

Industrial Development Bonds [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term debt

6,000,000

6,000,000

Deferred Finance Costs, Net

$ 54,000

59,000

Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate

0.60%

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term debt

$ 31,920,000

9,600,000

Proceeds from revolving line of credit

380,000,000

Deferred Finance Costs, Net

521,000

875,000

Payments of revolving line of credit

357,700,000

Revolving line of credit, amount outstanding

$ 31,900,000

Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

$ 75,000,000

$ 100,000,000

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period

9.25%

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument floor rate

5.50%

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period

7.27%

Letter Of Credit Sub-Facility [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Payments of Long-term Debt

$ 0

Revolving line of credit, amount outstanding

15,000,000

Eurodollar Loans [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument floor rate

6.50%

Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable Due 2019 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term debt

$ 335,000,000

Debt instrument, maturity year

June 28, 2019

Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable Due 2019 [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount

$ 800,000

Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable Due 2019 [Member] | Base Rate [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

5.50%

Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable Due 2019 [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

6.50%

Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term debt

158,300,000

158,300,000

Payments of Long-term Debt

170,000,000

Deferred Finance Costs, Net

$ 1,684,000

2,291,000

Debt instrument interest rate

7.75%

Senior Secured Second Lien Notes Payable Due 2020 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term debt

$ 250,000,000

250,000,000

$ 250,000,000

Deferred Finance Costs, Net

$ 3,930,000

4,860,000

Debt instrument interest rate

9.00%

Debt instrument, maturity year

June 2,020

Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount

$ 2,238,000

2,769,000

Interest Rate Floor [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate

2.74%

Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item

$ 100,000,000

State Of Ohio Assistance Loan At 6% [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term debt

655,000

1,905,000

Deferred Finance Costs, Net

$ 11,000

34,000

Debt instrument interest rate

6.00%

Debt instrument, maturity year

May 2,017

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

$ 100,000

State Of Ohio Loan At 3% Until May 2019 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term debt

$ 788,000

1,105,000

Debt instrument interest rate

3.00%

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

$ 30,000

Columbia County, Wisconsin Municipal Debt Due December 2019 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Long-term debt

$ 300,000

Minimum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Leverage ratio | item

2.5

Initial Consolidated First Lien Leverage Ratio | item

0.95

Consolidated First Lien Leverage Ratio On And After The Third Fiscal Quarter of 2016 | item

1

Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Leverage ratio | item

3.5

Initial Consolidated First Lien Leverage Ratio | item

3.50

Consolidated First Lien Leverage Ratio On And After The Third Fiscal Quarter of 2016 | item

3.25

Consolidated First Lien Leverage Ratio On And After The Third Fiscal Quarter of 2017 | item

3

Maximum [Member] | Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable Due 2019 [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Proceeds from Other Debt

$ 20,000,000

Maximum [Member] | First Fiscal Quarter Of 2017 [member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Leverage ratio | item

3.60

Maximum [Member] | Second Fiscal Quarter of 2017 [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Leverage ratio | item

3.50

Maximum [Member] | Third Fiscal Quarter of 2017 [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Leverage ratio | item

3.25

Maximum [Member] | From And After July 1, 2018 [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Leverage ratio | item

3

Long-Term Obligations (Schedule

Long-Term Obligations (Schedule Of Long-Term Obligations) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Nov. 19, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 438,497,000	$ 415,330,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Net			(8,100,000)
Less obligations due within one year		(982,000)	(1,567,000)
Long-term obligations, excluding the capital lease obligation		437,515,000	413,763,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		31,920,000	9,600,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Net		(521,000)	(875,000)
Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable Due 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 335,000,000
Debt instrument, maturity year	June 28, 2019
Industrial Development Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		6,000,000	6,000,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Net		$ (54,000)	(59,000)
Long-term debt average interest rate		0.60%
State Of Ohio Assistance Loan At 6% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 655,000	1,905,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Net		$ (11,000)	(34,000)
Debt instrument interest rate		6.00%
Debt instrument, maturity year		May 2,017
Debt instrument, payment		$ 100,000
State Of Ohio Loan At 3% Until May 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 788,000	1,105,000
Debt instrument interest rate		3.00%
Debt instrument, payment		$ 30,000
Columbia County, Wisconsin Municipal Debt Due December 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			300,000
Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		158,300,000	158,300,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Net		$ (1,684,000)	(2,291,000)
Debt instrument interest rate		7.75%
Unamortized Discount On 10.5% Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized discount		$ (728,000)	(992,000)
Senior Secured Second Lien Notes Payable Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		250,000,000	250,000,000	$ 250,000,000
Unamortized discount		(2,238,000)	(2,769,000)
Deferred Finance Costs, Net		$ (3,930,000)	$ (4,860,000)
Debt instrument interest rate		9.00%
Debt instrument, maturity year		June 2,020
Base Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, interest rate		9.25%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, interest rate		7.27%

Long-Term Obligations (Schedu63

Long-Term Obligations (Schedule Of Repayment Of Principal On Long-Term Obligations Outstanding) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Long-Term Obligations [Abstract]
2,017	$ 982
2,018	32,257
2,019	158,424
2,020	250,000
Thereafter	6,000
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal Total	$ 447,663

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 0.4	$ 0.2	$ 0.3

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Total rent expense	$ 5,400	$ 6,300	$ 6,400
2,017	4,085
2,018	1,305
2,019	1,061
2,020	886
2,021
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments	$ 7,337

Derivative Instruments And He66

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 30, 2013
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		2.74%
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives		$ 100
Derivative, Floor Interest Rate		1.25%
Designated As A Hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives	$ 12.3

Derivative Instruments And He67

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule Of Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments Included In Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - Designated As A Hedge [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value	$ 452	$ 430
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
[DerivativeInstrumentsInHedgesLiabilitiesAtFairValue]	$ (2,657)	$ (3,501)

Derivative Instruments And He68

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule Of Amount Of Losses (Gains) On Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated As A Hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Losses (gains) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 2,616	$ 3,451	$ 3,270
Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives [Member] | Designated As A Hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Losses (gains) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(377)	(381)	(619)
Net Sales [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives [Member] | Designated As A Hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Losses (gains) included in the Statement of Operations	(637)	(1,389)	(161)
Cost Of Sales [Member] | Natural Gas Fixed Swap [Member] | Not Designated As A Hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Losses (gains) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss		499	1,228
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated As A Hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Losses (gains) included in the Statement of Operations	$ 1,498	$ 1,506	$ 470

Fair Value Measurements (Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Carrying Amount And Fair Value Of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Nov. 19, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net		$ (8,100,000)
Long-term Debt	$ 438,497,000	415,330,000
Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable Due 2019 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt				$ 335,000,000
Senior Secured Second Lien Notes Payable Due 2020 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net	(3,930,000)	(4,860,000)
Long-term Debt	250,000,000	250,000,000	$ 250,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net	(521,000)	(875,000)
Long-term Debt	31,920,000	9,600,000
Industrial Development Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net	(54,000)	(59,000)
Long-term Debt	6,000,000	6,000,000
Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	444,697,000	423,449,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Net	(6,200,000)	(8,119,000)
Long-term Debt	438,497,000	415,330,000
Carrying Amount [Member] | Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable Due 2019 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	157,572,000	157,308,000
Carrying Amount [Member] | Senior Secured Second Lien Notes Payable Due 2020 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	247,762,000	247,231,000
Carrying Amount [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	31,920,000	9,600,000
Carrying Amount [Member] | State Of Ohio Loans [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	1,443,000	3,010,000
Carrying Amount [Member] | Columbia County, Wisconsin Municipal Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value		300,000
Carrying Amount [Member] | Industrial Development Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	6,000,000	6,000,000
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	334,334,000	264,099,000
Long-term Debt	334,334,000	264,099,000
Fair Value [Member] | Senior Secured First Lien Notes Payable Due 2019 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	151,269,000	146,296,000
Fair Value [Member] | Senior Secured Second Lien Notes Payable Due 2020 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	143,702,000	98,893,000
Fair Value [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	31,920,000	9,600,000
Fair Value [Member] | State Of Ohio Loans [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	1,443,000	3,010,000
Fair Value [Member] | Columbia County, Wisconsin Municipal Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value		300,000
Fair Value [Member] | Industrial Development Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	$ 6,000,000	$ 6,000,000

Employee Benefits (Narrative) (

Employee Benefits (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 03, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2012USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.00%	7.00%	6.75%
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 428,900,000	$ 421,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan, reserve recognized in Balance Sheet	22,500,000
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 111,963,000	105,750,000
Multiemployer Plan Full Withdrawal Expense Payment Period	20 years
Multiemployer Principle Payment	$ 900,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Minimum Salary Requirement	130,000
Other long-term assets	7,495,000	11,253,000
Other long-term liabilities	30,536,000	35,354,000
Interest expense, net	40,638,000	45,986,000	$ 49,087,000
Short-Term Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current	900,000
Long-Term Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	21,600,000
Multiemployer Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Mulitemployer Plan Full Withdrawal Expense				$ 25,000,000
Payment Related To Multiemployer Plan	2,000,000
Interest expense, net	1,100,000
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan amendments	91,000	(2,229,000)
Total settlements	$ 6,204,000	$ 6,338,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.00%	7.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Number Of Bonds	21
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.21%	4.58%
Company contribution to defined benefit pension plan	$ 561,000	$ 522,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	428,932,000	421,041,000	$ 442,652,000
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current	601,000	602,000
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	111,963,000	105,750,000
Other long-term assets	2,700,000	5,400,000
Paperweight Development Corp. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other long-term assets	$ 12,000	$ 12,000

Employee Benefits (Reconciliati

Employee Benefits (Reconciliation Of Benefit Obligations, Funded Status, And Key Assumptions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Beginning Balance	$ 421,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Ending Balance	428,900		$ 421,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning Balance	314,689
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance	316,368	[1]	314,689
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	(111,963)		(105,750)
Change In Accounting Impact On Mark-To-Market Adjustment	2,000		3,500	$ 65,900
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Beginning Balance	421,041		442,652
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	5,578		5,976	4,766
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	18,865		18,095	20,585
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	(91)		2,229
Actuarial loss (gain)	14,728		(20,037)
Settlements	(6,204)		(6,338)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	(24,985)		(21,536)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Ending Balance	428,932		421,041	442,652
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning Balance	314,689		349,047
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	32,307		(7,006)
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	561		522
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance	316,368		314,689	349,047
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	(112,564)		(106,352)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current	(601)		(602)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	(111,963)		(105,750)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities	$ (112,564)		$ (106,352)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.21%		4.58%
Change In Accounting Impact On Mark-To-Market Adjustment	$ 3,330		$ 10,344	67,412
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	$ 20,908		$ 23,376	$ 23,344
[1]	Investment in real estate is designed to provide stable income returns and added diversification based upon the historical low correlation between real estate and equity or fixed income investments. The plan's real estate assets consist of a commingled fund that invests in a diversified portfolio of direct real estate investments.

Employee Benefits (Schedule Of

Employee Benefits (Schedule Of Amounts That Have Not Been Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Prior Service Cost	$ (17,521)	$ (19,820)

Employee Benefits (Schedule O73

Employee Benefits (Schedule Of Amounts That Are Expected To Be Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Prior service credit	$ (2,390)

Employee Benefits (Components O

Employee Benefits (Components Of Net Periodic Pension Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Change In Accounting Impact On Mark-To-Market Adjustment	$ 2,000	$ 3,500	$ 65,900
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.58%	4.18%	5.04%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.00%	7.00%	6.75%
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 5,578	$ 5,976	$ 4,766
Interest cost	18,865	18,095	20,585
Expected return on plan assets	(20,908)	(23,376)	(23,344)
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	(2,390)	(2,620)	486
Change In Accounting Impact On Mark-To-Market Adjustment	3,330	10,344	67,412
Net periodic benefit cost (gain)	$ 4,475	$ 8,419	$ 69,905
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.21%	4.58%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.00%	7.00%

Employee Benefits (Expected Fut

Employee Benefits (Expected Future Benefit Payments) (Details) - Pension Benefits [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 29,473
2,018	30,055
2,019	31,236
2,020	31,231
2,021	31,324
2022 thru 2026	147,337
Total	$ 300,656

Employee Benefits (Schedule O76

Employee Benefits (Schedule Of Asset Allocation By Asset Class) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
U.S. Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	31.00%	31.00%
International Equity [Member]]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	9.00%	9.00%
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	1.00%	1.00%
Emerging Market Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	9.00%	9.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	45.00%	46.00%
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	5.00%	4.00%

Employee Benefits (Schedule O77

Employee Benefits (Schedule Of Long-Term Asset Allocation By Asset Class) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
US Equity (Including Private Equity) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	32.00%
International Equity [Member]]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	18.00%
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	5.00%
Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations	45.00%

Employee Benefits (Schedule O78

Employee Benefits (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016		Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 316,368	[1]	$ 314,689
Percentage of total limited partnership limitation on private equity investments		5.00%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 298,078	[1]	296,291
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		10,526	[1]	16,600
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		7,764		1,798
U.S. Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[2]	97,784		97,710
U.S. Equity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[2]	97,784		97,710
International Equity [Member]]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[2]	27,868		29,343
International Equity [Member]] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[2]	27,868		29,343
Emerging Market Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[3]	28,643		26,359
Emerging Market Equity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[3]	28,643		26,359
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[4]	1,875		3,863
Private Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[4]	1,875		3,863
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[5]	124,473		125,251
Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[5]	124,473		125,251
Other Fixed Income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[5]	19,310		17,628
Other Fixed Income [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[5]	19,310		17,628
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]	8,651		12,737
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[1]	8,651		12,737
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 316,368		$ 314,689	$ 349,047
[1]	Investment in real estate is designed to provide stable income returns and added diversification based upon the historical low correlation between real estate and equity or fixed income investments. The plan's real estate assets consist of a commingled fund that invests in a diversified portfolio of direct real estate investments.
[2]	U.S. and international equity investments include investments in commingled funds that invest primarily in publicly-traded equities. Equity investments are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. stocks and are divided by investment style and market capitalization.
[3]	Emerging markets equity investments include investments in commingled funds that invest primarily in publicly-traded equities. Equity investments are diversified across non-U.S. stocks and are divided by country, investment style and market capitalization.
[4]	Private equity assets consist primarily of investments in limited partnerships that invest in individual companies in the form of non-public equity or non-public debt positions. The plan's private equity investments are limited to 5% of the total limited partnership and the maximum allowable loss cannot exceed the commitment amount.
[5]	Fixed income securities include investments in commingled funds that invest in a diversified blend of investment grade fixed income securities.

Employee Benefits (Schedule O79

Employee Benefits (Schedule Of Fair Value Measurement Of Plan Assets Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)) (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Beginning Balance	$ 16,600	$ 19,781
Realized gains/(losses)	1,300	(92)
Unrealized gains/(losses)	(101)	2,062
Return of capital	(7,766)	(6,635)
Income	493	1,484
Ending Balance	10,526	16,600
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Beginning Balance	3,863	4,509
Realized gains/(losses)	260	291
Unrealized gains/(losses)	(649)	130
Return of capital	(1,599)	(1,093)
Income		26
Ending Balance	1,875	3,863
Real Estate [Member]
Beginning Balance	12,737	15,272
Realized gains/(losses)	1,040	(383)
Unrealized gains/(losses)	548	1,932
Return of capital	(6,167)	(5,542)
Income	493	1,458
Ending Balance	$ 8,651	$ 12,737

Postretirement Benefit Plans 80

Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Assumed medical care cost trend rate	7.33%	7.67%
Year ultimate medical trend reached	2,023	2,023
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of bonds	25
Discount rate	3.95%	4.25%
Assumed medical care cost trend rate	7.67%	8.00%	6.50%
Decrease in assumed medical care cost trend rate per year	0.33%	0.33%
Ultimate medical trend rate	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Year ultimate medical trend reached	2,024	2,024	2,017

Postretirement Benefit Plans 81

Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions (Reconciliation Of Benefit Obligations, Funded Status, And Key Assumptions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Beginning Balance	$ 421,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Ending Balance	428,900	$ 421,000
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Beginning Balance	24,450	34,076
Service cost	64	185	$ 246
Interest cost	954	1,184	1,372
Plan amendments	(5)	(918)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(1,449)	(8,304)
Benefits and expenses paid	(1,629)	(1,773)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Ending Balance	22,385	24,450	$ 34,076
Funded status at end of period	(22,385)	(24,450)
Accrued benefit liability-current	(1,543)	(1,869)
Accrued benefit liability-noncurrent	(20,842)	(22,581)
Net amount recognized	$ (22,385)	$ (24,450)
Discount rate	3.95%	4.25%
Valuation year medical trend	7.33%	7.67%
Ultimate medical trend rate	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Year ultimate medical trend reached	2,023	2,023

Postretirement Benefit Plans 82

Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions (Schedule Of Amounts That Have Not Been Recognized As Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service credit	$ 3,665	$ 4,922

Postretirement Benefit Plans 83

Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions (Schedule Of Amounts That Are Expected To Be Recognized As Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credit	$ 1,260

Postretirement Benefit Plans 84

Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions (Components Of Other Postretirement Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Mark-to-market adjustment	$ 2,000	$ 3,500	$ 65,900
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	64	185	246
Interest cost	954	1,184	1,372
Amortization of prior service credit	(1,262)	(1,163)	(1,206)
Mark-to-market adjustment	(1,449)	(8,304)	420
Net periodic benefit cost (gain)	$ (1,693)	$ (8,098)	$ 832

Postretirement Benefit Plans 85

Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions (Key Assumptions Used In Measurement Of The Company's Net Periodic Benefit (Gain) Cost) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.58%	4.18%	5.04%
Valuation year medical trend	7.33%	7.67%
Year ultimate medical trend reached	2,023	2,023
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.25%	3.86%	4.50%
Valuation year medical trend	7.67%	8.00%	6.50%
Ultimate medical trend rate	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Year ultimate medical trend reached	2,024	2,024	2,017

Postretirement Benefit Plans 86

Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions (Schedule Of Impact Of One Percent Change In Medical Trend Rate) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Aggregate impact on service and interest cost, 1% Increase	$ 18
Aggregate impact on service and interest cost, 1% Decrease	(17)
Effect on accumulated plan benefit obligation, 1% Increase	491
Effect on accumulated plan benefit obligation, 1% Decrease	$ (444)

Postretirement Benefit Plans 87

Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions (Expected Postretirement Benefit Payments) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	$ 1,543
2,018	1,847
2,019	1,882
2,020	1,902
2,021	1,923
2022 thru 2026	8,602
Total	$ 17,699

Long-Term Incentive Compensat88

Long-Term Incentive Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Feb. 17, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Jan. 01, 2015	Jul. 03, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair market value of common stock		$ 10.35			$ 10.35				$ 10.35	$ 10.35
Deferred compensation expense					$ 0.1	$ 0.5	$ (0.2)
RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Long-term incentive plan vesting period (in years)					3 years
Share-based compensation expense					$ 0.7	1.6	$ 0.6
Previously-recorded expense								0
Units granted							120,650
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number		37,850			37,850				37,850	37,850
Weighted Average Period Of Recognition					1 year 9 months 4 days
Weighted Average Period Of Recognition					1 year 9 months 4 days
LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Long-term incentive plan expiration period					10 years
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense					$ 0.3	$ 0.2	$ 1.6
Units granted							238,650
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair market value of common stock				$ 16.30				$ 16.25			$ 13.70	$ 11	$ 14.10	$ 12.84
Units granted										4,817,370
Units outstanding		911,034			911,034				911,034	911,034
Units forfeited										2,887,648
Units exercised			24,500	146,000	416,778	0	180,500			1,018,688
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardUnitsExercisesInPeriodTotalIntrinsicValue			$ 0.1	$ 0.5	$ 0.5
Units Granted At $12.84 [Member] | Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units exercised		361,000
Units Granted At $11.00 [Member] | Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units exercised		55,778
Units Granted At $14.10 [Member] | Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units exercised			10,000
Appvions Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units granted					310,150	417,300
Units outstanding		911,034	2,050,449		911,034	2,063,134	2,050,449	2,013,500	911,034	911,034
Units granted					310,150	417,300	238,650
Units exercised					(416,778)		(180,500)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding Weighted Average Grant Price		$ 16.03	$ 21.02		$ 16.03	$ 18.19	$ 21.02	$ 20.92	$ 16.03	$ 16.03
Long-Term Restricted Stock Unit Plan (RSU) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units granted					130,850	180,150
Units outstanding		248,650	329,975		248,650	359,975	329,975	216,125	248,650	248,650
Units granted					130,850	180,150	120,650		876,075
Units forfeited									201,557
Units exercised					(157,085)	(107,283)			425,868
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding Weighted Average Grant Price		$ 12.76	$ 16.25		$ 12.76	$ 14.42	$ 16.25	$ 16.37	$ 12.76	$ 12.76
Subsequent Event [Member] | RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardUnitsExercisesInPeriod	$ 0.4

Long-Term Incentive Compensat89

Long-Term Incentive Compensation (Disclosure Of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award- LTIP) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			182 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercised	24,500	146,000	416,778	0	180,500	1,018,688
Outstanding, End of period			911,034			911,034
Appvions Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, Beginning of period		$ 20.92	$ 18.19	$ 21.02	$ 20.92
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, Granted			$ 12.30	11.22	$ 16.26
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, Exercised			$ 12.59		$ 12.91
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, Forfeited or expired			$ 18.28	25.33	$ 27.11
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, End of period	$ 21.02		16.03	18.19	21.02	$ 16.03
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, Exercisable	$ 22.13		$ 21.14	$ 20.34	$ 22.13	$ 21.14
Outstanding, Beginning of period		2,013,500	2,063,134	2,050,449	2,013,500
Granted			310,150	417,300	238,650
Exercised			(416,778)		(180,500)
Grant Units, Forfeited or Expired			(1,045,472)	(404,615)	(21,201)
Outstanding, End of period	2,050,449		911,034	2,063,134	2,050,449	911,034
Grant Units, Exercisable	1,618,700		395,784	1,454,367	1,618,700	395,784
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Outstanding			6 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Exercisable			3 years 9 months 18 days	4 years 2 months 12 days	4 years 1 month 6 days

Long-Term Incentive Compensat90

Long-Term Incentive Compensation (Disclosure Of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award- RSU) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			84 Months Ended	182 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercised	24,500	146,000	416,778	0	180,500		1,018,688
Outstanding, End of period			911,034			911,034	911,034
Long-Term Restricted Stock Unit Plan (RSU) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, Beginning of period		$ 16.37	$ 14.42	$ 16.25	$ 16.37
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, Granted			$ 12.30	$ 11.22	16.25
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, Exercised			$ 16.30	$ 15.15
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, Forfeited or expired			$ 12.53	$ 13.77	20.27
Weighted Average Grant Unit Price, End of period	$ 16.25		$ 12.76	$ 14.42	$ 16.25	$ 12.76	$ 12.76
Outstanding, Beginning of period		216,125	359,975	329,975	216,125
Granted			130,850	180,150	120,650	876,075
Exercised			(157,085)	(107,283)		425,868
Grant Units, Forfeited or Expired			(85,090)	(42,867)	(6,800)
Outstanding, End of period	329,975		248,650	359,975	329,975	248,650	248,650
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Outstanding			1 year 4 months 24 days	1 year 2 months 12 days	1 year 1 month 6 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding	$ 3,630,000		$ 2,574,000	$ 4,428,000	$ 3,630,000	$ 2,574,000	$ 2,574,000

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016	Feb. 02, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Funding Agreement		$ 23,975
Funding Agreement short-term liability			$ 7,271	$ 4,000
Appvion [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Funding Agreement		6,000
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Funding Agreement	$ 25,000
Funding Agreement Noncurrent Liabilities	$ 25,000
BAT [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Funding Agreement		77,080
Windward Prospects Ltd (AWA) [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Funding Agreement		$ 10,000

Consolidated Statements Of Ca92

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Consolidted Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Interest	$ 37,915	$ 42,299	$ 49,940
Income taxes	304	$ 404	221
Income tax refunds	$ 15		$ 178

Concentrations Of Credit And 93

Concentrations Of Credit And Other Risks (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Cost Of Purchased Base Stock For Production	$ 226	$ 215	$ 239
Customer One [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	9.00%	9.00%	9.00%
Customer Two [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Carbonless Papers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Cost Of Purchased Base Stock For Production	$ 24	$ 39	$ 45
Percentage Of Base Stock Purchased From One External Supplier	100.00%	100.00%	98.00%
Carbonless Papers [Member] | Five Largest Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	46.00%	44.00%	41.00%
Thermal Papers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Cost Of Purchased Base Stock For Production	$ 202	$ 176	$ 194
Percentage Of Base Stock Purchased From One External Supplier	92.00%	94.00%	70.00%
Thermal Papers [Member] | Five Largest Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	47.00%	44.00%	41.00%

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2001	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Employee Stock Ownership Plan [Abstract]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Ownership Percentage		100.00%
Proceeds Transferred By Eligible Participants To Employee Stock Ownership Plan	$ 107
Contributions charged to expense		$ 1.6	$ 1.9	$ 2.3
Redeemable common stock repurchased, shares		780,600	775,075	1,273,759
Redeemable common stock repurchased, value		$ 10.2	$ 9.4	$ 18.2
ESOP shares matched by Company		138,018	160,097	172,167
ESOP shares purchased with pre-tax dollars		145,102	167,177	178,179
ESOP Purchased With Pre Tax Dollars, Price		$ 1.6	$ 1.9	$ 2.4
Ultimate redemption liability		64.8
Recorded book value of redeemable common stock		$ 100.6
Share Price		$ 10.35
Shares purchased by ESOP trustee	10,684,373
Net decrease in fair value and accretion of redeemable common stock		$ 3.4
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Repurchase Obligation Amount		$ 20.2

Unaudited Quarterly Financial95

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016USD ($)
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 200,499

Unaudited Quarterly Financial96

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data (Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 02, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 04, 2015	Jul. 05, 2015	Apr. 05, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 167,084	$ 169,189	$ 173,551	$ 180,540	$ 169,388	$ 180,591	$ 166,158	$ 183,909	$ 690,364	$ 700,046	$ 764,698
Gross profit (loss)	28,312	29,337	30,292	36,165	31,084	32,870	27,159	32,492	124,106	123,605	107,367
Operating income (loss)	6,656	3,420	3,891	9,561	3,469	4,169	(1,443)	4,333	23,528	10,528	(56,865)
(Loss) income from continuing operations					(6,563)	(11,023)	(14,071)	(10,268)		(41,925)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes					(172)	191,904	4,264	4,503		200,499	16,179
Net income (loss)	$ (4,555)	$ (7,210)	$ (6,860)	$ (421)	$ (6,735)	$ 180,881	$ (9,807)	$ (5,765)	$ (19,046)	$ 158,574	$ (92,772)

Segment Information (Narrative)

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 02, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 04, 2015	Jul. 05, 2015	Apr. 05, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Unallocated corporate charges for portion of the Funding Agreement									$ 24,000
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 6,656	$ 3,420	$ 3,891	$ 9,561	$ 3,469	$ 4,169	$ (1,443)	$ 4,333		$ 23,528	$ 10,528	$ (56,865)
Domestic Sales										529,700	526,000	568,600
Sales In Foreign Countries										160,700	174,000	196,100
Change In Accounting Impact On Mark-To-Market Adjustment										2,000	3,500	65,900
Carbonless Papers [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Change In Accounting Impact On Mark-To-Market Adjustment										1,300	2,300	40,500
Thermal Papers [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Change In Accounting Impact On Mark-To-Market Adjustment										$ 700	900	24,100
Unallocated Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Change In Accounting Impact On Mark-To-Market Adjustment											$ 300	$ 1,300

Segment Information (Schedule O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 02, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 04, 2015	Jul. 05, 2015	Apr. 05, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 167,084	$ 169,189	$ 173,551	$ 180,540	$ 169,388	$ 180,591	$ 166,158	$ 183,909	$ 690,364	$ 700,046	$ 764,698
Operating income (loss)		$ 6,656	$ 3,420	$ 3,891	$ 9,561	$ 3,469	$ 4,169	$ (1,443)	$ 4,333	23,528	10,528	(56,865)
Depreciation and amortization	[1]									26,792	26,823	27,708
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)										31,581	20,881	(23,988)
Depreciation and amortization	[1]									26,471	26,646	27,555
Significant Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)										(8,053)	(10,353)	(32,877)
Depreciation and amortization	[1]									321	177	153
Carbonless Papers [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										284,930	327,178	349,374
Operating income (loss)										17,248	26,729	(12,640)
Depreciation and amortization	[1]									13,816	14,132	14,055
Thermal Papers [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										405,434	372,868	415,324
Operating income (loss)										14,333	(5,848)	(11,348)
Depreciation and amortization	[1]									$ 12,655	$ 12,514	$ 13,500
[1]	Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations are allocated to the reportable segments based on the amount of activity provided by departments to the respective product lines in each reportable segment.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi99

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Schedule Of Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income By Component) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Beginning balance	$ 21,672	$ 27,186
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,692	(302)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,417)	(5,212)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,725)	(5,514)	$ 23,373
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Ending balance	18,947	21,672	27,186
Change In Retiree Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Beginning balance	24,742	29,837
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,556)	(5,095)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(3,556)	(5,095)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Ending balance	21,186	24,742	29,837
Hedging Activities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Beginning balance	(3,070)	(2,651)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,692	(302)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(861)	(117)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	831	(419)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Ending balance	$ (2,239)	$ (3,070)	$ (2,651)

Accumulated Other Comprehens100

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Schedule Of Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 02, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 04, 2015	Jul. 05, 2015	Apr. 05, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 167,084	$ 169,189	$ 173,551	$ 180,540	$ 169,388	$ 180,591	$ 166,158	$ 183,909	$ 690,364	$ 700,046	$ 764,698
Interest									40,638	45,986	49,087
Cost of sales									566,258	576,441	657,331
Net income (loss)	$ (4,555)	$ (7,210)	$ (6,860)	$ (421)	$ (6,735)	$ 180,881	$ (9,807)	$ (5,765)	(19,046)	158,574	(92,772)
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									4,417	5,212	(24,586)
Change In Retiree Plans [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost									3,556	5,095	(24,895)
Hedging Activities [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									861	117	309
Hedging Activities [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Net sales									(637)	(1,389)	(161)
Hedging Activities [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Cost of sales									$ 1,498	$ 1,506	$ 470

Condensed Financial Informat101

Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Paperweight Development Corp. [Member]
Restricted funds from transfer to parent	$ 1.7

Condensed Financial Informat102

Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Condensed Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Other current assets	$ 4,478	$ 4,738
Total current assets	138,564	135,325
Other assets	7,495	11,253
Total assets	387,169	398,430
Total current liabilities	98,612	104,486
Redeemable common stock, $0.01 par value, shares authorized: 30,000,000, shares issued and outstanding: 6,260,418 and 6,757,898	100,641	114,749
Accumulated deficit	(431,887)	(419,925)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	18,947	21,672	$ 27,186
Total liabilities, redeemable common stock, accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive income	387,169	398,430
Paperweight Development Corp. [Member]
Other assets	12	12
Total assets	12	12
Investment in Appvion, Inc.	312,311	283,516
Redeemable common stock, $0.01 par value, shares authorized: 30,000,000, shares issued and outstanding: 6,260,418 and 6,757,898	100,641	114,749
Accumulated deficit	(431,887)	(419,925)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	18,947	21,672
Total liabilities, redeemable common stock, accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 12	$ 12

Condensed Financial Informat103

Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Condensed Statements Of Comprehensive (Loss) Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 02, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Oct. 04, 2015	Jul. 05, 2015	Apr. 05, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
(Loss) income before income taxes									$ (18,635)	$ (41,680)	$ (108,682)
Net (loss) income	$ (4,555)	$ (7,210)	$ (6,860)	$ (421)	$ (6,735)	$ 180,881	$ (9,807)	$ (5,765)	(19,046)	158,574	(92,772)
Changes in retiree plans									(3,556)	(5,095)	24,895
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives									831	(419)	(1,522)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)									(2,725)	(5,514)	23,373
Comprehensive income (loss)									(21,771)	153,060	(69,399)
Paperweight Development Corp. [Member]
Loss (income) in equity investments									19,046	(158,574)	92,772
(Loss) income before income taxes									(19,046)	158,574	(92,772)
Net (loss) income									(19,046)	158,574	(92,772)
Changes in retiree plans									(3,556)	(5,095)	24,895
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives									831	(419)	(1,522)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)									(2,725)	(5,514)	23,373
Comprehensive income (loss)									$ (21,771)	$ 153,060	$ (69,399)

Condensed Financial Informat104

Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Condensed Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable common stock	$ 1,636	$ 1,931	$ 2,372
Payments to redeem common stock	(10,224)	(9,411)	(18,164)
Paperweight Development Corp. [Member]
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable common stock	1,636	1,931	2,372
Payments to redeem common stock	$ (10,224)	$ (9,411)	$ (18,164)

Valuation And Qualifying Acc105

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 1,073	$ 792	$ 907
Charged To Costs and Expenses	(101)	797	56
Amounts written off less recoveries	(649)	(516)	(171)
Balance at End of Period	$ 323	$ 1,073	$ 792